These Low-Calorie Dinners Are Shockingly Filling — and Tasty (2025)

Try fajitas on a sheet pan for easy prep and even easier cleanup.

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Here's what you need for this recipe: salmon, green beans, garlic, capers and red chile. That's it!

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Fresh mozzarella is lower in calories than many other cheeses, with less than 100 calories per 1-ounce serving.

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Fresh orange and lime juice helps tenderize and season this steak without a ton of excess sugar or oil.

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Instant noodles go gourmet in this veggie-packed soup. Store your ingredients (including bouillon base) in a mason jar and when you're ready to eat, just add water!

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Veggies and shrimp roast together on one sheet pan for a vibrant, one-pan meal.

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Look to lean cuts of protein, like pork tenderloin, to keep you full without excess calories. Plus, the lemon-garlic marinade packs in a ton of flavor.

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Sweet, earthy acorn squash provides a similarly satisfying bite as starchier veggies, like potatoes — especially when it's caramelized alongside bone-in chicken breast.

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Forget dirtying another pot! With the correct amount of water, you can cook rice directly on the sheet pan.

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Salad for dinner? We say yes, when it's filled with protein-rich chickpeas and plenty of mozzarella.

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Don't skip the sprinkle of almonds — it adds craveworthy crunch plus a host of nutrients, like hair-healthy vitamin E.

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Not only is broccoli one of our favorite low-calorie foods, but it's also versatile. Seared in a skillet like steak and topped with crispy breadcrumbs, you'll never think of this green veg the same way.

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The even heat of your air fryer roasts squash, carrots and aromatics perfectly before blending.

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Whether you're sticking to a 1,200 calorie diet plan or just trying to incorporate more seafood into your dinners, this easy sheet pan fish is light, flavorful perfection.

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Try scooping up this rich tomato-and-egg stew with crusty bread, and then tell us you don’t love breakfast for dinner.

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It's (vegetarian) taco night! With chili, coriander and cumin-spiced cauliflower as the filling, you won't miss the meat.

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These richly spiced meatballs get a fresh, flavorful topping of parsley and crumbled feta. Serve with couscous, or swap in a crunchy chopped salad for an even lighter dinner option.

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White rice can totally be part of a healthy dinner, and this 220-calorie meal is proof.

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Gochujang adds impressive heat to juicy pork tenderloin. Cool it down with crisp lettuce and cooked rice.

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Set out a tray of healthy shrimp lettuce wraps made with veggies and fresh herbs for dinner tonight!

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