5-Day 1500-Calorie Diet Meal Plan (Page 6)

Pictured Recipe: Halibut Packets with Mushrooms & Polenta

Day 5

BREAKFAST

Cinnamon-apple oatmeal–Cook 1/3 cup rolled oats with 2/3 cup skim milk and 1/2 cup chopped apple. Top with 2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts & cinnamon
(311 calories)

MORNING SNACK

1 cup nonfat plain yogurt with 1 cup mixed berries
(160 calories)

LUNCH

Veggie quesadilla–1 whole-wheat tortilla (<150 cal.) stuffed with 1/3 cup low-fat shredded Cheddar, 1/4 cup black beans, 1/4 cup each sliced peppers & mushrooms, sautéed in 1 tsp. olive oil. Serve with 1/4 avocado, sliced
(402 calories)

AFTERNOON SNACK

1 cup carrot sticks with 3 Tbsp. hummus
(130 calories)

DINNER

Halibut Packets with Mushrooms & Polenta served with 1 cup steamed string beans tossed with 1 1/2 tsp. olive oil, mustard & lemon juice to taste and 1 Tbsp. sliced almonds; plus 1 small slice of baguette
(480 calories)

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