Finding Low Calorie and Vegetarian Recipes? - It's Easy!
You just discovered a great vegetarian recipe only to find out it calls for lots of butter and cream...tastes great, but has tons of calories. Sound familiar? We know finding healthful recipes can be hard, that's why we've pulled together some of our top recipes that are vegetarian and low calorie.
TIP: One of the best ways to prepare a low calorie meal is to trim the fat. The USDA recommends that fat intake remain between 20 to 35 percent of calories, with most fats coming from sources of polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids, such as fish, nuts, and vegetable oils.
Super Low Calorie Recipes - Less than 100 Calories (per serving):
- Braised Greens with Lots of Garlic Calories 83
- Creamy White Bean Dip Calories 47
- Garlic Herb Spread Calories 42
- Grandma’s Coleslaw Calories 36
Low Calorie and Low Fat Recipes:
- Banana Berry Nog Calories 118
- Frijoles Con Queso Dip and Chips Calories 218
- Easy Fresh Fruit Tart Calories 221
- Linguine with Ricotta and Artichokes Calories 341, Calories from Fat 72 (21%)
- Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe Calories 321, Calories from Fat 67 (21%)
- Orecchiette with Mushrooms and Artichokes Calories 249, Calories from Fat 34 (14%)
- Penne with Chard, Tomatoes, and White Beans Calories 487, Calories from Fat 54 (11%)
- Penne with Roasted Vegetables and Feta Calories 487, Calories from Fat 54 (11%)
- Quick Bean and Cheese Burrito Calories 304, Calories from Fat 76 (25%)
- Quick Tortellini Soup Calories 329, Calories from Fat 80 (24%)
- Rigatoni with Pasta Puttanesca Calories 288, Calories from Fat 51 (18%)
- Vegetarian Fried Rice Calories 285, Calories from Fat 29 (10%)
Low Fat Recipes:
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These are fantastic