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Pork Chops with Apples and Winter Squash

15 low-fat meals that are full of comfort

By Jen Genova |

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  • Steel Cut Oats with Christmas Confetti

    Steel Cut Oats with Christmas Confetti

    Wake up to a warm bowl of oatmeal — with a sprinkling of festive confetti made of healthy nuts and dried fruit.
    Make Steel Cut Oats with Christmas Confetti »

  • Roasted Beet and Orange Salad

    Roasted Beet and Orange Salad

    Don’t let the word “salad” fool you — this serves as a lunch or a substantial starter dish.
    Make Roasted Beet and Orange Salad »

  • Beef Vegetable Soup

    Beef Vegetable Soup

    This soup will keep bellies full and souls warmed without weighing you down.
    Make Beef Vegetable Soup »

  • Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

    Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

    You can leave this hearty, healthful dish cooking all day, and it’ll be ready
    when you get home from work.
    Make Slow Cooker Lentil Chili »

  • Light

    Light

    The only thing this soup is heavy on is flavor!
    Make Light & Hearty Angel Hair Soup »

  • Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb

    Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb

    This hearty leg of lamb is easy to make and filling without the fat found in standard roasts.
    Make Slow Cooker Leg of Lamb »

  • Pasta with Avocado

    Pasta with Avocado

    Just try avocado in your pasta — it adds a smooth depth that’s so much better for you
    than cream sauce.
    Make Pasta with Avocado & Pancetta »

  • Traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs

    Not an avocado fan? You can easily throw any veggie into the marinara of this
    kid-friendly comfort food.
    Make Traditional Spaghetti and Meatballs »

  • Mark Bittmans Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Mark Bittmans Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry

    Make your own take-out the healthy way!
    Make Mark Bittman’s Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry »

  • (Light) Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

    (Light) Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

    Broccoli finds its way into this creamy soup that sticks to your ribs without expanding your waistline.
    Make (Light) Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup »

  • Ratatouille

    Ratatouille

    Don’t let the fancy name fool you — this sauteed veggie dish is full of flavor, not calories.
    Make Ratatouille »

  • Orzo with Mushrooms

    Orzo with Mushrooms

    This decadent orzo dish only looks like high-fat risotto and it’s loaded with healthy mushrooms.
    Make Orzo with Mushrooms »

  • Pork Chops with Apples and Winter Squash

    Pork Chops with Apples and Winter Squash

    This inexpensive, hearty meal is a one-dish winner for feeding a crowd.
    Make Pork Chops with Apples and Winter Squash »

  • Zucchini Green Bean Potato Stew

    Zucchini Green Bean Potato Stew

    This filling stew is an easy way to bulk up on your veggie intake during the winter.
    Make Zucchini Green Bean Potato Stew »

  • Turkey Noodle Soup

    Turkey Noodle Soup

    Give chicken a pass and make this soul-warming turkey noodle soup, even lower in fat than
    its poultry cousin.
    Make Turkey Noodle Soup »

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About the Author

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Jennifer Genova is an editorial assistant who uses working at Babble as a cover for her obsession with celebrity gossip. Proudly spray-tanned and acrylic-nail adorned, with the Joisey accent to boot, she believes in love, good pizza, and the use of designer handbags as mood enhancers.

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4 thoughts on “Healthy, Hearty Winter Recipes

  1. Anonymous says:

    These look yummy!

  2. Anonymous says:

    Ah this is a good idea! I always equate comfort food with fattening food.

  3. Marla Meridith says:

    Perfect bowl of oats!

  4. Anonymous says:

    Food SHOULD be fattening. Kids under 5 especially should NOT limit fat intake; they require it for growth and development.

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