Ideas for dinner 428 cals..

akhilton
akhilton Posts: 57
in Health and Weight Loss
Hi

I'm just wondering what to have for dinner.

I have 428 cals left....plenty....but what would YOU do with it...

Just to clarify - I'm not worried by the amount - its 3pm on a Friday and I'm passing time ;-)
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  • chokeslam512
    chokeslam512 Posts: 78 Member
    What do you have left in your refrigerator/freezer?
  • malfx
    malfx Posts: 9 Member
    not freak out. eat what would saitsfy me today, then try and trim a few cals off my next few meals.
  • mdcjmom
    mdcjmom Posts: 597 Member
    Grilled Tilapia two fillets - 200 calories
    grilled vegetables - 120 calories
    and a yoplait light for desert - 90 calories

    410 calories altogether
  • akhilton
    akhilton Posts: 57
    hey - not worried - 428 is loads - I'm just wondering what others would do with that many calories

    :-)
    not freak out. eat what would saitsfy me today, then try and trim a few cals off my next few meals.
  • alpine1994
    alpine1994 Posts: 1,915 Member
    That's usually what my dinner is. Look at my diary for ideas.
  • michwinger
    michwinger Posts: 37 Member
    You could have a very large salad with lots of veggies and some lean meat for well under 428 calories.
  • akhilton
    akhilton Posts: 57
    what's Tilapia?

    That sounds like a good meal though, whatever it is ;-)
    Grilled Tilapia two fillets - 200 calories
    grilled vegetables - 120 calories
    and a yoplait light for desert - 90 calories

    410 calories altogether
  • Ashley578
    Ashley578 Posts: 56
    Hi

    I'm just wondering what to have for dinner.

    I have 428 cals left....what would you do?


    I do a stir fry (that's extremely filling) with 6 oz chicken breast, onion, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, jalapeno, red pepper and some rice for about 450 calories. Don't stress if you go over, make up for it by taking a walk or something.
  • UsaJewels05
    UsaJewels05 Posts: 229 Member
    428 Calories is very manageable! Eat a lean piece of meat, I love Chicken Breast baked with some lemon pepper or Sun Dried Tomato Marinade. 6 oz is around 150-200. Then eat some veggies ( I love Green beans). And some Jasmine Or Basmati rice, or brown rice. I can have 6 oz chicken, 1 can of green beans, and 3/4 cup of basmati rice for 410 calories.
  • gemaudlin
    gemaudlin Posts: 81
    grilled chicken breasts and a side salad. chicken breasts are around 150 each... and the salad would be the remaining calories. Depending on what kind of dressing. There are tons of options for 428! You could have literally ANY veggie side. :) Last night I made turkey meatloaf, had mashed cauliflower (taste pretty much like potatoes) and green beans. All for a whopping 435 calories. :)
  • Ashleigh1987
    Ashleigh1987 Posts: 5
    372 Calories:

    Salmon (about 75 grams) baked with 1/4 tblsp of butter, Mrs Dash Garlic Herb seasoning, Sea Salt, and Black Pepper
    Betty Crocker Garlic Mashed potatoes (2/3 cup)
    Corn (1/4 cup)

    With ice water with sliced lemon and a sprig of rosemary.

    Good Luck!
  • athenaheim
    athenaheim Posts: 496 Member
    Tilapia is fish.
    what's Tilapia?

    That sounds like a good meal though, whatever it is ;-)
    Grilled Tilapia two fillets - 200 calories
    grilled vegetables - 120 calories
    and a yoplait light for desert - 90 calories

    410 calories altogether
  • akhilton
    akhilton Posts: 57
    Ha - I keep trying to stress that I am not stressing :-D

    Just wondering!

    Hi

    I'm just wondering what to have for dinner.

    I have 428 cals left....what would you do?


    I do a stir fry (that's extremely filling) with 6 oz chicken breast, onion, mushrooms, broccoli, asparagus, jalapeno, red pepper and some rice for about 450 calories. Don't stress if you go over, make up for it by taking a walk or something.
  • athenaheim
    athenaheim Posts: 496 Member
    372 Calories:

    Salmon (about 75 grams) baked with 1/4 tblsp of butter, Mrs Dash Garlic Herb seasoning, Sea Salt, and Black Pepper
    Betty Crocker Garlic Mashed potatoes (2/3 cup)
    Corn (1/4 cup)

    With ice water with sliced lemon and a sprig of rosemary.

    Good Luck!

