LOW CALORIE (or no calorie) RECIPE IDEAS...ANYONE??

Xtinalovesya
Xtinalovesya Posts: 4
edited October 3 in Introduce Yourself
In need of some inspiration for a tasty,low fat,low cal meal that's filling,satisfying & hip & tummy friendly,any idea or recipes gladly welcome....:happy:

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  • KristalDawnO
    KristalDawnO Posts: 154 Member
    sounds like salad to me!
  • acasey0123
    acasey0123 Posts: 640 Member
    check out hungrygirl.com and they also make great books as well
  • lanicota
    lanicota Posts: 19
    Yes Hungry Girl is awesome! Website and Barnes and Noble.
  • jessebreanne
    jessebreanne Posts: 46
    http://www.skinnytaste.com/

    This is my fav web site! You can sign up for the daily recipe too, it gets sent to your email. This site list Weight Watchers points on there recipes as well.
  • Enigmatica
    Enigmatica Posts: 879 Member
    What's your magic number for "low calorie"? Under 500? Under 300? Makes a big difference in options :)
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    its also harder to come up with ideas for recipes that contain ingredients that you might not like, are allergic to, or perhaps not in your area for purchase....


    can you be more specific?

    There are plenty of sites available but its a matter of what your tastes are like....
  • leomom72
    leomom72 Posts: 1,797 Member
    bump
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    skinnytaste.com :D
  • Biancalee76
    Biancalee76 Posts: 107
    Chicken Wild Rice Soup

    1 pkg (6 oz) long grain and wild rice mix
    1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
    1/2 lb sliced fresh mushrooms
    1 med sweet onion, diced
    1 1/2 garlic clove, minced
    1 tbsp canola oil
    2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) fat free chicken broth
    1/8 tsp pepper (I just sprinkled)
    2 tbsp conrstarch
    1 can (12 oz) evap milk
    1 cup shredded carrots

    Prepare rice according to package, omitting butter. In a large saucepan, saute chicken, mushrooms, onions, and garlic in oil until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.
    Add prepared rice, broth, carrots and pepper and bring to a boil. Combine cornstarch and evap milk until smooth; stir into rice mixture.
    Return the mixture to a boil; cook for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly thickened.

    Makes 10 servings (2 1/2 qts)
    Each serving (1 cup) is 127 calories. Low cal, and tastes great!
  • Ahmetiac
    Ahmetiac Posts: 5
    sounds like salad to me!

    You say that, but a salad needs more substance to keep you full longer. Try stretching whatever your cooking with lots of carrots, broccoli, etc vegis, so per serving, it's less calories.

    Back when I was on weight watchers under my mom's dollar, I used to have pasta with tomato cause, but then I'd fill it with 1/2-1 bag of steamed broccoli, cauliflower, and carrots. And it made keeping my points low easy.
  • shtaylor
    shtaylor Posts: 54
    Spaghetti and Meat balls a one cup serving is plenty

    Shirataki noodles 2 bags equal 16 ounce and only 80 calories
    Spaghetti sauce, I use Hunts no sugar added 1/2 cup = 35 calories
    Frozen turkey meat balls, do not have any now so not sure on calories
    Low calorie toast with a little garlic butter

    Small lettuce salad if desired.

    Very filling and satisfying
  • Ahmetiac
    Ahmetiac Posts: 5
    Oh, and try smoothies. 1 c juice, 1 thing of low fat yogurt, ice, and as much fruit as you care to add. Makes lots and is low in calories. And it's good to use with frozen fruit too since strawberries and such will be going out of season soon.
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