Here are 10 skinny dinner ideas, each under 299 calories, along with their ingredients and instructions:
- Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken:
- Ingredients:
- Skinless, boneless chicken breast
- Lemon juice
- Fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, oregano)
- Salt and pepper
- Instructions:
- Marinate chicken in lemon juice, herbs, salt, and pepper.
- Grill until fully cooked.
- Ingredients:
- Zucchini Noodles with Pesto:
- Ingredients:
- Zucchini noodles
- Cherry tomatoes
- Basil pesto
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Instructions:
- Saute zucchini noodles and cherry tomatoes.
- Toss with basil pesto and top with Parmesan.
- Ingredients:
- Baked Salmon with Asparagus:
- Ingredients:
- Salmon fillet
- Asparagus spears
- Olive oil
- Lemon slices
- Instructions:
- Place salmon on a baking sheet with asparagus.
- Drizzle with olive oil, add lemon slices, and bake.
- Ingredients:
- Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables:
- Ingredients:
- Firm tofu
- Mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- Soy sauce
- Ginger and garlic
- Instructions:
- Stir-fry tofu and vegetables in soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.
- Ingredients:
- Spaghetti Squash with Marinara Sauce:
- Ingredients:
- Spaghetti squash
- Homemade or store-bought marinara sauce
- Fresh basil
- Instructions:
- Roast spaghetti squash and top with marinara and basil.
- Ingredients:
- Shrimp and Broccoli Stir-Fry:
- Ingredients:
- Shrimp
- Broccoli florets
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Sesame oil
- Instructions:
- Stir-fry shrimp and broccoli in soy sauce and sesame oil.
- Ingredients:
- Cauliflower Fried Rice:
- Ingredients:
- Cauliflower rice
- Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- Egg
- Soy sauce
- Instructions:
- Saute cauliflower rice, veggies, and scrambled egg in soy sauce.
- Ingredients:
- Turkey and Black Bean Lettuce Wraps:
- Ingredients:
- Ground turkey
- Black beans
- Lettuce leaves
- Salsa
- Instructions:
- Cook turkey and black beans, then fill lettuce leaves and top with salsa.
- Ingredients:
- Mushroom and Spinach Omelette:
- Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Feta cheese
- Instructions:
- Make an omelette with mushrooms, spinach, and feta.
- Ingredients:
- Chicken and Vegetable Skewers:
- Ingredients:
- Chicken breast chunks
- Bell peppers, onions, cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Instructions:
- Thread chicken and veggies onto skewers, brush with olive oil, sprinkle with Italian seasoning, and grill.
- Ingredients:
These recipes offer variety while keeping the calorie count under 299. Adjust portion sizes as needed for your dietary preferences and needs.