Healthier twist on rice krispie treats

Submitted by KRICKETGIRL

These are a yummy treat, hard not to over indulge! I got this from the Kraft Foods website

Submitted by CSHOLL24

Submitted by TEAGRBELL30

Low-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this delicious low fat and saturated fat, low cholesterol, low sodium mixture of vegetables and herbs.

A quick cooking dish. Make sure you don't over cook. That's what brings out the sulfur and makes this vegetable smell and taste bitter.

Submitted by PUSHWAIT

This is a different twist to Brussel Sprouts!

Submitted by JKSCHONFELD

So amazingly good, you might eat them all!

Submitted by AOGOAE

Wonderful and healthy brussel sprouts that will soon be your family's favorite

Submitted by KCWOMANONE

Makes 4 servings

Submitted by CMROACH

from "From belly fat to belly flat"

Submitted by ALISONSLP

Delicious & easy - just learned from my big sister... It's SO good!

Submitted by KINI08

Submitted by VARUNNER

This is my favorite meatloaf recipe ever! The Quinoa adds extra protien and vitamins. To me the Raisins are an absolute must!

Submitted by DREWJSPH02

Low Cal, Low Fat and High Protein!!!!

Submitted by MCDUBERS

A healthy, mayo-free, but still delicious version of deviled eggs!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

From "For the love of cooking"
http://fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/2009/04/baked-vegetable-egg-rolls.html

Submitted by CBWALLES1

Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. Trust us, it's AMAZING: no fat, no cholesterol, no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

These sophisticated popped are stuffed with creamy Gouda cheese, a bit of bacon, and tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage.

A terrific dish when served over a bed of brown rice.

Submitted by SERRA55

A sweet, light salad.

Submitted by PROWESS64

This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, leave the forks in the cabinet and bring out the chopsticks!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A heart-healthy one-dish meal that is made with lean top round beef, lots of vegetables, and a spicy, herb mixture.

A healthy and filling middle eastern dip! Eat it as an appetizer or snack with some pita. Why buy your hummus ready made from the store, when you can make it yourself?

Submitted by GRANT_ME_WINGS

This is a great recipe for summer, when you have a surplus of zucchini in the garden. Double or triple the batch and freeze them for quick and healthy breakfasts.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Chef Meg lowered the fat and calories in this member-submitted recipe, which contains two servings of cooked vegetables per portion!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This dip is great for a midday snack alongside vegetables or whole-grain crackers or as a cold sauce for sandwiches. This version is full of vegetables and fresh herbs instead of beans.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Panzanella is an Italian salad that can be found on trendy bistro menus in the hot summer months. This salad was invented when times were tough, as a way to use up stale bread.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Green beans and onions are lightly sautéed in only 1 tablespoon of oil.

Great for the fall holidays! Or just for a healthy snack!

Submitted by ANDREWMOM

Love your breakfast sausage but can't handle all the sodium? Try this lower sodium version: 25% less fat, and 1/10th of the sodium.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Healthy alternative to cabbage rolls

Submitted by CHATTYCATHY2

Cabbage stuffed with ground beef, cooked in a crock pot.

Submitted by KITTY621

Polish Stuffed Cabbage Leaves

Submitted by JOANNA1907

A favorite which can be prepared in the stove top, in the oven, in a slow cooker, or presuure cooker.

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

Submitted by LOSINGCHICK

This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Slow cookers aren’t just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that’s filling and perfect for your slow cooker.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low, and go! From "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight."

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

yummy and crispy!

Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA*

This is a very tasty crust that you can make to suit your own taste with your own toppings!

Submitted by KYGRANDMA

Sweet and sour like taste with a nice hint of heat. This is a great throw together meal when your looking for something a little different. Carrots, onions, or even broccoli can be added or subbed to this dish easily.

Submitted by GVMEMOMENT

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I love cauliflower soup but I usually add some potatoes and carrots. While I was doing Phase 1 of the South Beach diet, I tried this recipe out and loved it. It would also be good with a little bit of broccoli but I didn't have any on hand.

Submitted by SNARSH

Tapenade is a traditional sauce or condiment from Provence, in the south of France. It adds a punch of flavor for very few calories. You can buy premade tapenade, but you'll spend more money and be consuming more sodium than if you made it at home.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Think outside the pie! This pumpkin smoothie is a sweet and healthy treat that kids will love.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a great basic to always have on hand! Instead of spending money on expensive, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, make your own.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

High in calcium and very yummy

Submitted by TWINMOM143

Chef Meg turned a member-submitted dish into a slow cooker meal that's easy yet exotic!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A slimmed-down version of sesame chicken from PF Chang's and other Chinese restaurants.

