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🍽️ Low Calorie Dinner Recipes

Satisfying low calorie dinner recipes that don't skimp on flavor. 81 recipes available.

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Dinner20 min

Zucchini Noodles with Tomato Sauce

Spiralized zucchini noodles in a rich tomato garlic sauce. Only 180 calories and packed with vegetables.

180 cal|P 6gC 22gF 8g
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Dinner35 min

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Hearty chicken soup with carrots, celery, and spinach. Comforting at only 220 calories per bowl.

220 cal|P 28gC 16gF 4g
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Dinner25 min

Thai Coconut Soup

Light and creamy Thai-style soup with coconut milk, lemongrass, and shrimp. 220 calories, 20g protein.

220 cal|P 20gC 10gF 12g
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Dinner20 min

Zucchini Noodles with Pesto

Low carb zucchini noodles with basil pesto and cherry tomatoes. 220 calories, 15g protein, pasta alternative.

220 cal|P 15gC 12gF 14g
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Dinner20 min

Creamy Pumpkin Soup

Silky pumpkin soup with ginger and coconut flavors. 230 calories, vegan, perfect for fall meal prep.

230 cal|P 8gC 34gF 7g
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Dinner20 min

Shrimp and Vegetable Skewers

Grilled shrimp skewers with colorful bell peppers, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes. A high-protein, low-calorie dinner ready in 20 minutes.

250 cal|P 28gC 12gF 8g
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Dinner15 min

Pan-Seared Tilapia with Asparagus

Light and flaky tilapia with tender-crisp asparagus. 260 calories, 36g protein, ready in 15 minutes.

260 cal|P 36gC 10gF 7g
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Dinner40 min

Cauliflower Crust Pizza

Low carb cauliflower crust pizza with vegetables and mozzarella. 280 calories, 18g protein, guilt-free pizza night.

280 cal|P 18gC 20gF 14g
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Dinner40 min

Hearty Lentil Soup

A comforting, protein-rich lentil soup with vegetables. One of the most filling low-calorie meals you can make — perfect for batch cooking.

280 cal|P 18gC 40gF 4g
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Dinner15 min

Mushroom Swiss Cheese Meltdown

Melty portobello mushrooms with Swiss cheese and arugula. 280 calories, 18g protein, 15-minute meal.

280 cal|P 18gC 18gF 14g
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Dinner250 min

Slow Cooker Chicken and Vegetable Stew

Set-and-forget chicken stew with carrots, celery, and potatoes. 280 calories, 28g protein, ready when you come home.

280 cal|P 28gC 28gF 4g
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Dinner25 min

Black Bean Soup

Creamy black bean soup with cumin, lime, and cilantro. 290 calories, 16g protein, 14g fiber.

290 cal|P 16gC 48gF 4g
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Dinner20 min

Cauliflower Fried Rice

All the flavor of fried rice with a fraction of the calories. Loaded with vegetables and egg for a satisfying dinner.

290 cal|P 14gC 18gF 18g
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Dinner23 min

Stir-Fry Tofu and Vegetables

Crispy tofu stir-fry with broccoli, bell peppers, and soy sauce. 300 calories, 17g protein, vegan.

300 cal|P 17gC 25gF 15g
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Dinner15 min

Spicy Shrimp Stir-Fry

A quick and fiery shrimp stir-fry loaded with vegetables. Ready in 15 minutes and packed with protein.

310 cal|P 32gC 14gF 14g
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Dinner30 min

Baked Cod with Roasted Vegetables

Flaky baked cod with colorful roasted vegetables. A light, protein-rich dinner that's naturally low in calories and full of flavor.

320 cal|P 34gC 20gF 10g
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Dinner250 min

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

Hearty turkey chili with beans, tomatoes, and spices. 320 calories, 28g protein, feeds a crowd.

320 cal|P 28gC 36gF 6g
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Dinner30 min

Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Zucchini halves stuffed with seasoned ground turkey and topped with tomato sauce. 330 calories, 28g protein.

