Dinner Menu Ideas
Low in Calories
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Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
For about 450 kcals, you can prepare any of the following menus.
Dinner Menu Idea for Stuffed Puff Pastry
Look for puff pastry in the frozen food section at your local market. One serving contains about 170 calories and is very filling. To create a beautiful crust, brush on a bit of whipped egg white before baking.
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Recipe Ingredients for Stuffed Puff Pastry
1 serving of puff pastry (170 calories)
1/2 cup of the following mix sauteed: chopped onions, sliced mushrooms, cubed chicken.
Fill puff pastry with sauteed mix and fold. Use a fork to seal edges. Brush with egg wash if desired.
Bake on no-stick pan in oven as directed on puff pastry box.
Enjoy with a side salad consisting of 2 cups of lettuce or baby spinach plus a couple of cherry tomatoes plus a few slices of cucumber plus 40 calories of salad dressing.
Also enjoy 1/2 cup of low fat ice cream with a bit of fresh fruit. Use ice cream that contains no more than 120 calories per serving.
Menu Idea for Low Calorie Coconut Shrimp
Wow - what a quick low calorie recipe! We start with prepared coconut shrimp which can be located in the frozen section at your local market. Prepare as directed on box, add the dipping sauce, a side salad, some bread and rice - and Diet Time looks mighty tasty....
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Recipe Ingredients for Coconut Shrimp
1 serving of coconut shrimp (170 calories)
Dipping Sauce of your choice (30 calories)
1/2 cup of instant rice
1 slice of whole grain bread (50 calories)
Enjoy with a side salad consisting of 2 cups of lettuce or baby spinach plus a couple of cherry tomatoes plus a few slices of cucumber plus 40 calories of salad dressing.
Very Good Spaghetti Recipe for Dieters
Another ultra-quick low calorie meal that can be prepared in a Diet Flash!
The key is using prepared pasta found in the deli or dairy section of your local market.
Recipe Ingredients for Diet Spaghetti
1 cup of spaghetti (up to 200 calories worth)
1/2 cup of your favorite spaghetti sauce (or up to 50 calories)
1 slice of whole grain bread OR roll OR bread stick (100 calories)
Enjoy with a side salad consisting of 2 cups of lettuce or baby spinach plus a couple of cherry tomatoes plus a few slices of cucumber plus 40 calories of salad dressing.
Use a sprinkle or two of Parmesan cheese if desired on spaghetti.
Rocko's Tacos Recipe
Whenever you feel like you're in a pickle for something to prepare that is low in calories, tacos make an excellent choice for dieters because they tend to be low in calories, particularly when prepared using corn tortillas. You may use beans rather than lean beef in this low calorie recipe if desired.
Recipe Ingredients for Diet Tacos
1/2 cup of extra lean ground beef that has been cooked with the addition of the following: chopped onion, salt, pepper, ground cumin (optional) and ground chili powder. Use as much or as little of the added spices as desired.
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Hot sauce or salsa - as much as you like.
4 hard corn tortillas warmed in microwave or oven (200 calories)
1 serving of LIGHT sour cream (40 calories)
Shredded lettuce & chopped tomato - as much as you like.
2 Tablespoons of grated cheese.
Fill warm shells with seasoned lean beef (or beans), top with salad, sour cream and cheese.
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