FANNETASTIC FOOD'S Pumpkin Bean Dip
This is awesome, easy to make, and a huge hit at parties when you want to serve something more creative than hummus!
Submitted by: FANNETASTICFOOD
CALORIES: 123.4 |
FAT: 5g |
PROTEIN: 4.7g |
CARBS: 16.7g |
FIBER: 4.8g
Perfect Grilled Turkey Sandwich
Chef Meg shares a secret for getting the perfect grilled sandwich!
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 477.5 |
FAT: 14.9g |
PROTEIN: 32.2g |
CARBS: 55.3g |
FIBER: 5.9g
Beef and Blue Sandwich
So good, you'll think someone brought home takeout!Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 325 |
FAT: 9.8g |
PROTEIN: 33.5g |
CARBS: 27.7g |
FIBER: 5.7g
Crockpot Black Bean Soup
Dump everything into the crockpot in the morning and come home to a hot, filling soup. What could be easier?
Only 98 calories per serving!Submitted by: BUN3KIN
CALORIES: 97.9 |
FAT: 1g |
PROTEIN: 5.2g |
CARBS: 18.8g |
FIBER: 6.6g
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers
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
CALORIES: 339.1 |
FAT: 9.9g |
PROTEIN: 31.8g |
CARBS: 30.5g |
FIBER: 7.4g
Baked Falafel
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
CALORIES: 99.7 |
FAT: 4.7g |
PROTEIN: 4.3g |
CARBS: 15.2g |
FIBER: 4.6g
No Added Sugar Pumpkin-Apple Butter
I love this spread this over whole wheat toast for breakfast with nut butter or to thicken my fall soups. My son Josh loves it with bananas. You won't believe I didn't add any sugar! Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 19.9 |
FAT: 0.2g |
PROTEIN: 0.4g |
CARBS: 4.9g |
FIBER: 1.2g
Layered Mexican Dip with Baked Lime Chips
My dip has all the flavor of the original, but it's much easier on the waistline. I prefer to eat this "dip" with a fork or raw vegetables.
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 197.3 |
FAT: 5.6g |
PROTEIN: 11.2g |
CARBS: 27g |
FIBER: 7.5g
Amish Friendship Bread
This scrumptious bread is best when shared with friends, bake in mini foil bread pans and hand out with bags of the starter.
Starter recipe is here:
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to restart the starter:
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lightened bread recipe:
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kpeople.com/recipe-detail.
asp?recipe=856638Submitted by: CKBYMOMMY
CALORIES: 286.6 |
FAT: 12.1g |
PROTEIN: 3.2g |
CARBS: 42g |
FIBER: 0.7g
Mint Chocolate Chip-Oat Cookies
You'll never know these cookies are lower in fat! Customize your cookies by using any flavor of "chips" you prefer!Submitted by: PHULLER
CALORIES: 69.2 |
FAT: 2.9g |
PROTEIN: 0.8g |
CARBS: 12.5g |
FIBER: 0.3g
Mexican Pizza
This Mexican pizza is a tasty alternative to traditional pizza. Add grilled chicken or cooked shrimp to change this up!Submitted by: SP_STEPF
CALORIES: 203.9 |
FAT: 5.7g |
PROTEIN: 11g |
CARBS: 29g |
FIBER: 3.6g
Taco Soup
Top this soup with toasted tortilla strips and serve with lime wedges and avocado slices.Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 290.7 |
FAT: 13.7g |
PROTEIN: 20.6g |
CARBS: 24.3g |
FIBER: 6.5g
Balsamic Strawberries with Ricotta Cream
Strawberries are combined with tangy and sweet balsamic vinegar and creamy ricotta in this quick and simple dessert. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 157 |
FAT: 5.2g |
PROTEIN: 7.6g |
CARBS: 23g |
FIBER: 2.1g
Crunchy Mexican Chicken
I love faux frying foods using panko. This crunchy, spicy chicken would be great on a taco salad. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 220.8 |
FAT: 3.6g |
PROTEIN: 29.9g |
CARBS: 19.5g |
FIBER: 3.2g
Maple Glazed Salmon
Serve this with Vegetable Pancakes (http://recipes.sparkpeo
ple.com/recipe-detail.asp?
