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Spicy Beef with Shrimp & Bok Choy

Oyster sauce and rice wine give this speedy stir-fry a rich flavor that balances the clean, sweet crunch of bok choy. Make It a Meal: Rice noodles or brown basmati rice and a Tsing Tao beer will make you feel like you're eating in your favorite Chinese restaurant.

» Spicy Beef with Shrimp & Bok Choy

Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Chickpeas

The assertive flavors of broccoli rabe and rosemary are paired with sturdy chickpeas in this satisfying pasta dish. When buying broccoli rabe, check to make sure the bottoms of the stems are relatively tight, green and moist. If the broccoli rabe at your store is past its prime—or if you prefer a milder taste—use broccolini or regular broccoli instead. Garnish with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

» Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe & Chickpeas

Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be overpowering, masking the more delicate flavors. Here it contains a bountiful amount of mushrooms and is served over chicken breasts.

» Chicken Breasts with Mushroom Cream Sauce

Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans

In this one-skillet supper, we toss dark leafy greens, diced tomatoes and white beans with gnocchi and top it all with gooey mozzarella. Serve with a mixed green salad with vinaigrette.

» Skillet Gnocchi with Chard & White Beans

Black Bean & Salmon Tostadas

Pickled jalapeños, cilantro and avocado perk up convenient canned salmon for a quick tostada topping. Skip store-bought and make your own crispy shells in the oven. Serve with: Brown rice cooked with diced tomatoes and onions or salsa.

» Black Bean & Salmon Tostadas

Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Toss a garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with pasta, shrimp, asparagus, peas and red bell pepper for a fresh, satisfying summer meal. Serve with: Slices of cucumber and tomato tossed with lemon juice and olive oil.

» Creamy Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Vegetables

Chicken & White Bean Salad

Zucchini and celery give this chicken-and-bean salad a nice crunch. We like serving it over a bed of slightly bitter escarole and radicchio, but any type of salad greens will work. Recipe by Nancy Baggett for EatingWell.

» Chicken & White Bean Salad


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This collection of recipes focuses on delicious dinner recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less, ensuring that you have time for a healthy, low-calorie meal any night of the week.

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Quick and Healthy Low Calorie Main Dish Recipes

Chile Verde, usually a slow-cooked stew of pork, jalapeños and tomatillos, becomes...
Pickled jalapeños, cilantro and avocado perk up convenient canned salmon for a quick...
The secret to a good cream sauce is always the same: not too much cream or it can be...
Zucchini and celery give this chicken-and-bean salad a nice crunch. We like serving...
Fresh orange and lime juices provide a citrus tang that balances the earthy, rich...
This silky tomato sauce with a touch of cream makes mild-flavored cod sing. Serve...
Toss a garlicky, Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt sauce with pasta, shrimp, asparagus...
Curry-spiced apricot sauce jazzes up lean turkey cutlets in a looks-exotic-but-is-...
Make a perfect summer supper: grill spice-rubbed chicken breasts and tuck them into...
Here we take basic lasagna ingredients—ricotta cheese, pasta and tomatoes—and skip...
Serve this sautéed fennel and shrimp with a tomato-caper sauce in whatever way suits...
We've borrowed the best Mexican flavors and ingredients for this quick scramble...
The assertive flavors of broccoli rabe and rosemary are paired with sturdy chickpeas...
Need a little summertime flavor? Try this swift recipe and enjoy a “barbecue”...
If you can't find a bagged vegetable medley for this easy noodle bowl, choose...
Lime juice, chili powder and pepitas give this salmon Mexican flair. Serve with wild...
The piquant Sichuan Sauce (which doubles easily) works well with almost any stir-fry...
In this one-skillet supper, we toss dark leafy greens, diced tomatoes and white...
Oyster sauce and rice wine give this speedy stir-fry a rich flavor that balances the...
Here's a healthy dinner on the go, an easy sandwich you can pack up and take in...
This super simple bistro-style salad is substantial with potatoes, arugula and...

Quick & Healthy Low Calorie Side Dishes & Salads

Try a sweet glaze on beets or other root vegetables to help balance their earthy...
Give ordinary roasted sweet potatoes a big flavor boost with this quick, Asian-...
Quick and versatile, serve this couscous alongside any saucy dish.
Serve alongside spice-rubbed shrimp and sauteed greens.
This Italian-inspired saute of cauliflower and tomatoes spiked with anchovies,...
Here we make a warm sherry-mushroom dressing to toss over bitter greens. The...
Sautéed spinach (or any greens) with garlic and a squeeze of lemon (or vinegar) is a...
Forget iceberg; the traditional Wedge salad is better with Romaine lettuce and a...
Great-tasting whole-grain pilafs are available these days, and they are a step up (...

Quick & Healthy Low Calorie Desserts

Though we use strawberries here, you can use whatever frozen fruit you have on hand...
Here's a simple dessert, a fit cure for wintertime blues. Simply broil the...
Vanilla-infused ricotta cheese is the perfect foil for saucy poached figs.
Here we stir a little melted chocolate into ricotta cheese for a cheesecake-like...
Make extra raspberry sauce to have on hand for making raspberry sodas or for...
This warm pudding has a marvelous deep chocolaty flavor, but it's low in fat...

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