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Low fat recipes for fall.
Low Fat Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes are a favorite meal in many households. These Sloppy Joes are made with lean ground turkey to lower the fat content, but they're no less delicious, or sloppy!
Baked Pumpkin Pasta
Here's a great low fat vegetarian dish of baked pumpkin pasta, using penne pasta, pumpkin puree, part-skim ricotta cheese, zucchini, and a subtle blend of herbs.
Chicken and Zucchini Lasagna
This reduced-fat chicken and zucchini lasagna makes a great alternative to the usual meat-based lasagna. And using fat-free ricotta cheese, and reduced-fat shredded cheese, keeps fat calories at a minimum. If you can't find ground chicken, use 1 1/2 cups of shredded white-meat chicken instead.
Pork With Zucchini and Tomatoes
A simple low-fat skillet supper of center-cut thin pork chops, or cutlets, with zucchini and tomatoes, which comes together in less than 15 minutes. A perfect meal for busy evenings.
Fish Pie
Enjoy a light and fluffy potato-topped creamy fish pie that's filling, delicious and low in fat. This low fat fish pie is comfort food at its lightest and best.
Low Fat Sausage and Beans
Use extra-lean mild Italian chicken sausage for a flavorful low-fat sausage and beans dish the whole family will enjoy.
Crockpot Beef Stew
An easy-to-prepare, low-fat beef stew that cooks all day in the crockpot.
Turkey Meatloaf
Making a reduced fat meatloaf isn't so hard, especially if you substitute lean ground turkey for beef. The key to making it moist is to add lots of veggies, and to soak the breadcrumbs in milk. The end result is a flavorful kid pleaser.
Easy Crockpot Chicken Chili
A very simple low fat recipe for crockpot chicken chili.
Crockpot Beef and Sweet Potato Stew
A warming, low fat beef and sweet potato stew slow-cooked to perfection in your crockpot while you're at work or out all day running errands.
Crockpot Beef and Butternut Squash Stew
Enjoy a hearty yet low fat crockpot beef and butternut squash stew that's simple to prepare before you leave the house in the morning, and good and ready on your return.
Low Fat Beef and Bean Bake
An easy, low fat dish made with layers of corn tortillas filled with extra-lean ground beef, tomatoes and pinto beans, with a sprinkling of reduced fat cheese on top.
Low Fat Chicken Pot Pie
A creamy, low fat chicken pot pie with white-meat chicken, mixed vegetables, and a biscuit crust.
Low Fat Asian Crockpot Chicken
An easy low fat, Asian-style crockpot chicken that takes moments to prepare in the morning and is ready and waiting on your return in the evening.
Low Fat Tamale Pie
Here's a low fat tamale pie that uses extra-lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese instead of regular versions. The end result is still a delicious and satisfying Mexican-style pie.
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Enjoy a hearty stuffed acorn squash for a great fall or winter dinner. It's low in fat, high in fiber and full of important vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A and C, and potassium.
Low Fat Creamy Chicken Curry
Enjoy a creamy, low fat chicken curry using strained nonfat yogurt instead of real cream. The result is a velvety, chicken curry that you'll want to make again and again
Low Fat Spaghetti and Meatballs
Enjoy this low fat spaghetti and meatballs dish any night of the week. Use extra-lean ground beef to lower the fat in the meatballs; add tomato sauce and chopped onion to the mix to keep the meatballs moist. Finally, by baking the meatballs rather than frying them, you'll save even more fat calories.
Low Fat Mini Meatloaves - Muffin Meatloaf
These low fat mini meatloaves are made in a muffin pan, which cuts the normal cooking time of meatloaf by about half. These little meatloaves will appeal to kids, as they're just the right size.
Low Fat Pinto Bean and Sweet Corn Chili
Using only a small amount of extra-lean ground beef, this chili is boosted by fiber-rich pinto beans and sweet corn to make a hearty, healthy, low fat chili.
Pork with Cabbage and Apples
Lean and succulent pork chops with cabbage and apples simmered in apple cider and cider vinegar, making a falvorful, low fat fall or winter dish.
Low Fat Thai Turkey Curry
A low fat Thai Turkey Curry made with leftover holiday turkey--or cooked chicken, if you like.
Low Fat Ginger-Garlic Chicken
A simple, no-mess low fat chicken dish using a ginger-garlic, soy sauce.
Lean Beef Stew
A hearty low fat beef stew made with chunks of lean beef and seasonal vegetables in a rich sauce.
Low Fat Braised Chicken
A low fat fall and winter braised chicken dish featuring skinless, boneless chicken breasts and vegetables braised in broth and red wine.
Low Fat Chicken and Root Vegetable Stew
A low fat chicken and root vegetable stew that's perfect for fall and winter. Enjoy with whole grain rice or couscous.
Pork with Cabbage and Apples
Lean and succulent pork chops with cabbage and apples simmered in apple cider and cider vinegar, making a falvorful, low fat fall or winter dish.
Low Fat Skillet Beef and Vegetables
A quick and easy low fat skillet beef and vegetables dish made with extra-lean ground beef and an assortment of vegetables.
Chicken Marsala
A classic Chicken dish without any knobs of butter. Enjoy with seasonal vegetables.
Crockpot Country Chicken
A tasty, low-fat crockpot chicken recipe that's loaded with vegetables. A classic one-pot meal.
Crockpot Chicken Curry
A mild and creamy low fat crockpot chicken curry.
Low Fat Crockpot Chicken and Chickpea Stew
A sweet and mildly spiced crockpot chicken and chickpea stew that makes a delicious low fat fall or winter supper.
Low Fat Crockpot Chicken and Mushroom Stew
A easy-to-prepare winter crockpot stew featuring chicken, mushrooms, vegetables in a wine-based sauce
Low Fat Crockpot Pork and Sweet Potato Stew
A lean and delicious crockpot pork and sweet potato stew that will fill you up on a cold fall or winter's day.
