300 Calorie Dinner Ideas?

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  • JABehler
    JABehler Posts: 82 Member
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  • EmilyStrick
    EmilyStrick Posts: 267
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    last night i made an egg white and veggie frittata that was uber easy!!! cook some frozen veggies in a 10 inch skillet (i did bell peppers, broccoli and some leftover roasted veggies)...once they're all hot and a little carmelized, pour in a small container of egg whites, cook over medium-low heat for 3 minutes, then stick in a 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes! yummy and VERY low cal!
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    kellygirl5538 Posts: 597 Member
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    bump yum!!
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  • SnuggleBunny
    SnuggleBunny Posts: 55
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    Betty Crocker 300 calorie cookbook 300 meals

    Just started using it and so far it's good. However, be prepared for lots of leftovers. The lasagna is wonderful, but 12 servings. Except for a small section all the meals are for 4-6 servings, so be careful when plating. It's Betty, so the recipes are easy with few ingredients compared to other cookbooks I own. It costs $20 in stores or less online.
  • katielouhoo
    katielouhoo Posts: 676 Member
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    at work- i will add a couple things once i get home & at my recipes. -katie
  • katielouhoo
    katielouhoo Posts: 676 Member
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    MAPLE-BALSAMIC GLAZED FISH WITH SPINACH SAUTE

    1 lb fresh or frozen skinless fish fillets (sea bass, halibut, salmon, swordfish or tuna)
    3 Tbs maple syrup
    1 Tbs balsamic vinegar (i used more )
    1 to 2 teas dijon mustard
    1 recipe spinach saute

    thaw fish, if frozen. pat dry with paper towels. for glaze, whisk in small bowl- syrup, balsamic & mustard

    place fish on greased unheated rack of broiler pan. broil 4 inches from heat 8 to 12 min. - unitl it flakes easily. carefully turning once halfway through broiling. brush with glaze during last 2 to 3 min of broiling.

    meanwhile make spinach saute. makes 4 servings.

    spinach saute- lg skillet, heat 1 Tbs olive oil over med-high heat. add 1 lb. fresh spinach. cook & stir 1 to 2 minutes until spinach is wilted. remove from eat. stir in 3 Tbs chopped toasted walnuts; 1 Tbs worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teas salt & 1/8 teas pepper. (serve as a bed under the fish)

    250 cal, 10g fat, 1g sat fat, 46mg choles, 25g protein, 17g carb, 3g fiber, 386mg sodium

    OR: another good one
    SEARED FISH WITH LEMON-TARRAGON SAUCE

    1 1/2 lbs fresh or frozen whitefish (like tilapia- for those who will eat it )
    1 teas seasoned salt
    1 Tbs olive oil
    1/4 c dry white wine or reduced sodium chicken broth
    1 Tbs lemon juice
    1 teas dijon mustard
    1 teas fresh or 1/4 teas dried tarragon
    parika
    1 recipe spinach orzo

    thaw fish, pat dry. sprinkle all sides of fish with seasoned salt. in lg skillet heat oil over med heat. add fish in single layer. cook for 2 min. use wide spatula carefully turn fish over and cook 2 more min. transfer to platter, cover, keep warm.

    for sauce, add wine and lemon juice to skillet. use a whisk, scrape up any crusty bits in the skillet and whisk in mustard & tarragon; heat through.

    spinach orzo: prepare 8 oz dried whole wheat orzo pasta & drain. return to hot pan; immediately toss orzo with on package of fresh baby spinach ( 5 -6 oz) 1 Tbs olive oil, 2 teas finely shredded lemon or orange peel, and 1/4 teas salt. & season to taste w/ freshly ground pepper

    serve fish with the spinach orzo. Sprinkle fish with parika and pour sauce over fish. Makes 6 servings.

    294 cal, 7g fat, 1g sat fat, 57mg choles, 28g protein, 28g carb, 7g fiber, 448mg sodium

    Or another
    CURRIED CHICKEN SKILLET

    lg. onion, chopped
    2 teas curry powder
    1 1/3 c water
    2/3 c whole wheat couscous
    2 c chopped cooked chicken breast (about 12 oz)
    1 c frozen green peas
    lg red sweet pepper, seeded and chopped
    1/2 c light mayonnaise
    3 tbs bottled mango chutney

    lightly coat an unheated non-stick skillet w/ cooking spray. Put on medium heat, add onion, cook & stir until onion is crisp-tender. stir in curry powder; cook 1 more minute. add water & couscous to skillet; bring to boiling. stir in chicken, peas sweet pepper, mayo, & chutney; return to boiling. remove from heat. cover & let stand 5 min. makes 6 servings.
    287 calories, 9g fat, 2g sat fat, 47mg choles, 20g protein, 33g carb, 5g fiber, 244mg sodium
  • angelwings2000
    angelwings2000 Posts: 357 Member
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    Taco salad using low sodium taco meat seasoning, rinsing your ground beef, using crumbled baked tortilla chips instead of a shell and lots of veggies & salsa. Reduced or fat free cheese and even fat free sour cream can make this no-no under 300 calories!

    Veggie Fajitas with low calorie tortillas and laughing cow garlic herb cheese.

    Chicken stir fry with tons of veggies, Thai sauce served over brown rice.

    Homemade Chili, using ground turkey or lowfat ground beef well rinsed. Diced tomatoes, plenty of veggies & seasoning served over spaghetti squash. Trust me it is delicious!!
  • srhc0416
    srhc0416 Posts: 4 Member
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    A great recipe resource I use is cookinglight.com! I find lots of great low cal recipes there and many of them are around or under 300 calories. Also many of the recipe's calories and nutrtion facts are already loaded into the MFP database which makes it super easy to keep track. Just type cooking light into the database to see if the recipe you want to make is already there.
  • Luvmyisagenix
    Luvmyisagenix Posts: 3
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  • SAHendrickson16
    SAHendrickson16 Posts: 1
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    Here is a great snack:

    1 Can of Progresso Chick Peas (Drain water)
    6 Tblsp of fat free sour cream
    1/4 of a box of frozen chopped spinach
    touch of salt and pepper

    Mix all ingredients in a food processor.

    Serve with an english cucumber sliced...with a dash of salt on CC. The total above is about 500 calories & 5 1/4 cup servings. I make in advance and eat a 1/4 cup serving when watching American Idol or when preparing dinner.
  • bridgett_shorter
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  • fitinyoga14
    fitinyoga14 Posts: 448 Member
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    you can never go wrong with a wrap. its quick to throw together for a breakfast, lunch or dinner. take a low-cal tortilla, pita, or flatbread. (i use 100 cal. FlatOut brand), stuff with any veggies, and throw in some type of protein. these are combinations i most commonly use.

    'Breakfast Burrito'
    1 flatbread
    1/2 cup egg whites
    chopped spinach
    chopped bell pepper
    chopped onion
    salsa

    'Classic chicken wrap'
    1 flatbread
    lettuce
    chicken strips
    various chopped veggies
    any salad dressing

    added proteins: hummus, beans, sunflower seeds, cheese, avacado
    sauces: salsa, salad dressing, teriyaki sauce, vinigarette, olive oil
  • cocacole77
    cocacole77 Posts: 53
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    Bump for later...great recipes!
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  • kwardklinck
    kwardklinck Posts: 1,601
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    I just grill some chicken and make a side or two for my family. Then I just eat chicken and vegetables myself. It's easy and my boys love meat so it works.

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