Looking for healthy low calorie recipes for dinner online? Search no more. This post contains some of the most delicious ideas you would love to try at least once. They are both scrumptious and healthy as well!
Below given are some quick and healthy low calorie dinner recipes for you to check out:
1. Salmon With Kale And Apple Salad:
If you thought you can’t experiment much with salmon, think again! This dish is a perfect example of how versatile salmon is. The combination of kale and apples adds more flavour to the dish. It is sweet, tangy and crunchy. There couldn’t be a better dinner recipe than this for weekdays.
Ingredients:
- Salmon
- 2 small apples
- ½ cup of shredded cheese
- Handful of almonds
- Salt
- Pepper
- Olive oil
Steps:
- Make sure your salmon isn’t too cold. Let it stay outside the fridge for ten minutes before cooking.
- On the other hand, get hold of a bowl. Whisk some lemon juice with olive oil and salt. Toss the kale and mix together. Let it stay for ten minutes.
- Chop the apples and add them to the kale. You could also add shredded cheese and almonds.
- Use pepper for seasoning.
- Place your salmon on a heated pan with one tablespoon of olive oil.
- Cook till both sides are brown.
- It shouldn’t take longer than three minutes.
- Now, divide the salmon into three pieces.
- Serve with the fresh salad you just prepared.
Interesting fact:
Almonds contain monosaturated fats that prevent heart diseases (1).
2. Slow Cooker Pork Tacos:
Delicious pork tacos are now easy to cook at home by using a few simple techniques. This recipe might be a little time-consuming, but is surely worth the trouble. If you are inviting someone over for dinner this weekend, surprise them with this unique and delectable pork dish.
Ingredients:
- 4 pounds of fatless pork ribs
- Pepper
- Bay leaves
- Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of honey
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Corn tortillas
- Taco toppings
- Salt
- 3 ancho chillies
- 3 pasilia chilles
- 3 teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil.
- 2 teaspoons of dried oregano
- Medium onion, chopped
- Garlic
Steps:
- Place garlic, anchos and chillies in a bowl.
- Now add 3 tablespoons of water.
- Microwave for 2 minutes.
- Peel off the garlic.
- Add the garlic and chillies to the blender.
- Add onion, olive oil, honey, vinegar and chipotles.
- The oregano and salt come next.
- Blend all.
- Add a teaspoon of oil.
- Take a large skillet and add a tablespoon of oil in it.
- Next comes chilli sauce.
- Fry until thick.
- Pour the broth and add the pork ribs.
- Add salt and season.
- Bay leaves and cinnamon stick come next.
- Cook for 5 hours.
- Shred the pork and discard the leaves.
- Add them to the tortillas with toppings.
Interesting fact:
Pork contains thiamine which is essential for increasing the functioning of the brain (2).
3. Chicken Fajitas:
Chicken recipes are always fun when you make fajitas out of them. They are mouth watering, toothsome and full of taste. These wraps taste best with white wine or champagne.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons of canola oil
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons of seasoned salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons of dried oregano
- 5. 1 ½ ground cumin
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 ½ pounds of boneless shredded chicken
- ½ sweet red bell pepper
- ½ medium green bell pepper
- ½ teaspoon of paprika
- ½ teaspoon of chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 4 green onions
- 6 tortillas
Steps:
- Get hold of a small re-sealable bag. Add two tablespoons of oil, lemon juice, chicken and seasonings. Seal it well and cover it for a few hours.
- Grab a large skillet next. Sauté both onion and peppers. Wait till they turn golden.
- Add marinade. Cook the chicken for about 5 to 6 minutes. Remember to use the same skillet. Add the pepper mixture to the pan.
- Now fill up the tortillas with the chicken you just made. Serve with salsa sauce for more taste.
Interesting fact:
Chicken contains zinc which helps you maintain a healthy appetite. (3)
4. Beef Stuffed Zucchini Recipe:
Stuffed zucchinis are a great combination of health and taste. They take only 30 minutes to prepare and promise to fill a hungry stomach.
Ingredients:
- 4 medium sized zucchinis
- 1 pound of grounded beef
- ½ cup of chopped onion
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¾ cup of spaghetti sauce
- ¼ cup of seasoned bread crumbs
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- ¼ teaspoon of pepper
- 1 cup of shredded jack cheese
Steps:
- Cut out the zucchinis according to their length and remove the seeds.
- Place them in the microwave and let them warm for a few minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the beef and onion in a skillet. Wait till they have turned pink.
- Remove heat and add sauce, egg, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
- Cover the zucchinis with the spread you just made.
- Microwave for a couple of minutes.
- Serve with sauce.
Interesting fact:
Beef is good for the health. It contains nutrients such as zinc, iron, protein and Vitamin B. (4)
5. Chicken With Rosemary Butter Sauce:
Planning a dinner date at home? If yes, then you must give this recipe a shot. It is an elegant entrée, doesn’t require too much of effort or time, and tastes lovely with the mellow sauce.
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breast halves
- 4 tablespoons of butter
- ½ cup of white wine
- ½ cup of whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon of fresh rosemary
Steps:
- Cook chicken with butter for 5 minutes in a skillet. Remove and keep warm once cooking has been completed.
- Now add some wine and cream to a pan. Reduce the heat and cook until it has become thick.
- Add rosemary and the leftover butter. Serve the sauce with chicken.
Interesting fact:
Rosemary contains anti-cancerous compounds which protect your body against skin cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer and leukemia (5).
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