Are you watching your weight? Looking for healthy lunches and dinners that clock in at 400 calories or less? We’ve got you! If you have some tried and true healthy and low-cal recipes, please share them with our community in the comments or on our social media pages. Here are some great, healthy recipes to try that are all under 400 calories:
1) Yellow Squash Noodles in Tomato Basil Sauce (click on the link for the recipe from Healthy Nibbles and Bits). If you don’t have a spiralizer, use a vegetable peeler to make squash noodles. A great alternative to pasta! Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 380; Total Fat: 19g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 12g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 326mg; Total Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 13g; Sugars: 25g; Protein 11g
2) Grilled Steak Sandwiches (Click on the link for the recipe from Skinnytaste). Sounds delicious and the calories include a bun and mayo! Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 350; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2.5g; Cholesterol: 64mg; Sodium: 571mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 5g; Protein 28g
3) Simple Fish Tacos with Corn & Tomato Salsa (Click on the link for the recipe from Cook Smarts). Talk about an awesome taco Tuesday! Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 312; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 106g; Sodium: 436mg; Total Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugars: 7g; Protein: 31g
4) Baked Honey Mustard Chicken (Click on the link for the recipe from The Honour System). This is a super easy meal to make! Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 282; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 98mg; Sodium: 295mg; Total Carbohydrate: 19g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugars: 18g; Protein 39g; Potassium 61mg; Iron: 11%; Vitamin A: 8%; Vitamin C: 7%; Calcium 4%
5) Maple Glazed Grilled Salmon (Click on the link for the recipe from Eat Spin Run Repeat). Try this recipe on the grill for a last summer BBQ! Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 305; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 88mg; Sodium: 288mg; Total Carbohydrate: 18g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugars 16g; Protein: 30g
What are your favorite recipes under 400 calories? Let’s swap some – share yours in the comments or on our social media pages!
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By: Lauren Stewart
Lauren Stewart is a freelancer writer from Michigan. She enjoys writing about beauty, health and fitness! She is passionate about learning new ways to take control of her health and wellness and is a makeup and skincare junkie! You can contact her by emailing lrstewar@gmail.com.