Enjoy a wellness menu with these light and nutritious recipes!
Light recipes light up your dishes!
If you are looking for a recipe idea for a light dish, let yourself be seduced by this selection of balanced meals. You will find both meat and seafood options, our recipes also feature vegetables, rich in fiber, so you can enjoy their benefits. Treat yourself!
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Light prawns in garlic
Take life lightly with this recipe from the sea. Credit: shutterstock
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-12 shrimps
-1 half a lemon
-2 cloves of garlic
-1 spoonful of honey
-Olive oil
-1 pinch of cayenne pepper
-1 pinch of ginger
Preparation:
1. In a wok, brown the minced garlic with the spices and a generous drizzle of olive oil. Wet the peeled prawns.
2.Pour the lemon juice and honey at the end. you can serve
Light red fruit salad
Find the recipe for happiness with juicy red fruits. Credit: pixabay
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-1 slice of watermelon
-1 strawberry bun
-50 g of arugula
-1 slice of melon
-1 tablespoon of orange blossom
Preparation:
1. Cut the fruit into pieces, then put them in a salad.
2. Put the arugula and stir everything. Pour in the orange blossom. Taste!
Salmon fillet with honey and light mustard
Taste a refined salmon with a spicy marinade. Credit: shutterstock
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 12 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-4 salmon fillets
-2 spoons of honey
-4 tablespoons of mustard
-1 pinch of Espelette pepper
– Some sprigs of dill
-1 tablespoon of cider vinegar
Preparation:
1. Mix the honey, mustard, Espelette pepper, cider vinegar and dill sprigs. Soak the salmon for 1 hour.
2.Drain the fish and brown it over low heat in a pan.
Light red cabbage salad
For a slimming recipe, this one should please you. Credit: shutterstock
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-1/4 red cabbage
-3 carrots
-1 red onion
-2 spring onions
-50 g of nuts
-1 file
-5cl of rapeseed oil
-1 tablespoon of soy sauce
-1 pinch of chilli powder
Preparation:
1.Cut the red cabbage into thin strips, as well as the onions. Grate the carrots. Then pile those raw veggies into a salad with the nuts.
2. Mix the liquids, add the chilli powder and the lemon zest. Finally, season your salad.
Light shrimp pasta salad
Reinvent your pasta dish in a healthy version. Credit: shutterstock
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-300 g of tortellini
-100 g of prawns
-1 lemon
-1 teaspoon of cumin
-1 pinch of Espelette pepper
-2 tablespoons of fresh cream
-1 grain of garlic
-Basil
Preparation:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Separately, sauté the prawns in a pan with the minced garlic.
2. Put the spices in the pan, as well as the fresh cream. Then add the pasta and stir. Serve with basil leaves.
Light chocolate cake
Egg whites give this dessert an airy texture. Credit: shutterstock
For 8 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-1 bar of chocolate
-30 g of flour
-120 g of butter
-3 eggs
-100 g of sugar
Preparation:
1. Melt the butter and chocolate together and then put them in a bowl. Add the flour.
2. Add the beaten egg yolks and sugar. Beat the egg whites and incorporate. Bake for 20 minutes at 180 °C.
Light tomato soup
Taste this sweet tomato soup to enjoy the taste to the fullest. Credit: shutterstock
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-4 tomatoes
-60cl of vegetable stock
-1 pinch of Espelette pepper
-1 yellow onion
-1 bunch of basil
Preparation:
1.Fry the finely chopped onion in a saucepan. Quickly add the diced tomatoes. Pour in a generous drizzle of vegetable oil.
2. Add the spices and stir. Pour in the vegetable stock and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve with basil leaves.
Light shells of minced meat
We recommend this easy and complete kitchen. Credit: shutterstock
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 23 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-300 g of shells
-100 g crushed tomato
-200 g of minced meat
-2 yellow onions
-1 teaspoon of Provençal herbs
Preparation:
1.Cook the shells in a pot of boiling water.