Low Fat Crockpot Beef and Black Bean Stew
Use lean stewing beef in this spicy fall and winter stew. Slow cooking this low fat stew means the beef will be fork tender.
Herbed Pork Tenderloin
Now that pork tenderloin is about as lean as white-meat chicken, you can enjoy this herbed pork tenderloin as part of your low-fat lifestyle.
Low Fat Crockpot Chicken and Vegetable Stew
A low fat crockpot chicken and vegetable stew that will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma and be waiting for you when you return home from work, late-afternoon shopping or school.
Low Fat Rustic Chicken Stew
Here's a hearty, warming, low-fat chicken stew with lentils that's prefect for a fall or winter supper.
Braised Pork Chops with Sage
A lean pork dish featuring boneless pork chops and vegetables braised in chicken broth and wine, seasoned with fresh sage.
Chicken Casserole
A hearty and low-fat chicken casserole featuring chicken breasts, mushrooms, onions, celery, carrots and potatoes. Delicious for fall and winter evenings.
Pomegranate Chicken
A lower fat Persian chicken dish featuring skinless, chicken thighs cooked in a pomegranate and walnut sauce.
Low Fat Lemon Flounder
Low fat fish like flounder or sole are perfect dinner choices if you're watching your intake of fat. This baked flounder dish is quick and easy to prepare, and a good choice any night of the week.
Baked Cod Provencal
Cod Provencal is an easy-to-prepare low fat supper for any night of the week.
Low Fat Beef Tacos
Seasoned extra-lean ground beef scooped into warmed corn tortillas and topped with reduced fat cheese and a selection of low fat or fat-free toppings.
Orange-Thyme Pork Chops
Lean pork chops marinated in orange juice and fresh thyme then grilled or broiled.
Low Fat Shepherd's Pie
A low fat version of Shepherd's Pie, a traditional English comfort-food classic, made with extra-lean ground beef, vegetables and topped with potato.
Low Fat Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy, low fat chicken enchiladas using shredded cooked chicken, back beans, sweet corn, salsa and a blend of low fat yogurt and reduced fat sour cream.
Low Fat Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti
This low fat version of a classic Italian dish substitutes extra lean turkey for the beef or pork. Enjoy low fat meatballs and spaghetti any time.
Turkey Chili
Low fat turkey chili is an ideal family supper on cold nights. Serve this low fat chili with a dollop of sour cream and some fresh chopped cilantro.
Low Fat Chicken Nuggets
Try some tasty low fat chicken nuggets for a change. These nuggets are baked, not fried, which is why they are a great low fat alternative to regular fast-food nuggets. Serve with low fat or fat free sauce on the side.
Sauteed Chicken with Mushroom Sauce
Sautéed chicken with a creamy mushroom sauce makes a simple yet elegant low fat dinner. It's also quick and easy to prepare.
Low Fat Moroccan Chicken
Succulent Moroccan-style chicken with garbanzo beans and apricots in a sweet and spicy sauce.
Chicken With Apples
Sautéed chicken breasts with apples and apple cider makes a perfect fall supper.
Lemon and Herb Roast Chicken
A simple lemon and herb roast chicken makes a nice low fat centerpiece for Sunday lunch or a holiday meal with close family. Serve with roast potatoes and seasonal vegetables.
Honey-Mustard Roasted Pork
Nothing fancy here, just a simple roast pork tenderloin with a honey mustard glaze. Delicious and succulent.
Beef and Penne Casserole
A low fat family-friendly ground beef and pasta dish that's sure to please everybody at dinner time.
Low Fat Southwestern Lasagna
Add some spice to your lasagna and make this low fat Southwestern version tonight. It's an ideal supper on a cold winter's night or for taking to a potluck.
Low Fat Fish Tacos
A flavorful, low fat fish dish comprising chunks of marinated baked (or broiled) white fish, such as halibut or cod, served on warm corn tortillas.
Orange-Ginger Sole
Orange-ginger sole fillets cooked in foil packets with julienned vegetables--a perfect healthy low fat recipe.
Baked Zesty Tilapia
Tilapia fillets baked with cumin, black pepper and Mexican-style tomatoes.
Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna
Try this healthy and nutritious low fat lasagna made with garden vegetables and fat free ricotta cheese. It's a great low fat vegetarian option any time of the week.
Fettuccine Alfredo
Enjoy this low fat version of a classic creamy pasta dish.
Low Fat Skillet Chicken and Rice
Not quite risotto, this low fat skillet chicken and rice can be on the table in about 20 minutes.
Lime-Cumin Lamb Chops
Grilled lamb loin chops brushed with a mix of lime and cumin.
Low Fat Beef and Vegetable Pie
An easy, low fat pie, using extra-lean ground beef, vegetables and reduced-fat all-purpose baking mix.
Low Fat Beef Enchiladas
Extra-lean ground beef helps make these enchiladas low in saturated fat. Using reduced-fat cheese and 98% fat-free flour tortillas helps reduce the fat and calorie count even more.
Braised Beef
Enjoy this comforting low fat braised beef dish on cold nights. Choose lean cuts of beef and trim any excess fat. Enjoy with noodles or some crusty bread to mop up the juices.
Cranberry-Apple Glazed Pork
This seasonal glazed pork roast makes an ideal low fat holiday meal. Trim the pork first and slice thinly when serving. Roasted vegetables and low fat mashed potatoes are ideal with this, or serve with steamed green beans and wild rice.
Turkey and Green Bean Salad
Whether you are using leftovers from your holiday turkey or just fancy turkey for a change, this delicious low fat turkey salad makes a delightful lunch or light supper.

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