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Spark lunch

(19 Recipes) Created by JEANNIEGIGI

Recipes in this Collection

Very Good 4.4/5

Very tasty and easy to make

Submitted by BUSYCHARLES

Carbs: 14.5g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 5.1g | Protein: 11.1g | Calories: 118.6
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
Gazpacho (Chilled Vegetable Soup)
Very Good 4.1/5

Gazpacho is one of my favorite summer meals, and it's no coincidence that it's also one of the easiest to make. It's simply a chilled, usually blended vegetable soup of Spanish origin.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 18.4g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 88.6
Not-Fried Shrimp with Japanese Cocktail Sauce
Very Good 4.4/5

Biting into a perfectly crispy fried shrimp is so satisfying. The 10 grams of fat per serving? Not so satisfying. This dish has all the crunch, with much less fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 12.8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 28g | Calories: 193.7
Red Hot Fusilli
Very Good 4.2/5

This lively low-saturated fat pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil.

Carbs: 30.2g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 33.3g | Calories: 311.7
Roasted Veggie Sandwiches from Daisy Brand®
Good 3.8/5

Summer freshness in every bite!

Submitted by DAISY_RECIPES

Carbs: 38.4g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 8g | Protein: 14.3g | Calories: 227.9
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
Slow Cooker Northern Bean and Spinach Soup
Very Good 4.5/5

This hearty soup is perfect for when there is a chill in the air, and you want dinner waiting for you as you walk in the door. NOTE: You must soak the beans overnight.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 33.2g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 16.2g | Protein: 18.4g | Calories: 216.5
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Good 3.8/5

This one-dish meal is great for a weeknight meal or as a appetizer for a party.Serve it with steamed broccoli or a green salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 22.9g | Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 6.4g | Protein: 32.4g | Calories: 331.8
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
Beef and Blue Sandwich
Very Good 4.4/5

So good, you'll think someone brought home takeout!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 33.5g | Calories: 325
Easy Poached Eggs and Pasta
Very Good 4.2/5

I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 53.9g | Fat: 6.5g | Fiber: 6.9g | Protein: 18.1g | Calories: 337.3
Chicken-Veggie Quesadillas with Ranch Yogurt Sauce
Good 3.8/5

This is a great kids’ meal, or cut each quesadilla into eight pieces for an appetizer.

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

Carbs: 14.6g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 25.7g | Calories: 241.7
SparkPeople Cookbook SNEAK PEEK: Meg-herita Pizza
Very Good 4.4/5

We've bumped up the nutrition--and kept all the flavor--of Pizza Margherita, the traditional Italian pizza with tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

Carbs: 28g | Fat: 9.7g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 219.9
 Classic Grilled Salmon Burgers with Sesame Ginger Slaw	from Gorton's®
Very Good 4.3/5

These salmon burgers are a unique and delicious spin on a familiar favorite. The Asian-inspired homemade coleslaw is super easy to make and tastes great.

Submitted by GORTONS_RECIPES

Carbs: 55.3g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 8.3g | Protein: 24.4g | Calories: 361.2
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
Crab and Asparagus Crepes
Very Good 4.6/5

No, you did not just walk into a fancy restaurant. You can make this springtime dish in your own kitchen--in mere minutes!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16.2g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 14g | Calories: 179.2
Baked Falafel
Very Good 4.2/5

Use all chickpeas if you don't have fava beans. If you use canned beans, the sodium levels will be higher so omit the salt.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 15.2g | Fat: 4.7g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 4.3g | Calories: 99.7
Shrimp Pot Stickers (Crab Rangoon Makeover)
Very Good 4.8/5

We swapped shrimp for crab in this Chinese takeout favorite to save sodium and money, but we didn't skimp on flavor!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 11.4g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 6.2g | Calories: 108
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