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5 Dishes Under 500 Calories to Celebrate Lunar New Year

Close-up image of dumplings being cooked in a pan. One dumpling is being lifted with chopsticks, showing a golden-brown, crispy bottom. Other dumplings are in the pan, partially visible. The background is blurred, evoking the festive spirit of Lunar New Year celebrations. MyFitnessPal Blog
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Honor the Year of the Dog with these healthier versions of classic celebratory dishes — all with less than 500 calories yet sacrificing none of the flavor. Here’s to a life of happiness, health and prosperity!

1. PORK & SPINACH POT STICKERS | HEALTHY NIBBLES & BITS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 168; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 31mg; Sodium: 275mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 12g

2. CHINESE NEW YEAR’S SOUP | CLEAN EATING

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 266; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 399mg; Carbohydrate: 37g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 24g

3. EASY VEGETABLE STIR-FRY | HUMMUSAPIEN

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 311; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 442mg; Carbohydrate: 43g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 9g

4. STICKY RICE CAKE WITH RED BEAN PASTE | COTTER CRUNCH

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 485; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 20mg; Carbohydrate: 88g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 23g; Protein: 9g

5. ZOODLES WITH CREAMY PEANUT COCONUT SAUCE | HEALTHY NIBBLES & BITS

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 289; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 280mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 9g

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