7,151 light recipes

Zucchini halves filled with sweet corn, cottage cheese, green onions, and melted Parmesan. A light, low-calorie vegetarian main ready in 30 minutes flat.

Pounded chicken breasts stuffed with mushrooms, carrots, and tomato, rolled into medallions, and simmered in a light lemon-thyme sauce. Low-calorie and elegant.

Pounded chicken breasts stuffed with sautéed taro, butternut squash, and onion, then steamed until tender. A light, Hawaiian-inspired dinner ready in 40 minutes.

Molletes are traditional Mexican cookies made with cornmeal, butter, egg yolks, and pine nuts. Lightly sweet with a sandy, crumbly texture from the cornmeal.

Icy melon freeze made with pureed honeydew, orange juice, and sugar. Frozen, beaten fluffy, then frozen again for a light, refreshing no-churn sorbet.

Steamed salmon fillets with ground coriander and fresh rosemary or dill, served with fennel yogurt sauce, cucumber, and potatoes. A light, healthy fish dinner.

No-bake strawberry cheesecake with cream cheese, whipped cream, and frozen strawberries set with gelatin on a graham cracker crust. Light, creamy, and smooth.

Old-fashioned feather muffins made with just six pantry staples for a light, tender crumb. A simple vintage recipe that bakes up in minutes.

Chinese salad with Bibb and Boston lettuce, napa cabbage, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and bean sprouts tossed in soy French dressing. Crisp and light.

Light orange sponge cake rolled with orange marmalade filling, dusted with confectioners sugar. No butter or oil, just eggs, cake flour, and orange zest.

Open-faced strawberry cream cheese sandwiches with lemon zest and chopped nuts. A fresh, no-cook spread for tea sandwiches, crackers, or light snacking.

Strawberry yogurt cooler blended with fresh strawberries, nonfat yogurt, and fizzy club soda. A light, no-sugar-added smoothie that's diabetic-friendly and refreshing.

Vegetarian rice soup Florentine with brown rice, spinach, leeks, scallions, and garlic in a light vegetable broth. Simple, wholesome, and ready in 45 minutes.

Grilled salmon sandwich on pumpernickel with a garlic-lemon-dill sauce, tarragon-seasoned fillets, Boston lettuce, and Roma tomatoes. Light, bright, and low calorie.

Nectarine sorbet with fresh blueberries and strawberries, made without an ice cream maker. Blended smooth and frozen for a light, fruity no-churn dessert.

Peaches and cream gelatin mold with fresh peaches, non-fat yogurt, and vanilla-orange extract. A light, sugar-free molded dessert with real fruit.