![Plate of South Indian lemon rice](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/07sofSTKsvHVYivPq0rY_0EcqWs=/1500x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Low-FatRecipesandIdeas_south-indian-lemon-rice-1957723-cropped-bb1227cf28a24c1ca68cfb4f8233faae.jpg)
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Low-Fat Recipes & Ideas
Find healthy low-fat recipes for any meal, any day of the week. This is wholesome food made easy!
Explore Low-Fat Cooking
![A plate with lemon-garlic baked cod, served with steamed broccoli, lemon wedges, and a glass of seltzer](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/TlQTqN3-_PCDGxLRRhzh3E4XZuA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/SES-lemon-garlic-cod-2246104-hero-01-a51cfe07487140c8b455f5096856b547.jpg)
Baked Lemon Garlic Cod
![Low-Fat Spinach and Ricotta Pasta](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/lcuLZNfFT-V4825YC22_SGIdqmU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/spinach-and-ricotta-pasta-2246391_16-5b1ea7a91d640400375e1c13.jpg)
Low-Fat Spinach and Ricotta Pasta
![Whole wheat pancakes](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/h3G6WjgYVzAyYMsNecDMJrrieRg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/whole-wheat-pancakes-9735211f39d04cc783639c1bcc53c1a9.jpg)
5 Low-Fat Breakfasts
![Turkey chili recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/b6WtFMWdUSStqhB_Cx_mcp_uQR4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/turkey-chili-recipe-2245996-hero-01-3352d9fbe475423e93d72add1cb13874.jpg)
Low-Fat Turkey Chili
![Blueberry muffins](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/GxlNjo3PrqvnsWXJlc2YB-JvcJE=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/463377825-56a5c41d5f9b58b7d0de657b.jpg)
Low-Fat Blueberry Muffins
![Healthy spinach soup recipe in two white bowls](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/yinaKtSZrkyGKboaSht6ErJBzGQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/low-fat-spinach-soup-2246282-hero-01-1e2fcea45cae4dcb9a4275f753568c2e.jpg)
Easy Creamy Spinach Soup
![Two bowls of cabbage soup, garnished with parsley](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/aPvpGVa3fd0gngv8NzlRWdxF04M=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/SES-one-week-cabbage-soup-diet-3061110-hero-A-61f3f3c962fb4e24a753e4e70cb756e5.jpg)
7-Day Cabbage Soup Diet for Weight Loss
![Oven french fries recipe in a basket, ketchup](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/jDiyeoCRecpdmv0KUv91Wopdhjc=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/oven-french-fries-3051061-hero-01-5c25352546e0fb0001ad6436.jpg)
Easy Oven French Fries
![Low fat spaghetti and meatballs](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/stsqQP3Eyfr44cb3m8aw3jK9Bmo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Spaghettiandmeatballs-GettyImages-534245748-5a20e68e845b340036887691.jpg)
Low-Fat Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe
![Carving a chicken with friends and family.](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/KNOfx1vQm1HVZeobpm7yz-fd_Qo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/carving-a-chicken-with-friends-and-family--521544356-5a6e532d3037130036a032d4.jpg)
How to Handle and Carve a Rotisserie Chicken
![Grated cheese](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/ykQPsRHpYFR2sL4Dk9UQO7qWS4I=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/parmesancheeseTetraImages-d1a845bc9ed146b691b4af63b21b0553.jpg)
What Is Fat-Free Cheese?
![Grilled salmon or tuna steak recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/kmdTD7BglParfi0RqLl3VeKKmuQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/grilled-salmon-or-tuna-steaks-3056837-hero-01-45044b07450d4da6added362075b009f.jpg)
19 Heart Healthy Protein-Based Recipes
![chicken and rice](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/kbxY0nFQvNKMlco40cwUgaCCzto=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/instant-pot-chicken-and-rice-recipe-4778064-hero-a8878f34adf24dc1b9e60fa2fe7ddaa3-fdcd223d05b241e6b43a0d368c7d71c3.jpg)
Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
![Flexitarian Diet](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/kQxfijW_7DKjwo0W0tWXNTgjYCg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Ekaterina-84-c3b7c27798e845b9870d7a93ecbf5234.jpg)
What Is a Flexitarian?
