Instead of going out for an extravagant Valentine’s Day dinner, make your own at home. Of the many benefits, you can monitor your calories — in addition to your budget. These meals for two range from filet mignon and arugula pesto pasta to shrimp and artichoke paella and smoked salmon alfredo, all with less than 500 calories. Just add flowers and candlelight.
1. SHIITAKE & ASPARAGUS SAUTÉ WITH POACHED EGGS | COOKING LIGHT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 274; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 12g; Cholesterol: 186mg; Sodium: 347mg; Carbohydrate: 13g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 9g
2. FILET MIGNON FOR TWO | SKINNYTASTE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 406; Total Fat: 30g; Saturated Fat: 6g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 75mg; Sodium: 67mg; Carbohydrate: 0g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 0g; Protein: 34g
3. SIMPLE SHRIMP AND ARTICHOKE PAELLA | A COUPLE COOKS
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 480; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 10g; Cholesterol: 110mg; Sodium: 456mg; Carbohydrate: 60g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 24g
4. ARUGULA PESTO PASTA WITH ROASTED FIGS | CLEAN EATING
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 297; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 53mg; Carbohydrate: 51g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 9g
5. BEEF FILETS WITH POMEGRANATE-PINOT SAUCE | COOKING LIGHT
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 236; Total Fat: 11g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 84mg; Sodium: 333mg; Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 0g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 25g
6. 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
