Italian, Vegetarian, 400 or fewer calories Recetas

Minestrone Romagna Style

This is the way minestrone is made in Romagna. It's not a lot of prep time, but you simmer the soup for a long time until all of the vegetable…

Roasted Broccoli

This roasted broccoli recipe, adapted from the Barefoot Contessa, is really wonderful. It has a lot of flavor. We served it with a mild pasta, and…

Cannellini bean hummus

This bean dip is similar to regular hummus, but a little creamier and smoother. Serve it with pita bread, pita crackers or vegetable dippers. It…

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…

Vegetable Lasagna

Lasagna laced with garden vegetables and whole wheat noodles makes a healthier pasta alternative to traditional lasagna. Don’t let the list of…

Plum tomatoes roasted with fresh basil

When plum tomatoes are on sale this summer, grab a bagful and make this simple and delicious side dish. It…

Minestrone Soup

A great soup with lots of veggies!

Grilled Shrimp copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

This is one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. A healthy recipe and a…

Cavatelli e Bietole

A healthy vegetarian pasta from Southern Italy, this diish consists of home made 6 finger Cavatelli dressed simply with wilted Swiss Chard sauteed…

Broccoli-Potato Frittata

Broccoli-Potato Frittata-is a delicious, easy and quick (40) minute recipe which works well for a weekend breakfast, lunch or light supper. Key…

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…

Italian Vegetable Dip

Italian Vegetable Dip is a quick, easy and cheesy recipe for a delicious dip to use for large gatherings, parties, holidays and TV game crowds. It…

Strawberry-Pecan Salad

Strawberry-Pecan Salad is an easy and quick 20 minute recipe for a delicious side salad. Features include fresh strawberries and candied pecans,…

Easy Eggplant AntiPasto

Pasta and White Beans with Sizzling Garlic-Rosemary Oil - Smitten Kitchen

Adapted, barely, from Sara Jenkins via Bon Appetit For the pasta, I…