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Are you running out of ideas for some tasty low calorie meals which are easy to prepare?
If you are trying to lose weight, having a variety of simple recipes on hand that you are happy to eat will make a big difference to your efforts.
I’ve rounded up 55 delicious low calorie recipes to help keep you motivated.
Recipes are no more than 500 calories a serve, which will fit in nicely to your daily plan if you are sticking to a 1,500 calorie diet plan.
Click the recipe photo or name for the full instructions and more photos.
Kadai Chicken
Calories: 339 Fat: 12.3 g Carbohydrates: 33.4 g Protein: 29.3 g
Penne with Chicken and Asparagus
Calories: 332 Fat: 10.9 g Carbohydrates: 43.3 g Protein: 16.7
Mexican Shakshuka
Calories: 161 Fat: 9.4 g Carbohydrates: 13.1 g Protein: 8 g
Chicken, Mushroom, and Bok Choy Bowls
Calories: 271 Fat: 16.9 g Carbohydrates: 16 g Protein: 19 g
Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
Calories: 289 Fat: 15 g Carbohydrates: 13 g Protein: 26 g
Korean Turkey Burgers with Kimchi
Calories: 341 Fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 33 g Protein: 23 g
Super Vegan Bowl With Parsley Cashew Pesto
Calories: 278 Fat: 1.8 g Carbohydrates: 31.7 g Protein: 13.25 g
Chicken & sweet potato boats
Calories: 261 Fat: 5.3 g Carbohydrates: 25.5 g Protein: 25.7 g
Salmon and beetroot falafel
Calories: 326 g Fat: 22.8 g Carbohydrates: 19.6 g Protein: 19.4 g
5-ingredient green curry
Calories: 305 Fat: 26.1 g Carbohydrates: 14.5 g Protein: 7.5 g
Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas
Calories: 239 Fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 9 g Protein: 24 g
Greek Salad Wraps
Calories: 333 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 42 g Protein: 9 g
Veggie & Hummus Sandwich
Calories: 325 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 40 g Protein: 13 g
Citrus Lime Tofu Salad
Calories: 390 Fat: 27 g Carbohydrates: 20 g Protein: 25 g
Avocado Toast With Sunny Side Egg
Calories: 229 Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 23 g Protein: 12 g
Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon
Calories: 408 Fat: 10.4 g Carbohydrates: 38 g Protein: 39 g
The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad
Calories: 279 Fat: 12.3 g Carbohydrates: 33.5 g Protein: 12.5 g
Apricot-Sage Chicken with Carrots
Calories: 313 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 22 g Protein: 24 g
Meatballs with fennel & balsamic beans & courgette noodles
Calories: 380 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 20 g Protein: 37 g
Barley couscous & prawn tabbouleh
Calories: 393 Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 60 g Protein: 17 g
Wild salmon veggie bowl
Calories: 395 Fat: 17 g Carbohydrates: 18 g Protein: 39 g
Turkey piccata
Calories: 408 Fat: 2.3 g Carbohydrates: 35 g Protein: 37 g
Crunchy Rainbow Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps
Calories: 312 Fat: 11.9 g Carbohydrates: 30.8 g Protein: 20.2 g
Tex Mex Spaghetti Squash with Black Bean Guacamole
Calories: 498 Fat: 3.7 g Carbohydrates: 31 g Protein: 16 g
Pan Roasted Chicken With Cauliflower Cilantro Lime Rice and White Gyro Sauce
Calories: 480 Fat: 5.1 (sat) g Carbohydrates: 7.4 g Protein: 44 g
Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Calories: 298 Fat: 9 g Carbohydrates: 34 g Protein: 27 g
Chipotle Fish Tacos
Calories: 353 Fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 25 g Protein: 38 g
Kiwi, Chicken and Feta Salad
Calories: 314 Fat: 15 (sat)g Carbohydrates: 18 g Protein: 28 g
Portobello Steaks With Avocado Chimichurri
Calories: 354 Fat: 32.8 g Carbohydrates: 14.4 g Protein: 3.7 g
Easy Healthy Cashew Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner
Calories: 458 Fat: 9.35 g Carbohydrates: 16.3 g Protein: 43 g
Greek Beef Lettuce Wraps
Calories: 304 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 6 g Protein: 35 g
Skinny Honey Mustard Chicken
Calories: 305 Fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 21 g Protein: 36 g
Sheet Pan Honey-Ginger Salmon and Green Beans
Calories: 330 Fat: 18 g Carbohydrates: 18 g Protein: 25 g
Creamy Pesto Zoodles with Chicken
Calories: 376 Fat: 16 g Carbohydrates: 15 g Protein: 41 g
Spinach Tortellini Soup
Calories: 437 Fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 50 g Protein: 36 g
Skinny Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Calories: 373 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 53 g Protein: 27 g
One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta
Calories: 389 Fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 63 g Protein: 27 g
Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables in Curried Almond Butter Sauce
Calories: 378 g Fat: 27 g Carbohydrates: 22 g Protein: 16 g
Roasted Baby Bok Choy and Salmon With Miso Vinaigrette
Calories: 314 Fat: 20 g Carbohydrates: 4 g Protein: 30 g
Tilapia Salad with Spinach and Creamy Avocado Dressing
Calories: 348 Fat: 22 g Carbohydrates: 14 g Protein: 23 g
Shrimp & Pineapple Fried Cauliflower Rice
Calories: 182 Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 7 g Protein: 20 g
Low-Carb Kale Caesar Salad
Calories: 398 Fat: 36.6 g Carbohydrates: 8.4 g Protein: 10.4 g
Chicken Enchilada Skillet Dinner: Low Carb Tex-Mex
Calories: 345 Fat: 24 g Carbohydrates: 11 g Protein: 21 g
Sweet Potato & Lentil Cakes with Lemony Avocado Sauce
Calories: 329 Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 46 g Protein: 16 g
Spanish Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Calories: 311 Fat: 3.4 g Carbohydrates: 59 g Protein: 14.4 g
Kale Goat Cheese Pizza
Calories: 314 Fat: 18.2 g Carbohydrates: 11.7 g Protein: 27.1 g
Cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Arugula + Poached Eggs
Calories: 355 Fat: 7.1 (sat) g Carbohydrates: 29.4 g Protein: 18.9 g
Greek Orzo Salad
Calories: 320 Fat: 19 g Carbohydrates: 28 g Protein: 8 g
Coconut Sugar Sriracha Shrimp
Calories: 269.5 Fat: 1 (sat) g Carbohydrates: 19 g Protein: 5.4 g
High-Fiber Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas
Calories: 309 Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 34 g Protein: 27 g
California Chicken Flatbread With Chipotle Ranch Sauce
Calories: 318 Fat: 5.975 g Carbohydrates: 7.5 g Protein: 16.9 g
Grilled Chicken Melt with Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato Spread
Calories: 444 Fat: 18 g Carbohydrates: 30 g Protein: 5.4 g
Sheet Pan Chipotle Eye Round Roast Meal Prep
Calories: 453 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 14 g Protein: 45 g
Slow Cooker Carnitas Burrito Bowls (+ Instant Pot)
Calories: 407 Fat: 18 g Carbohydrates: 29 g Protein: 32 g
Seared Salmon Salad with Beats and Blackberries
Calories: 407 Fat: 18 g Carbohydrates: 29 g Protein: 32 g
Previously published on dietvsdisease.org
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