![Low-Fat Spinach and Ricotta Pasta](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/lcuLZNfFT-V4825YC22_SGIdqmU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/spinach-and-ricotta-pasta-2246391_16-5b1ea7a91d640400375e1c13.jpg)
Budget-Friendly Low-Fat Meals
![Spinach dip in bread bowl with veggies and bread](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/F_4Bzy5DbEbzRej9iMypNVmgTV0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-746028493-5c51f2f946e0fb0001a8eb9c.jpg)
Delicious Low-Fat Spinach Dip
![Taco-Rubbed Flank Steak](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/6nfDXVNPgLM3nO5hmZz2q2cZWBY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/taco-rubbed-flank-steak-recipe-1805956-Hero-01_edit-2-141548be1eed407e9a51f4d1f616dd80.jpg)
Taco-Rubbed Flank Steak
![Low-Fat Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/F9dxjID6pfEnJYCMN30RwazCBXs=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/low-fat-chicken-satay-peanut-sauce-2246441-hero-02-0c6cd3d5a0794b88ab5f607ef81b101c.jpg)
Low-Fat Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce
![Vegetarian bean and barley soup](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Tl3xKSUsgwjz8-eaTD26Q1Wt70M=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/vegetarian-bean-and-barley-vegetable-soup-3377970_15-5b3f810146e0fb003758ff8b.jpg)
14 Light and Low-Calorie Soups
![Medallions of pork with italian tomato and herb sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Y9c5OH9xYC5E8dJKMHvq_VpyNo0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-126009654-588900103df78caebc77a539.jpg)
Glazed Pork Medallions
![Turkey and lentil soup](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/wt7I4AJlOiAWvix-SZn7HzEKU68=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/turkey-and-lentil-soup-2246569-hero-01-5c508e95c9e77c00013805e8.jpg)
Turkey and Lentil Soup
![Chicken and zucchini pasta in a cream sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/edq3-_KtADtMXlcZWBEIrkAbTBM=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/200393141-001-56a5c4225f9b58b7d0de659f.jpg)
Make a Low Fat White Sauce Without Butter
![Low fat spice rubbed cod recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/c9jEKbR5KlOolf6EjGv0xnbGQkY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/spice-rubbed-cod-2246119-hero-01-5c6204a246e0fb0001ca8d03.jpg)
Low-Fat Spice-Rubbed Cod
![Lentil and Black Bean Soup](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/9zVgu4tGvOdZQc0M1z-JoLtKJ8c=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/three-bean-soup-with-crusty-bread-182849453-584ae8a03df78c491e0c30f9.jpg)
Lentil and Black Bean Soup
![Applesauce Oatmeal Pancakes](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/283xFneTYnxZkoEFXqgTZq5QhHo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/applesauce-oatmeal-pancakes-2245821-44e082f7f7224ee7898029b6a496b8b8.jpg)
Applesauce Oatmeal Pancakes
![Low-Fat Skillet Ground Beef and Vegetables](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/YBXYXVfaC6AF_69bVBWzClvS8JQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/low-fat-skillet-beef-and-vegetables-2246351-hero-01-f594e006019d46648c2771dd4b947464.jpg)
Low-Fat Skillet Ground Beef and Vegetables
![A pile of lemon poppy seed muffins](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Ljw6YXqzS3nXLaXR2NfHPVcrYFg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-182153886-584e4c113df78c491e2d05de.jpg)
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
![Hamburger with salsa](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/OdwNsLotjWnPCyjtIyvys-2blmY=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/463377817-56a5c41d5f9b58b7d0de6575.jpg)
How to Make Delicious Low-Fat Burgers
![A set of pizza dough balls and a rolling pin](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/WIurSPNXjbRrLEJCNCPcxfzjzqU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/151586232-56a5c41c3df78cf77289d406.jpg)
Low-Fat Pizza Dough
![A white serving plate with crock pot chicken and apples](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/1GwL704ChdPiFB41hRwxCNRriIA=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Crockpot-Chicken-and-Apples-58adc8823df78c345bdd1746.jpg)
Crock Pot Chicken and Apples
![Broiled halibut](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/RP-mTlS3TWxxw9i8qcOnFJMPMyo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/broiled-halibut-2500-56a20fcf5f9b58b7d0c62788.jpg)
Sesame Ginger Broiled Halibut Recipe
![Crepes in bowl with jelly and cream](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/6rk8MP4bM2NDUzLpfbO_Uou_XWU=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-926193998-5be3ce7446e0fb0026bee6c0.jpg)
Delicious Low-Fat Crepes Recipe
![Pork chops](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/xln_Z8IGSyuF5qCeUY0Jkx6S0Jw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-588318112-57d052d75f9b5829f410a673.jpg)
Is Pork Red Meat or White?
