50 Favorite Low-Fat Recipes

So the New Year’s resolutions have not been quite as resolute as I had hoped, and I find myself trying to get back on track with my plans to lose a little weight this year. Can anyone else relate?

Diets are not all they are cut out to be, and I tried a few earlier this year. It really comes down to what I am cooking, and not all the things I make are healthy. My favorites foods are not exactly the healthiest, but I knew there were some better healthy versions of them. I went looking for the best low fat recipes I could find and have been trying them out these past few weeks. Honestly, I am pretty surprised at how incredible some of these are, healthy, but still super satisfying and delicious. I did not even tell my husband or kids these were low fat, either, and they had no idea! How impressive is that?

From chicken and fish to meat and sausage, salads and veggies to desserts and dips, these recipes are all must try versions of some of the most loved dishes ever. Complete with easy to follow step by step tutorials, you can’t go wrong with any of these. Make a few this weekend and see for yourself.

2. Spirulina Banana Whip

cocooncooks

Spirulina Banana Whip, a lighter weeknight dinner, and flavor that tastes far richer than the effort involved

3. Low-Fat Chicken Salad

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Low-Fat Chicken Salad, made with pantry staples most cooks already have and comfort that beats anything from a takeout bag

4. Baked Parmesan Tomatoes

jocooks

Baked Parmesan Tomatoes, simple to prep ahead for a crowd and a new favorite that earns a permanent spot on the menu

5. Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry

skinnytaste

Chicken and Asparagus Lemon Stir Fry, a lighter weeknight dinner, and comfort that beats anything from a takeout bag

6. Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps

skinnytaste

Turkey Taco Lettuce Wraps, light on cleanup with just one pan to wash and a treat that feels like a genuine occasion

8. Cauliflower Grits with Spicy Shrimp

jessicagavin

Cauliflower Grits with Spicy Shrimp, easy to scale up for a bigger gathering and satisfaction without the heavy aftermath

9. Easy Ratatouille

acleanbake

Easy Ratatouille, a lighter weeknight dinner, and a result that looks far fancier than it actually was

10. Healthy Tuna Wraps

yummiestfood

Healthy Tuna Wraps, friendly for a beginner cook working from scratch and a dish that wins over even the pickiest guest

11. Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken

cafedelites

Italian Herb Bruschetta Chicken, simple to make ahead and reheat the next day and something the whole table asks for by name

12. Healthy Mushroom Soup

inspirationkitchen

Healthy Mushroom Soup, a lighter weeknight dinner, forgiving if you swap in whatever produce is on hand

13. Low Fat Turkey Bacon Wrap

sixsistersstuff

Low Fat Turkey Bacon Wrap, quick enough for a busy weeknight kitchen and comfort that beats anything from a takeout bag

14. Lentil, Tomato & Beet Salad with Bocconcini

lentils

Lentil, Tomato & Beet Salad with Bocconcini, simple to prep ahead for a crowd and a treat that feels like a genuine occasion

15. Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan Mushrooms

Well Plated

Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Parmesan Mushrooms, a lighter weeknight dinner, simple to prep ahead for a crowd

Spaghetti squash is my favorite swap when I want pasta night without the pasta. Roasted and tossed with mushrooms, spinach, garlic and parmesan, it comes out cozy rather than punishing, and it happens to be vegetarian and gluten free. Well Plated has the recipe.

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16. Low Fat BBQ Baked Beans

ohsweetmercy

Low Fat BBQ Baked Beans, forgiving if you swap in whatever produce is on hand and a treat that feels like a genuine occasion

17. Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Garlic Yogurt Sauce

Well Plated

Grilled Chicken Kabobs with Garlic Yogurt Sauce, a result that looks far fancier than it actually was

Kabobs are my answer to a summer evening when I cannot face the oven. Juicy chicken and colorful vegetables grilled until smoky, with a cool garlic yogurt sauce for dipping. My family eats them straight off the skewer. Get the recipe from Well Plated.

18. Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats

cookingclassy

Chicken Enchilada Zucchini Boats, a lighter weeknight dinner, easy to scale up for a bigger gathering

19. Loaded Low-Fat Egg Salad

theharvestkitchen

Loaded Low-Fat Egg Salad, fast enough to have on plates in well under an hour and satisfaction without the heavy aftermath

20. Pizza Supreme On Cauliflower Crust

howsweeteats

Pizza Supreme On Cauliflower Crust, simple to make ahead and reheat the next day and satisfaction without the heavy aftermath

21. Cilantro Lime Tilapia

gethealthyu

Cilantro Lime Tilapia, a lighter weeknight dinner, flexible enough to please a picky group of eaters

22. One Pan Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon + Asparagus

cafedelites

One Pan Lemon Garlic Baked Salmon and Asparagus, flavor that tastes far richer than the effort involved

23. Chicken Florentine Wonders

ohsweetmercy

Chicken Florentine Wonders, quick enough for a busy weeknight kitchen and comfort that beats anything from a takeout bag

24. Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

foxandbriar

Sausage Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms, a lighter weeknight dinner, and a plate that disappears before anyone asks for seconds

25. Lentil Quinoa Salad With Eggplant

ellerepublic

Lentil Quinoa Salad With Eggplant, simple to prep ahead for a crowd and comfort that beats anything from a takeout bag

26. Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles

sallysbakingaddiction

Peanut Chicken Zucchini Noodles, light on cleanup with just one pan to wash and a treat that feels like a genuine occasion

27. Sheet Pan Chicken with Rainbow Vegetables

Well Plated

Sheet Pan Chicken with Rainbow Vegetables, a lighter weeknight dinner, and a treat that feels like a genuine occasion

One pan, lean chicken, and broccoli, sweet potato and zucchini all roasting together with lemon and parmesan. I make this on the nights when I want dinner and no pile of dishes afterward. It is quick and it genuinely tastes good. Well Plated wrote it up.

28. Creamy Mushroom Zucchini Pasta

Skinny Spatula

Creamy Mushroom Zucchini Pasta, easy to scale up for a bigger gathering and a bite worth requesting again the following week

This one feels indulgent and is not, which is exactly the trick I am always after. A silky sauce, the texture of mushrooms against fresh zucchini, and plenty of vegetables hiding in there. I make it when I want comfort food without the aftermath. Skinny Spatula has it.

30. Cauliflower Breadsticks

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Cauliflower Breadsticks, fast enough to have on plates in well under an hour and satisfaction without the heavy aftermath

31. One Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas

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One Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas, a lighter weeknight dinner, and a dish that wins over even the pickiest guest

32. Lemon Hummus

acedarspoon

Lemon Hummus, flexible enough to please a picky group of eaters and a result that looks far fancier than it actually was

33. Lighter Kung Pao Chicken

Well Plated

Lighter Kung Pao Chicken, simple to make ahead and reheat the next day and something the whole table asks for by name

Takeout kung pao is one of my genuine weaknesses, so a version with all the sweet spicy flavor and far less oil was always going to win me over. The bold flavors survive completely intact. I have stopped ordering it out. The recipe lives at Well Plated.

34. Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad

A Couple Cooks

Cucumber, Tomato & Avocado Salad, a lighter weeknight dinner, quick enough for a busy weeknight kitchen

There is no cooking at all here, which in August is the entire point. Cucumber, tomato and avocado with a bit of dressing, and it goes with nearly everything I put on the table. It is my go to summer side. A Couple Cooks has the recipe.

35. Beef And Broccoli

lifemadesweeter

Beef And Broccoli, made with pantry staples most cooks already have and comfort that beats anything from a takeout bag

36. Fat Free Blueberry Lemon Muffins

tastythin

Fat Free Blueberry Lemon Muffins, simple to prep ahead for a crowd and a new favorite that earns a permanent spot on the menu

37. Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter

Salt & Lavender

Seared Scallops with Lemon Butter, a lighter weeknight dinner, forgiving if you swap in whatever produce is on hand

Scallops feel like a restaurant order, and then you find out the technique is simple and fast. Buttery, bright with lemon, and on the table quickly enough for a weeknight. I make these when I want date night at home. Salt and Lavender explains the method.