A much quicker version of the Italian classic; less time, but no less taste.

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

Submitted by CRAFTYC

I love rich, cheesy lasagna, but in the summer when vegetables are at their peak, cheese overwhelms the dish. Adding plenty of fresh vegetables to your regular lasagna for a healthy, light summer supper. Omit any vegetables you don't like, and swap for what you've got in your fridge. (Add spinach or any other green, more fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, chopped and steamed broccoli or asparagus... the possibilities are endless.)

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A beautiful way to "wrap up" a healthy dinner!

Submitted by KRIS1975

Yum! Try this quick and easy thin crust pizza.

A yummy side dish to serve with pork or chicken.

Submitted by ANNIEBNANNIE

Couscous is a staple of North African cuisine and can be found anywhere from Middle Eastern markets to your local supermarket in the pasta or dried beans aisle.

Since I love spinach and I love alfredo, I decided to see if I could create a "company worthy" dish. Let's put it this way, Mom, who's usually kind of picky, scraped her plate until she had every bit of it!

Submitted by RREED01562

The easiest and healthiest version of your favorite pizza crust!

Submitted by ERINALEXIS20

Looks like a quick and easy chicken dish for during the week. These are very good and juicy.

Submitted by THESPY75

Easy to make casserole that's healthy!

Submitted by JULIAKELLY

Total time: 15 minutes. Fresh mozzarella is easier to slice when it is very firm. Place mozzarella in the freezer just until firm, and thinly slice. Any brand of prebaked pizza crust will work for this recipe.

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Submitted by WOLVERINEGAL

Courtesy of the NLHB, part of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.nhlbi.nih.gov

This recipe is for 1 person but can be multiplied to easily make dinner for as many as you'd like.

Submitted by AMITY_PALMER

This is a great pasta meal that is sure to be a hit!

Submitted by GENIETEST

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

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min

Submitted by SCHMIDTJA0527

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

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

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

Tapenade is a traditional sauce or condiment from Provence, in the south of France. It adds a punch of flavor for very few calories. You can buy premade tapenade, but you'll spend more money and be consuming more sodium than if you made it at home.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This eggplant "pasta" is nutritious and delicious!

Submitted by ISABELLAMIRAC

I fell in love with tzatziki the first time I tried it and was on a quest to find the recipe that included those ingredients that pleased my particular palate best. This recipe is low-fat, high-protein, nutritious, smooth, Mediterranean, refreshing, light, and hopefully the best you've ever had!

Submitted by KEEPITMOVING

After the pasta and onion are sautéed, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf.

with zucchini, onions and olive oil

Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This dish is baked and flavored with a Mediterranean-style tomato, onion, and garlic sauce to make it lower in fat and salt.

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

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

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

Pizza is one of my favorite foods, and the sweet sauce at Papa John's is my all-time favorite. My viewpoint is, if you're going to make it at home, don't make it "just as good," make it better! So I'm remaking a medium Papa John's pie with pineapple, onion and bacon(BACON!!!). Fresh homemade sauce and premium ingredients make this recipe more than worth the calories, and still trimmer than the fast food original!

Submitted by KRAMTHEGRAM

This is a good and easy pasta sauce. You can cook it for 20 to 60 minutes, the longer the better. This goes GREAT with spaghetti squash.

Submitted by FATJOSH

This is a great way to use leftover brown rice; it makes a satisfying and delicious meal.

Submitted by CRAFTYWANDA

I combined all my favorite Greek ingredients, layered them in a dish and created a dip that's a hit at parties or family game night.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG