Step away from the phone. You don't have to resort to takeout. Whip up something healthier, cheaper, and even tastier before the delivery guy can get to the door. Try the nutritious takes on pizza, hot wings, or Mexican, Chinese, Thai, or Indian food and more on the following slides.

Pizza can deliver lots of nutrition, as with this whole-wheat crust studded with lean turkey sausage, and antioxidant-rich orange peppers and arugula.

Because it cooks at an intense heat, this recipe requires very little oil to cook the beef and the fresh veggies. A bit of garlic, a pour of hot chile sauce, and a squeeze of lime round out the flavors.

This chicken parmigiana with a baked-on breading rivals the fried kind.

Get the heat of hot wings, without the skin or fat, in this take on the protein-packed game-day classic.

With its array of bright carrots, crisp green beans, colorful red cabbage, and pale napa cabbage, this Asian-inspired salad makes an appealing bed for the flavorful, thinly sliced sirloin. Chopped peanuts, minced ginger, chiles, and Thai fish sauce round out the flavor.

Fresh shelled peas and chopped large potatoes mingle in this low-fat reinterpretation of the classic Indian curry.

Artichokes provide a good source of magnesium, potassium, and folate, nutrients that help improve muscle function and heart health.

Protein-packed halibut gets a flavor boost from cabbage, radishes, cilantro, and scallions in these tacos full of taste and texture.

While cooking, cover the copious amounts of bell peppers, broccoli, and bok choy so they'll steam to completion. Substituting almond butter instead of the usual peanut for the sauce in this stir-fry gives it a heart-healthy twist.

Mustard and fennel seeds, coriander, and pungent fresh ginger give this Indian-style butternut-squash stew a heady kick.

Save on carbs -- and up your veggie quotient -- by swapping out dough crust for Portobello mushrooms.

No-cook goes fusion in this Latin-Asian mashup. Try these handfuls of fish and veggies for a substantive lunch or light dinner.

Basil, cilantro, mint, and peanuts give this tofu stir-fry a fresh, Thai-inspired flavor.

Make your own seitan -- a hearty meat substitute widely used in Asian cuisine -- to include in this vegan casserole.

Ingredients you use on salads and pastas are good matches on pizza; balance earthy (like oregano), salty (anchovies), and sweet (red onions) flavors.

Trade wontons' traditional filling of pork for shrimp, and serve bok choy, full of disease-fighting phytochemicals, on the side.

Taco salad has a reputation for being high in fat and calories, but this rethink improves the score on both counts. Ground turkey takes the place of beef, while nonfat yogurt mixed with lime juice, jalapeno, and cilantro makes a creamy dressing. Toast your own corn tortilla wedges to use instead of oily chips.

Green tea is the cooking liquid both for the chicken and the rice, lending this Asian-inspired dish a delicate, earthy taste.

The most delicious topping combinations can be the simplest -- containing just two or three topping, plus cheese -- as shown here, with this mix of broccoli, olives, and red onion.

Try these Southwestern-inspired little handfuls for a light dinner.

This is nicer rice -- a bowlful of nutrients and not too much fat -- than you'll get from takeout.

Grilled skinless chicken and low-fat Monterey Jack cheese create a nutritious adaptation of a Mexican favorite.

These pita pizzas made with the freshest ingredients are incredibly easy to put together. To streamline things even more, use low-fat marinara sauce as a base instead of making your own.

Green cabbage, radishes, scallions, and cilantro team up in a crunchy antioxidant-rich garnish to accompany smoky grilled snapper.

Nothing in this recipe gets wasted, and the payoff is big flavor. The liquid used to poach the breast meat becomes the soup's broth.

Think of pizza as a blank canvas for what's in season, including fruit. Try with figs (as shown here), pears, or stone fruits, depending on the time of year.

Saag paneer is a popular Indian dish. This reinterpretation uses tofu instead of the Indian cheese paneer for a result that's both lighter and more convenient.

The cilantro sauce offers a bright contrast to the turmeric-infused rice in this variation on Indian cuisine.

The Greek classic is traditionally made of lamb and creamy bechamel sauce. This redo uses low-fat turkey and yogurt instead.

As with many Mexican recipes, this dish has more vegetables than meat, which provide a lot of flavor with less bulk. It also includes chiles, which are packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

Unlike traditional takeout Chinese hot and sour soup, this version has a very light broth.

When it comes to healthy pizza toppings, think lean protein; eggs, as shown here, are a surprisingly delicious option.

This light dish is reminiscent of Japanese takeout. The ginger-carrot dipping sauce gives a dose of antioxidants.

Most firm, mild-flavored white fish work well in this dish; black beans add more protein, while chili powder brings spice.

Vitamin C- and beta-carotene-packed arugula perks up this whole-wheat pizza.

Eat this dish while it's sizzling hot, on its own or with a little steamed brown rice.

This pocket takes its inspiration from the classic bean burrito, but because it uses whole black beans instead of refried, it's healthier, and tastier, too.

The classic margherita pizza takes on a golden hue with this yellow-tomato version.

Brown flaxseed, grown more widely than the golden, is well suited to savory entrees such as this fried-rice dish; the crunchy whole seeds are a nice contrast to the soft tofu.

The salsa does more than bring a spicy kick; along with the spinach and whole-wheat tortilla, it contributes fiber. The beans do, too -- and they also lend a protein boost.

Fried rice is a great dish to use up leftover rice. Make sure to constantly stir the ingredients in your wok or skillet to avoid overcooking.

A hardy green that's a good source of calcium, vitamin A, iron, and phosphorus, escarole lends a robust flavor -- peppery, refreshing, and slightly bitter -- to this satisfying pizza.

With a few pantry staples and fresh bell peppers, along with baked tofu, you're about a half an hour away from eating this simple weeknight dinner.

Serve these piadinas -- little pizzalike flatbreads -- hot off the grill.

Leftover roast chicken and vegetables plus tortillas and fresh greens equals easy, nutritious tacos -- dinner in a pinch on a busy night.