20 Low-Calorie Lunches for the Mediterranean Diet

Close Photo:Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless Satisfy your midday hunger with these delicious lunch recipes. These dishes arelower in caloriesto help you meet your nutritional goals while staying nourished. Centered around produce, legumes, lean proteins and whole grains, these meals fit seamlessly into theMediterranean diet, one of thehealthiest eating patterns around. Recipes like our Veggie Wraps and our Broccoli Melts are nutritious options you’ll want to add to your menu....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1781 words · Anne Murillo

20 Low-Calorie Summer Recipes You Can Make with Rotisserie Chicken

Close Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Use that time you saved grabbing arotisserie chickento upgrade your meal into these low-calorie recipes. From fresh salads packed with seasonal produce like spinach and avocado to creamy pasta dishes made with summer citrus and zucchini, these dishes are flavorful and low-calorie (less than 575 calories per serving). Try our Best Rotisserie Chicken Sandwich and Shredded Chicken & Avocado Nacho Salad for a meal that’s delicious and helps you meet your goals....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1701 words · Matthew Cantu

20 Low-Calorie, Heart-Healthy Dinners in 20 Minutes

Close These dinner recipes are quick and delicious options to add to your rotation. Containing575 calories or less per serving, these dinner recipes will help you reach your nutritional goals, and they come together in just 20 minutes. They’re also made withnourishing ingredientslike vegetables, whole grains and legumes while being lower insodiumandsaturated fat, making them a great choice if you are looking to support heart health. You’ll want to try options like our Lemon-Garlic Pasta with Salmon and Superfood Grain Bowls for healthy and flavorful meals that come together fast....

January 18, 2025 · 7 min · 1319 words · Roger Dudley

20 Low-Calorie, High-Protein Dinners Ready in 20 Minutes or Less

Close Do you want to spend only 20 minutes in the kitchen before enjoying a delicious and nutrient-rich dinner? These dinner recipes—like Salmon Tacos with Pineapple Salsa, and Mozzarella, Basil & Zucchini Frittata—will make that a reality! Each dish islow in caloriesand has at least15 grams of proteinper serving to help you feel full and satisfied. And since they boast such quick cook times, you’ll have plenty of time to spare enjoying a relaxing evening....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1755 words · Jeremiah Lewis

20 Low-Calorie, High-Protein Dinners You Can Make on a Sheet Pan

Close Fuel up with these easy sheet-pan dinners that can help you cut down on cleanup. Each of these simple meals containsfewer than 575 calories and more than 15 grams of proteinper serving, so you can eat a light mealbut stay satisfied. Whether you’re in the mood for a roasted twist on shrimp boil or a bowl of spicy fajitas, there’s something delicious for you. Recipes like our Sheet-Pan Sesame Chicken & Broccoli with Scallion-Ginger Sauce and Sheet-Pan Shrimp & Asparagus are so tasty, they might just earn a spot on your list of go-to dinners....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1838 words · Annette Robinson

20 Low-Carb Dinners You'll Want to Make This Winter

Close Dig into these delicious dinners on days when you want to scale back your carb consumption. While carbs area critical part of any healthy diet, you might be trying to cut back for health reasons or simply need a break after overdoing it. Each of these recipes contains15 grams of carbohydrates or less, so you can enjoy favorites like mac and cheese, burgers and rice bowls while still meeting your nutrition goals....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1902 words · Kelly Phillips

20 Low-Carb Lunch Ideas for Work That Will Actually Fill You Up

Close Carbohydrate foods are essential to our diets—they provide fiber, vitamins and minerals. Carbohydrates are necessary for energy production and to fuel your brain. However, if you sometimes feel better on fewer carbs and more protein and healthy fats, these low-carb lunch ideas will helpreduce your carb intakewhile not going too low and still providing the nutrients you need.Make one of these recipes as your next to-go meal or workday lunch....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 1929 words · Darryl Gould

20 Low-Carb One-Pot Dinners for the Mediterranean Diet

Close These delicious dinner recipes are easy to prepare, requiring only one pot, skillet or sheet pan to make. With ingredients like veggies, beans, eggs and poultry, these balanced dishes fit well with theMediterranean diet, one of thehealthiest eating patterns around. Each dinner also containsno more than 15 grams of carbohydrates per serving, so you can follow alow-carb eating patternwhile reaping the benefits the Mediterranean diet provides. Recipes like our Slow-Cooker Lemon-Pepper Chicken Thighs with Broccolini and Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice are tasty additions to your dinner rotation that can help you meet your nutritional goals....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1658 words · Christine Smith