330 cal|P 28gC 18gF 14g
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Dinner30 min

Hearty Lentil Bolognese

Plant-based lentil bolognese with zucchini. 340 calories, 18g protein, comforting and satisfying.

340 cal|P 18gC 52gF 4g
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Dinner25 min

Lean Turkey Burger

Juicy turkey burger with lettuce wrap instead of bun. 350 calories, 35g protein, 5g fat, high-protein dinner.

350 cal|P 35gC 25gF 12g
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Dinner35 min

Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Vegetables

Juicy pork tenderloin with roasted Brussels sprouts and carrots. 350 calories, 36g protein.

350 cal|P 36gC 20gF 12g
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Dinner20 min

Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Tender lean beef with broccoli in a savory garlic ginger sauce. 380 calories, 32g protein.

380 cal|P 32gC 18gF 18g
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Dinner35 min

Lentil Curry with Spinach

Fragrant red lentil curry with spinach and tomatoes. 380 calories, 20g protein, 14g fiber, vegan.

380 cal|P 20gC 58gF 7g
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Dinner45 min

Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers stuffed with quinoa, chickpeas, and vegetables. A filling plant-based dinner that's naturally low in calories.

380 cal|P 14gC 58gF 11g
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Dinner20 min

Whole Wheat Pasta with Marinara

Classic pasta with homemade tomato marinara sauce. Simple, comforting, 380 calories.

380 cal|P 14gC 68gF 6g
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Dinner45 min

Roasted Chicken and Root Vegetables

One-pan roasted chicken with parsnips, carrots, and Brussels sprouts. 380 calories, 36g protein.

380 cal|P 36gC 20gF 16g
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Dinner18 min

Shrimp Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Spicy shrimp in corn tortillas with crunchy cabbage slaw and lime. 380 calories, 28g protein.

380 cal|P 28gC 38gF 12g
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Dinner35 min

Turkey Meatballs with Zucchini Noodles

Juicy turkey meatballs served over zucchini noodles with marinara sauce. A low-carb, high-protein dinner under 400 calories.

380 cal|P 36gC 18gF 18g
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Dinner20 min

Grilled Salmon with Quinoa

Omega-3 rich grilled salmon over fluffy quinoa with a squeeze of lemon. 420 calories, 34g protein.

420 cal|P 34gC 28gF 18g
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Dinner30 min

Grilled Salmon and Quinoa Bowl

Omega-3 rich salmon with quinoa, roasted asparagus, and tahini dressing. 420 calories, 34g protein, healthy fats.

420 cal|P 34gC 28gF 18g
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Dinner25 min

Tofu and Vegetable Curry

A fragrant, plant-based curry with crispy tofu and colorful vegetables in a rich coconut sauce. Vegan and gluten-free.

420 cal|P 20gC 35gF 22g
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Dinner25 min

Pork Chops with Apples

Pan-seared pork chops with caramelized apples and onions. 440 calories, 36g protein, sweet and savory.

440 cal|P 36gC 32gF 18g
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Dinner25 min

Chicken Stir-Fry with Brown Rice

Classic chicken stir-fry with broccoli, bell peppers, and brown rice. 450 calories, 38g protein, balanced and filling.

450 cal|P 38gC 45gF 12g
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Dinner50 min

Vegetable Lasagna

Layered lasagna with zucchini, spinach, and part-skim cheese. 450 calories, 22g protein, vegetarian comfort food.

450 cal|P 22gC 52gF 16g
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Dinner20 min

Chicken Quesadilla

Crispy quesadilla with grilled chicken, peppers, and cheese. 460 calories, 35g protein, quick and satisfying.

460 cal|P 35gC 42gF 16g
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Dinner25 min

Turkey Chili Mac

Turkey chili with macaroni and beans. 460 calories, 30g protein, one-pot comfort meal.

460 cal|P 30gC 52gF 14g
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Dinner30 min

Salmon with Sweet Potato

Baked salmon with roasted sweet potato and green beans. 470 calories, 34g protein, omega-3 rich dinner.

