Daniel Fast
(Recipe Collection)

A healthy and filling middle eastern dip! Eat it as an appetizer or snack with some pita. Why buy your hummus ready made from the store, when you can make it yourself?Submitted by GRANT_ME_WINGS

The versatility of this pico de gallo salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips. Submitted by METALFINGER2U

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor while also cutting the calories in each serving. Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

When the ingredients are fresh, salads can be simple yet impressive. This traditional, classic Israeli salad is perfect as a side, salad, or as filling for your pita.Submitted by LOULOUB

Cookbook creator says: Real mandarin oranges or canned in waterSubmitted by MATCM81

My favorite Mexican restaurant serves a guacamole that's heavy on vegetables--and flavor. To slim it down even more, serve with carrots, celery and cucumber slices. Submitted by STEPFANIER

For all you people into RAW foods, this is a wonderful, easy, very tasty dessert or snack!Submitted by OILADY

Vinaigrettes are perfect as salad dressing, a dipping sauce for steamed vegetables, and a marinade for lean cuts of meats. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is my go-to dressing. I use it on everything from steamed veggies to salads and sandwiches. Submitted by STEPFANIER

This recipe is to replace the green beans you get at most/all Chinese Buffets including Panda Express and many others. They are a hit with everyone, every time I make them... even my picky picky picky people that I have to feed!

[EDIT: After noticing everyone commenting on the sodium, I realized that I didn't add the 'lite' soy sauce that I use - I had added regular! Fixed it now :) ]Submitted by KRAVMAGAGIRL

Banana ppsicles with a delicious chocolate-peanut butter coating are a perfect low-cal snack!Submitted by XKRISS6X

This is a great Vegan dish and I love it. Add your favorite dairy free dressing and it is so good even the kids will eat it.Submitted by TARABOCK

Tastes like a Snickers, but made with ingredients that are good for you! These are a heart-healthier Valentine's treat.Submitted by CD13369833

Flavorful, healthy, mayo-free version. From Nikki & David Goldbeck's "American Wholefoods Cuisine"Submitted by KAT.COURTNEY

Cookbook creator says: cut the maple syrupSubmitted by STORMYSUNDAY

Pair this delicious pasta with a green salad and you've got a great low-sodium meal (providing almost half your fiber!) for less than 300 calories!Submitted by TEHAMMER

This is my variation on a recipe in Kevin Mills' cookbook "Faster! I'm Starving!" It only takes about 20 minutes total to prepare and it's super yummy. The cauliflower is tender, but still firm -- not mushy like it gets when you boil or steam it. If you want to change the spice mix, just be sure you use other warm spices.Submitted by SELKIE1964

Just a quick and Healthy snackSubmitted by PIGMATH

Cookbook creator says: Leave out sugarSubmitted by DBAUMAN3003

Wonderful to eat as finger food or when you need a side dish you can throw in the oven and forget about.Submitted by CD347070