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Light foods/Appetizers

(28 Recipes) Created by LADYJAY714

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Very Good 4.2/5

These are a yummy treat, hard not to over indulge! I got this from the Kraft Foods website

Submitted by CSHOLL24

Carbs: 5.6g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 3.6g | Calories: 87.8
Easy Zucchini Parmesan
Very Good 4.4/5

This quick and healthy snack takes minutes to prepare! And as a bonus, it's an easy way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Submitted by MATCM81

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 51.6
Spinach-Berry Salad
Very Good 4.6/5

Fresh and juicy during spring and summer months, strawberries are delicious when combined with tender spinach and crunchy toasted almonds.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 6.3g | Fat: 15.1g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.7g | Calories: 162.2
 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
Very Good 4.3/5

A simple cucumber salad for the Dog Days of Summer.

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 10.3g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 106.4
Asian Chicken Salad
Very Good 4.3/5

This healthy, hearty salad is packed full of fruit AND vegetables.

Carbs: 17.5g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 10.9g | Calories: 165.5
Grilled Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Very Good 4.4/5

These add a hearty side to any meal.

Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 3.7g | Fiber: 1.9g | Protein: 6.4g | Calories: 83.7
Lime Shrimp
Very Good 4.2/5

A tasty shrimp dish, that's great for entertaining.

Submitted by VBENNETT6287

Carbs: 2.2g | Fat: 0.9g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 16.3g | Calories: 84.4
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Very Good 4.5/5

This stuffed bell pepper recipe is really delicious! You can use red bell peppers if you like that flavor better. It incorporates your protein, starch, and veggies in one neat package! Brown rice is used for an added nutritional punch.

Submitted by KS76017

Carbs: 30.9g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 24.4g | Calories: 296.2
Spinach and Tomato Pasta Salad (Chef Meg's Makeover)
Very Good 4.1/5

Most pasta salads are heavy on the pasta and light on everything else. This version, which can be served warm or cold, includes a hefty portion of vegetables--both spinach and tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 33g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 12g | Calories: 267.1
Bruschetta-Stuffed Mushrooms
Very Good 4.3/5

All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.4g | Fat: 12.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 10.2g | Calories: 191.9
Cucumber Salad in Vinegar
Very Good 4.2/5

Submitted by ANGELLYBELLY

Carbs: 20.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 81.7
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
Easy Oriental Teriyaki Meatballs
Good 3.9/5

Oh so delicious as an appetizer or main course served with brown rice!

Submitted by BONFIREBAMBI

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 13.1g | Calories: 101.1
Healthier Hot Wings
Very Good 4.2/5

Fried, battered, dripping sauce--hot wings are calorie bombs! But not these.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 28.8g | Calories: 223.2
Very Good 4.8/5

Made with curry, walnuts, dried fruit and fresh fruit. It's a healthier version of Arby's chicken salad!

Submitted by HOLLYANA

Carbs: 19.9g | Fat: 17.5g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 27.3g | Calories: 347.8
Spring Rolls
Very Good 4.3/5

This recipe is really easy; it's really more of a process than a recipe. Rice paper wrappers, which are available in the ethnic sections of most larger supermarkets these days, are a great way to wrap your veggies and protein for a quick snack or light lunch.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 9.7g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 9g | Calories: 113.1
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
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Stepf's Mango-Avocado Salad with Lime-Cilantro Dressing
Very Good 4.0/5

This salad combines most of my favorite foods: avocado, almonds, beets, mango, onions, and carrots. Topped with a lime-cilantro dressing, it's irresistible!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 43.6g | Fat: 23.4g | Fiber: 11.7g | Protein: 20.7g | Calories: 383.8
Mini Taco Cups
Very Good 4.3/5

These bite-size tacos are always a hit in our house! Have some fun with this recipe; try adding chopped chives, avocado, different varieties of beans, or red onions.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 9.7g | Fat: 1.2g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 2.2g | Calories: 59.4
Very Good 4.1/5

A great dip for chopped vegetables or pita wedges.

Submitted by LEDANSER

Carbs: 32.5g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 8.3g | Calories: 227.9
Very Good 4.0/5

A fun appetizer!

Submitted by MISS_KITTY

Carbs: 1g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 27.3
Very Good 4.2/5

The natural and tasty guacamole that ANYONE loves!

Submitted by MELISSAFORLIFE

Carbs: 4.7g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 1.2g | Calories: 64.8
Tahini-Lemon Dressing
Very Good 4.2/5

Use this on falafel or a salad. Add fresh or dried herbs and it becomes goddess dressing. The toasted sesame oil imparts a stronger sesame flavor to the dressing.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 3.6g | Fat: 6.5g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 1.9g | Calories: 74.6
Crunchy Chicken Salad
Very Good 4.3/5

We ditched the mayo from this sandwich staple and boosted the nutrition with crunchy vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 7.8g | Fat: 3g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 29.2g | Calories: 178.4
Tangy Tuna Salad Sandwich
Good 3.1/5

I love a good sandwich, one that's so big you have to smash to fit into your mouth. This one is big on flavor, light on fat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 32.2g | Fat: 8.8g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 15.5g | Calories: 260.3
Tortilla Pinwheels
Very Good 4.2/5

Great for a party. It's actually something low fat to munch on!

Carbs: 26.6g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 5.3g | Calories: 144.4
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