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Good 3.5/5 (30 ratings) Spicy Nutty Chicken Nuggets Instead of reaching for fried chicken or frozen chicken nuggets, turn to these spicy, crunchy ones instead. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 11.2g \| Fat: 6.7g \| Fiber: 1.5g \| Protein: 21.7g \| Calories: 189.3	Very Good 4.2/5 (151 ratings) Sweet Potato Custard Sweet potatoes and bananas combine to make a flavorful low fat custard. Carbs: 21.8g \| Fat: 5.3g \| Fiber: 1.1g \| Protein: 4.4g \| Calories: 150.2
Very Good 4.4/5 (318 ratings) FANNETASTIC FOOD'S Cinnamon Raisin Almond Balls These are SUPER easy, quick, and amazing – perfect for snacking on the go. Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD Carbs: 26.7g \| Fat: 12.1g \| Fiber: 4g \| Protein: 5.9g \| Calories: 220.3	Very Good 4.3/5 (71 ratings) Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Soup This is a really filling soup that's easy to make. Each serving is a hearty 2 cups! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 39.9g \| Fat: 3.1g \| Fiber: 8.9g \| Protein: 28.1g \| Calories: 289.8
Very Good 4.2/5 (372 ratings) Quinoa-Black Bean Casserole 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	Very Good 4.4/5 (68 ratings) Fruit Kebabs with Coconut Yogurt Serve these fruit kebabs at your next party. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 9.3g \| Fat: 0.5g \| Fiber: 1.2g \| Protein: 0.9g \| Calories: 42.1
(no ratings) Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers Submitted by MSLEO88 Carbs: 36.5g \| Fat: 2.8g \| Fiber: 3.7g \| Protein: 3.8g \| Calories: 169.4	Very Good 4.8/5 (4 ratings) Rosemary-Balsamic Brown Rice with Pecans and Cranberries Dried fruit and nuts add flavor and texture to your favorite brown rice. This side dish is fast and fancy! Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES Carbs: 30.3g \| Fat: 6.5g \| Fiber: 3g \| Protein: 3g \| Calories: 186.2
Incredible! 5.0/5 (1 rating) Quick Chicken Curry Four ingredients, 10 minutes. Dinner is ready! Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES Carbs: 34g \| Fat: 9.8g \| Fiber: 3g \| Protein: 24.7g \| Calories: 323	Very Good 4.6/5 (15 ratings) Peanut Butter Waldorf Sandwich Want a great way to get your veggies in your diet even if you aren't a vegetarian? Try this twist on Waldorf Salad... Submitted by CORGI-FAN Carbs: 19.7g \| Fat: 5g \| Fiber: 3.8g \| Protein: 4g \| Calories: 130.2
Good 3.4/5 (20 ratings) Creamy Alfredo Pasta with Veggies Even a lunch portion of fettuccine Alfredo has 800 calories and 48 grams of fat. Mine has less than 1/2 the calories, 1/5 the fat, and plenty of veggies, too. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 53g \| Fat: 9.8g \| Fiber: 8.9g \| Protein: 16.9g \| Calories: 343.6	Good 3.8/5 (13 ratings) Heart-Healthy Pork Feast 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

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Good 3.5/5 (30 ratings) Spicy Nutty Chicken Nuggets Instead of reaching for fried chicken or frozen chicken nuggets, turn to these spicy, crunchy ones instead. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 11.2g \| Fat: 6.7g \| Fiber: 1.5g \| Protein: 21.7g \| Calories: 189.3	Very Good 4.2/5 (151 ratings) Sweet Potato Custard Sweet potatoes and bananas combine to make a flavorful low fat custard. Carbs: 21.8g \| Fat: 5.3g \| Fiber: 1.1g \| Protein: 4.4g \| Calories: 150.2
Very Good 4.4/5 (318 ratings) FANNETASTIC FOOD'S Cinnamon Raisin Almond Balls These are SUPER easy, quick, and amazing – perfect for snacking on the go. Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD Carbs: 26.7g \| Fat: 12.1g \| Fiber: 4g \| Protein: 5.9g \| Calories: 220.3	Very Good 4.3/5 (71 ratings) Southwest Chicken and Black Bean Soup This is a really filling soup that's easy to make. Each serving is a hearty 2 cups! Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 39.9g \| Fat: 3.1g \| Fiber: 8.9g \| Protein: 28.1g \| Calories: 289.8
Very Good 4.2/5 (372 ratings) Quinoa-Black Bean Casserole 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	Very Good 4.4/5 (68 ratings) Fruit Kebabs with Coconut Yogurt Serve these fruit kebabs at your next party. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 9.3g \| Fat: 0.5g \| Fiber: 1.2g \| Protein: 0.9g \| Calories: 42.1
(no ratings) Frozen Nutty Banana Nibblers Submitted by MSLEO88 Carbs: 36.5g \| Fat: 2.8g \| Fiber: 3.7g \| Protein: 3.8g \| Calories: 169.4	Very Good 4.8/5 (4 ratings) Rosemary-Balsamic Brown Rice with Pecans and Cranberries Dried fruit and nuts add flavor and texture to your favorite brown rice. This side dish is fast and fancy! Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES Carbs: 30.3g \| Fat: 6.5g \| Fiber: 3g \| Protein: 3g \| Calories: 186.2
Incredible! 5.0/5 (1 rating) Quick Chicken Curry Four ingredients, 10 minutes. Dinner is ready! Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES Carbs: 34g \| Fat: 9.8g \| Fiber: 3g \| Protein: 24.7g \| Calories: 323	Very Good 4.6/5 (15 ratings) Peanut Butter Waldorf Sandwich Want a great way to get your veggies in your diet even if you aren't a vegetarian? Try this twist on Waldorf Salad... Submitted by CORGI-FAN Carbs: 19.7g \| Fat: 5g \| Fiber: 3.8g \| Protein: 4g \| Calories: 130.2
Good 3.4/5 (20 ratings) Creamy Alfredo Pasta with Veggies Even a lunch portion of fettuccine Alfredo has 800 calories and 48 grams of fat. Mine has less than 1/2 the calories, 1/5 the fat, and plenty of veggies, too. Submitted by CHEF_MEG Carbs: 53g \| Fat: 9.8g \| Fiber: 8.9g \| Protein: 16.9g \| Calories: 343.6	Good 3.8/5 (13 ratings) Heart-Healthy Pork Feast 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