Low Calorie/Quick Meals

Reign

Hello All! Does anyone have any low calorie meal ideas? I am more of an evening eater, but with handling kids, when I get home from work; I tend to just reach for the easiest, quickest thing. This is not always a healthy option. Any suggestions?

stylistchik

I LOVE frozen stir fry vegetables. spritz pan with some cooking spray, heat with some spices of choice. Can be eaten with meat or without (buy the meat separate though don't buy the ones that come with it). Chicken, beef, pork, tofu, beans. 10 minutes, 1 pan. Dinner! Also fresh fruit or string cheese works if you're on the go!

soul4fitness

I understand your plight. The key is trying to plan your meals in advance. Either the night before or on the weekend plan your meal for the upcoming week.

Here are a few items:
- Turkey Chili w/ beans
- 4oz portion size of fish, turkey, or chicken with vegetables & fruit
- Hummus(Sabra is the brand I prefer) on Pepperidge Deli Thins 100% Whole wheat


Good Luck

spob

One of my favourite satisfying treats is a tostada. Take your favourite tortilla shell. Sparingly coat it with salsa (otherwise it gets too soggy) top with cut up roasted or grilled chicken, green onions and sparingly with cheese. bake in oven at 350 untill lightly crisp. cut them into little triangles. These are simple and everyone loves them!

mrsyatesy

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/special-diets/200-400-calories/
Someone pasted this link earleir for some lovely 200-400 cal recipes - so just copying that in.
Enjoy.

KS1980

Check out Cookinglight.com for some good ideas on quick and easy meals.

Patti909

i love chicken cacciaotre, its easy to make.

boneless chickn breasts
green pepper
onion
canned whole tomatoes
red wine e optional


lightly brown chicken in olive oil, add green pepper and oinion. cook a min or two.
add broken up tomatoes and cook for about an hour. Add wine for the last 15 minutes.
I serve with brown rice.