Recipes
Low Calorie Dinner Recipes for Weight Loss
Low calorie dinner recipes for weight loss that actually taste good. Complete meals under 450 calories with protein and vegetables.
Low calorie dinner recipes for weight loss should be filling enough to prevent late night snacking.
Lemon herb salmon with asparagus takes 20 minutes. Season a 5 ounce salmon fillet with lemon juice, garlic, and dill. Place on a sheet pan with asparagus spears. Drizzle with one teaspoon of olive oil and roast at 400 degrees for 15 minutes. That is 410 calories with 35 grams of protein.
Turkey and vegetable stir fry takes 15 minutes. Brown 4 ounces of lean ground turkey in a wok. Add a cup of broccoli florets, half a cup of bell peppers, and a quarter cup of snap peas. That is 340 calories with 28 grams of protein.
Stuffed bell peppers take 30 minutes. Mix 4 ounces of lean ground beef with half a cup of cauliflower rice, tomato sauce, and Italian seasoning. Stuff into a halved bell pepper. Top with one tablespoon of cheese. Bake at 375 for 25 minutes. That is 380 calories with 30 grams of protein.
Shrimp and zucchini noodles take 12 minutes. Spiralize one medium zucchini. Sauté 4 ounces of shrimp with garlic and red pepper flakes. Add the zucchini noodles and toss for 2 minutes. That is 290 calories with 26 grams of protein.
Chicken and vegetable sheet pan dinner takes 25 minutes. Toss 5 ounces of chicken breast with broccoli florets and cherry tomatoes. Season with Italian herbs and one teaspoon of olive oil. Roast at 425 for 20 minutes. That is 370 calories with 34 grams of protein.