2. In the pan, brown the finely chopped onion and the minced meat. Add the crushed tomatoes, then the herbs de Provence.
3. Assemble the food and serve it to the table.
Light lemon and rosemary focaccia
Have a piece of this Italian specialty, perfect for a light menu. Credit: shutterstock
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 23 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-300 g of flour
-20 g baker’s yeast
-20cl of warm water
-10cl of olive oil
-1 lemon
– A few sprigs of thyme
-1 teaspoon fleur de sel
Preparation:
1. Place half of the flour, olive oil, sugar, water and yeast in the bowl of a food processor. to graze Then add the remaining flour and salt, knead again. Reserve 1 hour.
2. Roll out the dough and place the lemon slices. Sprinkle with rosemary and fleur de sel. Cure for 15 minutes at 220 °C.
Light chicken salad
For a slimming diet, choose this adapted light cuisine. Credit: pixabay
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-3 chicken ribs
-1 red onion
-2 yellow onions
-1 spoonful of sugar
-1 tablespoon of maple syrup
-4 handfuls of green salad
-10 cherry tomatoes
-Poppy seeds
Preparation:
1. Brown the chopped onions with the sugar and maple syrup. Stir and add the chicken pieces.
2. Gather everything in plates with the rest of the chopped raw vegetables. Sprinkle with poppy seeds.
Light Broccoli Quiche
For a light, gourmet lunch, you’ll love this homemade quiche! Credit: pixabay
For 6 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-1 puff pastry
-100 g of bacon
-100 g of broccoli
-50cl of fresh cream
-1 handful of grated cheese
-3 eggs
-1 shallot
Preparation:
1. Brown the broccoli, chopped shallots and bacon.
2. Beat fresh cream and eggs, salt. Pour over the puff pastry rolled into a pie. Put the filling.
3. Bake the quiche in the oven for 30 minutes at 180°C.
Egg casserole with light mozzarella
To make a successful egg casserole, follow the step-by-step guide. Credit: shutterstock
For 6 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-4 round loaves
-2 slices of ham
-50 g of mozzarella
-4 eggs
-Fresh herbs
Preparation:
1. Cut off the tops of the loaves and empty them. Add the chopped ham and mozzarella pieces. Add the egg whites.
2. Bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 180°C. Then drop in the egg yolks as well as the fresh herbs. Close with hats.
Light zucchini pancakes
For a light and pleasant brunch, these vegetable pancakes will be suitable. Credit: shutterstock
For 6 people
Preparation time: 12 minutes
Cooking time: 5 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-4 tablespoons of cornstarch
-1 zucchini
-4 tablespoons of breadcrumbs
-3 tablespoons of grated cheese
-3 eggs
-4 basil leaves
Preparation:
1. Mix the cornstarch, breadcrumbs, grated cheese and eggs. Grate the courgette and add it, as well as the chopped basil.
2. Cook the pancakes on both sides.
Light cottage cheese cake
Take a slice of this moist cake for a light dessert. Credit: shutterstock
For 6 people
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-150 g of cottage cheese
-200 g of flour
-3 eggs
-1 package of baking powder
-80 g of powdered sugar
-20cl of vegetable oil
Preparation:
1. Beat the eggs, curd and oil. Add the powders and mix.
2. Place it in a mold and bake for 30 minutes at 280°C.
Curry chicken and light coconut
Enjoy this light recipe with your family. Credit: shutterstock
For 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
For all scholarships
Ingredients:
-4 chicken ribs
-50cl of coconut milk
-1 file
-1 yellow onion
-2 cloves of garlic
-1 stick of lemon
-2 teaspoons of curry
-1 teaspoon of ginger
-1 bunch of fresh herbs
Preparation:
1. Sauté the chopped onion and garlic with the chicken pieces. Cover with spices.
2. Next, pour in the coconut milk and lemon. stir Then serve with the fresh herbs.