recipe=398435) for a grown-up breakfast for dinner. It's a decadent dish that's worth splurging on!Submitted by: SP_STEPF
CALORIES: 290.3 |
FAT: 9.9g |
PROTEIN: 23.3g |
CARBS: 26.6g |
FIBER: 0.1g
Cocoa Crusted Pork Tenderloin
This dish inspired by Costa Rican spices seems exotic, but it uses spices and ingredients you already have around the house: coffee, cocoa and cinnamon. You'll wonder why you've been relegating these flavorings to dessert! Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 264 |
FAT: 13.1g |
PROTEIN: 33.7g |
CARBS: 1.2g |
FIBER: 3.4g
Strawberry Cheesecake Shake
Large enough for two people (120 calories each)- or a filling "meal" for one... My family loves these. A great way to get your protein, dairy and fruit in one serving-- very filling! Even a friend who doesn't like cottage cheese loves this! Submitted by: OILPAINTER
CALORIES: 240.7 |
FAT: 2.7g |
PROTEIN: 19.4g |
CARBS: 36.4g |
FIBER: 6.3g
2-Bean Sweet Potato Chili
This vegetarian chili uses some secret tricks to boost the flavor without adding calories! Submitted by: SP_STEPF
CALORIES: 207.6 |
FAT: 3g |
PROTEIN: 12.8g |
CARBS: 47.8g |
FIBER: 21.9g
Chicken Leftover Tostada
Tostada means toasted in Spanish, and in this simple recipe, Chef Meg makes a crunchy, crispy, chewy, cheesy tostada using leftovers from her Slow Cooker Provencal Chicken and Beans dish. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 262.7 |
FAT: 8.6g |
PROTEIN: 21.2g |
CARBS: 24.6g |
FIBER: 5.3g
Chicken Nachos
Turn leftovers into a tasty movie night meal.Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 189.5 |
FAT: 8.8g |
PROTEIN: 12.6g |
CARBS: 15.6g |
FIBER: 3.5g
Fried Cheese Sticks
We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite.
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 140.6 |
FAT: 2.8g |
PROTEIN: 14.7g |
CARBS: 15.1g |
FIBER: 0.6g
Mini Sweet Potato Tarts
Try these light and low-fat personal pies for dessert during the fall. They're a great substitute for pumpkin pie or sweet potato casserole.
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 151 |
FAT: 2g |
PROTEIN: 3.3g |
CARBS: 33g |
FIBER: 1.7g
Vegetable Beef Soup
Use leftover roast beef to make this quick, hearty, healthy soup. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 119.6 |
FAT: 3.6g |
PROTEIN: 15.9g |
CARBS: 4.7g |
FIBER: 0.9g
Oven Roasted Tomatoes
This is a great basic to always have on hand! Instead of spending money on expensive, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, make your own. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 28.9 |
FAT: 2.4g |
PROTEIN: 0.4g |
CARBS: 2g |
FIBER: 0.4g
Slow-Cooker Salsa Chicken
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
CALORIES: 164.9 |
FAT: 2.5g |
PROTEIN: 27.6g |
CARBS: 7.3g |
FIBER: 2.1g
Vegetable Risotto
Rich and creamy, this risotto is full of whole grains and vegetables. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 220.2 |
FAT: 7.8g |
PROTEIN: 8g |
CARBS: 33.5g |
FIBER: 3.7g
Pumpkin Dip
Try this dip on a toasted whole-wheat bagel at breakfast or with apple slices or whole-grain crackers for a snack. It's even good with carrots. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 30.7 |
FAT: 1.7g |
PROTEIN: 2.3g |
