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Reduced Fat Recipes

Reduced Fat Recipes

If you are looking to lower your fat intake try our selection of low fat recipes. There are all sorts of foods you can eat that are healthy or healthier versions of some of those fatty favorites. Hint: When using reduced fat ingredients check the product label to make sure they aren't just loaded up with carbs as instead. Use fresh ingredients whenever possible and make as much as you can from scratch. Packaged foods contain lots of sodium and fat.



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recipe for baked cantonese cod

Baked Cantonese Cod

Made with cilantro, cooked rice, cod fillets, fresh ginger, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, wine vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes

Method:   outdoor grill, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spanish chicken and rice casserole

Spanish Chicken and Rice Casserole

Made with skinless, boneless chicken breasts, arborio rice, onion, olive oil, stewed tomatoes, chicken broth, paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, roasted red...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low fat cheese sauce

Low Fat Cheese Sauce

Made with Cheddar cheese, skim milk, margarine, all-purpose flour, salt, dry mustard, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for creamy mushroom soup potatoes

Creamy Mushroom Soup Potatoes

Made with paprika, potatoes, cream of mushroom soup, skim milk, onion

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for skinny tortilla soup

Skinny Tortilla Soup

Made with tortilla chips, cheddar cheese, water, chicken breast, refried beans, black beans, chicken broth, frozen corn, salsa

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for low-fat chicken a la king

Low-Fat Chicken a la King

Made with butter, flour, chicken broth, evaporated milk, pimento, white pepper, paprika, egg whites

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mae west's diet breakfast

Mae West's Diet Breakfast

Mae West was an American actress, singer, playwright, screenwriter, and comedian in the early 1900s. This was apparently her go-to breakfast when she wanted to eat light.


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chicken and rice

Chicken and Rice

Made with black pepper, salt, poultry seasoning, skinless, boneless chicken breast, instant white rice, water, celery, bell pepper, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low-fat baked zucchini, tomato, and potato casserole

Low-Fat Baked Zucchini, Tomato, And Potato Casserole

Made with Parmesan cheese, black pepper, olive oil cooking spray, tomatoes, zucchini, russet potato, garlic, fresh basil

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for pork tenderloin with garlic mustard sauce

Pork Tenderloin with Garlic Mustard Sauce

Made with parsley, Dijon mustard, garlic, scallion, pork tenderloin, flour, butter, olive oil, beef broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low fat strawberry bread

Low Fat Strawberry Bread

Made with strawberries, unbleached flour, sugar, egg whites, vanilla extract, applesauce, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for fat-free cream soup mix

Fat-free Cream Soup Mix

Made with nonfat dry powdered milk, dried onion flakes, cornstarch, chicken bouillon granules, dried basil, dried thyme, dried bell peppers


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for lower calorie harvard beets

Lower Calorie Harvard Beets

Made with black pepper, salt, beets, orange juice, cider vinegar, margarine, brown sugar, cornstarch

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salachat chatzilim (eggplant salad)

Salachat Chatzilim (Eggplant Salad)

Made with red pepper flakes, onions, parsley, limes, eggplant, garlic, cumin, olive oil, lemon

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low-fat coleslaw

Low-Fat Coleslaw

Made with cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, celery seed, caraway seeds, black pepper, green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low fat potato pancakes

Low Fat Potato Pancakes

Made with black pepper, sugar, salt, potatoes, eggs, onion, flour, baking powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for golden lentil soup

Golden Lentil Soup

Made with cayenne pepper, orange lentils, chicken stock, carrots, onion, garlic, curry powder

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker ham and cheese strata

Slow Cooker Ham And Cheese Strata

Made with Tabasco sauce, black pepper, kosher salt, Monterey jack cheese, half and half, butter, white bread, ham, dried minced onions, eggs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for crustless spinach quiche

Crustless Spinach Quiche

Made with frozen chopped spinach, butter, shallots, tomatoes, nonfat milk, eggs, egg substitute, monterey jack cheese, fresh dill

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for baked potato patties

Baked Potato Patties

Made with parsley, potatoes, black pepper, onion, whole wheat flour

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for all you can eat low calorie soup

All You Can Eat Low Calorie Soup

Made with bouillon or hot sauce, salt and pepper, onion or vegetable soup mix, green bell peppers, green onions, cabbage, celery, V-8 vegetable juice, tomatoes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat coconut cream pie

Low-Fat Coconut Cream Pie

Made with coconut cream pudding mix, skim milk, graham cracker pie crust


Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low fat chewy fruit and oatmeal bars

Low Fat Chewy Fruit And Oatmeal Bars

Made with vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt, egg whites, fat-free milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, oats, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for healthier 5 cup salad

Healthier 5 Cup Salad

Made with coconut extract, sugar substitute, yogurt, Mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, coconut, miniature marshmallows


Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for low-fat trifle

Low-Fat Trifle

Made with vanilla pudding mix, raspberries or blueberries, cream cheese, milk, angel food cake, whipped topping, strawberries


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for family-style creamy chicken and noodles

Family-Style Creamy Chicken and Noodles

Made with cream of chicken soup, white pepper, bay leaf, egg noodles, water, boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, onions, celery, salt, dried thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for diabetic low fat nachos

Diabetic Low Fat Nachos

Made with pickled jalapeno peppers, cilantro, tortilla chips, Cheddar cheese, green chiles, tomato, black olives, green onion

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hunza diet bread

Hunza Diet Bread

Made with ground nutmeg, cinnamon, water, natural buckwheat or millet flour, canola oil, unrefined sugar, honey, molasses, powdered soya milk, sea salt

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for weight watchers beef nachos

Weight Watchers Beef Nachos

Made with tortilla chips, jalapeno peppers, ground beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, black pepper, salsa, Mexican cheese

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for curried chicken & pasta salad

Curried Chicken & Pasta Salad

Made with cooked chicken, shell pasta, almonds, curry powder, mayonnaise, plain yogurt, mango chutney, turmeric, ground cinnamon, ground red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fettuccine florentine

Fettuccine Florentine

Made with Parmesan cheese, fettuccine, butter, olive oil, garlic, fresh spinach, evaporated skim milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for low-fat manhattan clam chowder

Low-Fat Manhattan Clam Chowder

Made with clams, pepper, onions, carrot, celery, green bell pepper, clam juice, stewed tomatoes, water, thyme

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for low fat southwestern rice and bean salad

Low Fat Southwestern Rice and Bean Salad

Made with cumin, mayonnaise, salsa, fresh cilantro, rice, black beans, frozen whole kernel corn, red bell pepper, green onion


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fruit salad with curry dressing

Fruit Salad With Curry Dressing

Made with apple, green grapes, banana, buttermilk, mayonnaise or salad dressing, sugar, curry powder, pineapple tidbits, mandarin orange


Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for omelet pinwheels with mushroom sherry sauce

Omelet Pinwheels With Mushroom Sherry Sauce

Made with Parmesan cheese, onion, oil, chicken, frozen spinach, hard-cooked eggs, salt and pepper, mushrooms

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low fat crab burger

Low Fat Crab Burger

Made with eggs, egg substitute, imitation crab, bread crumbs, green bell pepper, crab seasoning

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fajita salad with creamy cilantro-lime sauce

Fajita Salad with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce

Made with red onion, Monterey jack cheese, ripe olives, pinto beans, tomato, sour cream, mayonnaise, skim milk, lime juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for abc meatball soup

ABC Meatball Soup

Made with turkey breast or lean ground beef, alphabet-shaped pasta, barbecue sauce or ketchup, oats, chicken broth, frozen mixed vegetables

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for diet chicken

Diet Chicken

Made with chicken breasts, orange soda, soy sauce

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for beef casserole supreme

Beef Casserole Supreme

Made with ground beef, garlic, mushrooms, black pepper, cream of celery soup, instant rice, dried minced onion, oregano, salt, frozen broccoli

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for barley vegetable casserole

Barley Vegetable Casserole

Made with garlic powder, vegetable stock, barley, onion, cauliflower florets, mushrooms, carrots

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for 265 calorie meal

265 Calorie Meal

Made with pasteurized cheese product, chicken breasts, mushrooms, Italian salad dressing, onion, margarine, zucchini, tomato

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for entenmanns fat-free chocolate cupcakes

Entenmanns Fat-Free Chocolate Cupcakes

Made with baking soda, applesauce, vanilla extract, cook and serve chocolate pudding, dry milk powder, unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, self-rising flour, egg...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for topless slim apple pie

Topless Slim Apple Pie

Made with sweetener, salt, pie shell, apples, lemon, cornstarch, ground cinnamon

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for low-fat tartar sauce

Low-Fat Tartar Sauce

Made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, onions or scallions, sweet or dill pickles, pimento or red bell pepper, fresh parsley or watercress


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for weight watcher cobbler

Weight Watcher Cobbler

Made with frozen fruit, yellow cake mix, diet lemon-lime carbonated beverage

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for low-fat salsa chicken

Low-Fat Salsa Chicken

Made with Parmesan cheese, chicken breast halves, non-stick cooking spray, salsa, green onions

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for skinny scalloped ham and potatoes

Skinny Scalloped Ham and Potatoes

Made with ham or turkey ham, margarine, flour, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, skim milk, potatoes

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for cod provencal

Cod Provencal

Made with lemon juice, kalamata olives, cod fillet, herbes de provence, salt, plum tomatoes, tarragon, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for fat free molasses cookies

Fat Free Molasses Cookies

Made with cloves, prunes, water, sugar, molasses, egg, all-purpose flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours





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