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Vegetarian chili with tofu
In this vegetarian chili, firm tofu stands in for hamburger and is much lower in fat and cholesterol. Tofu also nicely picks up the chili flavors.May 8, 2019 -
Beef fajitas
Use whole-wheat tortillas with this recipe to add whole grains to your day.June 26, 2024 -
Spicy ground turkey tacos
These tacos are full of flavor, with less salt.June 26, 2024 -
Chicken and asparagus tossed with penne
Goat cheese adds a creamy texture and a slightly tangy flavor to this hearty pasta dish.August 9, 2019 -
Citrus salad
To make this salad faster, you can use oranges and grapefruit that are already split into sections.June 13, 2025 -
Fresh fruit kebabs with lemon lime dip
These kebabs work well with any type of fruit, including more exotic types such as star fruit, kumquats or prickly pears.March 14, 2026 -
Roasted potatoes
Craving french fries? Try this healthier alternative. These potato wedges are roasted, not fried, and seasoned with herbs.June 15, 2019 -
Lemon or lime glaze for chicken, fish or vegetables
This tangy glaze adds flavor and moisture without adding fat. Serve over chicken, fish or vegetables.April 10, 2026 -
Chicken salad with pineapple and balsamic vinaigrette
Pineapple and balsamic vinegar add vibrant flavor to this quick and easy chicken salad.April 23, 2026 -
Rustic apple-cranberry tart
Tart baking apples, such as Granny Smith or Northern Spy, work well in this rustic tart.July 28, 2022 -
Spinach-stuffed sole
Nutrition experts recommend eating fish twice a week. This recipe is a tasty way to help you meet this goal.April 4, 2017 -
Pasta salad with mixed vegetables
Unlike mayonnaise-based pasta salads, this one uses healthy olive oil and is mixed with sauteed vegetables and herbs.July 28, 2022 -
Tuna salad sandwiches
Regular canned tuna has a significant amount of added salt. Using unsalted canned tuna in place of regular saves over 300 mg of sodium per sandwich.June 17, 2017 -
Fresh spring rolls with shrimp
These shrimp spring rolls are a fresh alternative to fried egg rolls.June 13, 2017 -
Spicy beef kebabs
This inventive entree combines lean ground beef, spices and garlic with bulgur for a zesty kebab.November 18, 2016 -
Baby minted carrots
Carrots are a good source of vitamin A. This recipe accentuates their sweetness.June 1, 2019 -
Carrot cake
Enjoy carrot cake with less guilt. This recipe uses applesauce in place of half the oil and fat-free cream cheese in the frosting.May 28, 2020 -
Gazpacho with chickpeas
For a new take on gazpacho, toss in chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans). You'll add flavor and fiber to this easy soup.March 30, 2017 -
Hummus
Hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas and served with pita bread.April 9, 2020 -
Chicken with braised pineapple
Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this pineapple chicken is ready in less than 20 minutes.May 19, 2021
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