30 Light Casseroles for Tonight’s Dinner and Tomorrow’s Lunch

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30 Light Casseroles for Tonight’s Dinner and Tomorrow’s Lunch2/29 Chicken Amandine 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Amandine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With colorful green beans and pimientos, this attractive casserole is terrific for the holidays. This is true comfort food at its finest. —Kat Woolbright, Wichita Falls, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 297 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 22g protein. 3/29 Zucchini Lasagna 15 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time

1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is a delicious way to use an abundant crop. —Charlotte McDaniel, Williamsville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 273 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 725mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 4/29 Mexicali Casserole 19 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mexicali Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like Mexican food but are watching your diet, try this tasty bake. It takes advantage of ground turkey and reduced-fat cheese without sacrificing flavor. —Gertrudis C. Miller, Evansville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 331 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 2 vegetable. 5/29 Roasted Vegetable Strata 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Roasted Vegetable Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to

Cheesy and rich, the warm, classic breakfast dish is sure to please!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With the abundance of zucchini my family has in the fall, this is the perfect dish to use some of what we have. Cheesy and rich, the warm, classic breakfast dish is sure to please! —Colleen Doucette, Truro, Nova Scotia Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 349 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat. 6/29 Artichoke Ratatouille Chicken 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 6 servings

Serve it on its own or over pasta

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I loaded all the fresh produce I could find into this speedy chicken dinner. Serve it on its own or over pasta. —Judy Armstrong, Prairieville, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 252 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 7/29 Mushroom Turkey Tetrazzini 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mushroom Turkey Tetrazzini Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This creamy, comforting

casserole makes a fantastic way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey

casserole makes a fantastic way to use up that leftover Thanksgiving turkey. And it’s a real family-pleaser! —Linda Howe, Lisle, Illinois. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 357 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 71mg cholesterol, 717mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 lean meat, 1/2 fat. 8/29 Contest-Winning Cajun Cabbage 40 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Contest-Winning Cajun Cabbage Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for a different treatment for cabbage? Try this spicy cheese-topped

Cajun cabbage that I adapted from a friend’s recipe

Cajun cabbage that I adapted from a friend’s recipe. I added a little of this and that until it tasted the way I wanted. Not only do my husband and kids like it, but I also get rave reviews when I make it for company or church functions. —Bobbie Soileau, Opelousas, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 235 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein. 9/29 Lemon Chicken and Rice 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Emily Davis for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 2 casseroles

(4 servings each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I couldn’t say who loves this recipe best, because it gets raves every time I serve it! Occasionally I even get a phone call or email from a friend requesting the recipe, and it’s certainly a favorite for my grown children and 15 grandchildren. —Maryalice Wood, Langley, British Columbia Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken thighs with 3/4 cup rice mixture: 624 calories, 26g fat (6g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 53g protein. 10/29 Unstuffed Peppers 42 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Unstuffed Peppers Recipe photo

If you like stuffed peppers, you’ll love this speedy version

by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like stuffed peppers, you’ll love this speedy version. It offers all the comforting flavor of the original, but takes just half an hour. Instead of cooking the instant rice, you can use 2 cups leftover cooked rice if you have it on hand. —Beth Dewyer, Du Bois, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 343 calories, 12g fat (5g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 469mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. 11/29 De-Lightful Tuna Casserole 27 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat

De-Lightful Tuna Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This mild, homemade tuna casserole will truly satisfy your family’s craving for comfort food without all the fat! —Colleen Willey, Hamburg, New York Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 329 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 684mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat. 12/29 Beef, Potato & Egg Bake 7 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Beef, Potato & Egg Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch

Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To keep my family going strong throughout the day, I start with lean ground beef and spices, then sneak some spinach into this protein-packed dish. —Jennifer Fisher, Austin, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 218 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 250mg cholesterol, 489mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 13/29 Chicken Tetrazzini 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Diana Rattray for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 2 casseroles (4 servings each) Go

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A good friend shared a version of this recipe with me 35 years ago. I pay it forward by bringing the second casserole to friends when they are unable to cook. —Helen McPhee, Savoy, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 576 calories, 30g fat (17g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 814mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. 14/29 Fiery Stuffed Poblanos 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love Southwest-inspired cuisine, but the

dishes are often unhealthy

dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to come up with nutritious twists on recipes, which is how my stuffed peppers dish was born. —Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 223 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 579mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 7g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat. 15/29 Chicken Zucchini Casserole 92 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Zucchini Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A

co-worker shared this chicken zucchini casserole recipe that was originally her grandmother’s. When I make it, I use precooked chicken from the grocery store and fresh zucchini my neighbor gives me from his garden. —Bev Dutro, Dayton, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 481 calories, 31g fat (18g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 1174mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein. 16/29 Makeover Shrimp Rice Casserole 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Makeover Shrimp Rice Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I am fond

of this lighter version of my shrimp casserole

of this lighter version of my shrimp casserole. It has only half the calories and sodium and less fat than my original recipe. —Marie Roberts, Lake Charles, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 318 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 137mg cholesterol, 621mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 17/29 Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole 57 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Summer Squash Mushroom Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich,

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