Submitted by PISCESWOMAN87

Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This quick and easy meal is a hit with kids. If they can't tolerate spicy foods, reduce or omit the sriracha.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

cornbread with cream corn, cheese, jalapenos

Submitted by TALKIEBARB

Submitted by MOUSTER

Submitted by MCMONSTER

a quick and easy go to for dinner, or in a crockpot for pot luck

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

Don't give up any of the flavor in this warm , yummy dip by not adding the cream cheese

Submitted by DAWNARKUCK

A simple, hearty meat-free meal. Pair with a green salad, and dinner is ready.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is the best kind of healthy recipe makeover: the kind no one will notice. Believe me when I say this dish is one of the best meals I've ever eaten.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Submitted by NEWCREATION517

This is a quick & easy recipe that tastes great!

Submitted by CARLASKIS

This chili recipe has a unique ingredient, by adding pumpkin (you never know it's there) you add more vitamins and fiber.

Submitted by LONGWAY2GO

This is my husband's favorite, served with applesauce on the side

Submitted by CASE4GRACE

A wonderfully filling recipe.

Submitted by 1STCINDERALLA

Submitted by BUBBLES123259

This recipe is better (and better-for-you) than takeout!

Submitted by TAM101

A lighter version of an old classic. Made with Heart Smart Bisquick and Ground Turkey instead of beef.

Submitted by TXCYNDI

Forget buying packets of seasonings. They're expensive and often full of salt. Save sodium and money by making this easy herb blend. Use it in sauces, soups, stews, on meats... anywhere you want to add Italian flavor without fat or sodium!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This was an excellent member-submitted recipe that required very few tweaks to improve its healthy profile.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A great dish for a brunch, or make it for a family dinner. You can cut servings and freeze them!

Submitted by CINDYC53

A easy sumer recipe. Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand.

Submitted by CHEFJAYME

Submitted by LORILARSENRN

Submitted by GEMINIDREAM

You can vary this as you like. The difference here is using ground turkey and seasonings, instead of commercial sausage, to cut down on the sodium.

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

Wine, lemons, and mushrooms flavor this chicken recipe the lower salt and lower fat way.

A variation on several low fat/ low sodium recipes can be made in slow cooker, or cooked in the oven. Joey's is a regional sauce relatively low in sodium.

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

This is a lighter take on the classic Italian preparation of Chicken Cacciatore (or Chicken Hunter Style). Our made-over version uses white meat rather than dark and less oil to cut almost 60 calories per serving and reduce the fat and sodium of the traditional recipe.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A very nice thick soup/stew, a little sweet from the honey. I used leftover pork, so did not have to brown meat and did not include 2 tsp oil in calculation. Prep and cook times will vary depending on method of cooking i.e. crockpot vs simmering on stove or in oven, pressure cooker,etc.

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

(Adapted from Taste of Home to reduce sodium)
A very nice thick soup/stew, a little sweet from the honey. I used leftover pork, so did not have to brown meat and did not include 2 tsp oil in calculation. Prep and cook times will vary depending on method of cooking i.e. crockpot vs simmering on stove or in oven, pressure cooker,etc.

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

A heart-healthy one-dish meal that is made with lean top round beef (comp based on eye of round), lots of vegetables, and a spicy, herb mixture.

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

A heart-healthy one-dish meal that is made with lean top round beef (comp based on eye of round), lots of vegetables, and a spicy, herb mixture.

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

I love to use unsweetened cocoa powder in rubs for pork. It offers a great depth to the flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

In 15 minutes, this easy recipe will take the chill off a cold evening.

Modified to reduce sodium as far as possible. Extra nutritional punch with zucchini and pumpkin. The pumpkin really thickens it up nicely.

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

Make this chicken the next you have company for dinner, and they'll swear you hired caterers. It tastes like it came from a restaurant, but for much less money and effort.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Delicious, rich flavour without any solid fats, and the delicious pieces of raisins throughout!

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

Modified from my original

Submitted by MRSHONEYC

Cooked lentils are high in calcium, potassium, zinc, and iron.

These pancakes are great tasting and Alli friendly! I made them for breakfast and topped them with fruit.

Submitted by ~KRISTEL~

This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Modified to reduce sodium. This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals! Use your leftovers to make Chef Meg's (Leftover) Chicken Nachos and Chef Meg's (Leftover) Chicken Tostada.

Submitted by HERMITONTHEHILL

Submitted by WMKING

You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!

Submitted by TALESIN

Top this soup with toasted tortilla strips and serve with lime wedges and avocado slices.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG