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Low-fat cottage cheese provides the foundation of a creamy pasta sauce that won’t break the caloric bank. Roasted red peppers, whether jarred or home-made, bring wonderful flavor and a heap of vegetable. Mix up the options by adding in chopped tomatoes, chopped chicken breast, or a can of white beans.
All the flavors of summer come together in this simple pasta dish that will impress dinner guests as easily as it will come together quickly on a busy night. It’s easily made vegetarian or vegan, too–just swap vegetable broth in place of the chicken broth and replace the Parmesan with a little nutritional yeast.
If you’ve got a garden brimming with zucchini and tomatoes, or a great connection for fresh, local produce, this dish is a wonderful way to enjoy them. The key to flavor here is the fresh rosemary–dried will work too, but splurging on fresh will give this dish a little something extra special.
If you’re looking for a fun summer grill recipe that’s easy to put together for a crowd, look no further. This lean and delicious turkey would be great eaten as a sandwich with a fresh coleslaw.
A unique and delicious way to eat burgers! If you don’t have a grill, the burgers can be cooked as easily under a broiler or even in a frying pan.
When the farmer’s market is bursting with fresh and fascinating vegetables, fill your bag up with any veg that strikes your fancy and sub them in for the summer squash and asparagus in this recipe. This flexible dish is a delicious way to try new veggies.
If you can’t find a chuck roast, keep an eye out for anything that is fairly low in fat, with an even distribution throughout the meat of what fat is there. Tip: If you’d like to make a lower fat gravy, skip the gravy step and try this instead: Heat low-sodium beef broth to a simmer. […]
This fresh and delicious Asian salad can be served hot or cold, making it a decent option for a packed lunch. For the best results, cook the udon fresh the morning you’re planning on packing it. Udon doesn’t keep well in the fridge, but the veggies can easily be prepped in advance.