Low-Calorie Dinner Recipes

Find healthy, delicious low-calorie dinner ideas including low-calorie dinners on a budget, for two people, and for weight-loss. Healthier recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.
a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Chili Mac
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One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
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feta kale pear salad
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a photo of the Stuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus Dressing
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Cheesy Black Bean & Quinoa Skillet Casserole
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a recipe photo of the Roasted Salmon Tacos with Corn Pepper Salsa
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Overhead view of two green serving bowls of Carrot Soup recipe
Carrot Soup
50 mins
Overhead view of a cast iron skillet of Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan recipe
Chicken & Spinach Skillet Pasta with Lemon & Parmesan
25 mins
Cabbage Diet Soup
Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
55 mins
Overhead photo of 2 bowls of Pea Soup.
Pea Soup
35 mins
overhead view of Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Broccoli on a sheet pan
Honey-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Broccoli
1 hr 15 mins
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American Goulash
American Goulash
30 mins
Overhead photo of Roasted Honeynut Squash on a platter.
Roasted Honeynut Squash
40 mins
One-pan chicken parmesan pasta, topped with fresh basil and with a serving spoon scooping up pasta on the right side of the skillet
One-Pan Chicken Parmesan Pasta
45 mins
close up shot of chickpea curry in a bowl
Chhole (Chickpea Curry)
20 mins
overhead shot of vegetable soup in a black cast iron pot
Vegetable Weight-Loss Soup
1 hr
Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlets
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overhead shot of roasted sweet potatoes on a sheet pan
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
30 mins
Grilled Shrimp Tostadas 
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Steamed Fresh Green Beans
Steamed Fresh Green Beans
10 mins
Easy Shrimp Tacos
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Brown Rice Shrimp Bowl with Tomatoes & Avocado
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Crispy Pea Fritter Salad
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EatingWell's Eggplant Parmesan
EatingWell's Eggplant Parmesan
45 mins
Cauliflower Rice Stuffed Peppers in baking dish
Cauliflower Rice-Stuffed Peppers
1 hr
Spicy Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
Spicy Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup
1 hr
Cheesy vegetable bake recipe in a white square baking dish
Cheesy Vegetable Bake
1 hr 20 mins
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Linguine with Creamy Mushroom Sauce
40 mins
Panko- & Parmesan-Crusted Baked Scallops
Panko- & Parmesan-Crusted Baked Scallops
20 mins
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Skillet Lemon Chicken & Potatoes with Kale
50 mins
a recipe photo of the One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach
One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Spinach
25 mins
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup in a bowl
Slow-Cooker Vegetable Soup
4 hrs 35 mins
Slow Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew in White Bowl
Slow-Cooker Mediterranean Diet Stew
6 hrs 45 mins
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Chicken & Broccoli Casserole
30 mins
Easy Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
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Walnut Rosemary Crusted Salmon
Walnut-Rosemary Crusted Salmon
20 mins
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Spinach & Artichoke Dip Pasta
20 mins
Lemon & Dill Chicken on a platter
Lemon & Dill Chicken
30 mins
Cheesy Spinach-Zucchini Lasagna
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creamy cucumber soup
Creamy Cucumber Soup
35 mins
Slow-Cooker Arroz con Pollo
Slow-Cooker Arroz con Pollo (Chicken & Rice)
6 hrs 30 mins
Easy Salmon Cakes on a bed of greens with sauces
Easy Salmon Cakes
30 mins
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Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice
25 mins
One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
One-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta
30 mins
Slow-Cooker Chicken White Bean Stew
Slow-Cooker Chicken & White Bean Stew
7 hrs 45 mins
Chicken Club Wraps
Chicken Club Wraps
30 mins
Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs
Slow-Cooker Balsamic Short Ribs
4 hrs 30 mins
Roast Chicken & Sweet Potatoes
Roast Chicken & Sweet Potato
45 mins
Crispy Cod with Charred Snow Peas & Creamy Herb Sauce
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Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara
Easy Pea & Spinach Carbonara
20 mins
Maple-glazed Chicken Breast and asparagus on a plate
Maple-Glazed Chicken Breasts
2 hrs 20 mins
Chinese Ginger Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy
Beef Stir-Fry with Baby Bok Choy & Ginger
25 mins
a recipe photo of the Broccoli and Cauliflower Saute
Broccoli and Cauliflower Sauté
20 mins
White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi
White Bean & Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi
20 mins
Chicken & White Bean Soup
Chicken & White Bean Soup
25 mins
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Leftover Turkey Stew
20 mins
air fryer beets with feta
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Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Oven-Baked Chicken Drumsticks with Potatoes
45 mins
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Air-Fryer Buffalo Wings
1 hr 20 mins