If you don't like beets, give the golden variety a try. Not only will they not stain everything they touch, but they are sweeter. Combined with chewy farro, a tangy vinaigrette and salty Parmesan, this makes for a light supper or substantial side.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A lovely egg dish that highlights all the flavors of late spring. This dish can be made ahead of time and served room temperature. Perfect for brunch or even a light lunch!

Submitted by RICKIEBETH

This light pasta dish has 2 1/2 servings of vegetables in each portion.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Seitan is sauted with cumin, tossed with roasted veggies and rice, then topped with a very rich guacamole for those days that you just have to have something a little extravagant

Submitted by MADDY_AVENA

adapted from the kitchn

Submitted by MADEMCHE

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

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

Making homemade peanut butter is easy, as long as you have a good blender or food processor.

Calories per serving of Live green juice
18 calories of Swiss Chard, (0.50 cup, chopped)
10 calories of Celery, raw, (1 stalk, large (11"-12" long))
10 calories of Cucumber (with peel), (0.25 cucumber (8-1/4"))
5 calories of Lemons, (0.25 fruit without seeds)
3 calories of Spinach, fresh, (0.50 cup)
1 calories of Ginger Root, (0.50 tsp)

Submitted by ENGLITCHICK

From "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead"

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Submitted by EGASSETT