POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
This popular Indian dish features the bold flavors of yogurt, lime and ginger in a seasoned, creamy tomato sauce.
- low-fat plain yogurt
- fresh lime juice
- ground cumin
- ground coriander
- black pepper
- olive oil
- ground cumin
- paprika
- canned tomato sauce
- fat-free evaporated milk
Was POINTS® Value: 12
Now POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Don’t succumb to traditional, artery-clogging wings. Simply bake them in a tangy rub and then dip them in lightened-up dressing.
- fat-free sour cream
- fat-free skim milk
These well-seasoned chicken skewers certainly beat plain grilled chicken. Bottled tandoori spice mix makes prep work a snap (just ease up on the amount if you can’t stand too much heat).
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- tandoori spice mix
- table salt
- sprays olive oil cooking spray
- cooked whole wheat couscous
Peanutty satay sauce is typically loaded with fat. We substituted a few ingredients to lighten ours up without sacrificing any of its bold flavor.
Now POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- fat-free sour cream
- reduced-fat peanut butter
- low-sodium soy sauce
- dark sesame oil
Although this is a grill recipe, you can cook it indoors by broiling the kebabs in the oven, about 5 inches from the heat, for about 8 to 10 minutes.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- medium pineapple
- large onion
- low-sodium soy sauce
- olive oil
- sprays cooking spray
The delicate flavors of scallions and artichokes herald spring. We serve this stir-fry over noodles for a change of pace.
Level of Difficulty: Easy
POINTS® Value: 6
- asian stir-fry sauce
- cooked linguini
- sprays cooking spray
Save time and infuse flavor by marinating this hearty Mediterranean dish overnight. The garlicky-lemon flavor is excellent.
POINTS® Value: 8
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- fresh lemon juice
- fat-free chicken broth
- olive oil
- dried oregano
- sprays cooking spray
We put a spin on moussaka with this mouth-watering casserole, using chicken instead of lamb or beef, and a zesty tomato sauce instead of béchamel. You won’t miss the fat.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
- sprays olive oil cooking spray
- table salt
- uncooked ground chicken breast
- dried parsley
- dried tarragon
- ground cinnamon
- ground nutmeg
- table salt
- canned diced tomatoes
- canned tomato paste
Chopsticks are optional for this lightened-up Chinese favorite. For a burst of color, toss in any leftover veggies you have in the fridge.
POINTS® Value: 3
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- sprays cooking spray
- low-sodium soy sauce
You can enjoy Chinese food and slim down. Brimming with fresh vegetables and loaded with flavor, this recipe is sure to become a staple.
POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- teriyaki sauce
- ground ginger
- canola oil
- bamboo shoots
- snow peas