8,159 fat free recipes

A seafood twist on classic French cassoulet: golden-seared trout, monkfish, and scallops layered with slow-simmered white beans and tomatoes, finished under a crispy breadcrumb gratin.

Gooey caramel and chocolate chip bars made with German chocolate cake mix and pecans. A semi-homemade shortcut dessert that bakes in under 30 minutes.

Three-bean lettuce wraps with chickpeas, black-eyed peas, and flageolet beans stir-fried in garlic herb dressing with red chili and chives. A quick vegetarian appetizer or light meal.

Old-fashioned bean and bacon soup made with dried pinto beans, smoky bacon, carrots, celery, and a splash of vinegar at the end. Slow-simmered, hearty, and far better than the canned version.

Polenta pie sets a rosemary corn polenta crust in a springform pan, then layers grilled squash, eggplant, and roasted peppers inside. A vegetarian Italian showpiece, served chilled.

Pajas are flourless coconut cookies loaded with butter-toasted pecans, dried apricots, and chopped chocolate, bound with sweetened condensed milk. No eggs, no flour, all flavor.

Penny's Beans simmers cooked beans with brown rice, canned mushrooms, vegetable broth, garlic, and lemon juice. A one-pot vegetarian beans and rice ready in an hour.

Honey oatmeal bread machine recipe with rolled oats, bread flour, honey, and butter. A soft, lightly sweet loaf with hearty oat texture on the Basic cycle.

Irish wheaten bread made with whole wheat flour, buttermilk, nutmeg, and orange zest. A no-yeast soda bread loaf with a tender crumb that comes together in minutes.

Butter-fried cinnamon potatoes with onions, a surprisingly warm and fragrant breakfast side. Just five ingredients and 30 minutes for something totally different.

Brown rice casserole with tofu, mushrooms, zucchini, carrots, and cheese seasoned with cumin and nutritional yeast. A hearty vegetarian baked main dish loaded with vegetables.

Smooth pureed yellow split pea soup with potato, celery, caraway, mace, and bay leaf. A vegan family-recipe soup with subtle warm spice notes setting it apart from typical green split pea.

A no-bake icebox cake layered with graham crackers, vanilla pudding mixed with whipped topping, and glossy cherry pie filling on top. Chill, slice, and serve.

Oatmeal cooked in milk and water for a creamier, richer bowl than water alone. Includes directions for flaky, creamy, and chocolate oatmeal variations.

Nutty oatmeal bread with simmered rolled oats, honey, walnuts, and sunflower seeds folded into a yeasted dough. Tender, slightly sweet, and topped with a sprinkle of raw oats for a hearty rustic crust.

Pennsylvania Dutch lima beans and potatoes boiled together then finished with butter and milk. A simple, thrifty Lancaster County side dish with just five ingredients.