Low-Fat Food Recipes

Tandoori Chicken Sandwich 

Serves 4 / As exotic as this sounds (and tastes), it's really quite easy to make, and the two spice mixtures are widely available...

Cucumber-Mint Raita 

Makes about 2 cups / This yogurt sauce balances and ties together an Indian meal's flavorful elements. It also makes a cooling dressing for green salads or a dip for fresh vegetables...

Pumpkin Seed Spread 

Makes 1 cup / This orange-scented spread is a festive, flavorful alternative to butter, with zero saturated fat. It's fantastic on the Quinoa-Corn Muffins...

Vanilla Bean Gelato 

Serves 12 / In this lightened but ultrarich gelato, nonfat and low-fat milk replace whole milk. Prep tip: For intense vanilla flavor, use a whole vanilla bean (about 6 inches long) and scrape out the seeds after warming in the milk mixture. Serving tip: Top with summer berries and a dollop of Dark Chocolate Sauce ...

Ruby Grapefruit, Apple, and Star Fruit Salad  

A lovely and simple showcase salad featuring winter fruits...

Lemon-Ginger Shrimp with Baby Spinach  

A citrusy sauce brightens up superconvenient peeled shrimp and prewashed, bagged spinach leaves...

Kale and Black Bean Tacos 

Full-meal veggie tacos get a fresh, light look from bright green kale and kitchen staples, such as canned beans, frozen corn, and prepared salsa...

Ochazuke (Fish with Green-Tea Rice) 

Ochazuke (Fish with Green-Tea Rice) October, 2007 Serves 4 / In Japan, tea, rice, and fish are favorite comfort foods. This simple country-style dish...

Pappardelle with Braised Beets and Pecorino 

Pappardelle with Braised Beets and Pecorino September, 2007 Serves 8 / Pappardelle, or wide ribbon pasta, holds up well to rich, hearty beets. Add a little...

Savory Chestnut Soup 

Savory Chestnut Soup June, 2007 Serves 6 / Serve this surprisingly low-fat soup in small portions at the beginning of a meal. Roasted shallots magnify...

Kale with Sesame Seed Dressing 

Kale with Sesame Seed Dressing December, 2006 Serves 4 / I discovered kale after I moved to New York, and I love its rich texture and flavor. Japanese...

Dandelion and Watercress Salad with Ginger Dressing 

Dandelion and Watercress Salad with Ginger Dressing April, 2006 Serves 6 / Also great with chickweed, this vegetable-loaded salad makes a nice light lunch....

Sweet Potato Ricotta Cheesecake 

Sweet Potato Ricotta Cheesecake October, 2005 Serves 1416 / Traditional autumn flavors, including molasses, cinnamon, ginger, sweet potato, and pomegranates,...

Vegetable Chicken Stir-Fry 

Vegetable Chicken Stir-Fry July, 2005 Serves 6 / This simple meal is relatively high in fiber and low in sugar and saturated fats. The vegetables are...

Potato-Mushroom Gratin 

Potato-Mushroom Gratin January, 2005 Serves 8 / If you dont divulge it to your party guests, they might never guess this is dairy-free and low-fatbut...

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