Cherry almond oatmeal in a jar.
Totally loving this supereasy overnight oatmeal in a jar, with sweet cherries and crunchy slivered almonds. Mix up several jars ahead of time and enjoy a healthy breakfast any day of the week!
Tag: low-fat recipes
Broccoli and brown rice bake.
My most popular recipe, for broccoli-rice bake, is so warm and comforting that you’d be surprised how healthy it is. Swap low-fat versions for the yogurt, ricotta, and cheese in this recipe for an even better-for-you variation.
Golden spiced lentil soup.
Hearty, sunshine-y and flavorful, this easy Golden Lentil Soup recipe has it all. Plus, it’s low in fat and calories, and spiked with healthy turmeric and cumin.
Beautiful chicken, carrot and fennel salad.
Here’s my idea of the perfect lunch: bright, clean, fresh tasting, with equal parts protein and vegetables. It’s one of my go-to salad-in-a-jar lunch recipes. Use leftover grilled or roasted chicken in this salad recipe; the vegetables and light vinaigrette are super easy to make. Get the recipe!
Chicken sausage tortellini soup.
Need something warm and comforting for dinner? This easy Italian Chicken Sausage Tortellini Soup recipe, packed with veggies and low-fat chicken sausage, should do the trick.
Lentil soup with tomatoes and greens.
After a December full of cookies, Christmas pastries, Reese’s peanut butter cups and too much wine, I always feel like I need to hit the reset button, eating-wise. This Lentil Soup with Tomatoes and Greens, topped with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream, is just the ticket (h/t to 101Cookbooks.com). Ready for something healthy but not at all diet-y? Here ya go. Get my favorite lentil soup recipe over on writes4food.com!
Spanish rice pilaf with zucchini and tomatoes.
This Spanish-style Rice Pilaf with Vegetables is warm and satisfying as a meatless main course, and works well as a side dish for grilled chicken or fish. It’s essentially a no-stir, baked risotto. One of our favorite recipes of all time. Get the recipe on writes4food.com!
Homemade almond granola, perfected.
Here it is: granola perfection. Toasty brown, not too sweet, with a kick of sea salt, and clumpy enough to eat out of hand. I’ve worked this recipe over and over, and now it’s Perfect Homemade Almond Granola.
Dark chocolate sea salt energy bites.
Midmorning, I’ll grab a mini Lara bar to stave off the hungries, especially if I’m heading to the gym for a lunchtime workout class. I thought: Could I make these little date-nut energy bars myself? Yep, I can. They’re super easy, delicious and 82 calories each. Get the recipe over on writes4food.com!
