500 Calorie Dinners: Pork & Lamb

Even juicy meats can be part of your diet.

When you hear diet, juicy cuts of meat probably don't come to mind. But if you love meat, keep on eating it—just be careful which cuts you choose. For pork, lean choices include tenderloin, loin, chops and cutlets. If you love lamb, then leg, shoulder, chops and tracks are all good choices.

Browse through these recipes to choose your main course, then pick from the suggested side dishes, desserts or drinks to round out your 500-calorie meal.

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Black-Eyed Peas with Pork & Greens

279 calories
This boldly flavored spin on Hoppin' John replaces salt pork or bacon with lean pork chops. To round out your 500-calorie meal, serve with one from each group:

Choose one side dish:
• Golden Summer Squash & Corn Soup
111 calories
• Red wine (5-ounce glass)
120 calories

Choose one dessert:
• Apple Cider Granita
103 calories
•  Baby Tiramisù
107 calories