What is your favourite 'diet' dinner?

Angellore
Angellore Posts: 519 Member
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
I put diet in inverted commas because I know alot of people say it's a lifestyle change etc., but, I was wondering, out of all the meals you have while counting cals, etc, what is your favourite? I'm looking forward to getting some ideas.

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  • Elizabeth_C34
    Elizabeth_C34 Posts: 6,376 Member
    One of my favorite meals is a serving of lean fish (can be haddock, tilapia, etc.) pan seared with a tbsp of butter topped with diced tomatoes, onions, and garlic. I usually serve it with broccoli topped with lemon and fresh pepper. An entire plate usually comes in at less than 300 calories. It's delicious too.
  • grrrlface
    grrrlface Posts: 1,204 Member
    Marinated chicken breast (in a marinade of your choice) with brown rice which we add veggies to like onion, peppers, brocolli, sweetcorn, peas. We have this at least once a week and it's delicious. :)
  • swtally80
    swtally80 Posts: 278 Member
    I loooove Cabbage soup...
  • capriciousmoon
    capriciousmoon Posts: 1,263 Member
    I always go protein + veggies. It never fails. 4 oz of some sort of meat or fish, marinated or sprinkled with some sort of seasoning, baked or cooked in a pan with a bit of olive oil. Then I fill up half my plate with veggies, usually plain steamed.

    You could also just add the protein to a salad or make a soup that includes your protein and veg.

    I like it because even though there are so many varieties, having that plan set out makes it easy.
  • 2Bgoddess
    2Bgoddess Posts: 1,096 Member
    hmm! almost the same as Elizabeth there, I like the tilapia fillets too. I use olive oil spritzed on the grill and then sprinkle a little dill weed in there too, before adding the fillets. I sear them, and flip them.
    With it, I have a whole wack of asperagus, with just a bit of garlic. If i need need need something with it, a slice of rye flax toast is good.
    oh, and a little lemon on everything but the toast.
  • KimberlyBryant
    KimberlyBryant Posts: 31 Member
    Stuffed shells!
  • muffintopminx
    muffintopminx Posts: 541 Member
    Right now I'm loving a mix of brown rice, black beans, garlic, red bell pepper, scallions, cilantro, and grilled chicken garnished with chopped tomato, avocado, and a squirt of lemon.
  • KimberlyBryant
    KimberlyBryant Posts: 31 Member
    Polly-O Cheese - Mozzarella Part Skim, 16 oz (28g)
    Onions - Raw, 1 cup, chopped
    Barilla - Jumbo Pasta Shells, 1 container (40 pieces ea.)
    Generic - Large Egg , 2 Large Egg
    Great Value - 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese, 16 Tbsp
    Hunt's - Pasta Sauce Garlic & Herb, 1 container (3 cups ea.)
    Cottage cheese - Lowfat, 1% milkfat, 2 cup (not packed)

    less then 400 cals a serving. YUM!!!
  • cheri0627
    cheri0627 Posts: 369 Member
    chicken "fajitas" on the grill

    I slice up about 1.5 bell peppers, a whole onion, and 3 jalapeños with about a tablespoon of oil, a tsp of cumin and some fresh ground black pepper for my fajita vegetables, and they go in the grill basket as the chicken is finishing. (We grill with charcoal, and it makes a huge difference in flavors.)

    I skip the tortilla and just have mine on a plate with a ton of the veggies, a really generous helping of salsa (or fresh pico de gallo if I have nice tomatoes), about 2 tbsp of cheese. Delicious and incredibly filling.

    (The "fajitas" was in quotes because I skip the tortillas.)
  • dovesgate
    dovesgate Posts: 894 Member
    My absolute favorite is a little concoction my husband came up with at the local chinese buffet -

    6oz Wonton soup broth
    2oz Hot & Sour Soup
    a tiny bit of Chinese Hot Sauce

    It's about 100 calories per cup and so incredibly filling. When I am low on calories and he has so many its best for him to eat out I have him stop by and pick this up for me. He will add broccoli and carrots to it so I get plenty of veggies and not many more calories added.
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    poached chicken, brown rice, grilled asparagus.
  • mrsjennifermaffei
    mrsjennifermaffei Posts: 469
    I can make almost any meal low calorie now. It's great.
    However, I have been enjoying some crock pot dishes.

