Low Fat Archives - Being Nutritious

Small jar of green sauce, with ingredients around it.

Cilantro Lime Sauce (dairy free)

April 12, 2021April 12, 2021 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Low Fat, Low Sodium

This simple and healthy cilantro lime sauce is for tacos, enchiladas, salads, or even grilled meats and seafood. Mildly spicy, with notes of cilantro and tangy lime, it’s the perfect complement to any Mexican inspired dish!

Drinks

Hibiscus Rose Cooler

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Low Fat, Low Sodium

Hibiscus Rose Cooler is deliciously floral, lightly sweet, and gorgeous! The perfect way to celebrate Mom, your sweetie, or even as an afternoon pick-me-up just for you!

Roasted broccoli and mushrooms in a bowl.

Sides Vegetables

Garlicky Roasted Broccoli & Mushrooms

February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Garlicky Roasted Broccoli and Mushrooms is an easy side dish for any weeknight dinner, and packs a ton of flavor! Loads of garlic with a pinch of salt transforms boring broccoli into a magnificent gem!

Lunch Soup

Lentil Vegetable Soup

February 4, 2021February 4, 2021 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Iron, High Protein, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

This soup will warm you from the inside out, and stick to your ribs! Made with common vegetables you probably already have and cooks in 30 minutes, this is the easiest vegetable lentil soup ever!

Sides Whole Grains

How to Cook Wheat Berries in a Pressure Cooker

December 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Wheat berries are fast and easy to make using your pressure cooker! No more boiling for over an hour on the stovetop!

Christmas Drinks Healthy Holidays

Mulled Grape Juice

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments Low Fat, Low Sodium

Include everyone in the celebration this season with delicious non-alcoholic Mulled Grape Juice!

Single stuffed yellow pepper on a plate, with a fork and knife.

Main Dish

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Potassium, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

These delicious peppers are stuffed with a mixture of lentils, mushrooms, and rice, for a winning combination even meat eaters will devour!

Technique

How to Make Pumpkin Puree

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Iron, High Vitamin A, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Did you know that it’s incredibly easy to make pumpkin puree that’s all ready for pies, pudding, and the like, from a fresh pumpkin? Homemade pumpkin puree will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for about 6 months or more. Once you make your own, you’ll never go back to canned (and not just because you can’t find it anywhere!).

Green soup in a bowl with homemade croutons. Whole green grape tomatoes and grilled cheese sandwich on plate in background. Text overlay: Garlic Roasted Green Tomato Soup.

Lunch Soup

Roasted Garlic Green Tomato Soup

October 9, 2020October 11, 2020 Laura Yautz 2 Comments High Vitamin A, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

Too many green tomatoes calls for this easy and delicious Roasted Garlic Green Tomato Soup! Sautéing the tomatoes with the onions helps to reduce their tart qualities, while giving them a deep caramelized flavor that goes perfect with grilled cheese, or all by itself!

Overhead shot of a bowl of ratatouille with rustic bread.

Sides Vegetables

Easy Ratatouille in the Slow Cooker

August 30, 2020August 30, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Fiber, High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

This easy ratatouille cooks gently in the slow cooker with only 20 minutes of prep time! It is perfect for your end of summer produce!

Frothy, whipped coffee, over iced almond milk, in a Mason jar in front of a dark background.

Drinks

Heart Healthy Whipped Coffee

July 28, 2020July 24, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Calcium, Low Fat, Low Sodium

A healthy version of the viral whipped coffee phenomenon! The result is a fluffy, sweet, and delicious coffee beverage you can feel good about!

Silver bowl with charred radish pods, garnished with orange peel. Fresh radish pods and sliced orange in background

Sides Vegetables

Citrus Charred Radish Pods

July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 Laura Yautz 0 Comments High Vitamin C, High Vitamin K, Low Fat, Low Sodium

What do you do when your radish crop gets too woody and goes to seed? Harvest those pods and eat them! This is the perfect complement of peppery, tangy, and sweet, all together in one little bowl!

Square image of 3 stacks of zucchini chips, with salt crystals falling all around.

Snacks

Salt and Vinegar Zucchini Chips

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 Laura Yautz 5 Comments Low Fat, Low Sodium

Crispy, tangy, salty, low calorie and low carb! Don’t let the name fool you. These salt & vinegar zucchini chips are low sodium, but sacrifice zero flavor!