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Lou's Favorits

(79 Recipes) Created by MKLUCILLE

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Very Good 4.5/5

My own rendition of Arby's chicken salad

Submitted by GUNIVERA

Carbs: 6.9g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 22.1g | Calories: 216.7
Breaded Chicken Parmesan
Very Good 4.4/5

The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one is good for you!

Submitted by CONNIE563

Carbs: 13.6g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 17.2g | Calories: 166.8
Very Good 4.7/5

This is a a good potato side dish, fairly low in fat.

Submitted by BUTTERFLY1945

Carbs: 3.1g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 3.4g | Calories: 175.3
Kel's Zingy Fruit Salad
Incredible! 5.0/5

Fruit salad with a twist.

Submitted by KELMOM23

Carbs: 40.3g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 156.1
Crispy Ranch Chicken
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by 2BHOTT

Carbs: 15.1g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 35.1g | Calories: 232
Very Good 4.5/5

A great use of leftover Thanksgiving turkey - fast and cheap!

Submitted by CONNECTED1

Carbs: 23.4g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 22.2g | Calories: 270.3

This is a soup I make often in the cold months.
You can add cheese if you want it more savory

Submitted by MKLUCILLE

Carbs: 9.8g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 14.1g | Calories: 142.7
Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

Carbs: 4.3g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.5g | Calories: 165.6
Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables and Brown Rice
Very Good 4.3/5

I love to eat this when i'm craving Chinese food but dont want all the extra calories

Submitted by BEACHBODYREADY

Carbs: 70.1g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 11.1g | Protein: 21.7g | Calories: 387.7
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by JCANDMIA

Carbs: 15.7g | Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 111.7
Very Good 4.6/5

This recipe uses whole wheat flour and light vanilla soy milk.

Submitted by BETH.IAGIRL

Carbs: 22.5g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 100.6

Chocolate Cake for under 100 calories!

Submitted by SWEEPBEE

Carbs: 17.5g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 88.1
Very Good 4.6/5

Spinach, Chicken and Cheese Oh my.

Submitted by SILLY_ME

Carbs: 6.6g | Fat: 13.9g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 27.8g | Calories: 263.7
Incredible! 5.0/5

Submitted by MFISKE

Carbs: 22g | Fat: 9.6g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 183
Very Good 4.5/5

Black Bean Salsa

Submitted by JANAE55

Carbs: 8.8g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 56.7
Very Good 4.3/5

Quick & Easy dip made w/o Tahini

Submitted by ELAINEHN

Carbs: 14g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 3g | Calories: 113.1
Very Good 4.2/5

Rich, creamy, and low fat too!

Submitted by LILMSMUFFIN

Carbs: 26.6g | Fat: 7.7g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 31.2g | Calories: 302.9
Very Good 4.6/5

This is a nice, filling salad. It's great to put a bit on a low fat cracker.

Submitted by CHEERFULLADY

Carbs: 16.7g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 10.7g | Calories: 154.9
Very Good 4.3/5

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min

Submitted by SCHMIDTJA0527

Carbs: 32.3g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 35.9g | Calories: 295.9
Very Good 4.6/5

I used low salt products in this dish.

Submitted by GRANNYFRANNY

Carbs: 42.5g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 6.5g | Calories: 203.1

This is an old recipe given to me by my mother in law. I have lightened it up and added more herbs and flavorings.

Submitted by MKLUCILLE

Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 13.7g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 16.6g | Calories: 260
Very Good 4.4/5

It's so easy to make your own taco seasoning mix and tastes so much better that premixes.

Submitted by BJUBILEE

Carbs: 5.1g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 0.6g | Calories: 24.4
Very Good 4.3/5

from 101cookbooks.com

Submitted by CATCH23

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 12.4g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 15.3g | Calories: 201.1
Very Good 4.7/5

Submitted by FLEURDOG

Carbs: 27.5g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 4.3g | Calories: 174.2
Pan Chicken Parmesan
Very Good 4.6/5

an Easy and quick version of Chicken Parmesean

Submitted by SORCHACULLEN

Carbs: 4.4g | Fat: 11.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 38.9g | Calories: 283.5
Very Good 4.5/5

These healthy breakfast bars provide a respectable level of protein and fiber without a ton of calories. Best of all, they can be eaten on the run. Reconfigure the "additions" to suit your fancy.... or replace the Splenda with another sweetener if you're trying to stay "au natural." This is a base recipe that can be tweaked to your taste!

Submitted by TUESDAYS

Carbs: 30.2g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 135.6
Bisquick Coffee Cake
Very Good 4.3/5

All time favorite!

Submitted by DOKUBO

Carbs: 32g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 3.7g | Calories: 204
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
Low fat  Banana Bread
Very Good 4.4/5

A banana Bread that is low in fat, Low in calories but tastes great too!!

