Vegetarian

For Thanksgiving traditionalists, skipping the stuffing is out of the question, so we upped the nutrition content with whole-wheat sourdough bread and meaty portobello mushrooms.

Pancakes need not be confined to breakfast. These buckwheat dessert cakes, peppered with antioxidant-rich blueberries, stay moist (and flavorful) with the help of ricotta and orange juice.

Fiber-packed lentils lend this meatless burger nutritional pizzazz. They also hold their own next to meatier varieties, since lentils form a complete protein when paired with a whole grain (in this case, brown rice).

This cool and refreshing skim milk shake gets its yellow color from ripe mango and sweet-sour pineapple, and a welcome kick from crystallized ginger.

This refreshing Indian mainstay, straight out of Bob Blumer's Glutton for Pleasure cookbook, blends banana, mango, yogurt and ice. This low-fat lassi is sure to please.

Chef of Miami's Lifefood Gourmet and self-proclaimed "health motivator" John Schott shares a quick and easy chutney recipe that'll liven up all sorts of dishes.

With the right ingredients, including applesauce, egg whites and Greek yogurt, you can create a low-fat dessert that still bakes into a moist and tender cake. Ground cinnamon satisfies your sweet tooth without spiking your blood sugar.

Stunning rainbow (or Bright Lights) Swiss chard is a colorful alternative to the standard, with vibrant yellow, pink and purple hues and the same antioxidants you know and love.

You don't have to limit your enjoyment of apples, an excellent source of dietary fiber, to snacks and desserts. Here, sweet-tart green apples take center stage in a delicious side dish (or starter).

The UK's "eggy bread" and France's pain perdu is a family favorite worldwide. Clean Eating decided to give it a fresh twist by cutting the bread into smaller sticks to make portion control fun and easy!

This rustic salsa is smoky and rich in taste, thanks to grilled plum tomatoes, but cilantro and lime juice keep the flavors bright!

A side dish shouldn't take too long to prepare. Even so, with just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this deconstructed falafel salad is sure to add plenty of zip (and fiber) to your meal!

Five simple ingredients make for a seemingly complex, deeply flavourful dessert – a crispy-crusted crème brûlée sure to leave coffee lovers weak in the knees!

The meaty aubergine enlists figs and chèvre to share a chickpea crust, perfect for an hors d'oeuvre, appetizer or a light lunch!

Eggplant is a common vegetable throughout the Southern Mediterranean, where it is often fried. Roasting is a simpler, healthier method of preparing the nightshade veggie and removing any bitter edge. And it is even more delicious when made into an eggplant dip!

Creamy and low fat? Yes! Our cream-based soup uses a clever blend of light coconut milk, potato and vegetable broth, combined with exotic spices for an uncompromising taste.

This isn't your grandmother's fruitcake! By replacing the usual candied fruit with nutrient-dense unsweetened dried cranberries and apricots, we've cleaned up and reduced the sugar in this often-regifted gift. Plus, adding a shallow pan with water to the oven during baking ensures an intensely flavorful and moist cake.

Whether you use the fresh or frozen type, these berries break down as they cook, while the apples stay slightly firm, creating a pleasing variety of textures and tastes in our revamped cranberry sauce. Plus, the slight spiciness of fresh ginger gives this not-too-sweet fat-free condiment a pleasant kick.

If you thought baking your own bread was too difficult, this light and easy clean eating whole wheat bread recipe will make a convert of you. Eric Pater, our Success Story champ and chef at City Cafe in Rochester, Minnesota, created this recipe that you can store in your arsenal for years to come.

Just because your local Chinese food restaurant fries them doesn't mean you have to. You can bake your wontons for a clean and delicious scooper, or use them as shells for ravioli, tortellini and more!

Looking for the ultimate chocolate fix? Try these on for size.

Our cute cupcakes have a decadent chocolate glaze and oh-so-moist cake (thanks to mashed banana), plus they're hiding healthy chickpeas in the batter!

This decadent macaroon tart, studded with raspberries and drizzled with chocolate, is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Though the fat content seems high, rest assured that it's a result of coconut oil, and may even help to increase good cholesterol!

Add a quick dose of flavor to any savory dish by replacing your usual oil with our infused chive oil.

Infused with sweet maple syrup and aromatic cinnamon, this bowl is packed with wholesome ingredients and is a cinch to make.

Typically made with whipped feta, lemon and peppers, our version replaces some of the cheese with mild yet creamy lima beans and adds robust oregano, zippy lemon zest and spicy hot peppers.

Jalapeño poppers are generally laden with cheese, breaded and deep-fried – not exactly a clean snack! We reduced the cheese and mixed it into a baked cornbread batter. Serve them with your favorite salsa and a bit of sour cream.

Get that awesome sweet 'n' savory flavor combination with our apple topping, or keep it savory with a few strips of turkey bacon, salsa and a dollop of low-fat sour cream!

Chef Scot Jones of Akron, Ohio's VegiTerranean restaurant whips up a gourmet vegan soup that gets its rich texture from an unexpected kind of "cream."

Dress up your burger and fries with this clean, homemade ketchup recipe!

We trade bulgur for riced cauliflower to cut the heft of this traditional Middle Eastern salad, while maintaining the classic flavors you love – cucumber, tomato, parsley, mint and lemon!

Give your soups and sauces a rich creamy texture with a fraction of the fat!

This low-fat, quick bread is a perfect pick-me-up, post-workout replenishment or after school snack. Add protein – and even richer flavor – with a dollop of natural, unsalted peanut or almond butter.

New York's historic Waldorf Astoria Hotel bred this creamy icon of a salad, a mélange of apples, mayo, celery and walnuts. With nontraditional bulgur and yogurt, our version tastes just as rich.

Completely devoid of fat, Chef Jo's blueberry syrup is an ice cream revelation! You can also drizzle the sweet sauce atop fresh fruit or clean pastries.

Beet greens pack a nutritious punch, with protein, beta-carotene and calcium. Served with their equally nutritious, crimson roots, this healthy heavyweight is also a snap to make.

An exclusive baked peaches dessert recipe from Nigel Slater's cookbook, Ripe - a follow-up to the hugely popular Tender.

This ain't your basic cream-laden potato salad! We've shed a ton of unhealthy fat by letting yogurt and ricotta give our taters their essential, creamy texture!

It's hard to believe these addictive, cheesy chips with creamy dip are just 1 gram of fat per serving!

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, these meatless miracles are packed with flavor and take no more than 30 minutes hands-on time!

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