favourite light dinner recipes

1FearlessFighter
1FearlessFighter Posts: 114 Member
in Food and Nutrition
does anyone have any favourite healthy dinners that are under 500 calories to share?

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  • jaylii9
    jaylii9 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi!

    I think one of my favorite light dinners is stir fry. Here's a link to a basic recipe, but I generally use whatever veggies I have on hand (bell peppers, broccoli, mushrooms etc). I also love to grate some ginger root to put in it!

    http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/04/spring-stir-fried-chicken-with-sugar.html

    Another recipe I love is busy day pork chops: http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/busy-day-pork-chops This recipe is easy, fast and delicious. I serve it with either a big salad or veggies and a carb like couscous.

    Also here are a couple of my favorite places to find healthy, lower calorie recipes.

    Skinnytaste. I have loved all of her recipes and she posts nutritional information which is so helpful! www.skinnytaste.com

    Cooking Light. Lot's of great dinner options here too: http://www.cookinglight.com/
  • maz504
    maz504 Posts: 450
    Fish and a bunch of asparagus!
  • kroonha
    kroonha Posts: 102 Member
    Take a look at www.skinnytaste.com

    Her recipes are generally under 500 calores per serving, and there are so many choices. I've made quite a few of her recipes and haven't been disappointed yet :)
  • PennyVonDread
    PennyVonDread Posts: 432 Member
    Skillet ratatouille over quinoa instead of rice/pasta.

    One cup of the vegetables/tomato sauce is about 200-250 calories, as long as you don't go overboard on the oil. a light brush or drizzle of olive oil won't top 300 calories per one cup serving.

    Then quinoa, about 222 calories per cup. Since the recipe is vegetarian, this will add a considerable protein boost.

    So it's about 450 calories on average, and that leaves enough for a small fruit (like a cup of strawberries) or veggie/salad side dish.
  • jenniferpark01
    jenniferpark01 Posts: 34 Member
    Zucchini pasta(zucchini cut into pasta sized pieces), shrimp, my favorite tomato based sauce and a little shredded parmesan.
  • 1FearlessFighter
    1FearlessFighter Posts: 114 Member
    YUM! cant wait to try some of these, thanks everyone :)

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