Low-Fat Kosher Recipes
Kosher food is one way to lead a more conscientious life, and low-fat food is one way to a healthier body. For the good of your body and soul, enjoy these low-fat kosher recipes.
Mango Sherbet (Parve)
Our neighbor in Israel just brought over two mangoes from her tree and this recipe for Mango Sherbet. She promises this is an easy-to-make and low-fat dessert. Since it is parve, I'll serve this for dessert on Friday night at the end of our traditionally meat Sabbath meal.
Our neighbor in Israel just brought over two mangoes from her tree and this recipe for Mango Sherbet. She promises this is an easy-to-make and low-fat dessert. Since it is parve, I'll serve this for dessert on Friday night at the end of our traditionally meat Sabbath meal.
Nutrious Kosher Cooking
Whereas kosher food was a matter of survival for our ancestors, kosher food is a matter of healthier bodies and souls and higher quality living for us. An increasing supply of kosher cookbooks and recipes that combine the latest information on nutrition with ancient Jewish Dietary Laws are available.
Whereas kosher food was a matter of survival for our ancestors, kosher food is a matter of healthier bodies and souls and higher quality living for us. An increasing supply of kosher cookbooks and recipes that combine the latest information on nutrition with ancient Jewish Dietary Laws are available.
Marinated Cauliflower (Parve)
Looking for a healthy, light, make-ahead, parve side dish. Simply marinate cauliflower. The result is a tender vegetable that is bursting with flavor.
Looking for a healthy, light, make-ahead, parve side dish. Simply marinate cauliflower. The result is a tender vegetable that is bursting with flavor.
Broccoli Souffle (Parve or Dairy)
This Broccoli Souffle, provided by Paula Levine Weinstein and Julie Komerofsky Remer of Columbus, Ohio, is one of those easy, versatile, sure-fire success recipes that should be in the recipe box of every kosher cook. Use low-fat mayonnaise and milk to make this a low-fat recipe.
This Broccoli Souffle, provided by Paula Levine Weinstein and Julie Komerofsky Remer of Columbus, Ohio, is one of those easy, versatile, sure-fire success recipes that should be in the recipe box of every kosher cook. Use low-fat mayonnaise and milk to make this a low-fat recipe.
Chickpea Salad (Parve)
Legumes like chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) are a main component of the Mediterranean diet. Hummus and felafel are two popular Israeli dishes that are made from chickpeas. This salad, from Paula Levine Weinstein and Julie Komerofsky Remer, is another way to enjoy this tasty, high fiber bean.
Legumes like chickpeas (also called garbanzo beans) are a main component of the Mediterranean diet. Hummus and felafel are two popular Israeli dishes that are made from chickpeas. This salad, from Paula Levine Weinstein and Julie Komerofsky Remer, is another way to enjoy this tasty, high fiber bean.
Classic Israeli Salad (Pareve)
Israeli salad, finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers topped with olive oil, lemon juice and spices, is light, healthy and fresh tasting.
Israeli salad, finely diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and bell peppers topped with olive oil, lemon juice and spices, is light, healthy and fresh tasting.
Cooked Corn on the Cob (Parve)
I love corn, and I know I'm not alone. Corn tastes great, adds color to meals, and is easy to make. Corn is also healthy, as one medium sized ear of corn contains 75 calories, 1 gram of fat, protein, potassium and dietary fiber. Fresh sweet corn enhances both dairy and meat kosher meals in the summer.
I love corn, and I know I'm not alone. Corn tastes great, adds color to meals, and is easy to make. Corn is also healthy, as one medium sized ear of corn contains 75 calories, 1 gram of fat, protein, potassium and dietary fiber. Fresh sweet corn enhances both dairy and meat kosher meals in the summer.
Couscous Salad with Pine Nuts (Parve)
Couscous, a staple in Jewish Sephardic cuisine, can be combined with fresh vegetables, herbs and pine nuts to create this low fat, colorful and delicious salad. For a light dinner or cookout in the summer, serve this kosher Couscous Salad with grilled chicken or fish.
Couscous, a staple in Jewish Sephardic cuisine, can be combined with fresh vegetables, herbs and pine nuts to create this low fat, colorful and delicious salad. For a light dinner or cookout in the summer, serve this kosher Couscous Salad with grilled chicken or fish.
Festive Israeli Salad (Pareve)
Whether eating in Israel in a restaurant or in someone's home, you are likely to find some version of this finely diced, tomato-cucumber based salad.
Whether eating in Israel in a restaurant or in someone's home, you are likely to find some version of this finely diced, tomato-cucumber based salad.
Kids' Favorite Low-Fat Kosher Cauliflower (Parve)
If you want your kids to eat more vegetables, try this cauliflower recipe. Dip the cauliflower in eggs and spices, and then bake in the oven. This low-fat, kosher cauliflower recipe is my children's favorite side dish.
If you want your kids to eat more vegetables, try this cauliflower recipe. Dip the cauliflower in eggs and spices, and then bake in the oven. This low-fat, kosher cauliflower recipe is my children's favorite side dish.
Mediterranean Zucchini (Parve)
Use olive oil to make this tasty zucchini, pepper, onion, garlic and tomato mix a low-fat treat.
Use olive oil to make this tasty zucchini, pepper, onion, garlic and tomato mix a low-fat treat.
Oven Roasted Asparagus (Pareve)
Oven Roasted Asparagus is the perfect side dish for any Sabbath or Jewish holiday meal. It is easy to make, and the color and taste complement meat main dishes.
Oven Roasted Asparagus is the perfect side dish for any Sabbath or Jewish holiday meal. It is easy to make, and the color and taste complement meat main dishes.
Peacock Vegetables (Pareve)
This is one of those sure-fire success recipes from Our Customers' Favorites by Paula Weinstein and Julie Remer. I like to make these Peacock Vegetables whenever we invite guests over for a barbecue. I also like to make this for the Purim Feast (Seudat Purim). This refreshing dish can be served with meat and to a large crowd.
This is one of those sure-fire success recipes from Our Customers' Favorites by Paula Weinstein and Julie Remer. I like to make these Peacock Vegetables whenever we invite guests over for a barbecue. I also like to make this for the Purim Feast (Seudat Purim). This refreshing dish can be served with meat and to a large crowd.
Poached Salmon (Pareve)
For an easy, quick and healthy kosher meal, try poached salmon.
For an easy, quick and healthy kosher meal, try poached salmon.
Tabbouleh Salad (Parve)
Tabbouleh Salad, a combination of bulgar wheat, vegetables and herbs, is a light, tangy and refreshing salad that is especially popular in the homes of Sephardic Jews. For a Sabbath appetizer, serve Tabbouleh on individual plates on top of a piece of lettuce. For a summer cookout, serve Tabbouleh Salad as a side dish next to Shish Kebabs.
Tabbouleh Salad, a combination of bulgar wheat, vegetables and herbs, is a light, tangy and refreshing salad that is especially popular in the homes of Sephardic Jews. For a Sabbath appetizer, serve Tabbouleh on individual plates on top of a piece of lettuce. For a summer cookout, serve Tabbouleh Salad as a side dish next to Shish Kebabs.
Vegetarian Vegetable Kugel (Pareve)
Kugels have been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries. This savory, pareve, vegetable kugel is a favorite among vegetarians who keep kosher. Use olive oil to make this a low-fat kugel.
Kugels have been a staple of Jewish cooking for centuries. This savory, pareve, vegetable kugel is a favorite among vegetarians who keep kosher. Use olive oil to make this a low-fat kugel.
About Low Fat Cooking: Easy Low Fat Coleslaw (Parve)
If you don't have time to shred whole heads of cabbage and countless carrots, buy some bags of shredded veggies--without the dressing pouches--and simply make your own low-fat dressing.
If you don't have time to shred whole heads of cabbage and countless carrots, buy some bags of shredded veggies--without the dressing pouches--and simply make your own low-fat dressing.
About Low Fat Cooking: Fettuccine Alfredo (Dairy)
Fat-laden Fettuccine Alfredo can be made over yet still taste satisfyingly creamy. For color, use spinach fettuccine.
Fat-laden Fettuccine Alfredo can be made over yet still taste satisfyingly creamy. For color, use spinach fettuccine.
About Low Fat Cooking: Lasagna (Dairy)
This meatless, low-fat lasagna is chock full of colorful vegetables, making this a healthy and nutritious supper dish. You can even prepare this vegetable lasagna ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to cook. If you do, let the lasagna stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before placing it in the oven.
This meatless, low-fat lasagna is chock full of colorful vegetables, making this a healthy and nutritious supper dish. You can even prepare this vegetable lasagna ahead of time and refrigerate it until you're ready to cook. If you do, let the lasagna stand at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before placing it in the oven.
About Low Fat Cooking: Mediterranean Salad (Parve)
To make a full meal out of this salad, top it with water-packed tuna.
To make a full meal out of this salad, top it with water-packed tuna.
About Low Fat Cooking: Tropical Fruit Salad (Parve)
You can't beat fruit salad for a low-fat sweet treat. This tropical fruit salad makes the most of delicious summer fruit. It's really perfect by itself, but you can add a little low-fat vanilla yogurt or fat-free whipped topping if you like.
You can't beat fruit salad for a low-fat sweet treat. This tropical fruit salad makes the most of delicious summer fruit. It's really perfect by itself, but you can add a little low-fat vanilla yogurt or fat-free whipped topping if you like.
RecipeZaar: Low Fat Chicken in Coke Gravy (Meat)
Looking for an easy, innovative, child-friendly chicken recipe? Try this interesting Low-Fat Chicken in Coke Gravy recipe from Smadar.
Looking for an easy, innovative, child-friendly chicken recipe? Try this interesting Low-Fat Chicken in Coke Gravy recipe from Smadar.
RecipeZaar: Mujadrah - Lentils and Rice (parve)
Mugadrah, a low-fat dish of brown rice, lentils, and fried onions, is popular with Sephardic Jews.
Mugadrah, a low-fat dish of brown rice, lentils, and fried onions, is popular with Sephardic Jews.
Start Fresh Weight Control Program
Start Fresh Weight Control Program is the first kosher weight control program. Start Fresh developed kosher snacks, side dishes and meals to help members reach their goals. After 25 years of working on health and weight loss issues in the Orthodox Jewish community, Start Fresh has become known as the authority on kosher weight loss.
Start Fresh Weight Control Program is the first kosher weight control program. Start Fresh developed kosher snacks, side dishes and meals to help members reach their goals. After 25 years of working on health and weight loss issues in the Orthodox Jewish community, Start Fresh has become known as the authority on kosher weight loss.
RecipeZaar: No-Grate No-Fat Baked Potato Latkes (parve)
RecipeZaar has posted this innovative Potato Laktas recipe that does not involve the hassle of grating or the fat of frying in oil.
RecipeZaar has posted this innovative Potato Laktas recipe that does not involve the hassle of grating or the fat of frying in oil.
RecipeZaar: Skillet Onions, Peppers, Mushrooms & Garlic (parve)
This simple, low-fat, parve, flavorful veggie side, which takes just 20 minutes to prepare, got a 5 star rating on RecipeZaar.
This simple, low-fat, parve, flavorful veggie side, which takes just 20 minutes to prepare, got a 5 star rating on RecipeZaar.