Stuck on nice recipes

Ccshah91

I’m trying to eat healthier but always struggle to find some good yummy recipes (dinner) so always get stuck with a salad and end up hungry not long after, does anyone have any good ideas for simple recipes? 🙂 (anything with like chicken, beef, turkey or lamb)

jtronsgard

Zucchini spirals, italian ground turkey, spaghetti sauce and green olives topped with reduced-fat mozzarella replaced our standard spaghetti and meatballs.
Taco bowls made with brown rice, ground turkey or spiced chicken, beans, avocado, picante sauce, light sour cream and a little shredded cheddar have replaced tacos.

chocolate_owl

Most of these are between 300-500 calories.

Stir-fries are easy, loaded with veggies, and pretty low-cal, so you can add rice or noodles. If you're low-carb, shiritaki noodles are an option.
https://www.andiemitchell.com/beef-and-broccoli/
https://www.keyingredient.com/recipes/553047039/chicken-basil-and-bok-choy-stir-fry/,
https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/ginger-beef-mushroom-kale-stir-fry-recipe/

If you really want a hearty meal, this will definitely fill you up. I make 4 servings for ~630 calories instead of the recommended 6 at 420 calories:
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/278544/skillet-beef-potpie-with-buttermilk-biscuits/

So many ways to do chicken, and they go great with a side of quinoa, orzo, rice, potatoes, etc.
https://www.skinnytaste.com/chicken-with-leeks-sun-dried-tomatoes/
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/267644/chicken-with-tomato-balsamic-pan-sauce/
https://diethood.com/baked-chicken-spinach-artichokes/

Or they're complete meals on their own:
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/280559/peanut-zucchini-noodle-salad-with-chicken/
https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7894340/chicken-sausage-and-spinach-skillet-pasta-with-lemon-and-parmesan/ (would recommend adding red chile flakes/more salt to this)
https://reciperunner.com/southwest-turkey-vegetable-rice-skillet/

Veggie meals can be filling too:
https://skinnyms.com/protein-packed-black-bean-and-lentil-soup-recipe/
https://www.makingthymeforhealth.com/one-pot-vegan-pumpkin-chili/
https://blog.myfitnesspal.com/cast-iron-vegetarian-tamale-pie/
https://www.finecooking.com/recipe/freekeh-eggplant-chickpea-salad-labneh-mint

Sinisterbarbie1

There are loads of sheet pan dinner recipes floating around - those tend to be lower cal if you use cooking spray or are careful in measuring the amount of oil you use to toss the vegetables/meat with. I vary vegetables based on what is in season and toss them with just enough olive oil to moisten and some salt, pepper, finely chopped shallots (or onions) and herbs de provence (or another herb blend you like - italian, poultry seasoning, mrs dash), if you like spice either toss in some red pepper flakes or chop a jalapeno and add it to the mix lay it all on a sheet pan. Toss fresh fish fillets (salmon, cod, halibut, tilapia - something firm and not terribly delicate) or chicken or turkey in the same mixture of seasonings and place on the same or a separate roasting pan depending on room - you don’t want to crowd things or they will steam not roast. Cook in a hot oven until done turning once. The veggies may be ready slightly before the protein depending on what you are making so you’ll have to adjust when you put them in. This can be served as is, or on salad greens as a warm salad, or the next day as a cold salad. It also works with sausage links like chicken & apple.

Ccshah91

Thanks everyone for the ideas! been writing a looonnnggg shopping list 🙈

GinLee61

I find a lot of great recipes on skinnytaste.com.