Cooking more meals at home is one of the best ways to reach your weight-loss goals and save money in the process. Plus, healthy home-cooked meals can definitely taste indulgent without breaking the calorie bank. From pasta bolognese with plant-based protein to juicy slow cooker brisket, these nutritious recipes are the perfect way to treat your loved one. They all clock in at less than 425 calories per serving, and you’ll have healthy leftovers.
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1. ONE-PAN STEAK WITH AVOCADO BUTTER | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 279; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 77mg; Sodium: 509mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 28g
2. LOW-CARB MINI MEATLOAVES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 299; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 121mg; Sodium: 546mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 30g
3. INSTANT POT CREAMY MUSHROOM AND KALE PASTA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 391; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 588mg; Carbohydrate: 52g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 10g
4. GREEK CHICKEN & ORZO SKILLET | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 407; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 96mg; Sodium: 618mg; Carbohydrate: 49g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 4g; Protein 39g
5. PASTA LENTIL BOLOGNESE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 337; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 484mg; Carbohydrate: 68g; Dietary Fiber: 15g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 13g
6. CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH PISTACHIOS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 155; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 2mg; Sodium: 225mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 7g
7. INSTANT POT CHICKEN CACCIATORE WITH POLENTA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 370; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 124mg; Sodium: 397mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 43g
8. CHICKEN SHAWARMA PITA PIZZAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 409; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 18mg; Sodium: 574mg; Carbohydrate: 40g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 25g
9. INSTANT POT ROTINI WITH CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPERS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 407; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 79mg; Sodium: 707mg; Carbohydrate: 67g; Dietary Fiber: 10g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 48g
10. SLOW COOKER SWEET AND SOUR BRISKET | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 284; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 105mg; Sodium: 476mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 15g; Protein: 23g
11. ONE-PAN CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS & TOMATOES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 291; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 143mg; Sodium: 168mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 36g
12. SPAGHETTI SQUASH CHICKEN PAD THAI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 261; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 66mg; Sodium: 421mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 33g
13. ROASTED SALMON WITH MANDARIN SALSA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 298; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 57mg; Sodium: 228mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 11g; Protein: 24g
14. SLOW COOKER PEANUT CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 351; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 124mg; Sodium: 510mg; Carbohydrate: 17g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 8g; Protein: 20g
15. SMOKED SALMON ALFREDO | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 422; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 8g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 36mg; Sodium: 540mg; Carbohydrate: 48g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 24g
Originally published February 2020, updated with additional recipes
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