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can you help me with some low fat or fat free recipes?

my boyfriend and I are going to start eating healthy and stop eating out. Can you all help us by naming some great tasting fat free or low fat recipes? we want to include more fruits and vegetables in our diet.. as well as chicken and steak.. and other protein goods. PLease help us with some idea's.

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1. Buy frozen veggies...they are healthier than fresh (since they are frozen at their peak freshness) and are 1/3 the price. Kroger sells them for $1/package. Buy low fat meats such as chicken breast and turkey and lean beef on sale. Buy only 100% whole grain pasta and rice. Also...don't buy anything you do not need...no junk food or anything else...that's where all your extra money goes. Finally, buy only the amount of food you need for two weeks at a time...no more! I can feed myself all month for $100-$120 with a full and healthy diet.
2. Potato, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole 6 medium potatoes 8 eggs 2 tablespoons water salt and pepper (to taste) 1 cup low-fat cheese, grated 1. Cook potatoes in water to cover atop stove. 2. Cool, peel, and grate potatoes. 3. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan. 4. Spread grated potatoes over bottom of pan. 5. In medium bowl, combine eggs, water, salt, and pepper. 6. Pour egg mixture over potatoes. 7. Spread cheese over egg mixture. 8. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. 9. Uncover and bake another 15 minutes. 10. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
3. Here are a few low fat ideas: Basil Chicken recipe ingredients 2 Tbsp. minced garlic 1 Tbsp. salad oil 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 3 Tbsp. water 1 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. pepper recipe directions Pound chicken to 1/2″ thickness. Combine garlic and oil in a skillet. Stir often over medium-high heat until garlic is golden, 3 to 4 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to a small bowl. Add chicken to pan. Cook, turning to lightly brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Cut basil leaves into thin slivers. Add 1/2 cup basil to pan, along with garlic and remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer until chicken is white in center of thickest part, 6 to 7 minutes, spooning juices over chicken often. Transfer chicken to a platter; keep warm. Boil pan juices, uncovered, over high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup. Stir in remaining sliced basil and pour over chicken. calories=185Total fat= 5g Carbs= 6 ********************************************************************** Berry Passion recipe ingredients 10 medium passion fruits 2 cups fresh raspberries 1/4 cup sugar 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1 (8oz) container frozen light whipped topping, thawed recipe directions Cut passion fruits in half. Scoop out the pulp and seeds into a medium saucepan. Ad the 2 cups raspberries and 1/4 cup water. Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture is bubbly, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Strain mixture through a sieve to remove seeds; discard seeds. Stir together the sugar and gelatin in a large bowl. Add passion fruit mixture; stir till gelatin dissolves. Cover and freeze for 45 minutes or until mixture mounds, stirring occasionally. Beat mixture with an electric mixer for 2 minutes or till thick and light. Fold in whipped topping Spoon mixture into dessert dishes. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or till set. calories=169 Total fat = 6 ****************************************************************** Grilled Flank Steak and Onions recipe ingredients 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. rosemary, crumbled 1 tsp. olive oil 1 1/4 pounds beef flank steak 3 medium onions, cut into 1/2-inch slices recipe directions Combine all ingredients in a 9×13 pan and turn several times to coat all. Let stand at least 15 minutes. Prepare outdoor grill, or heat a raised ridge grill pan. Grill steak and onions until done, about 8 to 12 minutes, turning once and brushing with marinade. To serve, slice steak against grain and serve steak slices with onions. Calories = 237 Total fat = 13g These are all very good for you and easy to make! And remember to eat whole wheat bread and pasta, lots of fresh veggies...green ones are the best, and protein!!!
4. Here is my favorite low fat dessert recipe for baked apples: http://www.elanaspantry.com/2007/10/28/baked-apples/ Here is another for baked squash with cherries: http://www.elanaspantry.com/2007/11/20/squash-with-cherries/ And this is a good one for kale with cranberries: http://www.elanaspantry.com/2007/02/22/kale-with-cranberries/ I hope this helps and that you and your boyfriend have lots of fun on this new adventure.