Are you running out of ideas for some tasty low calorie meals which are easy to prepare?
If you are trying to lose weight, having a variety of simple recipes on hand that you are happy to eat will make a big difference to your efforts.
I’ve rounded up 55 delicious low calorie recipes to help keep you motivated.
Recipes are no more than 500 calories a serve, which will fit in nicely to your daily plan if you are sticking to a 1,500 calorie diet plan.
Click the recipe photo or name for the full instructions and more photos.
Kadai Chicken

Calories: 339 Fat: 12.3 g Carbohydrates: 33.4 g Protein: 29.3 g
Penne with Chicken and Asparagus

Calories: 332 Fat: 10.9 g Carbohydrates: 43.3 g Protein: 16.7
Mexican Shakshuka

Calories: 161 Fat: 9.4 g Carbohydrates: 13.1 g Protein: 8 g
Chicken, Mushroom, and Bok Choy Bowls

Calories: 271 Fat: 16.9 g Carbohydrates: 16 g Protein: 19 g

Broiled Flat Iron Steak with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes

Calories: 289 Fat: 15 g Carbohydrates: 13 g Protein: 26 g
Korean Turkey Burgers with Kimchi

Calories: 341 Fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 33 g Protein: 23 g

Super Vegan Bowl With Parsley Cashew Pesto

Calories: 278 Fat: 1.8 g Carbohydrates: 31.7 g Protein: 13.25 g

Chicken & sweet potato boats

Calories: 261 Fat: 5.3 g Carbohydrates: 25.5 g Protein: 25.7 g

Salmon and beetroot falafel

Calories: 326 g Fat: 22.8 g Carbohydrates: 19.6 g Protein: 19.4 g

5-ingredient green curry

Calories: 305 Fat: 26.1 g Carbohydrates: 14.5 g Protein: 7.5 g
Oven-Fried Chicken Chimichangas

Calories: 239 Fat: 6 g Carbohydrates: 9 g Protein: 24 g

Greek Salad Wraps

Calories: 333 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 42 g Protein: 9 g

Veggie & Hummus Sandwich

Calories: 325 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 40 g Protein: 13 g

Citrus Lime Tofu Salad

Calories: 390 Fat: 27 g Carbohydrates: 20 g Protein: 25 g

Avocado Toast With Sunny Side Egg

Calories: 229 Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 23 g Protein: 12 g

Honey-Ginger Glazed Salmon

Calories: 408 Fat: 10.4 g Carbohydrates: 38 g Protein: 39 g

The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad

Calories: 279 Fat: 12.3 g Carbohydrates: 33.5 g Protein: 12.5 g

Apricot-Sage Chicken with Carrots

Calories: 313 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 22 g Protein: 24 g

Meatballs with fennel & balsamic beans & courgette noodles

Calories: 380 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 20 g Protein: 37 g

Barley couscous & prawn tabbouleh

Calories: 393 Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 60 g Protein: 17 g

Wild salmon veggie bowl

Calories: 395 Fat: 17 g Carbohydrates: 18 g Protein: 39 g

Turkey piccata

Calories: 408 Fat: 2.3 g Carbohydrates: 35 g Protein: 37 g

Crunchy Rainbow Thai Peanut Chicken Wraps

Calories: 312 Fat: 11.9 g Carbohydrates: 30.8 g Protein: 20.2 g

Tex Mex Spaghetti Squash with Black Bean Guacamole

Calories: 498 Fat: 3.7 g Carbohydrates: 31 g Protein: 16 g

Pan Roasted Chicken With Cauliflower Cilantro Lime Rice and White Gyro Sauce

Calories: 480 Fat: 5.1 (sat) g Carbohydrates: 7.4 g Protein: 44 g

Goat Cheese & Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast with Caramelized Onions + Mushrooms


Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Calories: 298 Fat: 9 g Carbohydrates: 34 g Protein: 27 g

Chipotle Fish Tacos

Calories: 353 Fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 25 g Protein: 38 g

