The secret to tasty oven-fried food is well-seasoned coatings and a hot oven. Yes, you can still indulge!
Now POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • sprays olive oil cooking spray
  • all-purpose flour
  • garlic powder
  • dry mustard
  • table salt
  • large onion
  • buttermilk
  • seasoned bread crumbs

Serve this beef and vegetable stir-fry with steamed brown rice for a complete meal.
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • low-sodium soy sauce
  • McNeil Nutritionals SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener
  • sprays cooking spray
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • sugar snap peas

Beautiful spring vegetables are lightly cooked, dressed with a creamy, but low-fat, buttermilk-herb dressing and served over tender baby greens.
POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • buttermilk
  • reduced-calorie mayonnaise
  • apple cider vinegar
  • Dijon mustard
  • table salt
  • mixed baby greens

Vary the berries for this sweet shake according to what’s freshest and in season: Try blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, or a combination of all three.
POINTS® Value: 2
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 5 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • fat-free skim milk
  • plain fat-free yogurt

A dream come true: Crispy-coated fish fillets that are baked, not fried. To add a tangy tartar sauce, whisk together fat-free mayonnaise and pickle relish.
Now POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • Dijon mustard
  • lettuce

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

ready in about an hour and 10 minutes; serves 2
You might need to buy:
  • cayenne pepper
  • kosher salt
  • raw extra lean ground beef
  • dried bread crumbs
  • lettuce
  • low-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Here’s a fun and flavorful way to jazz up whole wheat tortillas. The topping possibilities are endless – just remember to keep them light so the tortillas get nice and crispy.
POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dried oregano

Don’t succumb to traditional, artery-clogging wings. Simply bake them in a tangy rub and then dip them in lightened-up dressing
Now POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 30 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • fat-free sour cream
  • fat-free skim milk

The protein in the beans and carbs in the tortilla chips make these nachos a great energy-boosting snack or light meal.
POINTS® Value: 3
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 10 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • items baked low-fat tortilla chips
  • fat-free canned refried beans
  • shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • salsa

Take advantage of frozen bread dough for an easy preparation of this favorite Italian treat. You may use turkey breast instead of ham, if desired.
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • fat-free sour cream
  • Dijon mustard
  • dried oregano
  • black pepper
  • low-fat Swiss cheese