35 Low-Calorie Summer Recipes

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35 Low-Calorie Summer Recipes2/35 Blackened Tilapia with Zucchini Noodles 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love quick and bright meals like this one-skillet wonder. The way it tastes, you’d think it takes a lot more effort, but it goes from prep to dinner table in half an hour. The recipe works well with any light fish, or even shrimp. —Tammy Brownlow, Dallas, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 203 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium,

8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein

8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 3/35 Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Basil Chicken and Tomatoes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Relax after work with a cold drink while this savory chicken marinates in an herby tomato blend for an hour, then toss it on the grill. It tastes just like summer. —Laura Lunardi, West Chester, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 177 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat),

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

63mg cholesterol, 171mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 4/35 Lettuce-Wrap Burgers 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These fresh flavors blend like a dream. It’s a snap to throw the wraps together for a quick, healthy lunch. The burgers can also be served on buns if you like. —Rachelle McCalla, Atlantic, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 2 wraps: 252 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 518mg sodium, 5g

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat. 5/35 Frosty Watermelon Ice 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Frosty Watermelon Ice Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a fun twist on watermelon. It’s so refreshing on a summer day, and you don’t have to worry about seeds while you’re enjoying it. —Kaaren Jurack, Manassas, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 81 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges:

1 fruit, 1/2 starch

1 fruit, 1/2 starch. 6/35 Spinach and Artichoke Pizza 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 6 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My from-scratch pizza has a whole wheat crust flavored with beer. Top it with spinach, artichoke hearts and tomatoes, then add chicken or ham and fresh basil if you want to include meat. —Raymonde Bourgeois, Swastika, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 290 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat.

My daughter got this recipe from a college friend and shared it with me

7/35 Easy Gazpacho 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved NICOLE PERRY FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My daughter got this recipe from a college friend and shared it with me. I serve it often. —Lorna Sirtoli, Cortland, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 146 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 387mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 vegetable, 2 fat. 8/35 Tuscan Fish Packets 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Tuscan Fish Packets Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time

30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband does a lot of fishing, so I’m always looking for different ways to serve his catches. A professional chef was kind enough to share this recipe with me, and I played around with some different veggie combinations until I found the one my family liked best. —Kathy Morrow, Hubbard, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 270 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 7g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. 9/35 Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada

Stuffed Peppers 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Chicken Enchilada Stuffed Peppers Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Use up leftovers and clean out the fridge by making these super simple and tasty stuffed peppers! This is an ideal weekend meal that you can put together quickly and let cook while you run errands. —Katie Jasiewicz, Belle Isle, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 stuffed pepper: 267 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 10/35 Spicy Edamame 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spicy Edamame Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Edamame are young soybeans in their pods. While I love to get them with my sushi when I go out, they are also so easy to make at home. —Mark Neufang, Bayshore, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 52 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 642mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein. 11/35 Fabulous Fajitas 25

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fabulous Fajitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest. When friends call to ask me for new recipes to try, I suggest these flavorful fajitas. It’s wonderful to put the beef in the slow cooker before church and come home to a hot delicious main dish. —Janie Reitz, Rochester, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 fajita: 220 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 337mg sodium, 12g

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein

carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 12/35 Peach Crisp Parfait Pops Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My little ones love fruit crisps and ice pops. I created a healthy and delicious treat that combines the two. For a sweet addition, use cinnamon sticks in place of the wooden pop sticks. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 pop: 167 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber),

10g protein

10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat-free milk. 13/35 Easy Crab Cakes 61 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Easy Crab Cakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Ready-to-go crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into four thick patties instead of eight crab cakes. —Charlene Spelock, Apollo, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 2 crab cakes: 239 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 657mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch

Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 fat, 1 starch. 14/35 Chicken Chimichangas 63 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Chimichangas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I developed this quick and easy recipe through trial and error. I used to garnish it with sour cream, but I eliminated it in order to lighten the recipe. My friends all love it when I cook these chimichangas, and they’re much healthier than deep-fried. —Rickey Madden, Clinton, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 chimichanga: 269 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 39mg

cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein

cholesterol, 613mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 15/35 Strawberry Gelato 9 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Gelato Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: You’ll love this smooth and creamy gelato with bright strawberry flavor and just a hint of sea salt and honey. Fresh raspberries or blackberries can be substituted for the strawberries if you prefer. If your berries are tart, add a touch more sugar or honey. —Shelly

Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 160 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 16/35 Pepper Ricotta Primavera 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pepper Ricotta Primavera Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Garlic, peppers and herbs top creamy ricotta cheese in this meatless skillet meal you can make in just 20 minutes. —Janet Boulger, Botwood, Newfoundland and Labrador Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 229 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 88mg sodium, 31g

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