Kiwi, Chicken and Feta Salad

Calories: 314 Fat: 15 (sat)g Carbohydrates: 18 g Protein: 28 g

Portobello Steaks With Avocado Chimichurri

Calories: 354 Fat: 32.8 g Carbohydrates: 14.4 g Protein: 3.7 g

Easy Healthy Cashew Chicken Sheet Pan Dinner

Calories: 458 Fat: 9.35 g Carbohydrates: 16.3 g Protein: 43 g

Greek Beef Lettuce Wraps

Calories: 304 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 6 g Protein: 35 g

Skinny Honey Mustard Chicken

Calories: 305 Fat: 4 g Carbohydrates: 21 g Protein: 36 g

Sheet Pan Honey-Ginger Salmon and Green Beans

Calories: 330 Fat: 18 g Carbohydrates: 18 g Protein: 25 g

Creamy Pesto Zoodles with Chicken

Calories: 376 Fat: 16 g Carbohydrates: 15 g Protein: 41 g

Spinach Tortellini Soup

Calories: 437 Fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 50 g Protein: 36 g

Skinny Chicken Broccoli Alfredo

Calories: 373 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 53 g Protein: 27 g

One Pot Chicken Fajita Pasta

Calories: 389 Fat: 12 g Carbohydrates: 63 g Protein: 27 g

Stir-Fried Tofu and Vegetables in Curried Almond Butter Sauce

Calories: 378 g Fat: 27 g Carbohydrates: 22 g Protein: 16 g

Roasted Baby Bok Choy and Salmon With Miso Vinaigrette

Calories: 314 Fat: 20 g Carbohydrates: 4 g Protein: 30 g

Tilapia Salad with Spinach and Creamy Avocado Dressing

Calories: 348 Fat: 22 g Carbohydrates: 14 g Protein: 23 g

Shrimp & Pineapple Fried Cauliflower Rice

Calories: 182 Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 7 g Protein: 20 g
Low-Carb Kale Caesar Salad

Calories: 398 Fat: 36.6 g Carbohydrates: 8.4 g Protein: 10.4 g

Chicken Enchilada Skillet Dinner: Low Carb Tex-Mex

Calories: 345 Fat: 24 g Carbohydrates: 11 g Protein: 21 g

Sweet Potato & Lentil Cakes with Lemony Avocado Sauce

Calories: 329 Fat: 10 g Carbohydrates: 46 g Protein: 16 g

Spanish Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Calories: 311 Fat: 3.4 g Carbohydrates: 59 g Protein: 14.4 g

Kale Goat Cheese Pizza

Calories: 314 Fat: 18.2 g Carbohydrates: 11.7 g Protein: 27.1 g

Cheesy Black Bean Stuffed Sweet Potatoes With Arugula + Poached Eggs

Calories: 355 Fat: 7.1 (sat) g Carbohydrates: 29.4 g Protein: 18.9 g

Greek Orzo Salad

Calories: 320 Fat: 19 g Carbohydrates: 28 g Protein: 8 g

Coconut Sugar Sriracha Shrimp

Calories: 269.5 Fat: 1 (sat) g Carbohydrates: 19 g Protein: 5.4 g

High-Fiber Chicken and Black Bean Enchiladas

Calories: 309 Fat: 7 g Carbohydrates: 34 g Protein: 27 g

California Chicken Flatbread With Chipotle Ranch Sauce

Calories: 318 Fat: 5.975 g Carbohydrates: 7.5 g Protein: 16.9 g

Grilled Chicken Melt with Pesto and Sun Dried Tomato Spread

Calories: 444 Fat: 18 g Carbohydrates: 30 g Protein: 5.4 g

Sheet Pan Chipotle Eye Round Roast Meal Prep

Calories: 453 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 14 g Protein: 45 g

Slow Cooker Carnitas Burrito Bowls (+ Instant Pot)

Calories: 407 Fat: 18 g Carbohydrates: 29 g Protein: 32 g

Seared Salmon Salad with Beats and Blackberries

Calories: 407 Fat: 18 g Carbohydrates: 29 g Protein: 32 g