Vegetarian

Blue-Green Canapés
Healthy appetizers for you and your guests.

Broccoli and Walnut Salad
This nutty salad is chock full of vegetables and complementary flavors.

Broiled Lemon Tofu
Marinate the tofu for 3 to 12 hours, then broil 3 minutes on each side until browned.

Bronzed Mushrooms
Fabulous creamed mushrooms that can be served over toast, pasta, chicken, or beef.

Carrot Oat Bran Muffins
Applesauce adds moistness without fat. A nonnutritive sweetener also cuts the calories.

Cheddar-Vegetable Surprise
Learn how to bake this rice, vegetable, and cheddar cheese dish.

Ciabatta Pizza
Ciabatta, the Italian flat bread popular in toasted sandwiches, makes a handy pizza base. You can reduce the carbs and calories slightly by pulling out some of the soft interior.

Classic Tomato Sauce
A 1/2-cup serving of this basic sauce contains approximately 71 calories, 3 g protein, 2 g fat, and 12 g carbohydrates.

Cool White Bean Dip
A great homemade bean dip for fresh vegetables or pita chips.

Do-It-Yourself Minestrone Soup
In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, and pot herbs.