Quick and easy kid friendly vegetables recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie

Creole Perfect Sweet Potato Pie

I have made this recipe for years. There is none better - or so I've been told by some serious and knowing Creole cooks. And while some may say…

Amos Miller
Mar 2011
Professional
2 votes
10279 views
Italian Spinach Soup

Italian Spinach Soup

Suprise, surprise. Another amazing recipe adapted from Marcella Hazan's Essential's of Italian Cooking. This is one of my bibles. Not only did I…

John Spottiswood
Oct 2009
Advanced
11 votes
39441 views
Crockpot Split Pea Soup

Crockpot Split Pea Soup

We're split pea soup fans and have a number of recipes. But we've never tried it in our slow cooker before. This simple recipe turned out…

Nancy Miyasaki
Nov 2012
Intermediate
7 votes
23959 views
Cabbage Pachadi (salad)

Cabbage Pachadi (salad)

This is a wonderful and refreshing salad from the book, Great Vegetarian Dishes, by Kurma Dasa. This my favorite and has never failed to please my…

Latha Samu
Dec 2008
Intermediate
10 votes
27019 views
Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-Fry

Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-Fry

There is nothing better than wonderful summer veggies from my local farmer's market. Our small but wonderful…

Sherri Williams
Sep 2013
Advanced
17 votes
11453 views
Chinese Vegetable Soup

Chinese Vegetable Soup

I love to throw this recipe together when I am in the mood for a healthy and spicy meal. Just about every time I go to an Asian grocery store I end…

John Spottiswood
May 2008
Advanced
3 votes
54013 views
Chicken and Veggies Stir Fry, Low Calorie and Super Yummy

Chicken and Veggies Stir Fry, Low Calorie and Super Yummy

Stir frys make a terrific weeknight dinner since they come together really quickly and can be made healthy too.…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Apr 2013
Professional
2 votes
13643 views
San Antone Black Bean Salad

San Antone Black Bean Salad

With friends and family living in the great state of Texas, my frequent visits have always meant new flavor profiles to experience, new ways to…

Amos Miller
Jan 2011
Professional
9 votes
20726 views
Succotash with Fresh Herbs & Smoked Meat

Succotash with Fresh Herbs & Smoked Meat

To a great extent, succotash was another of the many gifts to the table from Native Americans. Corn, beans and…

Amos Miller
Dec 2012
Professional
2 votes
6489 views
Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & Herbs

Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & Herbs

Eggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow…

Amos Miller
Sep 2011
Professional
13 votes
16536 views
Autumn Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Autumn Apple Butter Pumpkin Pie

Two autumn standards—pumpkin and apple—are joined together in this delightful pie. Topped with a crown of golden pastry “leaves,” this dessert is…

Robyn Savoie
Oct 2013
Advanced
1 vote
7155 views
Marinated Asparagus

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Robyn Savoie
Feb 2014
Advanced
5 votes
13443 views
Greek Artichoke Salad

Greek Artichoke Salad

A greek inspired zesty, tasty and quick to make salad for a picnic or a potluck.

Micheline
Apr 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
8419 views
Garlic Ginger Green Beans

Garlic Ginger Green Beans

These are an excellent, healthy side dish to any grilled meat. I highly recommend them with the Chinese BBQ chicken recipe below, but honestly…

John Spottiswood
Jun 2010
Advanced
6 votes
6284 views
Vegetarian TVP Spaghetti Sauce

Vegetarian TVP Spaghetti Sauce

This vegetarian spaghetti sauce is made with Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP), a highly nutritious soy product, an alternative to meat. The texture…

Micheline
Dec 2014
Intermediate
1 vote
8860 views