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Light recipes
Browse light recipes and drinks. Check each ingredient and product label against your individual dietary needs.
29 recipes
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Chickpea Salad with Mango, Cucumber and Tuna
Fresh chickpea salad with mango, cucumber, red onion, cilantro and tuna, dressed with lime and olive oil. Ready in 15 minutes and no cooking required.
Quick Eggplant Lasagna
Light eggplant lasagna with tomato, cheese and ham, tuna or meat, ready in about 20 minutes in the oven or air fryer.
Raw Cobo seasoned with lemon and pepper
Boiled cobo with onion and garlic, sliced into thin strips and seasoned with lemon and pepper. A delicacy from eastern Cuba, ideal with a good rum.
Mini eggplant pizzas with tuna and onion
Baked eggplant rounds with tomato sauce, cheese, tuna and onion: easy, light mini pizzas without dough that the whole family will love.
Oven-Baked Hogfish
Hogfish marinated with lemon, garlic, onion and oregano, baked in the oven until juicy inside with golden, crispy skin.
Oven-Baked Potatoes
Potato slices baked in the oven with onion, oregano and olive oil: a healthy, economical side dish ready in about 40 minutes.
Spinach Cream
Cream of fresh spinach cooked in chicken broth with onion and garlic, blended and thickened with flour. A hot, simple, and light first course.
Bean, Potato and Egg Salad
Cuban bean, potato and hard-boiled egg salad with onion, dressed with oil and lemon. Easy, nutritious and ready in 25 minutes.
Green Bean Salad with Tomato and Onion
Cuban salad of tender green beans with tomato, onion and lemon: fresh, light, ready in 20 minutes and perfect to accompany any dish.
Pan-Seared Turkey Breast
Turkey breast marinated with lemon, cumin, and pepper, seared in a pan and served with roasted peppers and white rice. Light and simple.
Carrot and Black Olive Salad
Raw salad of grated carrot, tomato, black olives, and capers with a simple vinaigrette. Fresh, nutritious, and ready in minutes.
Tropical Salad
Tropical salad with mango, grapes, blueberries, fresh vegetables and strips of grilled chicken breast, dressed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Crudité Salad
Crispy crudité salad with carrot, cucumber, sweet corn, olives and fresh cheese, dressed with vinaigrette. Ready in 15 minutes.
Chinese Cabbage Salad with Pineapple
Fresh Chinese cabbage salad with pineapple and chives, dressed with soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger. Ready in minutes and no cooking required.
Oranges with Cinnamon
Orange slices bathed in their own juice with sugar and a touch of wine or liqueur, sprinkled with cinnamon. A fresh, light dessert without cooking.
Three-Fruit Cocktail
Mango, papaya, and ripe plantains in cubes with orange juice: a fresh, easy fruit cocktail perfect to make with children.
Sweet and Sour Beets
Beet cubes cooked in a pressure cooker with vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic until they are in a light syrup. An easy and eye-catching Cuban side dish.
Chicken Soup with Vegetables
Homemade chicken soup with carrots, corn, celery and noodles, colored with bijol. Comforting, simple and ready in one hour for 5 people.
Grilled Squid
Tender grilled squid bathed in oil with chopped garlic and parsley. A simple, delicious seafood dish ready in half an hour.
Creamy Beetroot Soup
Smooth and colorful creamy beetroot soup with a touch of lemon and evaporated milk. Ready in 15 minutes with simple ingredients.
Carrot Cream Soup
Smooth and light carrot cream soup with broth, onion, and a touch of yogurt. Easy, quick, and perfect for healthy eating.
Tomato Juice
Natural, fresh tomato juice rich in vitamin C, with a touch of lemon and a few drops of spicy sauce. Ready in 15 minutes in the blender.
Vegetable Soup
Light and nutritious vegetable soup with pumpkin, carrot, cauliflower, tender corn, and cilantro. Ready in half an hour, as a starter or main dish.
Roasted Pumpkin
Oven-roasted pumpkin with onion, garlic and cherry tomatoes: juicy, not soggy, and perfect as a side for pork or fish.