I recently came across a few yummy looking low calorie recipes. Might be worth giving them a try
Savory Chicken Pasta
4 servings
Calories per serving: 400
Ingredients
2 cups Whole wheat rotini
1/3 cup Sundried tomatoes, re-hydrated
2 tbsp Water
½ cup Chicken broth
2 tbsp Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Olive oil
16 oz Cooked chicken breast, no skin, diced
Instructions
1. Cook rotini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Add tomatoes to a bowl and pour over boiling hot water.
Let sit for several minutes until soft. Drain and chop tomatoes.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the chicken broth, garlic and olive oil.
Heat covered for 1 minute in the microwave.
4. Add cooked chicken and tomatoes to pasta. Pour in broth mixture and toss.
Optional garnish: Sprinkle with fresh, shaved parmesan.
Cheesy Bean Wrap
4 servings
Calories per serving: 450
Ingredients
4 Whole wheat tortillas
2 cups Refried beans
4 tbsp Salsa
4 Lettuce leaves
8 oz Cheddar cheese
Instructions
1. On each tortilla, spread ½ cup beans and top with 1 tbsp salsa,
1 lettuce leaf and 2 oz cheese.
2. Roll up and enjoy.
Suggestion: Warm the wrap in a microwave to
melt the cheese.
Lemon Herb Fish Packages
4 Servings
Calories per serving: 450
Serve with ½ cup brown rice and 1 cup steamed broccoli
Ingredients
4 Tilapia fillets (450g) or other white fish
4 tbsp Seasoned Dressing (see below recipe)
4 Lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350?F.
2. Prepare dressing as per recipe.
3. Cut 4 pieces of foil large enough to wrap each fillet of fish.
4. Place a fi llet in the middle of each piece of foil.
Spread one 1 tbsp of dressing over each fillet and wrap foil to
completely cover the fish. Make sure that edges are pointed upward
to prevent moisture from leaking out of foil during cooking.
5. Place the packages of fish on a baking sheet and bake for
approximately 15 minutes or until fish is completely cooked.
It should be opaque and the flesh should flake easily with a fork.
6. Squeeze 1 wedge of lemon over each fillet of fish prior to serving.
Seasoned Salad Dressing
4 Servings
Calories per serving: 100
Ingredients
2 tbsp Olive oil
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
1 tsp Garlic, crushed
1 tsp Basil leaves
½ tsp Oregano, ground
Instructions
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk.
2. Add to salad.
3. Store extra dressing in the refrigerator, covered.
Suggested Salad: Arugula lettuce, cherry tomatoes and cucumber.
Chicken Chili Lettuce Wraps
4 Servings
Calories per serving: 410
Ingredients
1 tsp Vegetable oil
1lb Ground chicken
1 Onion, diced
2 tbsp Chili powder
4 Lettuce leaves, large
Instructions
1. Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and coat pan. Add chicken, onion and chili powder and cook until chicken is no longer pink. Stir often to prevent burning.
2. To prepare wraps, spread lettuce leaves onto a plate and fi ll each with equal amounts of chicken chili.
3. Fold and enjoy!
Big Spinach Salad
1 Serving
Calories per serving: 385
Ingredients
2 cups Baby spinach leaves
1 Pear, sliced
8 Almonds, chopped
2 tbsp Low-fat raspberry salad dressing
Instructions
1. In a large salad bowl, combine spinach, pears and almonds.
2. Add dressing and mix well.
3. Top salad with sliced boiled egg.
Alternative: Instead of eggs, top salad with canned chickpeas.
Topic: Healthy (meaning diet lol) recipes to change up my weekly menu