CARBS: 1.6g |
FIBER: 0.2g
Mini Taco Cups
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
CALORIES: 59.4 |
FAT: 1.2g |
PROTEIN: 2.2g |
CARBS: 9.7g |
FIBER: 1.4g
Empty the Pantry Stew
I love this stew because it can be made from your pantry and freezer. I always keep red potatoes, turkey sausage, and beans on hand. It's great for those nights when you just don't want to brave the cold to go to the supermarket. Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 223.5 |
FAT: 4.3g |
PROTEIN: 11.5g |
CARBS: 35g |
FIBER: 8.9g
Super Speedy Sausage Rolls
Make these rolls at night and pop them in the microwave (about 20 seconds) or toaster oven (on low) until warm. Pair them with a banana or apple, a peeled hard-boiled egg, and a cup of milk, and breakfast is ready to go in two minutes flat! Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 229.4 |
FAT: 8.9g |
PROTEIN: 11g |
CARBS: 24.6g |
FIBER: 3.1g
Slow Cooker Rice
Brown rice that's ready when you are--and packed with flavorSubmitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 119.4 |
FAT: 1g |
PROTEIN: 2.9g |
CARBS: 24.9g |
FIBER: 2.4g
Crab and Asparagus Crepes
No, you did not just walk into a fancy restaurant. You can make this springtime dish in your own kitchen--in mere minutes!
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 179.2 |
FAT: 7.4g |
PROTEIN: 14g |
CARBS: 16.2g |
FIBER: 2.4g
Layered Greek Dip
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
CALORIES: 103.2 |
FAT: 6.7g |
PROTEIN: 3.3g |
CARBS: 9.1g |
FIBER: 1.2g
Member Makeover: Turkey Taco Salad
Our healthier taco salad uses a salt-free taco seasoning from Chef Meg, plus plenty of dark, leafy greens.Submitted by: SP_STEPF
CALORIES: 267 |
FAT: 9.5g |
PROTEIN: 21.5g |
CARBS: 25.9g |
FIBER: 7.6g
Crunchy Chicken Salad
We ditched the mayo from this sandwich staple and boosted the nutrition with crunchy vegetables.
Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 178.4 |
FAT: 3g |
PROTEIN: 29.2g |
CARBS: 7.8g |
FIBER: 2.7g
Grilled BBQ Chicken Flatbreads
This recipe was created for kids, but adults will crave a slice, too. I like to add hot pepper rings for the grown-ups!Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
CALORIES: 223.9 |
FAT: 3.9g |
PROTEIN: 26.2g |
CARBS: 21.4g |
FIBER: 2.9g
Coconut-Cilantro Rice with Lime
Turn your favorite side dish into something special in just a few minutes. Only five ingredients and packed with flavor, this dish is a winner!Submitted by: SPARK_RECIPES
CALORIES: 195.2 |
FAT: 7.2g |
PROTEIN: 3.1g |
CARBS: 29.9g |
FIBER: 2g
Chickpea and Brown Rice Salad
This hearty, healthy salad is great warm or cold. It's even better the next day, after the flavors have had a chance to mingle.Submitted by: SPARK_RECIPES
CALORIES: 332.2 |
FAT: 8.9g |
PROTEIN: 9g |
CARBS: 56.2g |
FIBER: 8.1g
Carrot Soufflé
Because this dish contains no beaten egg whites, it is not a true soufflé the name is derived from its light airy texture. Similar in color and flavor to sweet potato casserole, it pairs well with ham or turkey.
CALORIES: 181.4 |
FAT: 5.2g |
PROTEIN: 4.1g |
CARBS: 30.7g |
FIBER: 3.2g
Nutella Dip!
Mix until fluffy!Submitted by: CSMITHRN04
CALORIES: 80.4 |
FAT: 3.7g |
PROTEIN: 4.4g |
CARBS: 8.1g |
FIBER: 0.3g