![Vegan pasta puttanesca with capers and olives](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/K_naS6gOz40xYtzwAh1YcregJV8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/easy-vegan-pasta-puttanesca-recipe-3377022-hero-01-7d8bb828d8c8411a9e4cbe2da9b58dc6.jpg)
Capers and Olives Vegan Pasta Puttanesca
![Vegetable lasagna](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/GKlsor4FIX7PAGZrlxRR6UIOf18=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/145083110-56a5c41c5f9b58b7d0de6572.jpg)
Low Fat Vegetable Lasagna
![Fat-free vegan Dijon](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/RuOTiRxh0LvyCFLg9ok0ZvRmNZ4=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/fat-free-vegan-dijon-vinaigrette-recipe-3377578-hero-01-5c3c095346e0fb0001d41472.jpg)
Quick and Easy Fat-Free Vegan Dijon Vinaigrette
![Chicken Stew In Crock Pot](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/aWs0ukTKTDP5XfhZCTju7gKDQng=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/10173267-56a5c4105f9b58b7d0de6545.jpg)
Low Fat Crock Pot Chicken and Vegetable Stew
![Easy Low Fat Coleslaw](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/uAaPONdyBvdShDsWz87I_9LkOmQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/easy-low-fat-coleslaw-2246606-hero-01-8df1b75487b24acdbbf4aabbba068dec.jpg)
Easy Low Fat Coleslaw
![Baked whole trout recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/LXlvWMgOgk0sZ2X-jetYWgHITH0=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/baked-whole-trout-recipe-1807447-hero-01-cae13775421d466b9fff64bc6f74b490.jpg)
Baked Whole Trout With Lemon And Dill
![Roast pork with apples and cranberries recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/h1bXKum0WPHuGYJMM-8yiLubzco=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/roast-pork-with-apples-and-cranberries-2246344-hero-01-beb6f065f9c74057be87db1c2e4fba90.jpg)
Roast Pork With Apples and Cranberries Recipe
![close up of peanut butter in jar surrounded by peanuts](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/LkWoz4DPOs5eAeO-UW9dTlUVbFo=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-1031042648-9601ef2ef3064f46906acc5fd1f35787.jpg)
Hydrogenated Oils and Trans Fats
![Low-fat double chocolate chip cookies recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/bMHqOVlI0jdlsz1f6spekZ1Or_U=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/low-fat-chocolate-chip-cookies-2245759-hero-02-5be5f54d46e0fb0026b0c913.jpg)
Low-Fat Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
![Broccoli soup recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Q6D20jOpkUImrlq0c1P-lP7-1eQ=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/broccoli-soup-recipe-2246561-hero-01-fca0686703e34cc9a3dcd07e78187aed.jpg)
Low-Fat Broccoli Soup
![Several chicken fillets in a roasting dish](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/bAx92ja-rdhP7X5tJW-tjs4M7bg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/several-chicken-fillets-in-a-roasting-dish-56113447-5846065d5f9b5851e5de8086.jpg)
Baked Chicken and Rice
![Cherry oatmeal muffins](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/Mkok9hJfe5MPAL1VRCxdgO4fC5E=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Cherryoatmealmuffins-GettyImages-145083385-5a5c2b8ff1300a00377efff1.jpg)
Healthy Cherry Oatmeal Muffins
![Tomato basil soup in a white bowl with pieces of toast](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/mBE4itC4pch0svPRqFaTSk61Fow=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/tomato-basil-soup-2246275-hero-01-af8c4e4119524f0199f37857c57db2bf.jpg)
Tomato Basil Soup