470 cal|P 34gC 38gF 20g
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Dinner20 min

Shrimp Pasta with Marinara

Whole wheat pasta with shrimp in marinara sauce. 470 calories, 30g protein, Italian comfort food.

470 cal|P 30gC 62gF 10g
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Dinner25 min

Beef and Broccoli with Rice

Tender beef and broccoli in savory sauce over brown rice. 480 calories, 32g protein, takeout made healthy.

480 cal|P 32gC 48gF 16g
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Dinner30 min

Turkey Meatball Sub

Lean turkey meatballs in marinara sauce on a whole grain roll. 480 calories, 32g protein, comfort food made healthy.

480 cal|P 32gC 55gF 14g
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Dinner35 min

Chicken Enchiladas

Baked chicken enchiladas with red sauce and cheese. 490 calories, 35g protein, family-friendly dinner.

490 cal|P 35gC 48gF 16g
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Dinner30 min

Light Chicken Parmesan

Breaded baked chicken with marinara and mozzarella. 490 calories, 42g protein, Italian classic made lighter.

490 cal|P 42gC 36gF 18g
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Dinner25 min

Beef Tacos

Three beef tacos with salsa and cabbage slaw. 520 calories, 30g protein.

520 cal|P 30gC 48gF 20g
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Dinner35 min

Vegetable Curry with Rice

Creamy vegetable curry with coconut milk over basmati rice. 520 calories, 14g protein.

520 cal|P 14gC 72gF 18g
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Dinner45 min

Chicken and Dumplings

Comforting chicken and dumplings with vegetables. 530 calories, 30g protein.

530 cal|P 30gC 55gF 18g
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Dinner40 min

Beef and Bean Chili

Hearty beef and bean chili with cornbread. 540 calories, 34g protein.

540 cal|P 34gC 58gF 16g
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Dinner25 min

Chicken Fried Rice

Healthier chicken fried rice with brown rice and vegetables. 540 calories, 32g protein.

540 cal|P 32gC 65gF 15g
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Dinner60 min

Turkey Meatloaf Dinner

Healthy turkey meatloaf with mashed potatoes. 540 calories, 36g protein.

540 cal|P 36gC 48gF 18g
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Dinner30 min

Chicken Alfredo

Creamy chicken Alfredo with whole wheat pasta. 550 calories, 38g protein.

550 cal|P 38gC 52gF 18g
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Dinner25 min

Chicken Teriyaki Bowl

Teriyaki chicken with rice and steamed vegetables. 550 calories, 35g protein.

550 cal|P 35gC 65gF 12g
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Dinner35 min

Salmon Burgers

Salmon patties with dill sauce on whole wheat buns. 550 calories, 36g protein.

550 cal|P 36gC 48gF 20g
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Dinner35 min

Chicken Marsala

Chicken Marsala with mushrooms over pasta. 560 calories, 36g protein.

560 cal|P 36gC 52gF 18g
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Dinner25 min

Pork Stir-Fry Noodles

Pork stir-fry with vegetables and noodles. 560 calories, 32g protein.

560 cal|P 32gC 58gF 18g
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Dinner25 min

Turkey Burger with Bun

Juicy turkey burger with whole wheat bun and toppings. 560 calories, 38g protein.

560 cal|P 38gC 52gF 18g
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Dinner45 min

Chicken Casserole

Creamy chicken casserole with rice and broccoli. 570 calories, 35g protein.

570 cal|P 35gC 55gF 20g
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Dinner30 min

Shrimp and Grits

Southern shrimp and grits with bacon and scallions. 570 calories, 32g protein.

570 cal|P 32gC 52gF 24g
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Dinner35 min

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza

Homemade pizza with chicken, bacon, and light ranch. 580 calories, 34g protein.

580 cal|P 34gC 55gF 24g
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Dinner30 min

Salmon Pasta Cream

Whole wheat pasta with salmon and lemon cream sauce. 580 calories, 34g protein.

580 cal|P 34gC 55gF 24g
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Dinner25 min

Shrimp Scampi Pasta

Shrimp scampi with linguine in garlic butter sauce. 580 calories, 32g protein.