Submitted by COLLEEN76

Carbs: 21.3g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 109.6
Very Good 4.4/5

Submitted by RHONDA711

Carbs: 6.7g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 2.1g | Calories: 79.2
Very Good 4.9/5

Submitted by MCHERNANDEZ71

Carbs: 22.3g | Fat: 17.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 19.3g | Calories: 323.4

For this creamsicle, cake orange jello is used in addition to white cake mix and vanilla pudding. The topping for this orange dream cake is sugar, cream cheese, cool whip, vanilla and orange jello. Unlike many jello salad recipes and jello recipes in general, this recipe includes baking.
I have changed some of the ingredients to cut down on the calories.

Submitted by MKLUCILLE

Carbs: 16.7g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 7.9g | Calories: 178.3
Very Good 4.4/5

Orange rind and dried cranberries flavor a cake-style muffin that's easy to make and freezes well. Microwave at HIGH for 20 to 30 seconds to thaw. When fresh cranberries are available, use them to add a pleasant tartness.

Carbs: 29.4g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 3.5g | Calories: 173.1
Amazing Rice Pudding
Very Good 4.6/5

So good and so easy to make!

Submitted by JKAPLAN86

Carbs: 28.1g | Fat: 1g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 137.8
Good 3.5/5

Tasty and Easy also nutritional. A good substitute, for Breading. Coating can, also be used for Chicken or Fish. You just have to adjust the cooking time.

Submitted by MKLUCILLE

Carbs: 16.8g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 88.3
Soft-Serve Banana 'Ice Cream'
Very Good 4.5/5

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

Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 108.5

Recipe is from FAT-FREE cook book. I like to make this and put it on pasta, or in a sandwich. It is also good cold on crackers or used as a dip.

Submitted by MKLUCILLE

Carbs: 14.3g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 65.4
Allie's Zucchini Fritters
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by ~MAGICKHAPNS~

Carbs: 8.7g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 46.3
Black Bean 'Hummus'
Very Good 4.2/5

Hummus goes South of the Border!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 20.9g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 7.1g | Protein: 7.3g | Calories: 122.7
Very Good 4.6/5

Submitted by -MAYBE-

Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 33.9
Incredible! 5.0/5

I have tweaked this recipe over the years as a full fat recipe, but now that I'm eating healthy, it's been transformed into an easy, yummy recipe that fits into my daily tracker! You will love it guaranteed!

Submitted by BEEBOULDER

Carbs: 33g | Fat: 12.7g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 31g | Calories: 373.9

This is an old recipe from my Mother, that I lightened up. I used 1% milk, Splenda, & less eggs.

Submitted by MKLUCILLE

Carbs: 11.9g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 5.6g | Calories: 86.2
Very Good 4.0/5

An easy and delicious dessert, that's not so bad for you.

Submitted by NANCYJAC

Carbs: 22.4g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 13g | Calories: 222.3
Tex Mex Calzones
Very Good 4.3/5

An Italian favorite gets a below the border twist. Chef Meg made just a few tweaks before giving this one her seal of approval! She adds the spices early in cooking to help boost flavor and added a full pound of turkey for a more filling meal.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 29.2g | Fat: 14.1g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 47.7g | Calories: 413.7
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
20 Minute Chicken Creole
Very Good 4.0/5

This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.

Carbs: 20.7g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 4.3g | Protein: 33.3g | Calories: 255.4
Zesty Cranberry-Orange Relish
Very Good 4.3/5

Toss the canned cranberry jelly and use this homemade version instead. It's ready in no time, and it's full of healthy fruit!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Calories: 42.8
Apple Crisp
Very Good 4.3/5

This apple crisp is sweet and simple to prepare, but uses very little added sugar.

Submitted by JLCROMP

Carbs: 24.4g | Fat: 3.6g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 131.5
Very Good 4.3/5

YUMMY !!

Submitted by CHAS1949

Carbs: 24.6g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 15.5g | Calories: 291.1
White Chicken Chili
Very Good 4.5/5

This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to 4 months.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 25.3g | Calories: 226.1
Low Cholesterol Scalloped Potatoes
Very Good 4.3/5

A low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food.

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 4.2g | Calories: 111.3
Single Serving Mixed Fruit/Yogurt Smoothie
Very Good 4.4/5

Editor's note: Use your favorite milk or yogurt in this recipe. Use ice cubes instead of water for a frozen treat.

Most of the smoothie recipes I've seen are for 3-6 servings. This is a good smoothie for just 1 person. It can be made with a stick blender instead of getting the big one dirty for just one drink!

