Lunch under 500 calories or less
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Hi anyone want to give me recipes for under 500 calories for my lunch or even 400 calories would be better thanks
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I have a can of Progresso chicken rice soup for lunch today. The whole can is 200 calories. I left my crackers at home or my lunch would be 340 calories.
I can also make a salad with my favorite veggies and chicken or tuna for less than 400. I'll probably do that tomorrow.0 -
What/where do u like to eat? Chicken, beef, vegetarian, McDonald's, subway, Panda Express? Just about every lunch I eat is under 400 cals a day. Very easy to do, let me know what u like, add me and view my lunch profile
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My lunches at work are usually under 400 calories. I often get the salad bowls from the grocery store that are around 280 calories (depending on the style) and they are delicious. I keep Amy's frozen meals (the only frozen meals I actually enjoy and they are about 380-480 calories) in the work freezer too for when I don't have a salad or don't bring left overs from home.0
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500 is a hefty amount of calories especially if your eating healthy food. It also depends how many carbs you want to have. I stay away from carbs until post workout.
Chicken breast , lean steak mince, turkey steaks, chicken sausages , eggs.
If you have carbs ... Brown rice, quinoa , rice noodles etc0 -
MonkeyMel21 wrote: »My lunches at work are usually under 400 calories. I often get the salad bowls from the grocery store that are around 280 calories (depending on the style) and they are delicious. I keep Amy's frozen meals (the only frozen meals I actually enjoy and they are about 380-480 calories) in the work freezer too for when I don't have a salad or don't bring left overs from home.
Amy's frozen meals are my usual go-to for my lunch during work days. All under 500 calories and they taste awesome!
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AskTracyAnnK28 wrote: »MonkeyMel21 wrote: »My lunches at work are usually under 400 calories. I often get the salad bowls from the grocery store that are around 280 calories (depending on the style) and they are delicious. I keep Amy's frozen meals (the only frozen meals I actually enjoy and they are about 380-480 calories) in the work freezer too for when I don't have a salad or don't bring left overs from home.
Amy's frozen meals are my usual go-to for my lunch during work days. All under 500 calories and they taste awesome!
I've only had one that I didn't absolutely love (one of the Indian styles)!!
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I have burrito bowls all varieties I make are under 500 cals and close to or lower than 400. Tortilla pizzas mine are under 300 cals. Deli sandwiches usually under 300 but, always under 400. Grilled chicken and veggies.0
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Super easy too...JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
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My diary is open, feel free to take a peek. My lunch today is less than 450 calories - 2 medium eggs fried in butter, 3 pieces bacon, 1.5 oz cheese2
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Today I'm having a banana with a tablespoon of peanut butter, and a mango Chipotle salmon wrap with some cheese and veggies in it. It comes just short of 500 calories but just the wrap is around 300.0
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I meal-prepped 5 days worth of Mexican Turkey Quinoa Skillet, and it is amazing (and super easy):
1 lb ground turkey
1 (15 oz can) black beans
1 cup corn kernels
1 (15 oz can) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 diced jalapeno (optional)
0.5 cup quinoa, rinsed
0.5 cup chicken broth
1.5 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
brown turkey until fully cooked. Add everything else into the same skillet, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Top with avocado and a splash of lime juice when eating.
Yum!
Makes 5 servings and comes in at just under 400 calories per serving (avocado is extra).0 -
Super easy too...JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
I like your style, my lunch is usually the same. Lean meat and leaves what could be easier?
I usually do avocado and tuna mash for breakfast or else I'd definitely be adding this one to the diary.1 -
my lunch today was a grilled chicken thigh, steamed california blend vegetables (broccoli, cal, carrots), a small bowl of mandarin oranges, and sliced cucumber. 260 calories - so PLENTY of room for something more.1
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I normally have a Healthy Choice frozen meal (the highest calorie one is 330) or a salad with protein. My lunches are never over 400 calories.0
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All of these have 350 calories or less.
From top to bottom -
Baked chicken tenders with sweet potato and peas.
Tortilla encrusted tilapia, with corn, black beans, and cauliflower "rice."
Salmon, with bowtie pasta and broccoli.
Coconut shrimp with mango salsa, angel hair pasta and green beans.
Mahi Mahi with mango salsa, broccoli and sweet potato.
Chicken tenders with green beans and baby russet potatoes.7 -
just going to spitball a few of my preferred low cal ideas: veggie/chicken stir fry, tilapia veggie tacos, chicken quinoa veggie bowl, sweet potato kale sautee with salmon, chicken, broccoli and rice.0
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All of these have 350 calories or less.
From top to bottom -
Baked chicken tenders with sweet potato and peas.
Tortilla encrusted tilapia, with corn, black beans, and cauliflower "rice."
Salmon, with bowtie pasta and broccoli.
