any new recipes to try?

Does anyone know any recipes I can make quickly that are under 400 calories?

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  • jojo3937
    jojo3937 Posts: 12 Member
    You could try the website bodybuilding.com they have all clean recipes. Or cleaneatingmagwww.com
  • ckish
    ckish Posts: 341 Member
    So many come to mind...steam or grill your favorite veggies and pair with some lean protein such as fresh fish, shrimp, or boneless chicken breast. Endless seasoning possibilities. I am just starting to post recipes on my web site. Recently I made Salmon over Zucchini noodles with a Thai peanut sauce sprinkled with cashews in just under 20 minutes start to finsh. It only had 350 calories. Go to http://mymotherssecrets.weebly.com/salmon-over-zucchini-noodles-tossed-with-thai-peanut-sauce-sprinkled-with-cashews.html if you want to see a picture and recipe. If you want more more help give me an idea of what types of foods and flavors you like and I am happy to help you however I can.
  • ladpock
    ladpock Posts: 9
    Hmm..
    I made some banana pancakes a while back that were delicious! Flourless, gluten free and dairy free.

    For one person you need:
    2 eggs
    2 bananas
    (together that should come to 366 cal.)

    -In one bowl, crack your eggs and beat them
    -In another bowl, mash the bananas up
    -Add the two together
    -Heat the pan and add the mixed bananas and pancakes to it (size of pancakes will probably depend on the size of your pan.)
    side note: you can also add cinnimon and fruit as well

    Quick and easy :) Great to kick start your day, or have as a lunch!

    For dinners here's one I do all the time:

    -1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
    -2 cups bean sprouts, rinsed and dried
    -2 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
    -1 1/2 teaspoons gingerroot, minced and pared
    -2 garlic cloves, minced
    -3/4 cup scallion, chopped
    -3/4 cup carrot, chopped
    -3 -4 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
    -3 tablespoons honey
    (pretty versatile, so you can change it up all you want!)

    -In a wok or large heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over high heat; add sprouts and cook, stirring quickly and frequently, until lightly browned and tender, 1 to 2 minutes. transfer sprouts to plate and keep warm.
    -To same wok add remaining oil and heat for 30 seconds to 1 minute; add chicken, garlic, carrots and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
    -Add scallions and continue stir-frying until chicken is tender and browned on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
    -Add soy sauce (to taste) and honey and mix well; cook, stirring constantly for 1 minute longer.
    -Top warm sprouts with chicken mixture.

    It takes about 30min overall (15 prep, 15 cook) AND it's under 400 calories.

    Or you could do a personal favourite of mine. A salad I came up with pretty much on the spot and stuck with.

    Main Ing. are:
    -Romaine lettuce
    -raw pecans
    -strawberries
    -crumpled feta cheese

    but sometimes I add:
    -cranberries
    -blueberries
    -red onion

    Hope I gave you some ideas!
  • EmmyB1123
    EmmyB1123 Posts: 2
    Thanks! I'm always looking for different ideas! these will really help with some of my dinners.