Quick & Easy Low-Calorie Recipes

Healthy,delicious and easy low-calorie recipes.

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1.Grilled Salmon with Tomatoes & Basil

This recipe is so beautiful and yet so simple to prepare--it's perfect for entertaining. You just spread a side of salmon with minced garlic, sprinkle with fresh basil, then layer sliced tomatoes on top. Put it on the grill for 10 minutes and you're done!

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 whole wild salmon fillet (also called a “side of salmon,” about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/3 cup plus 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil, divided
• 2 medium tomatoes, thinly sliced
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

2.Creamy Fettuccine with Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms

Sliced Brussels sprouts and mushrooms cook quickly and cling to the pasta in our fall version of pasta primavera. Look for presliced mushrooms to cut prep time. Serve with a tossed salad.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces whole-wheat fettuccine
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cups sliced mixed mushrooms, such as cremini, oyster and/or shiitake
• 4 cups thinly sliced Brussels sprouts
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup dry sherry, or 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
• 2 cups low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup finely shredded Asiago cheese, plus more for garnish

3.Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo

Sun-dried tomatoes and Romano cheese pack a flavorful punch along with the tantalizing aroma of fresh marjoram in this rustic Italian-inspired dish. Serve with sautéed fresh spinach or steamed broccolini. 

Ingredients

• 8 ounces orzo, preferably whole-wheat
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, (not oil-packed), divided
• 1 plum tomato, diced
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 3 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram, divided
• 1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed (1-1 1/4 pounds)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 9-ounce package frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
• ½ cup finely shredded Romano cheese, divided

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