Made with graham cracker crust, water, unflavored gelatin powder, egg, egg yolks, granular sugar substitute, lemon juice, lemon rind, egg whites
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
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Diabetic Lemon Chiffon Pie
Slow Cooker Vegetarian 15-Bean Chili
Made with butter, carrots, onion, garlic, water, dried 15-bean blend, chili powder, cumin, salt, crushed tomatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Diabetic Apricot-Ginger Chicken
Made with chicken broth, apricot fruit spread, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder, black pepper, salt, boneless skinless chicken breast
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Gluten-Free Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Made with cilantro, garlic, bell peppers, black beans, corn, rice, onions, cumin, Cheddar cheese, Jalapeno Jack cheese
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Shepherd's Pie With Fauxtato Topping
Made with ground beef, green beans, zucchini, tomato paste, egg, dried basil, salt and pepper, cauliflower
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Low Carb Mexican Stuffed Pie
Made with egg white, sour cream, garlic powder, ground sirloin or lean ground pork, onions, green pepper, chili powder, cheddar cheese, tomato sauce
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Parmesan Puffs II (low carb)
Made with vegetable oil, egg whites, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tofu Lasagne (Low Carb)
Made with ground beef, pork Italian sausage, onion, garlic, Alfredo sauce, mushrooms, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, frozen chopped spinach, fresh basil
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Baked Halibut With Salsa Verde
Made with lemon juice, garlic, halibut steak, salt and freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh parsley, shallots, capers
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Low-Fat Summer Seafood Salad
Made with salt, hot pepper sauce, rice, crab meat, water chestnuts, celery, green onions, plain nonfat yogurt, sour cream, lemon juice
Time: under 30 minutes
Vegan Stir-Fry Sauce
Made with sherry, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
Time: under 30 minutes
Low Carb Chocolate Chip Cookies
Made with chocolate bar, butter, Splenda or Maltitol Crystals, molasses, eggs, almond flour, vanilla whey protein powder, oat bran, baking soda, salt
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Lowfat Spicy Pinto Beans
Made with tomatoes, chili powder, dried pinto beans, chicken broth, onion, green onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, vegetable bouillon granules, cumin
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Vegan Coconut Custard Pie
Made with unsweetened shredded coconut, whole wheat graham crackers, vegan margarine, Japanese-style tofu, sunflower oil, vanilla extract, salt, Sucanat or other granulated...
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Skinny Tuna Noodle Casserole
Made with celery, bell peppers, mushrooms, frozen sweet corn, mushroom soup, tuna, skim milk, hot pepper sauce, parsley, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low-Carb Creamy Salad Dressing
Made with salt and coarse ground black pepper, cream cheese, olive oil, white vinegar, garlic, prepared mustard
Time: under 30 minutes
Fish Cacciatore With Rice
Made with fresh mushrooms, fish fillets, onions, tomatoes, oregano, olive oil, garlic, green bell peppers
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Amberjack With Caramelized Onion
Made with butter, Vidalia onion, maple syrup, teriyaki sauce, lemon juice, garlic, amber jack fillets, non-stick cooking spray
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Tropical Pasta Salad
Made with seasoned rice vinegar, spiral pasta, raisins, papaya, nectarine, mango, fresh basil
Time: under 30 minutes
Chef Paul's Light French Silk Pie
Made with whipped topping, brown sugar, chocolate sandwich cookies, egg substitute, non-stick cooking spray, chocolate bars, cream cheese, vanilla pudding mix
Method: microwave, stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Made with fingerling potatoes, garlic, vegetable broth, dried rosemary, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Apple Pie (Sugarless)
Made with flour, cinnamon, frozen sugarless apple juice, salt, butter or oleo, apples, cinnamon oil, red food coloring
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Made with dried oregano, olive oil, rice, garlic, Veggie Ground Round, orange or yellow peppers, tomato sauce, onion
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chocolate Buttermilk Souffle Cake
Made with eggs, buttermilk, vanilla extract, nonfat dry milk, cocoa powder, sugar, flour
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Low-Fat Fitness Energy Bars
Made with rolled oats, peanut butter, crispy brown rice cereal, sesame seeds, dried, unsulfured apricots, raisins or currants, protein powder, wheat germ, brown rice syrup...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pumpkin Marble Cheesecake
Made with cinnamon, pumpkin, pecans, butter, cream cheese, sugar substitute, vanilla extract, eggs
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Low Fat French Fries
Made with garlic powder, cayenne pepper, potatoes, oil, black pepper, sea salt, paprika
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Lemon Poppyseed Muffins
Made with poppy seeds, lemon extract, soy flour, soy protein powder, egg, heavy cream, sugar substitute, seltzer water
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Vegan Maple Cheesecake
Made with vanilla extract, maple syrup, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, margarine, soft tofu, soy milk
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Low-Carb Butterscotch Cheesecakes
Made with butterscotch pudding mix, sugar substitute, water, gelatin, cream cheese
Method: microwave
Time: 2-5 hours
Low Carb Blueberry Muffins
Made with blueberries, club soda, heavy cream, eggs, baking powder, sugar substitute, soy flour, wheat or oat bran, vegetable oil cooking spray
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Tropical Smoothie
Made with plain or vanilla yogurt, banana, mango, papaya, kiwi fruit
Time: under 30 minutes
Breakfast Couscous Cereal
Made with cinnamon, water, orange juice, couscous, orange zest, almonds, honey, frozen apple juice concentrate
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Tofu Fajitas
Made with ground coriander, cumin, firm tofu, onion, green bell pepper, green chilies, orange juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Gluten Free Biscuits
Made with buttermilk, tapioca flour, white rice flour, quinoa flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, salt, shortening
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Low Carb Stuffing
Made with eggs, cauliflower, yellow squash, Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, fresh sage, fresh thyme, garlic, black pepper, salt
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Light Egg Nog
Made with cinnamon sticks, evaporated milk, frozen egg product, thawed or egg whites, sugar, vanilla extract, light rum, skim milk, ground nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Banana Nut Pancakes (Gluten Free)
Made with walnuts, rice flour, baking powder, salt, xanthan gum, water, vegetable oil, honey, egg yolks, bananas
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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