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300 Calorie Dinner Ideas?

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  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    Seriously folks. 90% of this thread is bumping. Is it really that hard to bookmark a page?
  • JMCade
    JMCade Posts: 389 Member
    bump.
  • zumba66girl
    zumba66girl Posts: 136
    BUMP
  • sounds so good....thanks for asking and getting all these ideas!!
  • bump :smile:
  • NenaM812
    NenaM812 Posts: 101 Member
    Bump. Yum!
  • PantalaNagaPampa
    PantalaNagaPampa Posts: 1,031 Member
    Too many great recipes to copy at once. Bumping for later.

    I was hooked at Maple Glazed Pork and Apple Kebabs
  • butters1
    butters1 Posts: 1,540 Member
    bump!!!
  • jlisah
    jlisah Posts: 31 Member
    bumping for later!
  • cocuzzi
    cocuzzi Posts: 1
    bump!
    I'm excited to try some of these... Especially the stuffed zucchini!:happy:
  • Becca308
    Becca308 Posts: 43 Member
    Bump!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Ingredient deleted. Click the "Save Changes" button to save your changes.


    Recipe name Chicken with eggplant and zucchini

    Number of servings 2

    Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Chol

    Grilled Eggplant - Eggplant, 3.5 ounces
    Americas Choice - Diced Tomatoes No Salt, 1 container (1 4/5 cups ea.)
    Fresh - Grilled Zucchini, 1 cup
    Fresh - Garlic (1 Clove), 1 medium clove (4g)
    Generic - Basil, Fresh,
    Generic - Grilled Chicken Breast, Boneless, Skinless, 8 oz
    01k-Kraft Cheese - Parmesan, 1/8 Cup

    Cook tomatoes, garlic, basil together.
    Grill Chicken and cut up. I grill a bunch ahead of time and freeze it so I have it when ever I want it.
    Grill Eggplant and Zucchini Can also be grilled and held in frig for a day or 2.
    Layer sauce, eggplant, zucchini and chicken in a baking dish add parmesan cheese and bake for 15-20 min on 350.

    Makes 2 servings But increase ingredients to make as much as you need.
    Per Serving: 317 15 38 40 222 97
    Cal-Carb-Fat-Prot-Sodium-Choles
  • lisafred24
    lisafred24 Posts: 306 Member
    There is a cook book I saw at Walmart that is called "300 meals for 300 calories or less".
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Recipe name Chicken and Vegetables

    Number of servings 4

    Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Chol

    Chicken Breast - Canned In Water - Members Mark, 2 cup Or any leftover or cooked chicken
    College Inn Chicken Broth - Fat Free & Low Sodium - Chicken Broth, 1 container (4 cups ea.)
    1-2 cups of water
    Bob's Red Mill - 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour, 1/4 cup (33g)
    America's Choice - Frozen Mixed Vegetables, 2 cup
    Wyler's - Chicken Boullion Cubes, 1 cube if you think it needs more add it.
    Generic - Red Potatoes (1 oz)-Vs, 16 Oz.
    Bob's Red Mill - 100% Stone Ground Whole Wheat Flour, 1/8 cup (33g)
    Add Ingredient
    Total: 1213 151 13 107 3635 240
    Per Serving: 303 38 3 27 909 60

    Heat chicken broth tll boiling. Add Boullion cube and Red Potatoes ( I leave the skin on). When potatoes are soft add chicken and vegetables. Let cook for 15 min. Turn off heat and mix equal amounts of flour and water in a cup ( about 2 heaping tbls of both). when combined add to broth to thicken making sure to stir constantly. Turn heat back on the lit simmer for a min or two to cook flour.
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Recipe name Crab Imperial

    Number of servings 12

    Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Chol

    Crown Prince - Lump White Crab Meat, 1 container (1 3/10 cup (55g) ea.)
    Kroger - Frozen Green Pepper and Onion Blend, 1 cup
    Progresso - Bread Crumbs (Italian Style), 1/4 cup
    Land O Lakes - Sweet Cream Salted Butter, 8 tbls
    Gold Medal - All Purpose Flour - Enriched, Bleached, Presifted, 0.3 cup (30g)
    Milk - Reduced fat, 2% milkfat, 8 cup
    Add Ingredient

    Per Serving: 183 12 11 9 292 55

    Saute peppers and onions in butter until soft. Add flour and stir for a min or two. Add milk and bring to a boil until thick.
    Take off heat and add crab.
    Put in single serve casserole dishs top with breadcrumbe and bake until bubbles. at 350
    I also use it to top Flounder or Cod
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
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    Recipe name Eggplant Parmesan