Coconut shrimp with mango salsa, angel hair pasta and green beans.
Mahi Mahi with mango salsa, broccoli and sweet potato.
Chicken tenders with green beans and baby russet potatoes.
Holy...
You are my new meal prep idol (and I thought I was doing pretty well)
do you have recipes for the coconut shrimp or mango salsa?
Also, how do you prepare your baby potatoes?0 -
I was at home so had a fried egg, 2 potato scones, and 4 bacon medallions with some brown sauce. Came in around 430cals x0
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My go to lunch has been:
2-3 cups of arugula
1/2 cucumber
1/2 avocado
4 sliced strawberries
All dressed with 1 Tbsp olive oil and the juice of 1/4 lemon. Right around 300 calories, so if you eat meat you could even add some chicken and it'd still be under your goal.0 -
2 oz oscar mayer black forest ham - 50 calories
Sargento Thin Sharp Cheddar- 45 calories
1 tbsp Cracked Red Pepper Hummus
Snap Pea Crisps- 110 calories
Goodness Knows Cranberry Dark Chocolate Squares- 75 calories (half package)
I did ham and cheese roll ups today, I usually use Sara Lee 45 calorie bread but its still under 500 calories
I will also switch up the cranberry squares for fiber one brownies. I will post more meals up in a bit
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deluxmary2000 wrote: »Holy...
You are my new meal prep idol (and I thought I was doing pretty well)
do you have recipes for the coconut shrimp or mango salsa?
Also, how do you prepare your baby potatoes?
Aww, thanks. The mango salsa is "Italian Rose" brand, I buy it at Sam's Club. 2 tablespoons of salsa is only 15 calories! For the shrimp, they're definitely not "restaurant" style, as I don't really bread them. They're kind of a "skinny" substitute. They're tasty, but definitely not as delicious as Red Lobster. I just dip shrimp in an egg white, coat them in Bob's Red Mill unsweetened coconut flakes, and throw them in a hot skillet with a bit of coconut oil. Let them brown for a few minutes and flip them. You can also bake them, but I'm always making like 10 meals at once, so the quicker the better for me.
Baby potatoes I slice in half, spritz with Pam Olive Oil, season with a little salt and garlic powder and bake until done. The temp always varies since I'm usually cooking chicken, fish or other veggies at the same time. I just leave them until I can easily stick a fork in them.0 -
Awesome meal prep @paiger816! My diary is open (I'm not sure if you can see people's recipes or not), but almost all of my meals are between 150-350 calories. But I save most of them as recipes.0
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egg salad and celery! I'm doing keto, so this is a staple for me. Almost no carbs, lots of good fats, protein, keeps you full for a long time.0
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I had 3 slices Turkey bacon, 2 eggs scrambled with a splash of milk and a little butter, and an English muffin with peanut butter. Less than 450 calories and sooo good.0
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Hi anyone want to give me recipes for under 500 calories for my lunch or even 400 calories would be better thanks
500 is a good chunk to work with. I had cauliflower mash today which is 330 calories, and you can add a simple baked chicken breast for about 120 calories or so, depending on the size of it. The mash was more than enough for me though, I had a big container of it. It has three different types of cheeses.. drool.0 -
Is that like tuna salad but with avocado instead of mayo? If so, love it!!!JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
Super easy too...JoshuaMcAllister wrote: »
I like your style, my lunch is usually the same. Lean meat and leaves what could be easier?
I usually do avocado and tuna mash for breakfast or else I'd definitely be adding this one to the diary.1 -
deluxmary2000 wrote: »I meal-prepped 5 days worth of Mexican Turkey Quinoa Skillet, and it is amazing (and super easy):
1 lb ground turkey
1 (15 oz can) black beans
1 cup corn kernels
1 (15 oz can) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 diced jalapeno (optional)
0.5 cup quinoa, rinsed
0.5 cup chicken broth
1.5 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
brown turkey until fully cooked. Add everything else into the same skillet, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Top with avocado and a splash of lime juice when eating.
Yum!
Makes 5 servings and comes in at just under 400 calories per serving (avocado is extra).
Have you ever tried freezing this?
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deluxmary2000 wrote: »I meal-prepped 5 days worth of Mexican Turkey Quinoa Skillet, and it is amazing (and super easy):
1 lb ground turkey
1 (15 oz can) black beans
1 cup corn kernels
1 (15 oz can) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 diced jalapeno (optional)
0.5 cup quinoa, rinsed
0.5 cup chicken broth
1.5 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
brown turkey until fully cooked. Add everything else into the same skillet, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Top with avocado and a splash of lime juice when eating.
Yum!
Makes 5 servings and comes in at just under 400 calories per serving (avocado is extra).
This sounds really good! I'm going to try it. Thanks for sharing.0
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