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I get home late at night from work, what are some quick light dinners? I am looking for anything between 200 and 400 calories.
I get home late at night from work, what are some quick light dinners? I am looking for anything between 200 and 400 calories.
A few noteworthy bits of information.
I have a Wok, a Toaster Oven, Microwave, and a Crock pot if you want to consider any of those for food prep.
I am allergic to both shell fish and white fish. My wife is allergic to Mango and she hates egg plant. Think you can make us both happy? Please place your answer below.
A few noteworthy bits of information.
I have a Wok, a Toaster Oven, Microwave, and a Crock pot if you want to consider any of those for food prep.
I am allergic to both shell fish and white fish. My wife is allergic to Mango and she hates egg plant. Think you can make us both happy? Please place your answer below.
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Hi @cheapgamer, this is a five-ingredients quick dinner recipe, that has no shell fish, white fish, Mango or egg plant. It has approx. 250 Calories and It’s a meal you can put together in less than 15 minutes. This is how to prepare it
*Vegetable-Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (thighs or halves, cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups assorted vegetables (such as broccoli flowerets, carrots, bell peppers, chopped and shredded)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
Pinch of salt (optional)
Directions:
* Over high heat, Heat up 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok. Add the chicken and stir-fry until the chicken has no pink color in its center. Remove from wok and set aside.
*Next, Heat up the remaining vegetable oil in the wok, Add the chopped and shredded vegetables and the garlic; stir-fry the mixture for until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
*Now add the chicken and the stir-fry sauce. Cook and stir frequently for about 3 minutes.
*Serve and enjoy your dinner
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*Vegetable-Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast (thighs or halves, cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups assorted vegetables (such as broccoli flowerets, carrots, bell peppers, chopped and shredded)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup stir-fry sauce
Pinch of salt (optional)
Directions:
* Over high heat, Heat up 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a wok. Add the chicken and stir-fry until the chicken has no pink color in its center. Remove from wok and set aside.
*Next, Heat up the remaining vegetable oil in the wok, Add the chopped and shredded vegetables and the garlic; stir-fry the mixture for until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
*Now add the chicken and the stir-fry sauce. Cook and stir frequently for about 3 minutes.
*Serve and enjoy your dinner
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Here are some quick and light dinner recipes that I can recommend for you.
Quick Taco Salad
You will need:
12 oz ground round
2 c chopped yellow, red or green bell pepper
2 cups bottled salsa
1/v c chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce
2 c chopped tomato
4 oz. shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled baked tortilla chips
1/4 c chopped green onions.
How to prepare:
1. Get your nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned.
2. Stir to crumble and add salsa and let it boil
3. Stir in cilantro and keep it warm
4. Place 2 c of lettuce on a plate; top with 1 c meat mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 cup tomato, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 c chips and 1 tbsp onions.
This recipe has 332 calories.
Quick Taco Salad
You will need:
12 oz ground round
2 c chopped yellow, red or green bell pepper
2 cups bottled salsa
1/v c chopped fresh cilantro
4 cups coarsely chopped romaine lettuce
2 c chopped tomato
4 oz. shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled baked tortilla chips
1/4 c chopped green onions.
How to prepare:
1. Get your nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until beef is browned.
2. Stir to crumble and add salsa and let it boil
3. Stir in cilantro and keep it warm
4. Place 2 c of lettuce on a plate; top with 1 c meat mixture and sprinkle with 1/2 cup tomato, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 c chips and 1 tbsp onions.
This recipe has 332 calories.
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I found a few nice recipes that are quick and under 400 calories. None include white fish, shellfish, mango or eggplant.
Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage slaw.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pork tenderloins (1 1/4 pounds total)
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 small Napa cabbage (about 1 pound)—quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
1 crisp red apple (such as Gala or Fuji), cut into thin wedges
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Directions:
1.Heat oven to 400° F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with 1⁄2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
2.Transfer the skillet to oven and roast until the pork is cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
3.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the cabbage and apples and toss. Let sit for at least 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Fold in the cilantro and serve with the pork.
Total time is just 30 minutes, seves 4 and total calories per serving is 321.
If you want a meatless dish, try the Gnocchi With Roasted Cauliflower
This simple, yet delicous dish takes just 35 minutes, serves 4 and is only 331 calories per serving.
Ingredients:
1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
12 fresh sage leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
Directions:
.Heat oven to 400º F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower, sage, oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.Fifteen minutes before the cauliflower is finished, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Divide the gnocchi among bowls. Top with the cauliflower and Parmesan.
The website where I found both of these recipes has a meal for under 400 calories for every day, so there are plenty of more great recipes to choose from.
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Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage slaw.
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 pork tenderloins (1 1/4 pounds total)
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 small Napa cabbage (about 1 pound)—quartered, cored, and thinly sliced
1 crisp red apple (such as Gala or Fuji), cut into thin wedges
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Directions:
1.Heat oven to 400° F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with 1⁄2 teaspoon each salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
2.Transfer the skillet to oven and roast until the pork is cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes. Let rest at least 5 minutes before slicing.
3.Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the vinegar, honey, the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, and 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Add the cabbage and apples and toss. Let sit for at least 5 minutes, tossing occasionally. Fold in the cilantro and serve with the pork.
Total time is just 30 minutes, seves 4 and total calories per serving is 321.
If you want a meatless dish, try the Gnocchi With Roasted Cauliflower
This simple, yet delicous dish takes just 35 minutes, serves 4 and is only 331 calories per serving.
Ingredients:
1 small head cauliflower, cut into small florets
12 fresh sage leaves
3 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan (1 ounce)
Directions:
.Heat oven to 400º F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower, sage, oil, 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper. Roast, tossing once, until the cauliflower is golden brown and tender, 25 to 30 minutes.Fifteen minutes before the cauliflower is finished, cook the gnocchi according to the package directions. Divide the gnocchi among bowls. Top with the cauliflower and Parmesan.
The website where I found both of these recipes has a meal for under 400 calories for every day, so there are plenty of more great recipes to choose from.
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Salads are super easy. Lettuce, tomatoes, apples, cucumbers, grilled chicken if you want it, pears, avacados, light dressing and you're done!
Stir frys are also really easy. Frozen veggies, chicken, sauce on the stove until cooked, and you're done!
Pizzas can be quick, if you already have the crust premade. Add tomato sauce, toppings, throw it in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes and your done! Just don't eat the whole pizza.
Soups are really easy too. Chicken, veggies, chicken broth, cook on the stove for 20 or so minutes, and your done!
Are you seeing a trend? hehe
Fried rice is really easy. Though I must admit, rice can be filling, but that full feeling doesn't last too long.
There is a book out, 'microwave dinners for the college student' or something like that. Some of the recipes were actually really good. Like the lemon shrimp that we made. It was ok. :)
Stir frys are also really easy. Frozen veggies, chicken, sauce on the stove until cooked, and you're done!
Pizzas can be quick, if you already have the crust premade. Add tomato sauce, toppings, throw it in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes and your done! Just don't eat the whole pizza.
Soups are really easy too. Chicken, veggies, chicken broth, cook on the stove for 20 or so minutes, and your done!
Are you seeing a trend? hehe
Fried rice is really easy. Though I must admit, rice can be filling, but that full feeling doesn't last too long.
There is a book out, 'microwave dinners for the college student' or something like that. Some of the recipes were actually really good. Like the lemon shrimp that we made. It was ok. :)
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