Lunch ideas 300 calories or less

I really like taking veggie burgers for lunch. They're usually less than 200 calories, and you can get buns for under 100 calories. There are tons of recipes online to make your own! I also love spaghetti squash, although I usually eat that as a side dish... to a veggie burger

Well, obviously it's protein, but my "go to" low cal lunch is shrimp cocktail. I get frozen, peeled deveined shrimp and quick defrost, then brine them for about 60 min (not necessary and may be adding too much sodium for you but the end result is nice) then a quick roast in the oven (about 2 mins per side) when I get back from the gym. Serve with a quick sauce of half ketchup/ half horseradish.

Tasty.

Poland Spring 16.9 Fl oz - Water
Kraft Singles - 2% Milk Reduced Fat American Cheese , 1 slice
Lunchmeats~Jen's - Oscar Mayer Delifresh Smoked Turkey Breast , 6 slices
Kroger - Sandwich Slims 100% Whole Wheat , 1 thin bun
French's - Honey Dijon Mustard, 1 tsp (5g)
Fresh Selections (Kroger) Baby Carrots - Baby Carrots Cut and Peeled, 3 oz

Total = 225 Calories

My lunch today and it held me over pretty well until dinner.

One of my favorite things is a high fiber whole grain english muffin (whatever brand you prefer) split in half and toasted, a slice of tomato on each half, half a slice of swiss cheese on each half, and a slice of oven roasted turkey on each half. That's all about 265 calories :] simple and cheap.

Peanut butter and apple slices on whole grain bread! it makes you feel like a little kid again...btw- heres a calorie plan i highly recommend to anyone trying to loose weight while staying full (tried EVERYTHING)
breakfast - 300 calories
EX: one egg yolk with four egg whites scrambled- 3 pieces turkey bacon on the side - toast with sugar free jam (290)
snack - under 200 calorie
EX: large banana or other filling fruit (40-120)
lunch: 300 calories
EX: large tuna n spinage salad wth greek yogurt based dressing (200-350)
snack: 200 calories
ex: healthy choice vegetable soup (180 for two cups)
dinner: 300 calories
ex: vegetable and tofu stir fry with soy sauce (200-350)
(optional.) 200 fun calories so you dont loose your mind!
EX: 1 cup chocolate frozen yogurt (180)

Turkey and hummus wrap!

1 whole wheat tortilla
turkey lunch meat
1/8 cup of shredded cheddar cheese (or probably even a little less would work)
1 tbsp hummus (I like the garlic or red pepper kinds)

Spread the hummus on the tortilla, add the turkey and cheese, and you can either toast it in a skillet using some olive oil or cooking spray (which is delicious by the way) or just eat it like that if you have to make it quick in the morning and take it with you for later. It comes out to around 250-300 calories depending on how much meat and cheese you use.

Sounds delish........:happy:

Not sure how many come in under 300, but have fun looking through them! Also, protein keeps you full longer than fiber.

http://www.skinnytaste.com/search/label/Lunch Recipes

Oh, wow!
I love /all/ of these recipes. Thanks a bunch for posting this. (Bookmarked!)

scarmbled egg white with smoked salmon with pinch black pepper(180 calories)
1 wholewheal tortillia with jumbo king prawns(100g) with stirfry veg(245calories)
cous cous with prawn stir fry(300 calories)
1 chick thingh(no skin) with califlower and sweetcorn(260 calories)

Starkist Tuna has these little "lunch on the go" packs. They're like a make it yourself tuna salad meal with crackers. They also come with a mint, too. It's 240 calories.

I used to make sandwiches all the time:

2 ounces lean lunch meat (such as pepper ham, turkey) - about 60 calories
2 slices light rye bread - 80 calories (I used the Beefsteak Light Rye)
1 ounce Cabot's 75% reduced fat cheddar cheese - 60 calories
Mustard
Onion
Hot peppers

Approximately 220 calories, can't beat it! Add whatever veggies you like.

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