Submitted by ROKERSHNER

Carbs: 20.6g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 5g | Calories: 119.3
Olive Oil and Lemon Salad Dressing
Very Good 4.6/5

Fresh summer salad dressing

Submitted by CHEEEY

Carbs: 0.3g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0g | Calories: 11.9
Broccoli Woccoli
Very Good 4.0/5

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

Submitted by PBERGER3

Carbs: 6.2g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 60
Grilled Roasted Vegetables with Pineapple
Very Good 4.4/5

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

Carbs: 17.1g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 135.2
Boston Baked Beans
Very Good 4.1/5

This is a great slow cooker side dish for backyard barbecues!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 36.7g | Fat: 0.8g | Fiber: 6.1g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 168.8
 Mini Eggplant Pizzas
Very Good 4.3/5

Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 119.1

I love eggplant and wanted to make a litter version of an old Family Recipe! And this is what I came up with. I enjoyed better then the high fat one. Hope you do to.

These sandwiches are great as a main course with a salad.

Submitted by MKLUCILLE

Carbs: 13.1g | Fat: 7.3g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 8.4g | Calories: 145

A Quick and healthy Supper.

Submitted by MKLUCILLE

Carbs: 13.3g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 7.3g | Calories: 124
Herbed Bulgur and Lentil Salad
Very Good 4.2/5

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

Carbs: 21g | Fat: 7.1g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 4.8g | Calories: 159.2
Very Good 4.0/5

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

Submitted by SERRA55

Carbs: 10.3g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 22.9g | Calories: 207.6
Very Good 4.2/5

A nice way to introduce veggies to your meals

Submitted by GINITASD

Carbs: 19.4g | Fat: 7.7g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 2.5g | Calories: 152.5
Sweet and Spicy Potato Oven Fries
Very Good 4.4/5

Great tasting and Healthy alternative to fries.

Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE

Carbs: 20.2g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 1.1g | Calories: 88.9
Very Good 4.2/5

A guiltless dinner favorite that's sure to please!

Carbs: 56g | Fat: 5.4g | Fiber: 9.1g | Protein: 15.2g | Calories: 317.3
Very Good 4.0/5

The complex carbs and healthy fats in this dish will fill you up, and give you plenty of energy.

Carbs: 31.8g | Fat: 6.2g | Fiber: 9.2g | Protein: 12.1g | Calories: 211.7
Coach Nicole's Yummy Hummus
Very Good 4.4/5

Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Carbs: 21.2g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 4.5g | Protein: 5.8g | Calories: 215.9
Very Good 4.4/5

A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist.

Submitted by HAPPYKAT71

Carbs: 12.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 4.2g | Calories: 88.6
Very Good 4.8/5

Grilled

Submitted by CATHER2000

Carbs: 4.8g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 181.6
Feta & Spinach Scramble
Very Good 4.2/5

Fast, easy & delicious! Oh, and low cal! Perfect to get your morning started.

Submitted by HOPEIGETIT2

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 8.7g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 22.6g | Calories: 200.3
Taco Seasoning
Very Good 4.3/5

Ditch those packets from the supermarket, and whip up a batch of this simple, tasty taco seasoning!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 6.2g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 38.1
Nathan's Two-Thumbs-Up Ratatouille
Very Good 4.4/5

Inspired by the animated feature film, Ratatouille, this veggie-packed dish makes six healthy and hearty servings.

Submitted by SPARKPEOPLE

Carbs: 59g | Fat: 8.4g | Fiber: 7.2g | Protein: 10.3g | Calories: 345.6
Spice Cookies
Very Good 4.1/5

Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 10.3g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 0.8g | Calories: 61.1
Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Roast
Very Good 4.7/5

A very easy way to make pulled pork in the slow cooker. This is a tangy BBQ type sauce.

Submitted by SLCOLMAN

Carbs: 11.7g | Fat: 11.9g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 32.4g | Calories: 298.2
Very Good 4.7/5

This is a yummy favourite to serve with chopped veggies or in a pita or wrap.

Submitted by PRAIRIEDAWNPAM

Carbs: 5.5g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 5g | Protein: 13.3g | Calories: 137.3
Mini Cheesecakes
Very Good 4.5/5

Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size.

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 6g | Calories: 120.6
This recipe has been marked private.

My personal favorite barbecue sauce. I made it up from different recipes adding and critiquing until I found a low calorie sweet and sour sauce. I only use one or two tablespoons on each piece of chicken or pork rib.

Submitted by MKLUCILLE

Carbs: 2.6g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0g | Calories: 14.9
Very Good 4.2/5

2 cups of this stew makes a filling and nutrutious lunch.

Submitted by REVASEAN

Carbs: 11.3g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 61.6
Roasted Chicken with Herb Oil
Very Good 4.5/5

Roasted chicken is a simple and versatile protein. Use it in soups, throw it on pasta or pair it with a simple salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 0.2g | Fat: 22.6g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 46.7g | Calories: 405.1
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