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I need an idea for dinner. Tired of chicken and vegtables. Looking for something low cal, low cost and easy! Any suggestions appreciated!

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  • Beach_Chica
    Beach_Chica Posts: 111
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    Throw in some seafood. Shrimp, scallops, tilapia, flounder are all yummy. And you can try making your own turkey burgers.
  • Nelski
    Nelski Posts: 1,607 Member
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    Individual pizzas using whole grain tortillas. Top with whatever you like.
  • Lullaby_Melodia
    Lullaby_Melodia Posts: 11 Member
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    Check out the BBC Good Food website they have lots of recipies from 200-400 calories...

    http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/recipes/special-diets/200-400-calories/
  • JanerZzz
    JanerZzz Posts: 276
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    Tofu, nuts and veggies stir fry
    Mushroom, barley soup
    falafel on light flat out bread
    grilled fish tacos
  • aludemann
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    Thanks for the great suggestions! :)
  • jbond80
    jbond80 Posts: 356 Member
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    Yields: 4 main-dish servings

    Total Time: 27 min

    Prep Time: 15 min

    Prep Time: 12 min

    1/4 cup(s) soy sauce
    1/4 cup(s) balsamic vinegar
    1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
    1 teaspoon(s) fresh thyme leaves
    1/4 teaspoon(s) ground pepper
    1 (1 1/4-pound) beef flank steak
    1 medium (8-ounce) red onion, cut into 4 thick slices
    8 slice(s) sourdough bread, toasted on grill if you like
    2 medium ripe tomatoes, sliced
    1 bunch(es) arugula, tough stems discarded


    Directions

    In large self-sealing plastic bag, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, thyme, and pepper. Add steak to marinade, turning to coat. Seal bag, pressing out excess air. Place bag on plate; let stand 15 minutes at room temperature or 1 hour in the refrigerator, turning over several times.
    Meanwhile, for easier handling, insert 1 long metal skewer horizontally through onion slices; set aside. Prepare charcoal fire or preheat gas grill for covered direct grilling over medium heat.
    Remove steak from marinade; pour marinade into 1-quart saucepan. Heat marinade over high heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes.
    Place steak and onion slices on hot grill rack. Cover grill and cook steak and onion 12 to 15 minutes or until onions are browned and tender and meat is medium-rare, brushing both with marinade occasionally and turning both over once. Transfer steak to cutting board; separate onion into rings.
    Thinly slice steak diagonally across the grain. Arrange onion rings and steak on 4 slices of bread; spoon any meat juices from board over onion and steak. Top with tomatoes, arugula, and remaining 4 slices of bread.

    Nutritional Information
    (per serving)

    Calories 210
    Total Fat 3g
    Saturated Fat 1g
    Cholesterol 5mg
    Sodium 815mg
    Total Carbohydrate 38g
    Dietary Fiber 4g
    Sugars --
    Protein 9g
    Calcium --
  • angel_ks78
    angel_ks78 Posts: 3 Member
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    Pulled Pork is great! If you have to have sauce just dip the meat in it so that you don't have it smothered. I have switched almost anything that I make with hamburger to ground turkey. That has been working well for us.