![Low-fat cream of chicken soup](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/XtMxWMoCdzPvAnne9bCFG3mLCPw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/CreamofChickenSoup-GettyImages-183358153-5a178c1e0c1a82001923967c.jpg)
Low-Fat Cream of Chicken Soup
![Lemon Garlic Cod](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/u7Wz_49fdeM5JY0hZAu_87nNnZ8=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/lemon-garlic-cod-2246104-12-5b0da78e0e23d90036c957fc.jpg)
5 Low Fat Fish and Seafood Recipes
![Slow cooker low-calorie beef stew](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/q_Kf8jeUOCwIKp_PPeZyBzade5U=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/slow-cooker-low-calorie-beef-stew-2239000-hero-01-9bdf48e4d05642c0962c193abbd4e0fd.jpg)
Slow Cooker Low-Calorie Beef Stew
![Homemade marinara sauce](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/QLrlkYFAxhiuhjyOgRnqkzXrC8I=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/marinara-sauce-2b181d9bf9da48f18b3f0f01e03b9e9f.jpg)
Low-Fat Marinara Sauce Recipe
![Low-Calorie Honey Mustard Dressing Recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/3YeyeV7mKdC8Q4iHQR9flBMsqRw=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/low-calorie-honey-mustard-dressing-2238970-hero-01-8522c107c53a48a19f7659ea1e3709ec.jpg)
Low-Calorie Honey Mustard Dressing
![Low cal ham and turkey wrap](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/61xO1YypCm6bz_HGHGSI0zAjzKg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/low-calorie-ham-and-turkey-wrap-2246291-hero-01-5c92a38b46e0fb0001c38152.jpg)
Low-Calorie Ham and Turkey Wrap
![Carrot zucchini soup](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/S4aN-dQIcrDETHsUQdx1DBrpZ1A=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Carrot-and-zucchini-soup-GettyImages-590988211-5a0b8ff813f1290037dd6221.jpg)
Carrot and Zucchini Soup
![Lemon Blueberry Loaf](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/dGGeTfczhSaX4VVQl0OP83tHc94=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Lemon-Blueberry-Loaf-5a08f1a813f129003736d11f.jpg)
Low Fat Lemon Blueberry Loaf
![Low calorie vegetable chili recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/PTLUSiKcLeb_2ELeNSq5sKhN1Og=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Low-calorie-vegetable-chili-recipe-3378409-hero-01-81b467a9f9824bccadf75d4c8717d5ab.jpg)
Low-Calorie, Almost Fat-Free Vegetable Chili
![Sausages, links, and bangers](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/l87OHJPoFE2cqw9wx1tq4X2LA4s=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/sausages_getty2400-56a498955f9b58b7d0d7bb73.jpg)
Useful Tips for Making Low-Fat Sausage
![Fat free vegan tofu frosting recipe](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/cZA9c9mONHoKal6y4_TUHcVRbeg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/fat-free-vegan-tofu-frosting-recipe-3376758-hero-01-439dffebad2d42a8ad5c4b13c4c222a6.jpg)
Vegan Tofu Frosting
![Fat free vegan strawberry sorbet](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/zvy_S4rIXbBYCShLLrYtoxSUa5U=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/fat-free-vegan-strawberry-sorbet-recipe-3376753-hero-01-f606167d1aad4dea809333bb238586d8.jpg)
Vegan Strawberry Sorbet
![Reduced Fat Milk](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/bR4zgeZpMNJaVxccOcunqkxQ9Pg=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-526662210-589524e03df78caebc296c21.jpg)
Does Low Fat Mean the Same Thing as Reduced Fat?
![A nutritional label](https://www.thespruceeats.com/thmb/_nzAkNWGCTM1ercdH97DJ2mKx8w=/300x225/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/GettyImages-187591470-5a5abaca96f7d00037ac251b.jpg)
Does 'Fat-Free' Really Mean No Fat?