> 300 cals dinner ideas?

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  • RhondaBagley
    RhondaBagley Posts: 25 Member
    I just created a new recipe on mfp. I called it Rhonda's Made @ Home Chipotle' CHECK IT OUT!:flowerforyou:
  • Fr3shStrt
    Fr3shStrt Posts: 349 Member
    I love spaghetti squash for this. And it is so easy to make, cut it in half, scoop out the seeds, place it cut side down in a flat bottomed microwaveable dish, pierce the skin with a fork a few times then microwave for about 8 minutes (it'll vary depending on the size of the squash). Test doneness by trying to pierce the skin again with a fork. If the fork goes in without too much trouble it is ready. Try not to overcook so if it is a small squash microwave for 5 minutes then test it. If the fork tares at the skin then it is too mushy and you probably won't like it.
    Anyway, I cook up a chicken sausage link and some tomato sauce and I feel like I'm really treating myself. Yum.
  • Fr3shStrt
    Fr3shStrt Posts: 349 Member
    what does bump mean?

    It is a way of marking a post that you want to read later. It is easier to find then, just go to "My Topics"
  • Tinalynnm
    Tinalynnm Posts: 5
    Tilapia baked with salsa and black olives, so easy and very low in calories...enjoy!!
  • dangerouscurvesNZ
    dangerouscurvesNZ Posts: 23 Member
    Bump = pushes the post to the top of the message board. :smile:
  • MichelleLaree13
    MichelleLaree13 Posts: 865 Member
    Raw veggies and a piece of fruit. Today I did about a hundred grams each of carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumber, tomatoes and mini peppers for less than 200. Add in a sliced apple and a chia seed tea (1 TBS/ 6 grams milled chia seeds)and you should be right at 300.
  • fatnomore201220132014
    fatnomore201220132014 Posts: 130 Member
    My favorite go-to dinner is baked salmon with a tiny bit of lemon juice which comes in at about 120 calories per serving, 1/2 cup brown rice and 1 serving of mixed veggies. Comes in at a bit under 300 cals :)
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    jennjenn07 Posts: 8 Member
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  • purple_orchid
    purple_orchid Posts: 129 Member
    saving for later
  • supergirljen
    supergirljen Posts: 98
    Giant bowl of calorie free noodles with 300 cal's of sauce on top

    And then I woke up ..

    Geez, if only it was so simple.

    Shirataki.

    and then I puked.
  • kristaleighwhite
    kristaleighwhite Posts: 39 Member
    I found this website the other day and it has a section of recipes devoted to 350 cals or less. A little higher than what you were looking for, but you could always modify the recipe if need be:

    http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/recipe_slideshows/quick_low_calorie_dinner_recipes?slide=1#leaderboardad

    Hope that helps :flowerforyou:
  • kristaleighwhite
    kristaleighwhite Posts: 39 Member
    Giant bowl of calorie free noodles with 300 cal's of sauce on top

    "Calorie-free noodles?" Forgive me, but are you being facetious? I love noodles but haven't eaten them for over a year.
  • BrandieBenoit
    BrandieBenoit Posts: 23 Member
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  • cherisadler1
    cherisadler1 Posts: 19
    Boiled cabbage and 4 oz deli roast beef, It is very good.
  • ogiesmom
    ogiesmom Posts: 25 Member
    bump :happy:
  • chunkiemonki09
    chunkiemonki09 Posts: 6
    3/4 cup dry noodles & 1/2 cup ragu chunky vegetable sauce
    1c cereal, 1/2c milk ( i use soy) and 1 banana
    thin bagel 1tbsp cream cheese
    salad with fresh veggies & a light raspberry vinaigrette
    2 small tortilla 1 tbsp nutella 1tbsp jet puff marshmellow cream (:
    broiled salmon with fresh greens and a citrus vinaigrette
    crab meat 1/4 c with 1tbsp light mayo , chopped celery and eat on toasted roll
  • supergirljen
    supergirljen Posts: 98
    This girl's blog has a bunch of recipes that seem to be under 300 cal per serving.

    http://halfmysize.com/index.php/recipes/category/poultry?start=20
  • supergirljen
    supergirljen Posts: 98
    omg ima newbie
  • kelleyannclemons
    kelleyannclemons Posts: 71 Member
    Chili

    165 calories per ladelful (well, for the size of my ladel. It is a bit larger)...total 10 servings

    1lb 85/15 ground beef (can use turkey for less cals)
    1 46 oz can tomato juice (I used GV brand)
    1 14.5 oz can chili ready diced tomatoes (I used GV brand)
    1 10.75 oz can Campbell's healthy request tomato soup
    1 cup diced onions (or more if desired)
    1 8 oz package white mushrooms (or more if desired)
    Chili powder to taste
    Salt and pepper to taste

    Brown hamburger with onions. Halfway to three quarters of the way done on the hamburger, add the mushrooms. Do not drain the small amount of excess fat as this helps to cook the mushrooms. When mushrooms have turned soft but are still somewhat firm, add the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high to boiling and then turn down to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes stirring occasionally. I wait until there is a small amount of film on the top when simmering before it is ready to serve.

