Italian-Marinated Chicken
The vinegary-herb dressing is the secret weapon to achieving this extra tasty salad—it acts as a marinade for the chicken and infuses the veggies with tons of flavor.
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Chickpea Puttanesca
Puttanesca packs a briny, garlic breath-inducing punch that (we think) tastes good with almost anything—including plump, nutty-tasting chickpeas.
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Air Fryer Salmon and Swiss Chard
Everything—the Swiss chard, red onion, and salmon—cooks up in minutes right in the air fryer for the ultimate in weeknight convenience. But the best part? How that salmon skin crisps up so beautifully.
White Bean and Tuna Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
Chicken Banh Mi Smash Tacos
Steak and Rye Panzanella
Big on flavor, light on calories: This hearty salad featuring hunks of tender steak and grilled bread is sure to leave you full and satisfied.
Get the Steak and Rye Panzanella recipe.
Sheet Pan Okonomiyaki
In a review, one reader raved, “I make this at least once a week. Even my two-year-old loves it!” Our take on the beloved Japanese dish involves baking the cabbage pancake on a preheated sheet pan instead of cooking it in batches on the stovetop—so it’s fast, easy and clocks in at under 400 calories a serving.
Get the Sheet Pan Okonomiyaki recipe.
Spaghetti Squash “Nests” with Marinara
Strands of roasted spaghetti squash make for a fun (low-calorie!) substitute to classic pasta that just happen to be gluten-free, too. Top it with garlicky sautéed kale, warmed marinara, and a bit of grated cheese to complete the meal.
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Set out a platter of butter lettuce leaves alongside a bowl of hoisin-coated shiitake mushrooms, water chestnuts, and chicken for a family-style feast that delivers a ton of excitement without an abundance of calories.
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Best-Ever Marinated Flank Steak
Slow-Cooker White Bean Soup with Pistou
Dukkah Sweet Potato Bake
Chorizo-Stuffed Zucchini
Zucchini boats (hollowed-out summer squash) make for a great low-cal vessel for whatever fillings your heart desires. Try this five-ingredient recipe featuring cheesy chorizo stuffing or get creative with your own version.
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Beet Orzotto
This one-pot pasta gets its gorgeous pink hue from grated beets, a low-calorie vegetable that also provides fiber, potassium, and folate.
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Zucchini Linguine
To lighten up pasta night, incorporate a few low-calorie ingredients into the mix. Grated zucchini gives this dish some oomph while lemon zest and a handful of microgreens freshen things up.
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Mushroom Lover’s Soup
This soup proves that you can enjoy a cozy, creamy meal without going over your daily calorie limit. It’s made with mushrooms three ways: dried, pureed into the broth, and roasted as a crispy topping.
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Smoked Trout Salad
Think of smoked trout as the leaner and meatier companion to smoked salmon. Combined with a punchy dressing, boiled eggs, and fresh raw vegetables, it makes for a seriously satisfying (low-cal) meal.
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Herby Lentil and Burrata Salad
This tasty salad is made with protein-packed lentils, creamy burrata cheese, and a flavor-packed dressing. It leaves you feeling full while coming in at just over 300 calories per serving.
Roasted Shrimp Scampi
Spiralized zucchini, shrimp, and crumbled feta come together in this flavorful but light dinner that takes less than 30 minutes to make.
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