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Low Calorie Main Dishes, Appetizers, and Desserts

Our collection of low calorie recipes will help create meals loaded with lean proteins, lots of fresh vegetables and filling whole grains and beans. You’ll find easy, healthy taco recipes, stir fries, one-pot meals, and lots of delicious meatless options.

Easy, Low Calorie Main Dishes

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A fork piercing a scallop in a bowl with pasta and lemon.

Air Fryer Scallops

15

A hand holding a turkey burger in a bun with a toothpick.

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

22

An over the top shot of a platter of chicken tacos with toppings.

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

25

A top down shot of pasta with mushrooms and spinach in a skillet.

Mushroom Spinach Pasta

30

Pork Kabobs with pineapple, carrots, bell peppers, and onion piled on a wood cutting board.

Sweet and Sour Pork Kabobs

2 45

A breaded salmon sandwich with red onion and lettuce with a bite missing.

Air Fryer Salmon Sandwiches

34

Low Calorie Breakfast Ideas

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An apple pie smoothie with red and white straws in front of a crate of apples.

Breakfast

Apple Pie Smoothie

Close up of air fryer bagel

Breakfast

Air Fryer Bagels

close up of air fryer breakfast potatoes on gray plate.

Breakfast

Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes

Easy, Low Calorie Side Dishes

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A spoon scoops Potato Leek Gratin from a baking dish.

Side Dishes

Potato Leek Gratin

1 15

An egg roll that has been sliced in half dipping into sweet chili sauce.

Appetizers

Air Fryer Egg Rolls

40

A white bowl filled with zoodles and a fork.

Low Calorie

Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Noodles

10

Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower florets in a white bowl.

Side Dishes

Air Fryer Turmeric Roasted Cauliflower

22

Wooden salad spoons in a bowl of blueberry beet salad.

Salads

Blueberry Beet Salad

15

This colorful Blueberry Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette is loaded with flavor and nutrition. Sweet blueberries and roasted beets…

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Low Calorie Soups & Stews

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A top down shot of Carrot Soup in a white bowl with fresh thyme.

Soups + Stews

Carrot Soup

A bowl of Asparagus Soup topped with cream and chives.

Soups + Stews

Creamy Asparagus Soup

Ramen in a bowl with a soft boiled egg and chopsticks.

Soups + Stews

Instant Pot Ramen

Crispy chicken in a skillet with green and yellow zucchini and lemon slices.

Skillet Parmesan Chicken and Zucchini

27

A bowl of white rice and Asian ground beef and broccoli with chopsticks.

Easy Ground Beef and Broccoli

25

Stuffed chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Zucchini Feta Stuffed Chicken

45

A sheet pan full of chicken tacos filled with lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.

Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos

40

A top down shot of roasted chicken and vegetables on a sheet pan topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs.

Sheet Pan Chicken and Vegetables

1

A top down shot of carrot fries on a plate with a small bowl of sriracha honey dipping sauce.

Carrot Fries

40

A top down shot of endive leaves stuffed with tuna salad on a cutting board with a small bowl of almonds.

Tuna Lettuce Wraps

5

Asian meatballs over zucchini noodles on a white plate with chopsticks lying next to it.

Asian Meatballs (Low Carb and Gluten Free)

40

A top down shot of stuffed mini bell peppers on a baking sheet topped with sour cream, jalapenos, and cilantro.

Mini Bell Pepper Nachos

35

A top down shot of a cauliflower ground beef mixture topped with melted cheese, jalapeno rings, and cilantro.

Cauliflower Beef Taco Skillet

28

A top down shot of chicken with pesto and vegetables in a skillet.

Pesto Chicken and Veggies

25

A wooden spoon scooping cauliflower mac and cheese from a skillet.

Roasted Cauliflower Mac and Cheese

45

Broccoli mushroom stir fry in a bowl with white rice.

Broccoli Mushroom Stir Fry

10

A top down shot of black bean and corn salsa in a white bowl surrounded by tortilla chips and cilantro.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

10

A stack of halved burritos in green tortillas revealing the filling of rice, black beans, red bell peppers, and chicken.

Southwest Chicken Grilled Burritos

30

A slice of cheesecake on a white plate with a bite missing topped with strawberries.

Light Cheesecake

19 40

A fork piercing a potato and carrot on a plate filled with roasted vegetables.

Roasted Carrots and Potatoes

55

A sliced boneless turkey breast a white platter decorated with fresh herbs and cranberries.

Air Fryer Boneless Turkey Breast

1 10

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