This main-course soup is so satisfying that you won’t notice that it has no meat except the breath of richness from pancetta. Vegetarians can cut out the pancetta and substitute water or vegetable broth for the chicken broth. Pureeing some of the beans and putting them back in the pot makes the soup feel even more substantial.
- freshly ground black pepper
- salt
- low-sodium chicken broth
- unsalted butter
- olive oil
- bay leaf
- large fresh rosemary spring
- fresh thyme sprigs
Omitting mayo from typical deli fare doesn’t mean you can’t give your sandwich a flavor boost. Try green-tomato chutney with grilled cheese and low-fat versions of ranch dressing with chicken.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 8
- diet thousand island salad dressing
- pumpernickel bread
- cooked crisp turkey bacon
- deli-sliced turkey
Grilled sandwiches like this one can be cooled and then tightly wrapped to retain that great grilled taste.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Dijon mustard
- white wine vinegar
- frozen orange juice concentrate
Fast food gets a face-lift in this recipe renovation. With a few ingredient switches and creative cooking techniques, we remade Cheeseburger with Fries for nearly half the calories and fat.
Now POINTS® Value: 9
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- cayenne pepper
- kosher salt
- raw extra lean ground beef
- dried bread crumbs
- lettuce
- low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- Instructions
Spicy chipotle chilies add heat to red-skinned potatoes. Creamy sour cream and tart lime juice help cool your mouth off just in time.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 3
You can cut the heat in this recipe by using half to three quarters the amount of the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
- sprays cooking spray
- reduced-fat sour cream
Bursting with the bold flavors of ginger and sesame oil, this colorful salad makes a perfect lunch or light dinner.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 4
- fat-free mayonnaise
- dark sesame oil
- table salt
- black pepper
Lightly toasting the tortillas in a dry skillet helps enhance their flavor without adding any calories. Try this technique with nuts and seeds, too.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 4
- canned tomato sauce
- salsa
- chili powder
- ground cumin
- low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
This Indian dish, featured for “International Favorites” week, is a winner. Add a half teaspoon of ground red pepper to the mix for a spicier flavor.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 3
- tandoori spice mix
- medium onion
- plain fat-free yogurt
- fresh lime juice
In German, strudel means “whirlpool” – it is a light, crispy pastry made up of layers of filo dough. In our translation, cranberries add a bit of tang, but raisins work equally well.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 2
- sugar
- ground cinnamon
- dried cranberries
This colorful rice could be served on its own or as a side dish with a meat or fish entree. It comes highly recommended from our UK site.
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
POINTS® Value: 3
- ground turmeric
- black pepper
- table salt