Cookbook creator says: Well loved by the family. Use fresh vegetables when possible.

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This pasta packs a nutritional punch, and the brightly colored vegetables are quite a sight!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A simple cucumber salad for the Dog Days of Summer.

An easy stew in just 3 steps!

This is a great tasting spinach and artichoke side dish. Make it even more healthy with fat free mayo and sour cream and a butter substitute.

Submitted by TAHLON

Keep this in the frig for a snack, salad or side dish.

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Who doesn't love rich and creamy mac and cheese?

Combine black beans with fresh vegetables to make a fiber-rich vegetarian friendly salad.

Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

This is a recipe i put together last night with the veggies I had in the fridge and my husband and daughter LOVED it. Very yummy over ride pilaf or couscous. You can add chicken or fish to make this a non-veggie meal

Submitted by VEGGIEDOC4LIFE

Penne Pasta Salad

Submitted by HEIDI14DAN

This soup is so versitile. I wind up tossing in whatever vegetables I need to use up and it always tastes good. Sometimes I add a bit of hot sauce for a kick.

A serving is about a cup, just perfect to pack for lunch with a half sandwich.

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A light fruity and nutty salad!

Submitted by ~GOT2MOVE2LOSE~

Draining the marinade before serving keeps the fat and sodium low in this cold pasta salad.

A salad that is the perfect touch to a sandwich for lunch.

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Submitted by BELLE!

yummy & so good for you!

Submitted by ZINASP

For a slow-cooker.

Submitted by ACBANGY

A delicious Caribbean favorite that is cholesterol free and made with very little added fat.

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Sweet potatoes and bananas combine to make a flavorful low fat custard.

Submitted by LKUNZE

The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.

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.

This hearty soup will warm you from the inside out.

Low in fat because it doesn't use mayonnaise!

Submitted by PAMALA3

A great side dish that complements any entree.

Submitted by VICKYGAYLE

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

Submitted by BMAILLY

Maybe I should have called this my "Summer Farmers Market Pasta." It's full of the vegetables I brought home from the farmers market on Saturday. Like many of my recipes, it can be altered based on what you've got on hand. I almost threw in some Swiss chard (my green of choice these days) and some brilliant yellow crookneck squash, but I decided to save those for another day and another dish.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

These go great with just about any homemade soup!

Submitted by HEALTHIERLYNN

This is a great way to make that leftover turkey into another meal!

Submitted by HEALTHIERLYNN

This rice is a healthier substitute for the typical high fat, high calorie fried rice we all know and used to love!

Submitted by HEALTHIERLYNN

A healthy, elegant side dish for everyday or holiday tables.

The tasty combination of spinach and pears will keep you away from boring salads forever.

These add a hearty side to any meal.

Easy slaw with no fatty mayonnaise.

A re-working of the traditional Thanksgiving side dish. Extra Mushrooms and garlic hide the fact that you are using low-fat dairy products.

Submitted by UOFIGIRL

Cookbook creator says: Had a serving of the recipe @ the Shelley Lake get-together with SparkRaleigh and made by Carol. It was delicious!

Submitted by CAROLJ35

Fantastic soup, try with other veggies that you like!

Submitted by BAXREI

Easy, flavorful, lowfat, and perfect portion control.

Submitted by DANA-BANANA

Cranberry Relish is very refreshing in the summer. An excellent accompaniment to a Thanksgiving turkey, and a lovely side dish for most any pork or turkey sandwich.

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Submitted by GOTTABESOMEBODY

You've never used ramen noodles like this before.

An interesting but tasty dessert, perfect for a cool evening.

Baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese are a lavish low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sodium treat.

No added fat or salt is used or needed in this tasty potato dish.

Low calorie and low fat. This dish is very rich and satisfying. You can substite egg beaters for eggs to lessen cholesterol

Submitted by LADYG83

Simple and nutritious

Submitted by MPRIETO2025

This substantial salad offers a healthy balance of vegetables and protein. It provides a wide range of textures, colors, and seasonings.

Serve as a side dish or over pasta or rice as a main dish.

Submitted by QUABBIN

Courtesy of the NLHB, part of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.nhlbi.nih.gov

These bite-sized morsels are so savory and juicy they will explode in your mouth. Roasting them adds a depth and richness that transforms ordinary cooked vegetables into something elegant.

Serve with a side of brown rice and you've got a tasty meal.

Submitted by NICOLETTEG

Using low fat yogurt makes this healthier than other recipes.

Using low-fat milk instead of cream lowers the saturated fat content in this hearty summer soup.

We found a way to get the flavor of a fried tomato without all the oil. To make sure the pan is hot enough to yield a crispy crust, preheat it while you're preparing the green tomatoes.

A great meal on a cold day!

Submitted by SAUGADREZ

This is a lunch option from YOU: On a Diet created by Drs. Roizen and Oz.

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A wholefoods receipe

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Submitted by ANGELAHELWIG

wonderful, no one ever guesses that this is sugar free and Never have any left overs

Submitted by MURKOV

This is a perfect way to prepare leftover ham, including bone.

Submitted by HRH2MOMMY

A sweet dish of sauteed summer vegetables, guaranteed to make your mouth water!

Submitted by LOVERMINE

rich macaroni and cheese explodes with flavor for two-thirds of the dish's usual fat content.

Submitted by BSING46

Really quick and very easy

Submitted by LEDANSER

yummy & so good for you!

Submitted by AIREDALEMOM

If you love veggies, you will love this side dish.

Submitted by DAVENPLK

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!

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Submitted by LOVE2BEFIT

This side dish works great along side any protein or pasta and is packed with vitamins!

Submitted by CASSIE753

A great side dish that will accompany any main course OR terrific as a main dish all on it's own.

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Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

A delicious salad that brings together many flavors.

This is a nice spinach salad with oranges and almonds and the sweet-sesame dressing can be used as a great dip for raw veggies, spring rolls, and dumplings. The calories will be less if you use low-sodium soy sauce but they didn't have that listed.

Submitted by JEREMY_PATRICIA

OMG...this is really awesome and filling

Submitted by HERESTOCOUGARS

A fresh alternative to regular pizza.

Submitted by AMBERPOLHEMUS

Fluffy dish will tickle your taste buds.

Not your basic yams.

Fresh summer salad with ginger dressing

Submitted by POLARG

A non-traditional way to enjoy a New Year’s traditional good luck favorite.

These miniature sweet potato pies feature a topping made with hazelnuts, although any nut will work.

Refrigerate overnight to let flavors really jazz it up!

Submitted by VALIBABA

Skimming the fat off the chicken stock and using minimal oil and no added salt means that this crunchy rice is tasty and healthy!

This colorful low-sodium cholesterol-free vegetable baked dish is prepared without any added fat.

Draining the marinade before serving keeps the fat and sodium low in this cold pasta salad.

Submitted by CEGOODNER1

To make this popular soup lower in saturated fat, prepare it ahead of time to cool and skim off the fat that rises to the top.

Try our zesty take on this dinner table tradition.

A delicious soup with a wonderful combination of unique ingredients.

Submitted by LUCIANA1950

Use with a bag of pre-shredded broccoli & cauliflower; makes this recipe super quick.

Submitted by PBERGER3

Quick and nutritious, high in iron, protein and other nutrients

Submitted by RDEPASS

These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables. This recipe is easily modified to include your favorite vegetables or spices.

Submitted by HONEYLEA