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(30 Recipes) Created by NESSA883

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Cheesy Grilled Banana Peppers
Very Good 4.4/5

These sophisticated popped are stuffed with creamy Gouda cheese, a bit of bacon, and tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 10.4g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 8.9g | Calories: 144.1
Linguine with Spicy Shrimp Sauce
Very Good 4.4/5

Chef Meg Galvin turned this member-submitted recipe into a hearty entree that's bursting with flavor by reducing the amount of oil used and changing some of the cooking techniques to maximize taste.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 48.3g | Fat: 13.8g | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 24.7g | Calories: 393.5
Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
Very Good 4.5/5

This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 27.6g | Calories: 164.9
Veggie Pizza on Whole Wheat Crust with Feta and Mozzarella Cheeses
Very Good 4.3/5

A kickin' vegetarian pizza! Extra-good, 'cause it's made on a whole wheat crust!

Submitted by CURVES_N_CURLS

Carbs: 19g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 176.5
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
Chicken Breasts with Red Wine Sauce
Very Good 4.3/5

This is a lighter take on the classic Italian preparation of Chicken Cacciatore (or Chicken Hunter Style). Our made-over version uses white meat rather than dark and less oil to cut almost 60 calories per serving and reduce the fat and sodium of the traditional recipe.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 8.6g | Fat: 11.2g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 30.8g | Calories: 282.7
Sweet Potato Chili Chips
Very Good 4.3/5

Sweet and crunchy, you'll never believe these chips were made in the microwave. They'll become your new favorite savory snack.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 7.9g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 34.4
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Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers
Very Good 4.4/5

Who says you have to serve fajitas in a flour tortilla? Instead of serving peppers in the fajitas, I serve fajitas in a roasted pepper!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 30.5g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 31.8g | Calories: 339.1
Not-Fried Shrimp with Japanese Cocktail Sauce
Very Good 4.4/5

Biting into a perfectly crispy fried shrimp is so satisfying. The 10 grams of fat per serving? Not so satisfying. This dish has all the crunch, with much less fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 12.8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 28g | Calories: 193.7
Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Very Good 4.3/5

Save money and time with this Chinese food makeover.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 25.5g | Calories: 171.7
Slow Cooker Vegetarian Chili
Very Good 4.5/5

The secret to this hearty vegetarian chili is butternut squash. It holds its shape and adds a layer of flavor and sweetness.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 51.4g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 18.6g | Protein: 12.9g | Calories: 263.4
Grilled Zucchini with Feta and Pesto
Very Good 4.4/5

Take some help from the store: Feta and pesto dress up grilled zucchini.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 8g | Fat: 2.9g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 61
Mediterranean Chicken with Orzo (Chef Meg's Makeover)
Very Good 4.2/5

Chef Meg added flavor with parsley and capers to cut the salt, reduced the cooking time and used hearty plum tomatoes instead of canned.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 39.3g | Fat: 2.4g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 34.5g | Calories: 325.1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sesame Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

A slimmed-down version of sesame chicken from PF Chang's and other Chinese restaurants.

Submitted by PISCESWOMAN87

Carbs: 7g | Fat: 17.5g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 28.3g | Calories: 298.8
Butter Chicken
Very Good 4.1/5

Submitted by PSDAHRI

Carbs: 16.1g | Fat: 19.1g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 60.8g | Calories: 479.5
Very Good 4.4/5

This is one of our family favorites! Although it's pretty low in calories and fat (for fettuccine alfredo), it has plenty of flavor. This looks really good, too, so we make it sometimes when company comes. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Submitted by MOPSMOM3

Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 16.5g | Calories: 206.3
Very Good 4.2/5

A flavorful favorite that you can enjoy without guilt. Add your own spices to taste.

Carbs: 61.6g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 9.3g | Protein: 25.8g | Calories: 434
Balsamic Grilled Chicken Breast
Very Good 4.7/5

A great light marinade for Chicken

Submitted by FRNKGRIFFIN

Carbs: 3.2g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 26.7g | Calories: 199.2
You Won't Believe it's Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Very Good 4.6/5

Delicious and easy (Gluten Free too)
Can be made then frozen until ready to eat
Can be held in your hand--It is Pizza Crust you know
May make into "breadstick" shape rather than pizza crust shape

Submitted by PLATSUZIE

Carbs: 4.9g | Fat: 10.5g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 16.8g | Calories: 178.6
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Very Good 4.6/5

SBD Phase 1 Friendly

Submitted by WOLVERINEGAL

Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 23.1g | Calories: 192.7
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