The secret to tasty oven-fried food is well-seasoned coatings and a hot oven. Yes, you can still indulge!
Now POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- sprays olive oil cooking spray
- all-purpose flour
- garlic powder
- dry mustard
- table salt
- large onion
- buttermilk
- seasoned bread crumbs
Serve this beef and vegetable stir-fry with steamed brown rice for a complete meal.
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- low-sodium soy sauce
- McNeil Nutritionals SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener
- sprays cooking spray
- crushed red pepper flakes
- sugar snap peas
Beautiful spring vegetables are lightly cooked, dressed with a creamy, but low-fat, buttermilk-herb dressing and served over tender baby greens.
POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- buttermilk
- reduced-calorie mayonnaise
- apple cider vinegar
- Dijon mustard
- table salt
- mixed baby greens
Vary the berries for this sweet shake according to what’s freshest and in season: Try blueberries, raspberries and blackberries, or a combination of all three.
POINTS® Value: 2
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- fat-free skim milk
- plain fat-free yogurt
A dream come true: Crispy-coated fish fillets that are baked, not fried. To add a tangy tartar sauce, whisk together fat-free mayonnaise and pickle relish.
Now POINTS® Value: 6
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- Dijon mustard
- lettuce
Fast food gets a face-lift in this recipe renovation. With a few ingredient switches and creative cooking techniques, we remade Cheeseburger with Fries for nearly half the calories and fat.
Now POINTS® Value: 9
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- cayenne pepper
- kosher salt
- raw extra lean ground beef
- dried bread crumbs
- lettuce
- low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
Here’s a fun and flavorful way to jazz up whole wheat tortillas. The topping possibilities are endless – just remember to keep them light so the tortillas get nice and crispy.
POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- dried oregano
Don’t succumb to traditional, artery-clogging wings. Simply bake them in a tangy rub and then dip them in lightened-up dressing
Now POINTS® Value: 4
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- fat-free sour cream
- fat-free skim milk
The protein in the beans and carbs in the tortilla chips make these nachos a great energy-boosting snack or light meal.
POINTS® Value: 3
Level of Difficulty: Easy
- items baked low-fat tortilla chips
- fat-free canned refried beans
- shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
- salsa
Take advantage of frozen bread dough for an easy preparation of this favorite Italian treat. You may use turkey breast instead of ham, if desired.
POINTS® Value: 7
Level of Difficulty: Moderate
- fat-free sour cream
- Dijon mustard
- dried oregano
- black pepper
- low-fat Swiss cheese