7,151 light recipes

Toronto Pie: a light sponge cake split into two layers, filled with raspberry jam, and dusted with powdered sugar. A classic Canadian tea-time treat.

Risotto pomodoro made with arborio rice, fresh tomato, garlic, and chicken broth, stirred gradually until creamy. A light Italian tomato risotto with clean, simple flavors.

Low calorie seven layer salad with crisp lettuce, sweet peas, reduced-fat cheddar, turkey bacon, scallions, water chestnuts, and hard-boiled egg. Vinaigrette on the side keeps it light. A potluck classic, slimmed down without losing the layers.

Orzo with vegetables, a one-pot Mediterranean pasta with zucchini, carrots, onion, and eggplant simmered in vegetable broth. A light, vegetarian weeknight dinner in 30 minutes.

Chicken egg drop soup simmers a ginger-scented broth with velveted chunks of chicken and ribbons of egg swirled through a glossy, lightly thickened base. A protein-packed, restaurant-style soup you can make better at home.

No-bake eggless pumpkin chiffon pie layered with sweetened cream cheese, vanilla pudding, pumpkin puree, and warm spices on a graham crust. Light Thanksgiving alternative ready in 2 hours.

Quick microwave vegetable rice bowl with tender parsnips, black beans, and wilted bok choy in light teriyaki for healthy 20-minute plant-based dinners.

Light angel food cake topped with vanilla ice cream and fresh blueberries macerated in Grand Marnier for an effortless summer dessert in 10 minutes.

This creamy cheddar cheese soup recipe is easy to prepare and creates a satisfying light lunch or dinner nearly any day of the week.

Light, crispy meringue cookies studded with colorful M&Ms. Only 4 ingredients and they practically float off the baking sheet. Great for holidays and parties.

Light, pillowy yeasted beignets fried golden and buried under powdered sugar. This overnight dough recipe makes about 5 dozen New Orleans-style French doughnuts.

Light upside-down cake with canned apricot halves on the bottom, topped with a sponge-like batter made from separated eggs and bread crumbs.

Diabetic-friendly cabbage and pineapple salad with sugar substitute and light whipped topping. A sweet, crunchy no-cook side dish with zero added sugar.

Light chicken broth studded with tender broccoli florets, carrot slices, and fluffy cheese dumplings. This comforting soup delivers homemade warmth in under an hour.

Light Weight Watchers banana French toast with vanilla yogurt topping and caramelized banana slices. Reduced-calorie bread and egg substitute keep it guilt-free.

Light, healthy chickpea and spinach soup with Moroccan harissa spice over rice or couscous. Quick vegetarian dinner ready in 30 minutes with bold flavor.