580 cal|P 32gC 62gF 22g
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Dinner30 min

Lamb Chops with Mint

Grilled lamb chops with mint sauce and roasted potatoes. 590 calories, 38g protein.

590 cal|P 38gC 42gF 24g
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Dinner30 min

Steak and Potato

Grilled sirloin steak with baked potato and sour cream. 590 calories, 40g protein.

590 cal|P 40gC 45gF 22g
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Dinner75 min

Beef and Barley Stew

Hearty beef and barley stew with root vegetables. 610 calories, 36g protein.

610 cal|P 36gC 62gF 20g
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Dinner50 min

Chicken and Rice Casserole

Baked chicken and rice casserole with vegetables. 620 calories, 38g protein.

620 cal|P 38gC 65gF 18g
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Dinner55 min

Chicken Tagine

Moroccan chicken tagine with apricots and couscous. 620 calories, 34g protein.

620 cal|P 34gC 68gF 18g
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Dinner65 min

Pork Belly Bao Buns

Steamed bao buns with pork belly and pickled vegetables. 620 calories, 28g protein.

620 cal|P 28gC 65gF 26g
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Dinner80 min

Beef Bourguignon

French beef stew with red wine, mushrooms, and pearl onions. 630 calories, 40g protein.

630 cal|P 40gC 45gF 26g
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Dinner75 min

Chicken Pot Roast

Slow-cooked chicken with potatoes, carrots, and herbs. 630 calories, 40g protein.

630 cal|P 40gC 52gF 22g
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Dinner30 min

Beef Tacos with Rice

Beef tacos with Mexican rice, beans, and guacamole. 640 calories, 34g protein.

640 cal|P 34gC 62gF 24g
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Dinner45 min

Pork Chops with Stuffing

Pork chops with bread stuffing and cranberry sauce. 640 calories, 36g protein.

640 cal|P 36gC 58gF 24g
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Dinner40 min

Salmon Risotto

Creamy risotto with grilled salmon and asparagus. 640 calories, 36g protein.

640 cal|P 36gC 58gF 26g
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Dinner35 min

Chicken and Waffles

Crispy chicken with whole wheat waffles and maple syrup. 650 calories, 38g protein.

650 cal|P 38gC 72gF 22g
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Dinner40 min

Chicken Enchiladas with Rice

Chicken enchiladas with Mexican rice and beans. 650 calories, 38g protein.

650 cal|P 38gC 68gF 18g
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Dinner65 min

Beef Lasagna

Classic beef lasagna with ricotta and mozzarella. 660 calories, 38g protein.

660 cal|P 38gC 58gF 28g
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Dinner30 min

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Fettuccine Alfredo with grilled chicken and broccoli. 660 calories, 40g protein.

660 cal|P 40gC 58gF 26g
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Dinner35 min

Chicken Parmesan Pasta

Chicken parmesan served over spaghetti. 670 calories, 45g protein.

670 cal|P 45gC 62gF 20g
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Dinner65 min

Chicken Wellington

Chicken breast wrapped in puff pastry with mushroom duxelles. 670 calories, 36g protein.

670 cal|P 36gC 52gF 32g
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Dinner45 min

Duck Breast with Orange

Pan-seared duck breast with orange sauce and roasted vegetables. 670 calories, 38g protein.

670 cal|P 38gC 42gF 34g
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Dinner45 min

Beef Stroganoff

Creamy beef stroganoff over egg noodles. 680 calories, 38g protein.

680 cal|P 38gC 62gF 28g
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Dinner60 min

Chicken Biryani

Aromatic chicken biryani with basmati rice and spices. 680 calories, 36g protein.

680 cal|P 36gC 72gF 22g
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Dinner50 min

Salmon Risotto Cake

Pan-seared salmon with crispy risotto cake and vegetables. 680 calories, 38g protein.

680 cal|P 38gC 52gF 30g
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Dinner60 min

Lamb Curry with Rice

Spiced lamb curry with basmati rice and naan. 690 calories, 36g protein.

690 cal|P 36gC 68gF 26g