Herbed cream cheese and chopped kalamata olives are paired with watercress and crunchy grated carrots in this easy and flavorful wrap. Eight-inch whole-wheat tortillas can stand in for the lavash.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • 9x11-inch whole-wheat lavash
  • chopped kalamata olives
  • grated carrots

Herbed cream cheese and chopped kalamata olives are paired with watercress and crunchy grated carrots in this easy and flavorful wrap. Eight-inch whole-wheat tortillas can stand in for the lavash.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • 9x11-inch whole-wheat lavash
  • chopped kalamata olives
  • grated carrots

Olivada (olive paste) or green olive bruschetta topping are tasty additions to this recipe. (Add 1/3 cup of one or the other in step 5.)

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • fresh dill sprigs
  • Tbs. plus 2 tsp. olive oil
  • fettuccine
  • bag baby spinach
  • low-sodium vegetable broth
  • Tbs. lemon juice
  • lemon zest
  • crumbled feta cheese
serves 3
You might need to buy:
  • chopped onion
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • finely shredded reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
  • chopped fresh Italian parsley

The batter for these “burgers” is soft, so turn the patties carefully. As the cheese cools, the patties firm up. Treat these “burgers” to all the trimmings: coleslaw, pickles, sliced tomatoes and onions, and relish and ketchup.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • uncooked quick-cooking barley
  • low-fat ricotta cheese
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • minced mushrooms
  • dried breadcrumbs
  • minced parsley
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

The small, rice-shaped pasta known as orzo is very versatile. Cubed eggplant cooks quickly and with the accompanying sauce and cheese, contributes to the heartiness of this entrée. Offer a bean soup or an Italian-style minestrone to start, and serve Italian ice for dessert.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • Tbs. garlic
  • primavera-style spaghetti sauce
  • Tbs. olive oil
  • uncooked orzo

Calories: 91
Total Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

ready in about 40 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • paprika
  • cumin

Serve this delicate soup hot or chilled, in large bowls for a luncheon entree or in soup cups or mugs as a first course.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Tbs. butter
  • vegetable stock
  • Salt to taste
  • Tbs. lemon juice

South Beach friendly

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
  • salsa
  • whole wheat flour
  • light sour cream

Eggplant rolls stuffed with this spinach, ricotta and fresh herb filling are quite delicious and full of flavor.

serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Tbs. olive oil
  • plum tomatoes
  • large eggplant
  • low-fat ricotta cheese
  • egg whites
  • Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese