Quick and easy European vegetarian recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Broccoli and barley vegetable soup

This vegetarian recipe for a hearty homemade soup is delicious, healthy and filling.

Broccoli Quiche Casserole

Broccoli Quiche Casserole is an easy to prepare recipe for breakfast and/or brunch. Takes only 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes in the oven. It…

Black Bean-Salsa Dip

Black Bean-Salsa Dip is an easy and quick recipe with no cooking. The perfect recipe for the diet conscious also. Beans, tomato, corn and onions…

Rotini with Pesto, Tomatoes and Spinach

My friend's daughter tasted this last year on a vacation and dubbed it the "Best Pasta Ever." I'll go along…

Easy fennel soup

Light, refreshing and delicious soup that is exceptionally easy to make.

Spanakopita Dip

So yummy! Great for parties and get togethers. Original recipe is posted here but I leave out the dill because I am not a big fan of dill. Serve…

Russiam Mushroom and Potato Soup

This creamy tasting low cal soup is one of my favs of all time! I make a big batch and it freezes well. LOVE It…

Colcannon with Kale

An Irish potato dish, colcannon is mashed potatoes with cabbage or kale and a dollop of butter on top. This recipe changed little from Craig…

Zucchini Smeriato ( Scalloped Zucchini)

There are many zucchini recipes, but this is one that I kinda made up. It is nourishing, a good Lenten dish…

Make your own Italian cherry wine (visciolato)

There are various fruit wines, but especially in Italy develops a very special cherry wine, discover how it…

Spaghetti with vegetable sauce

Though I am an ardent fan of Indian cuisine and can eat day after day through out, I like to explore and enjoy food from world wide.When it comes to…

Easy Eggplant AntiPasto

Aromatic soda bread mini loaves

Scrumptious soda bread rolls flavoured with a mix of fresh herbs.

Italian Bread Dipping Sauce

This is a favorite when we have Italian food at home. You may adjust the ingredient amounts to suit your own taste. Serve it with a nice artisan…

Mashed Potatoes and Cabbage (Colcannon)

A perfect way to boost nutrition in mashed potatoes, this is a favorite Irish side dish but can certainly…