    Number of servings 1

    Serves peopleIngredients Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Chol
    Sargento - Shredded Part-Skim Mozzerella Cheese, 1/2 cups
    Grilled Eggplant - Eggplant, 8 ounces
    Condiments - Spaghetti Sauce Prego, 1/2 cup
    Add Ingredient
    Total: 295 30 13 18 860 35
    Per Serving: 295 30 13 18 860 35

    Grill eggplant, add sauce and cheese bake until bubbles and cheese is melted. I put the sauce on top so it doesn't burn
  • AmberM6912
    AmberM6912 Posts: 79
    bump!
  • Mamapengu
    Mamapengu Posts: 250
    bump
  • nburns325
    nburns325 Posts: 174
    Bump! So many amazing recipes!!
  • SUSANB37
    SUSANB37 Posts: 61 Member
    Bump
  • deborahmorris
    deborahmorris Posts: 177 Member
    BUMP!!!!!!
  • lklein
    lklein Posts: 215 Member
    I love this website for dinner ideas- SkinnyTaste.com

    I have also learned that you can eat some of your old favorites as long as you keep your potions under control.
  • Cnava01
    Cnava01 Posts: 37
    I plan to make this for dinner tonight and also add some rice noodles to it as well for a little extra filling but it will still be under 300 calories.

    SWEET & SPICY LETTUCE WRAPS

    www.RecipeGirl.com

    3 Tbsp. unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
    3 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
    2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
    2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
    1 tsp. fresh minced ginger
    1 tsp. dark sesame oil
    1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
    1/2 tsp. minced garlic
    2 cups thinly sliced cabbage
    1/2 cup grated carrot
    1 cup canned, sliced water chestnuts, drained
    1 cup finely diced cooked chicken breast
    12 Bibb lettuce leaves

    1. Place peanuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, shaking pan frequently. Remove pan from heat; set aside.

    2. In a small bowl, combine hoisin, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, oil, pepper and garlic in a small bowl, stirring well with a whisk.

    3. In a medium bowl, mix 2 Tbsp. peanuts, slaw, water chestnuts, and chicken; add sauce and toss well.

    4. Spoon about 1/3 cup of chicken salad in the center of each lettuce leaf; Sprinkle each lettuce wrap with remaining 1 Tbsp. peanuts. Serve immediately.

    Yield: 4 servings (3 lettuce wraps per person)

    Nutritional Information: calories 197, fat 7.4g, cholesterol 37mg, carbohydrate 18.2g, sodium 825mg, protein 16.5g, fiber 3.4g
  • healthyjen342
    healthyjen342 Posts: 1,435 Member
    BUMP! I LOVE new ideas!
  • aturner2
    aturner2 Posts: 1
    what's bumping?
  • purple_orchid
    purple_orchid Posts: 129 Member
    Bump...(just posting a reply, so the topic will show in My Topics - to look at later)
  • emmyvera
    emmyvera Posts: 599 Member
    My go to fast meal is cooking chicken or pork in a skillet with some onions and garlic.
    Adding a frozen veggie as a side. And also a side salad. If my husband is really hungry, I add some toast or warm bread that we have on hand.

    Another fast and fun meal is making a homemade pizza. I get the Pillsbury Pizza Crust.
    Add spaghetti or tomato sauce and whatever veggies I have on hand or extra meat I may have leftover.

    It bakes up so fast! Just cook the crust, top with your ingredients and put back in the oven for like 10 minutes.
  • Bren1283
    Bren1283 Posts: 2
    Bump!
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Recipe Mac and cheese

    Recipe name
    Per Serving: 6

    Fat Free Milk, 1 cup 90 13 0 9 130 5
    Shaw's - Diced Butternut Squash (Frozen), 1/2 cup
    Bobs Red Mill - Whole Wheat Pastry Flour, 1/4 cup
    Butter - Smart Balance Light, Buttery Spread W/Flax Oil, 2 Tbsp
    Healthy Harvest Pasta - Whole Wheat Pasta, 8 oz
    Kraft - Cheddar Cheese - Shredded 2%, 1 cup (28g)
    Add Ingredient

    Total: 1325 199 38 68 1230 85
    Per Serving: 221 33 6 11 205 14

    Calories-Carbs-fat-Protein-Sodium-Cholesterol

    Cook pasta and set aside.
    Melt butter spread in pot add flour, cook for a min or two
    Add milk and bring to a simmer, wisking so it does not lump
    Add cheese and squash simmer until cheese is melted
    Put all ingeredients in a baking dish. if you want top with breadcrumbs and a spray of oil
    30 min or Bake until bubbles 350degrees
  • dot513
    dot513 Posts: 38
    :bigsmile: bump
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