Collection
Low-Calorie & Light Vegetable Dishes
26 recipes · seasonal, simple, free
Looking for a light meal doesn't mean giving up flavor. The recipes in this collection run up to about 200 calories per serving; with soups, olive-oil dishes and salads, they help you build a table that's light but still satisfying.
Calorie values are approximate and for informational purposes only; this is not a diet or weight-loss program. For your individual nutrition needs, we recommend consulting your dietitian. Our only aim is to offer a practical starting point for a seasonal, vegetable-forward, light plate.
Soup
SoupPumpkin Soup (Balkabağı Çorbası)
Main Dish
Main DishBroccoli Pancakes (Brokoli Pankek)
Salad
SaladBrussels Sprout Salad (Brüksel Lahana Salatası)
SoupTomato Soup (Domates Çorbası)
SoupRed Lentil Soup with Tomato (Domatesli Kırmızı Mercimek Çorbası)
SaladCelery Root Salad with Apple (Elmalı Kereviz Salatası)
Main DishBaked Celeriac Purée with Turkey (Fırında Hindili Kereviz)
Main DishBaked Asparagus
SaladSpinach Root Salad (Ispanak Kökü Salatası)
SoupCeleriac Soup
SaladWinter Salad (Kış Salatası)
Main DishSpinach with Ground Meat (Kıymalı Ispanak)
Main DishPurslane with Ground Meat (Kıymalı Semizotu)
SoupAsparagus Soup (Kuşkonmaz Çorbası)
Olive-Oil Dish
Olive-Oil DishOlive-Oil Green Beans with Mint Yogurt (Naneli Yoğurtlu Zeytinyağlı Taze Fasulye)
Main DishEggplant Moussaka (Patlıcan Musakka)
SaladZucchini Salad with Pesto Sauce
SaladSeasonal Salad with Cheese (Peynirli Mevsim Salatası)
SoupFresh Fava Bean Soup
SaladYogurt Apple & Celery Salad
SaladPurslane Salad with Yogurt (Yoğurtlu Semizotu Salatası)
Olive-Oil DishOlive-Oil Brussels Sprouts (Zeytinyağlı Brüksel Lahanası)
Olive-Oil DishOlive-Oil Spinach (Zeytinyağlı Ispanak)
Olive-Oil DishOlive-Oil Braised Stuffed Zucchini (Zeytinyağlı Kabak Bayıldı)
Olive-Oil DishOlive-Oil Purslane (Zeytinyağlı Semizotu)
Olive-Oil DishOlive-Oil Green Vegetable Feast (Zeytinyağlı Yeşil Sebze Şöleni)
Frequently asked
Are the calorie values exact?
The values are approximate; they can vary by portion size, ingredient brand and cooking method. They're for informational purposes only and are not medical or dietary advice.
What do you recommend for a light dinner?
A vegetable soup plus a yogurt-based salad is often a light yet satisfying pairing. Olive-oil vegetable dishes, served cold, are also ideal for a light evening meal.
Meatless Vegetable Dishes