    That sounds really good.
  • marylou1976
    marylou1976 Posts: 106 Member
    I'm having this, five spice pork, it's quick and easy to make and 370 cals!

    http://social.marksandspencer.com/recipes/five-spice-rice-with-pork/
  • akhilton
    akhilton Posts: 57
    372 Calories:

    Salmon (about 75 grams) baked with 1/4 tblsp of butter, Mrs Dash Garlic Herb seasoning, Sea Salt, and Black Pepper
    Betty Crocker Garlic Mashed potatoes (2/3 cup)
    Corn (1/4 cup)

    With ice water with sliced lemon and a sprig of rosemary.

    Good Luck!

    That sounds really good.

    It does! alas I had salmon for lunch...
  • akhilton
    akhilton Posts: 57
    I'm having this, five spice pork, it's quick and easy to make and 370 cals!

    http://social.marksandspencer.com/recipes/five-spice-rice-with-pork/

    Sounds really good. I only recently stopped being a veggie.... so still a bit unsure about cooking meat....
  • fattyfoodie
    fattyfoodie Posts: 232 Member
    I would make my homemade sweet potato soup (about 300 cals per serving) and a nice big fresh spinach salad, maybe with a piece of grilled salmon on it.
  • Iron_Duchess
    Iron_Duchess Posts: 429 Member
    1. Tilapia (100 +/-) , 1.5 cups of salad (40 +/-), 1/2 quinoa (110 +/-), Lemon juice for the salad ( 5 +/-), Weight watchers fudge pop snack size (45) = 300 cals
    2. Chicken breast (130 +/- for 3oz), add salad or veggies, lemon juice for dressing = less than 200 cals
    3. Chicken breast (130), Wrap (Ole Mexican is 74 cals), salad (20), Frank's buffalo sauce (0), Blue cheese dressing (120) = 344 cals
    4. etc, etc, etc....
    Many options: 428 calories for a meal is a good number.
  • EmilyOfTheSun
    EmilyOfTheSun Posts: 1,548 Member
    Chicken breast, a side, and some evening snacks.
  • squirrelythegreat
    squirrelythegreat Posts: 158 Member
    I'd go for half the Tilapia I have in the fridge (8 oz) a baked sweet potato, and brocolli. Should be right around that (even frying the fish in olive oil)
  • npalacios78
    npalacios78 Posts: 31
    4 egg whites + 1 whole egg.

    Omelette with 1 cup of mushrooms, a handfull of spinach, and ricotta or cottage cheese.
    1tbs olive oil. / 2 slices of avocado.
  • KittenTikka
    KittenTikka Posts: 93
    I would have a 300cal salad - lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, fine green beans, a boiled egg and some new potatoes. Dressed with some caesar salad dressing (Cardini's light). The rest would go on G&Ts as it's a Friday.... :)
  • melaniecheeks
    melaniecheeks Posts: 6,349 Member
    I'm cooking for guests tonight, and this is from Jamie Oliver's 15 minute meals, and comes in at around 600 clas, but you could reduce the amount of pasta and grill instead of fry the chicken. Or just have the pasta and sauce, and add a big green slad

    Wholewheat fusili.
    Tomato sauce made with grated leek, courgette, carrot and red pepper in a passata
    Fried chicken, bacon and toasted pine nuts.
  • Richie2shoes
    Richie2shoes Posts: 411 Member
    6oz filet mignon - 305 calories
    grilled veggies - 120 calories

    And I'd probably hit the treadmill before hand to earn up enough calories for a beer to go with it!
  • SquidgySquidge
    SquidgySquidge Posts: 239 Member
    I would season a lean steak with some garlic, chilli and pepper granules, serve with some asparagus, spinach and brocolli and a couple of tablespoons of pepper sauce. YUM.

    Then maybe a cheeky glass of wine to wash it down? It is Friday after all :)
  • akhilton
    akhilton Posts: 57
    I would have a 300cal salad - lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, fine green beans, a boiled egg and some new potatoes. Dressed with some caesar salad dressing (Cardini's light). The rest would go on G&Ts as it's a Friday.... :)

    Loving your work! I'm having a dry Jan tho boo
  • mamamc03
    mamamc03 Posts: 1,067 Member
    @ Home
    Grilled chicken tenderloins marinated in juice and spices with a pico de gallo on top
    quinoa
    steamed broccoli
    garlic toast on 40 cal bread
    Glass of white Zin

    @ Restaurant
    Fajitas (I love mexican food)

    @Home-really easy/fast
    Tuna Fish sandwich made with greek yogurt
    celery sticks
    hummus or greek yogurt onion dip
    fresh fruit
  • ny2298pdsgt
    ny2298pdsgt Posts: 62 Member
    bump
  • Absonthebrain
    Absonthebrain Posts: 587 Member
    A large homemade salad(lettuce, tomatoes, etc with light italian dressing and 4oz of chicken breast.

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