Main Courses
Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
Accented with the deep flavors of coffee and chocolate, this sirloin tip beef stew is a hearty dinner for a winter night. The tender beef will taste like it was cooking all day, but it can be ready in about an hour.
Cauliflower and Leek Soup
The mellow flavors of leeks and cauliflower make this a satisfying soup for lunch or a light dinner. Just a touch of coconut milk gives the soup a creamy texture without a lot of fat.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Get Buffalo wings flavor without Buffalo wings fat. Try these spicy chicken tenders marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce for a tasty, low-fat crowd pleaser.
Turkey Chili
A hearty chili is even better when it’s healthy, too. This quick, easy chili recipe is made with lean ground turkey and can be ready in 30 minutes.
Spinach Stuffed Shells
If you are looking for a vegetarian entree this holiday season, it doesn’t get better than this. Stuffed with creamy mozzarella and ricotta cheese and spinach, your guests will never know that these Spinach Stuffed Shells are low fat.
Zucchini Latkes
Healthy zucchini replaces potatoes in these flavorful latkes with smoked salmon. Pair them with a tossed salad for a heart-healthy brunch or light lunch.
Roasted Turkey Breast
If you don’t want to battle with an entire turkey, making a turkey breast is an easy alternative. Plus, a turkey breast is all white meat, a healthier option than higher-fat dark meat. A 6-lb bone-in breast will serve 8 people.
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
These barley stuffed peppers make a great vegetarian entrée that packs a high-fiber punch. You’ll never miss the beef with the low-fat, high-protein bean and barley stuffing. The high fiber in barley may help stave off hunger and studies have also found that barley may reduce bad cholesterol and triglycerides.
Chicken Stir-Fry
Use pre-cut chicken and vegetables and this tasty chicken stir-fry is faster than take-out. The key to a crispy stir-fry is very hot oil—your veggies will cook quickly instead of soaking up fat.
Balsamic Portobello Sandwich
If you’re looking for a quick lunch or light dinner, try this satisfying vegetarian sandwich. It has fewer than 250 calories and is packed with protein.