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My Comfort Foods

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Very Good 4.0/5

Submitted by TRISHA26

Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 27.9g | Calories: 267.3
World's Best Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Very Good 4.5/5

This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 65.9
Spicy Baked Sweet Potato “Fries”
Very Good 4.5/5

A healthy alternative to an American favorite.

Carbs: 16.4g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 117.6
Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Very Good 4.3/5

It's the perfect time of year for this recipe! Sweet potatoes are one of the most delicious (and nutritious!) winter comfort foods, and the warm maple syrup flavor of this dish is the perfect complement to cold weather. Choose medium sweet potatoes with firm, unblemished skins — they'll have the best flavor!

Submitted by TABBYKAT75

Carbs: 37.8g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 5g | Protein: 3g | Calories: 161.1
Loaded Potato Soup
Very Good 4.2/5

My family loves potato soup but I prefer loaded baked potatoes. With this recipe, everyone wins!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 32g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 167.9
2-Bean Sweet Potato Chili
Very Good 4.4/5

This vegetarian chili uses some secret tricks to boost the flavor without adding calories!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 47.8g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 21.9g | Protein: 12.8g | Calories: 207.6
Beef Roast with Broccolini and Sweet Potatoes
Very Good 4.1/5

Chef Meg's Beef Roast becomes a full dinner, complete with two servings of vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 29.6g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 5.8g | Protein: 31.1g | Calories: 341.6
Coconut Meringue Cookies
Very Good 4.5/5

These are light, fluffy, and only about 50 calories each!

Submitted by SKYSHOOTER44

Carbs: 8.4g | Fat: 1.8g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 50.6
Very Good 4.2/5

This recipe creates its own thin crust and can easily be made vegan.

Submitted by STILLFLYIN

Carbs: 32.1g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 161.6
Very Good 4.0/5

Meatloaf made with oats and ground turkey.

Submitted by TONIA_T

Carbs: 8.8g | Fat: 9.4g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 20.1g | Calories: 202.3
Cocoa Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Very Good 4.0/5

This dish inspired by Costa Rican spices seems exotic, but it uses spices and ingredients you already have around the house: coffee, cocoa and cinnamon. You'll wonder why you've been relegating these flavorings to dessert!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 33.7g | Calories: 264
Slow Cooker Moroccan Beef Stew
Very Good 4.4/5

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 11.2g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 38.8g | Calories: 370.3
Very Good 4.0/5

This can be ready in just 15 minutes.

Carbs: 56.1g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 5.6g | Protein: 13.7g | Calories: 373.2
Chili Spices
Very Good 4.6/5

Want to know the secret to great chili? Start with great spices--and skip the packets at the supermarket, which are full of sugar and salt. Make your own to save money and skip the salt.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 0.3g | Calories: 7.2
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Very Good 4.1/5

A quick and easy dinner that is also low-fat.

Submitted by LYZ219

Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 36.9g | Calories: 284.2
Kitchen Basics: Chicken Noodle Soup
Very Good 4.3/5

The perfect soup to warm your belly on a cold night or soothe you when you're sick.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 17.4g | Calories: 152.8
Three-Cheese Macaroni from 'The SparkPeople Cookbook'
Very Good 4.1/5

Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 39.5g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 12.6g | Calories: 259.6
Peppercorn Steak with Herbed Blue Cheese
Very Good 4.7/5

A steakhouse quality supper ready in under 10 minutes!

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 18.2g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 18.5g | Calories: 245.8
Quinoa-Black Bean Casserole
Very Good 4.2/5

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

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 31.7g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 9.1g | Protein: 13.8g | Calories: 204.5
Good 3.6/5

High protein, low fat, very high taste!

Carbs: 26.5g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 15.2g | Protein: 17.6g | Calories: 154.8
Spinach Feta Personal Pizza
Very Good 4.5/5

Yum! Try this quick and easy thin crust pizza.

Carbs: 37.7g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 12.9g | Calories: 275.8
Slow Cooker Pork with Greens and Beans
Very Good 4.4/5

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

Carbs: 11.7g | Fat: 15.6g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 25.9g | Calories: 285.9
Good 3.8/5

Submitted by SENORAVILLA

Carbs: 22.4g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 17.6g | Calories: 230.6
Very Good 4.2/5

A healthier version of a cold weather classic with a twist.

Submitted by DESTINATIONIDO

Carbs: 25g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 13.6g | Calories: 190.8
Very Good 4.3/5

using high protein non-fat yogurt keeps the texture creamy and the nutrition on target

Submitted by DOSOKOMO98

Carbs: 4.5g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 19.4g | Calories: 113.6
Spaghetti squash lasagna
Very Good 4.4/5

Great low calorie meal My whole family loves this dish

Submitted by SUEAKE

Carbs: 5.5g | Fat: 15.9g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 21.4g | Calories: 254.9
Slimmed Down Shrimp and Cheesy Grits
Very Good 4.4/5

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

Carbs: 26.7g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 26g | Calories: 277.4
Light and Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Good 3.9/5

Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 20.8g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 140.2
Samantha's Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Very Good 4.2/5

Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This cauliflower soup is easy to prepare and is very healthy for you.

Submitted by SAMANTHA_SP

Carbs: 17g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 9.3g | Calories: 128.7
Very Good 4.1/5

with zucchini, onions and olive oil

Carbs: 39g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 287.6
Healthy Chicken Vegetable Casserole
Very Good 4.1/5

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 8.8g | Protein: 27.9g | Calories: 320.6
Slow Cooker Vegetable Curry
Very Good 4.0/5

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

Carbs: 30.6g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 8.3g | Protein: 7.2g | Calories: 178.7
Spicy Southern Barbecued Chicken
Very Good 4.1/5

Removing the chicken fat and skin and adding no salt to the tasty sauce makes this chicken favorite heart-healthy.

Carbs: 23.2g | Fat: 4.6g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 177.2
Coach Nicole's Vegetarian Lentil Loaf
Good 3.8/5

A hearty, homecooked meal that everyone will love! Serve with steamed broccoli and sweet corn for a complete vegetarian meal.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Carbs: 44.9g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 9.5g | Protein: 10.9g | Calories: 254.2
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Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Soup
Very Good 4.3/5

This is a really filling soup that's easy to make. Each serving is a hearty 2 cups!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 39.9g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 8.9g | Protein: 28.1g | Calories: 289.8
Curried Chicken Sandwiches
Very Good 4.2/5

This light recipe is great for lunch, supper, or both. It serves eight, so cook once and eat twice!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 24.6g | Fat: 8.8g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 15.5g | Calories: 230.7
Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Very Good 4.2/5

Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 35.8g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 230
Cheeseburger Soup
Very Good 4.3/5

A hearty, healthier take on an iconic American meal.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 19.3g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 14.4g | Calories: 196.6
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