Quick and Healthy Low Calorie Recipes and Menus

Featured Recipes

Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad

This streamlined version of a northern Italian idea is perfect for a summer evening: no-fuss, no-cook and big taste. You can even make it ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator for several days. If you do, use it as a wrap filling for the next day's lunch.

» Tuscan-Style Tuna Salad

Broiled Mango

Broiling fruit brings out its inherent sweetness. A squeeze of tart lime juice balances it out. Try this technique with pineapple as well.

» Broiled Mango

Boot Tracks

Patti Anderson, a professional quilter, had never entered a cooking contest before she took our challenge. This quick, no-fuss, chewy chocolate cookie is made on your waffle iron. No need to haul out the big mixer, you can mix the batter with a small hand mixer or even by hand. Kids love these!

» Boot Tracks

Skillet Cauliflower Gratin

Nonfat milk and a bit of sharp Cheddar combine to make a rich sauce without all the butter usually found in gratins.

» Skillet Cauliflower Gratin

Moo Shu Vegetables

This vegetarian version of the classic Chinese stir-fry, Moo Shu, uses already-shredded vegetables to cut down on the prep time. Serve with warm whole-wheat tortillas, Asian hot sauce and extra hoisin if desired.

» Moo Shu Vegetables

Salmon Pinwheels

Don't be intimidated by this fancy-looking breaded-salmon pinwheel, it's quite easy to do. This technique works best when you use “center-cut” salmon fillet. If you don't have a center-cut fillet or want to simplify the preparation, leave the fillet whole, spread the mayonnaise over it, top with the breadcrumb mixture and bake. To cut down on prep time, ask your fishmonger to skin the salmon for you. Serve with garlic-rosemary roasted potatoes and wilted spinach.

» Salmon Pinwheels

Seared Steaks with Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola

In our humble opinion, steak is best topped with sweet caramelized onions and salty Gorgonzola cheese. We recommend seeking out good-quality Gorgonzola for the best flavor, but any will work. Serve with garlic mashed potatoes and steamed carrots.

» Seared Steaks with Caramelized Onions & Gorgonzola

Enjoy healthy, delicious low calorie dishes in minutes with these quick and ultra-quick recipe ideas.

A low calorie meal doesn’t have to mean a bland-tasting, small portion of food. Fruits and vegetables are not only low in calories, they’re rich in vitamins and minerals. Plus they have a healthy dose of fiber, which helps fill you up. Add some lean protein and you have a healthy, low-calorie and filling meal that will keep you lean and strong. This collection of recipes focuses on recipes that can be made in 30 minutes or less, ensuring that you have time for a healthy, low-calorie meal any night of the week.

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"Very creative use of different ingredients that work & taste sooo good. Irene, Carney, MD "

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Very creative use of different ingredients that work & taste sooo good. Irene, Carney, MD	11 weeks 5 days ago
Hi, I'm new to this site and I like what I've seen so far... seems that you've got something for everyone and every type of diet. The recipes are simply delicious too! Thanks, Lorrie Lorrie Oliver, Aloha, OR	11 weeks 5 days ago
LOVE THE LOW CAL RECIPES. EVERYONE NEEDS THESE! THANKS! Lois, Morris, OK	11 weeks 5 days ago
Love most of your recipes and thanks for the calorie content. Being on a diet this is what I need so I know which recipes I can use. Lorraine Sherwood, Eagle Mountain, Ut	11 weeks 5 days ago