low calorie meals

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Curried Fish Jicama Tacos

The next time you serve up fish tacos, swap out the corn or flour tortilla for a jicama wrap. Jicama is a high-fiber root vegetable that delivers a...

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Saucy Chipotle Pork Tenderloin

A fruit-forward pinot noir (such as one from Oregon) with smooth tannins and a hint of smoke makes this date-sweetened chipotle sauce sing. The win...

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Veggies on Sweet Potato Mash

Sweet potatoes are the ultimate blank canvas for your favorite toppings.

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Spicy Salmon Nori Wraps

Savory and slightly briny sushi nori sheets are rich in a host of minerals, including magnesium, which is important for muscle contraction and rela...

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Chilled Honeydew Soup with Mint and Avocado

All melons are hydrating, at around 90% water content—and these sweet honeydew melons are no exception. Oh, and did we mention they blend up into...

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Ceviche-Style Passion Fruit Shrimp

This no-cook dinner takes about 15 minutes to prepare and 10 more to chill but there's no shortage of taste. Already-cooked shrimp and creamy avoca...

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Cauliflower Oatmeal with Sautéed Apples & Walnuts

This oatmeal recipe sneaks in riced cauliflower and chia seeds to amp up the veggie and protein for a healthy breakfast. Plus, warm apples and waln...

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Spiced Tofu Tacos

These tofu tacos are about as easy as plant-based eating gets, bringing big flavor that even the pickiest meat-eaters will enjoy.

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Chicken With Fried Cauliflower Rice

This savory cauliflower dish has all the flavor and feel of takeout, minus the carbs.

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Parmesan Chicken & Roasted Tomato Sandwiches

Bright tomatoes and crunchy arugula set this Parmesan chicken sandwich apart from the competition—and the fact that it's only 375 calories doesn'...

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Chipotle Chicken Fajitas

Put a healthy, protein-packed dinner on the table in 30 minutes—with just one pan.

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Smoky Peanut Butter Chicken Tacos

You’ve had PB&Js before, but what about peanut butter on a taco? Along with chicken, this peanut-based sauce has enough protein to keep you full ...

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Cilantro-Lime Turkey Lettuce Cups

This simple meal is low in carbs and high in protein.

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Best Ever Shakshuka

You’ll never poach eggs in plain old water again.

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White Bean, Tuna, and Roasted Pepper Salad

Canned ingredients make salads so much better: They’re both effortless and chock-full of vitamins and nutrients. Put those extra cans of tuna and...

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Easy Tempeh Lettuce Wraps

Finally, a filling, 20-minute vegetarian recipe that’ll please kids and adults alike.

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Salmon Banh Mi with Spicy Mayo

Salmon Banh Mi with Spicy Mayo

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Grilled Chicken With Coconut-Lime Slaw

Put a healthy dinner on the table in minutes.

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Seared Tilapia With Spiralized Zucchini

A bright, plant-powered recipe to make weeknight cooking more interesting.

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Spinach Salad with Warm Blackberry Vinaigrette

Beans, tomatoes, onion, berries, and plenty of feta make this the perfect summer lunch.

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Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps

This low-effort dish makes weeknight cooking a little more interesting.

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White Wine and Tomato Mussels

The summer appetizer is even more delicious (and cheaper) when made at home.

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Grilled Chicken with Smoky Corn Salad

The whole thing costs less than $10 to make.

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Thai Green Curry Soup

Green curry paste is an anti-inflammatory, pro-digestion powerhouse.

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Wild Salmon Salad

This salad makes a healthy, easy lunch or dinner that won't take up too much time. And with plenty of protein and healthy fats from the salmon and ...

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Spring Minestrone Soup With Homemade Pesto

Hearty, plant-powered goodness that comes together in just 20 minutes.

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Roasted Mushroom & Bacon Dutch Baby

Brunch for less than 375 calories? You better believe it, baby.

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Roasted Shrimp Parmesan

Is there any better combo than succulent shrimp and gooey cheese?

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Spinach and Cheese Pita Pizzas and Tomato Salad

Instead of reducing tomatoes into sauce, this recipe serves them fresh alongside your pizza, offering way more vitamin C than their cooked counterp...

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Scallion and Chickpea Pancakes

Three of these savory cakes will only set you back 137 calories.

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Roasted Cod and New Potatoes With Chorizo Vinaigrette

This summery dinner clocks in at just 357 calories per serving.

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Kale and Mushroom Fried Rice

The dish packs in way more flavor than its 338 calories would suggest.

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Ravioli With No-Cook Tomato Sauce

This easy recipe only takes 15 minutes to throw together.

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Fiery Black Bean Soup

It’ll keep you feeling full all night—no snacking necessary.

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Greek Turkey Burgers

These easy dinner staples with a Greek twist are perfect for a family weeknight meal. Oh, and they're under 400 calories each.

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Cod With Orange Leek Couscous

You’re 30 minutes away from a perfect summer meal.

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Seared Salmon With Roasted Cauliflower

Need a healthy, low-calorie dinner that works any time of year? Try this buttery salmon, which pairs perfectly with the crunch of fresh cauliflower.

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Pan-Fried Chicken With Lemony Roasted Broccoli

It’s a delicious four-serving dinner for less than $10.

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Halibut with Lemon-Anchovy Sauce

This halibut with lemon-anchovy sauce is a quick seafood dinner that packs in omega-3s. It's an herby, slightly spicy, and salty dinner that comes ...

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Pork Tenderloin With Roasted Red Grapes and Cabbage

You’ve heard of eating your greens—now try eating your purples.

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Instant Pot Chicken Pho

Studies suggest that a steaming bowl of chicken soup has anti- inflammatory properties, offering mild relief from the coughs and sniffles of winter.

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Sheet Pan Italian Sausage and Pepper Bake

This tasty, low-carb recipe takes just 3o minutes to make.

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Sweet Potatoes with Shredded Salad

Sweet Potatoes with Shredded Salad

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Slow Cooker Pork Pozole Verde

You’ve never had beer-braised pork this healthy before.

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Pistachio-Crusted Fish and Spinach Quinoa

Getting nearly 40 grams of protein has never been so simple.

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Sweet and Sticky Tofu Noodle Bowl

When you don’t get enough iron in your diet, you may end up feeling perpetually sluggish—and an extra Americano is only a temporary fix. The to...

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Pork With Cabbage and Cranberries

Did we mention it costs less than $3 per serving?

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Salmon with Broccoli-Pea Puree and Cucumber Salsa

Fish like salmon adds omega-3s—fatty acids humans can’t make on their own—to your diet. Be sure to shop for responsibly sourced options. Find...

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Chiffon Cake With Strawberries and Cream

This tall, light cake is moist and delicious—and perfect when filled with strawberries and whipped cream.

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Strawberry-Vanilla Cake

A creamy vanilla buttercream meets strawberry-studded cake layers for a wow-worthy strawberry-vanilla cake.

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Honey-Soy-Ginger Glaze

Keep this super-simple, versatile glaze on hand and you will be able to elevate any type of grilled or roasted meat, poultry, seafood or vegetable ...

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Yogurt Rice

Tempering the toppings in hot oil, a technique known as making a tadka, brings out their flavors and is the perfect counterpoint to the cooling yog...