    With how low the calories are in the soup, you could either have more soup or add many different toppings.

    Enjoy!
  • supergirljen
    supergirljen Posts: 98
    Giant bowl of calorie free noodles with 300 cal's of sauce on top

    "Calorie-free noodles?" Forgive me, but are you being facetious? I love noodles but haven't eaten them for over a year.

    They are called Shirataki noodles and they are pretty much like eating nothing. I tried them last week. I could not stomach them, but some people love them.
  • hungergames324
    hungergames324 Posts: 240 Member
    Crock-pot Salsa Chicken!

    1 pound of chicken breast
    1 Jar of Salsa (enough to cover the chicken)

    on low for 6-8 hours

    I made it for this week. It makes around 4 servings around 150 calories per serving!

    I'll be pairing it with roasted cauliflower and sweet potato.
  • MontanaDiva
    MontanaDiva Posts: 16 Member
    Here are some 400 - 600 calorie meal ideas, you can mix and match the ideas between columns so you don't get bored. :flowerforyou:

    http://www.isagenix.com/au/en/file.ashx?id=1f37b89e-d607-467c-a921-54c12f578916

    Here are some 300- 400 calorie meals also on Pinterest
    http://pinterest.com/canadaanne/300-400-calorie-meals-for-isagenix-plan/
  • kristaleighwhite
    kristaleighwhite Posts: 39 Member
    Giant bowl of calorie free noodles with 300 cal's of sauce on top

    "Calorie-free noodles?" Forgive me, but are you being facetious? I love noodles but haven't eaten them for over a year.

    They are called Shirataki noodles and they are pretty much like eating nothing. I tried them last week. I could not stomach them, but some people love them.

    Thanks! I'll check them out at my local supermarket. I must admit, I am intrigued.
  • Ebs75
    Ebs75 Posts: 7 Member
    I cooked sausages with mushrooms and oregano the other night and it was so tasty and easy to make, I diverted slightly from the recepie and threw in some green beans to add abit of colour to the dish and it worked a treat. 264 kcalories, protein 20g, carbohydrate 12g, fat 12 g, saturated fat 16g, fibre 4g, sugar 4g, salt 2.19 g If the link below doesn't work then the recipe is:

    450g pack reduced-fat sausages
    1 tsp sunflower oil
    2 tsp dried oregano
    2 garlic cloves , sliced
    400g can chopped or cherry tomatoes
    200ml beef stock
    100g pitted black olives in brine
    500g pack mushrooms , thickly sliced

    Using kitchen scissors, snip the sausages into meatball-size pieces. Heat a large pan and fry the pieces in the oil for about 5 mins until golden all over.
    Add the oregano and garlic, fry for 1 min more, then tip in the tomatoes, stock, olives and mushrooms.
    Simmer for 15 mins until the sausages are cooked through and the sauce has reduced a little. Serve with mashed potato or pasta (I added neither to mine as it was filling enough)

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/5161/sausages-with-oregano-mushrooms-and-olives
  • amyewadsworth
    amyewadsworth Posts: 1
    A good idea as well is to pic low gi foods which release energy over a period of time meaning you dont feel hungry and therefore eat more.
  • Vailara
    Vailara Posts: 2,466 Member
    There are some low-cal recipes here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/9483381/52-diet-healthy-recipes-250-calories-or-less.html
  • jynnantonnyk
    jynnantonnyk Posts: 81 Member
    Grilled or baked salmon fillet 160 cals
    Roasted red pepper 30 cals
    Cous cous flavoured with lemon and garlic 112 cals

    = 302 cals

    Use half a pepper for 287 cals :)
  • katiestocke
    katiestocke Posts: 2 Member
    I just made this soup last night. It's 152 calories a serving and delicious!

    Moroccan Lentil Soup – Slow Cooker
    Ingredients
    2 cups chopped onions
    2 cups chopped carrots
    4 cloves garlic, minced
    2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
    1 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon ground coriander
    1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
    6 cups vegetable broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth
    2 cups water
    3 cups chopped cauliflower
    1 3/4 cups lentils
    1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
    2 tablespoons tomato paste
    4 cups chopped fresh spinach or one 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
    1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
    2 tablespoons lemon juice
    1. Combine onions, carrots, garlic, oil, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon and pepper in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add broth, water, cauliflower, lentils, tomatoes and tomato paste and stir until well combined.
    2. Cover and cook until the lentils are tender, 4 to 5 hours on High or 8 to 10 hours on Low.
    3. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in spinach. Just before serving, stir in cilantro and lemon juice
    Nutrition
    Per serving: 152 calories; 1 g fat ( 0 g sat , 1 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 28 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 9 g protein; 9 g fiber; 618 mg sodium; 681 mg potassium.
    Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (96% daily value), Folate (47% dv), Vitamin C (42% dv), Iron (23% dv), Potassium (20% dv)

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