20 Low-Carb Salad Recipes for Dinner Tonight

Close Whether you’re looking for a main course or a side, this selection of delicious low-carb salads will up your dinner game. From chopped salads featuring fruits and leafy greens to Cobb salads with protein-rich cheese or chicken, there’s something on this list for you.Each salad has 15 grams of carbohydrates or less per serving, so you’ll be able to follow alow-carb eating patternwhile enjoying a fresh and filling meal. Recipes like our Eat-the-Rainbow Chopped Salad with Basil & Mozzarella and Shrimp Cobb Salad with Dijon Dressing will be the highlight of your evening meal....

January 18, 2025 · 9 min · 1882 words · Sandra Martinez

20 Low-Carb Skillet Dinners

Close Watching your carbohydrate intake is easy with these skillet dinners. These recipes come together in just one pan making clean up fast, and only have 15 grams of carbs or less per serving to help you meet your nutritional goals. Recipes like Rosemary Chicken with Sweet Potatoes and Skillet Eggs with Tomatillos & Spinach are fast, delicious and healthy! 01of 20Pork Chops with Balsamic Sweet OnionsView RecipeBalsamic onions and raisins add a burst of sweet and savory flavor to pan-seared pork chops....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 1934 words · Ryan Conley

20 Low-Carb, High-Protein Dinners in 20 Minutes or Less

Close Are you looking for low-carb, high-protein dinners for busy weeknights? Try one of these nutritious, flavorful dinners. Each one takes just 20 minutes or less to prepare. Plus, with no more than14 grams of carbohydratesand at least 15 g of protein per serving, these light yet satisfying meals are perfect for any night of the week.Recipes like our Antipasto Baked Smothered Chicken and 20-Minute Creamy Tomato Salmon Skillet are delicious, filling and quick to make....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 2123 words · Jessica Coleman

20 Low-Carb, High-Protein Lunch Recipes for Winter

Close Photo:Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley Amp up your midday meal with one of these nutritious lunch recipes. Highlighting seasonal ingredients like cabbage, celery, lemons and onions, these afternoon meals are well-suited for the winter months. Plus, with no more than 14 grams of carbohydrates and at least15 grams of proteinper serving, these dishes are satisfying choices to help keep you energized while meeting your nutrition goals....

January 18, 2025 · 10 min · 1972 words · Sandra Clark

20 Low-Carb, High-Protein Recipes to Make in Your Air Fryer

ClosePhoto: Jacob FoxAll you need is an air fryer to whip up one of these tasty and nutritious dinner mains. With at least15 grams of proteinand no more than14 grams of carbohydratesper serving, you can enjoy a light yet satisfying dish that has the same crispy appeal as traditional fried food. Recipes like our Air-Fryer Tuna Patties and Air-Fryer Steak & Pepper Cabbage Rolls are delicious and healthy choices for dinner tonight....

January 18, 2025 · 26 min · 5483 words · Gordon Thompson

20 Low-Effort Sunday Dinners That Are Easy to Make

ClosePhoto: Jason DonnellyThese healthy Sunday dinners require minimal effort, but yield maximum flavor. Each recipe requires just 15 minutes or less of active cooking time, so you can let your appliances do the bulk of the work. Recipes like Baked Spinach & Feta Pasta and Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & Asparagus are delicious and filling dinners that barely require you to lift a finger.01of 20Garlic Butter-Roasted Salmon with Potatoes & AsparagusView RecipeThis spring-produce-packed one-pan meal makes a healthy and satisfying weeknight dinner....

January 18, 2025 · 26 min · 5399 words · Paige Reed

20 Make-Ahead Appetizers So Good, You'll Want to Eat Them for Dinner

Close Photo: Photography / Fred Hardy, Styling / Jennifer Wendorf / Kay Clarke Whether you put these recipes together weeks in advance, like with our baked cheese puffs, or let them sit overnight for more intense flavor, like with our delicious dips, these appetizers are hard to resist. Pick a couple and enjoy a spread of tasty bites for dinner tonight. Pair up some roasted chickpeas and a nutty cheese ball, or pull together a fresh and citrusy ceviche with a spicy black bean dip....

January 18, 2025 · 8 min · 1651 words · Megan Reese