    1 can of del monte sauce
    1 can green beans with juice
    4 thin pieces of tri-tip cut into 1 inch pieces
    white rice

    put in crock pot on high for 4-5 hours and omg tastes great ....add whatever seasonings you want, I put red pepper flakes and steak seasoning. Between 300-400 calories depending on brands of items you use....and I ate with a 1 inch piece of french bread. Great low cal dinner meal.
  • imustbegood
    imustbegood Posts: 228 Member
    Chicken enchildeas with a spinach side salad :)
  • MrsODriscoll
    MrsODriscoll Posts: 127 Member
    I just had a lovely dinner - I made a soup out of onions, chillis, beetroot and carrots which I cooked in stock and whizzed up with some flatleaf parsely. I had it with some cooked brown rice mixed in. Really tasty and filling but quite low in cals.
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    Steak, eggs, and toast. My fav.
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Lentil stew.
  • lor007
    lor007 Posts: 884 Member
    Fried chicken.
  • Qarol
    Qarol Posts: 6,171 Member
    I never realized single quotes were called inverted commas. What other gems do you have for us?
  • daydream58
    daydream58 Posts: 572 Member
    Fried fish filets (in a swiss diamond pan - so just a quick spray of olive oil is enough) and I sprinkle spices on to it while turning, paprika and lemon pepper and maybe some cilantro or something. Sides of spaghetti squash tossed right in the half-shell with a little parkay and fresh chives and yams - plain. The plate colors are gorgeous and a nice cup of tea brings it to yummy perfection.

    There's a thread somewhere asking for pictures of your favorite meals and I always mean to photograph this gorgeous meal, but I never quite have time to grab the camera!

    Edited to add: forgot the sliced red peppers on top of the fish on the last turn-over - REALLY set it off nicely!
  • engineman312
    engineman312 Posts: 3,450 Member
    Steak, eggs, and toast. My fav.

    a man after my own heart.
  • chicklet846
    chicklet846 Posts: 13
    I really like Morningstar veggie burgers (usually a Griller) on a 100% whole wheat bun with ketchup. Add a veggie or a side salad. The almond crusted chicken fingers recipe on eatingwell.com is also a favorite!
  • mmocarr
    mmocarr Posts: 108 Member
    1. whole wheat pasta, low fat ricotta, and tons of spinach

    2. 2 egg whites + 1 whole egg +low sodium turkey + reduced fat cheese + every vegetable you have in the house for breakfast for dinner

    3. ditto the healthy fajita suggestion you can make is filling and healthy by loading up on tomatoes, cilantro, lime, onion, ect.

    4. turkey club sandwich but swap for wheat bread, low fat mayo add lemon and pepper, and turkey bacon

    Good luck cooking healthy can be really fun and its great to know exactly what is going into your food.
  • it_be_asin
    it_be_asin Posts: 562 Member
    I have worked out how to have vegetarian enchiladas, nachos and burritos for 600 calories for dinner. This is important knowledge. I love mexican too much.
  • hockey7fan
    hockey7fan Posts: 281 Member
    Filet mignon grilled with butter and garlic and asparagus grilled with Italian seasonings and garlic.

    Scrambled eggs cooked in butter with onion/bell peppers/fresh spinach/tomato/mushroom and bacon.

    Butter lettuce and red/green leaf lettuce with tomato topped with cooked hamburger meat, taco seasonings and shredded cheddar.

    Butter lettuce, cucumber, carrot, tomato, mushrooms, spinach, grilled chicken, a sprinkle of walnuts and shredded cheddar drizzled with walnut oil.

    Flatiron steak grilled with yellow squash and green zucchini that is pan fried in butter.

    Chicken breast strips brushed with egg and rolled in coconut flour, unsweetened coconut, spices and pan fried in coconut oil served with cauliflower rice.
  • corinneselene
    corinneselene Posts: 306 Member
    Best recipe ever from Cooking Light: Spinach, Pasta, and Pea Soup (serves 4)
    Ingredients: sometimes I will also add turkey sausage or substitute escarole for the spinach

    1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
    2 thinly sliced green onions
    4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
    2 cups water
    3/4 cup uncooked orzo
    1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
    1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    1/8 teaspoon salt
    1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
    1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    Preparation

    1. Heat a large saucepan over high heat. Add olive oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add garlic and onions; sauté 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and 2 cups water; bring to a boil. Add orzo, lemon rind, and chickpeas. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until orzo is done. Stir in oregano and next 4 ingredients (through spinach). Ladle 1 3/4 cups soup into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with about 4 teaspoons cheese.
    Amount per serving
    Calories: 290
    Fat: 6.7g
    Saturated fat: 1.7g
    Monounsaturated fat: 3.1g
    Polyunsaturated fat: 0.5g
    Protein: 14g
    Carbohydrate: 43.8g
    Fiber: 7.2g
    Cholesterol: 6mg
    Iron: 2.8mg
    Sodium: 648mg
    Calcium: 163mg
  • wriglucy
    wriglucy Posts: 1,064 Member
    Grilled veggies! :)
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,252 Member
    Rib steak, grilled asparagus, mushrooms, baked potato with butter and a glass of red.
  • FairuzyAmanuzy
    FairuzyAmanuzy Posts: 221 Member
    1 can chunk light tuna mixed with
    1 tbsp mayo
    2 tsp horseradish mustard
    1 tbsp relish

    Eat on bread, or by it self. my favorite way to eat it is with bite size tortilla chips.
  • puggleperson
    puggleperson Posts: 740 Member
    Bump!
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