2,691 light recipes

Low calorie tomato bruschetta on garlic-rubbed toast with sauteed onion, oregano, and optional Parmesan. Just 1 teaspoon of olive oil keeps this appetizer light and fresh.

Fresh fruit medley with apples, bananas, oranges, and grapes tossed in orange juice concentrate, topped with a spiced yogurt-ricotta sauce. A light, diabetic-friendly dessert.

Sweet and sour pork stir fry with pineapple, cucumber, tomato, and red pepper in a fish sauce and vinegar glaze, finished with a light cornstarch coating. A 30-minute wok dinner.

Hearty oatmeal bran bread with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, soy flour, and molasses. A nutritious yeast bread packed with fiber and whole grains, makes two loaves.

Lightly spiced pear quick bread sweetened with honey and studded with raisins. Moist, tender crumb thanks to applesauce and minimal oil.

Shredded carrots and chopped apricots baked into a lightly sweet quick bread that's perfect for breakfast or afternoon snacks with tea.

Lightly spiced bars made with apricot nectar and dried apricots, finished with a tangy apricot glaze for double the fruit flavor.

Fluffy vanilla meringue tops a tangy lemon-spiked applesauce custard for a light, elegant dessert that's equally good hot or cold.

Strawberry raspberry yogurt shake with skim milk, low-fat yogurt, and vanilla. Light, frothy, and naturally sweet with fresh mashed berries.

Ginger chicken broth soup with vermicelli, cilantro, and scallions finished with fresh lemon. A light, aromatic bowl ready in 20 minutes.

A vegetable-packed white lasagna layered with a creamy pesto sauce, mashed white beans, mushrooms, peppers, eggplant, and spinach-ricotta. No tomato in sight, finished with a parmesan-breadcrumb crust.

Grilled sweet and sour halibut with a brown sugar-ginger glaze, charred bell peppers, and scallions. A light, flavorful fish dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Lightly sweetened applesauce cupcakes with a generous dose of nutmeg, cinnamon, and chopped walnuts. Ready in 30 minutes - serve plain or with a simple cream cheese frosting.

Salmon fillets poached in lemon juice and dry white wine, finished with fresh parsley. A light, elegant 4-ingredient main dish ready in under 15 minutes.

Savoury salmon bread cases with flaked salmon in a creamy white sauce with gherkins, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, spooned into crispy buttered bread cups. A retro appetizer or light lunch.

Harvest round bread made in a bread machine with whole wheat flour, oatmeal, carrots, raisins, nuts, honey, and molasses. A hearty, lightly sweet whole grain loaf loaded with autumn flavors.