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Gi's Best

(29 Recipes) Created by GIGILLY

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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
This recipe has been marked private.
Easy Cucumber Cups
Good 3.6/5

Perfect for your next party--or turn any snack into a festive event!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 2.6g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 0.9g | Calories: 26.6
Roast Beef Toasts with Lemon and Lettuce
Very Good 4.3/5

As simple, sophisticated hors d'oeuvres.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.5g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 6.5g | Calories: 113.2
Alyson's Vegetarian Chili
Very Good 4.3/5

This vegetarian chili can be made on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

Submitted by AEGARRISON

Carbs: 58.4g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 15.5g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 279.8
Five Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
Good 3.4/5

This is chocolate cake in a coffee cup...with a few changes to make it healthier

Submitted by SPITFIRE12

Carbs: 42.7g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 6.3g | Calories: 198.1
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Good 3.8/5

Rich macaroni and cheese explodes with flavor for 2/3 of the dish's usual fat content.

Submitted by BSING46

Carbs: 16.6g | Fat: 4.7g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 165.7
No Flour Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten-free)
Very Good 4.5/5

These peanut butter cookies have the best flavor! They look and taste just like cookies made with flour. Plus, they are gluten and dairy free!

Submitted by BRITTLE93

Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 67.9
Better Breakfast Casserole
Very Good 4.3/5

This make-ahead breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or Sunday brunches. And it has half the calories and 1/3 the fat of the original.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 20.7g | Fat: 10.6g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 17.3g | Calories: 250.9
Smoked Salmon Dip
Very Good 4.3/5

Stretch your party budget by turning pricey smoked salmon into a tasty dip! It's ready in no time and is sure to impress your guests.


Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 22
Curried Carrot Soup by FANNETASTIC FOOD
Very Good 4.5/5

This soup is healthy and deliciously flavorful thanks to the curry and creamy coconut milk!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Carbs: 8.4g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 63.4
Mushroom Barley Soup
Very Good 4.4/5

Good as a light lunch or add beef to make a hearty stew.

Submitted by GLASSGIRL

Carbs: 11.4g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 76.7
Crustless Spinach, Onion and Feta Quiche
Very Good 4.5/5

Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides.

Submitted by JENNLOVE

Carbs: 13.3g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 10.1g | Calories: 132.9
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
This recipe has been marked private.
This recipe has been marked private.
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
15-Minute Shrimp Paella
Very Good 4.5/5

From your kitchen to Spain in just 15 minutes!

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 32.1g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 22.8g | Calories: 271.7
Mexican Lasagna
Very Good 4.1/5

Spice up an Italian classic, and have it on the table in half the time!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 45.6g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 9.5g | Protein: 30.3g | Calories: 352
Walnut Better-than-Cheddar
Very Good 4.3/5

I adapted this recipe from one found on choosingraw.com; adjust the ratio of ingredients to suit your palate. This makes an excellent grilled cheese!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 5.1g | Fat: 10.2g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 119.6
This recipe has been marked private.
Cheese Tortellini with Broccoli and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Very Good 4.6/5

Create a fancy pasta dish in as much time as it takes to boil water.

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 36.4g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 12.6g | Calories: 265.6
This recipe has been marked private.
Heart-Healthy Pork Feast
Good 3.8/5

This meal tastes of springtime, and it's light enough that it fits into a heart-healthy diet.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 25g | Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 28.5g | Calories: 266.1
Chicken Philly Cheese
Very Good 4.1/5

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

Carbs: 40.9g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 31.1g | Calories: 349.8
One-Skillet Cheesy Mexican Beef & Rice
Very Good 4.6/5

All the flavor of tacos, with far fewer dishes to wash! (And dinner will be ready in just 20 minutes.)

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Carbs: 22.1g | Fat: 15.5g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 20.1g | Calories: 307
This recipe has been marked private.
Super Miso Soup
Very Good 4.1/5

This simple, hearty miso soup is full of superfoods like quinoa, kale, and turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory spice.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 32g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 6.7g | Protein: 14.6g | Calories: 247.6
Layered Mexican Dip with Baked Lime Chips
Very Good 4.5/5

My dip has all the flavor of the original, but it's much easier on the waistline. I prefer to eat this "dip" with a fork or raw vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 27g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 7.5g | Protein: 11.2g | Calories: 197.3
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