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6 Meals for Two Under 500 Calories

Published February 8, 2018
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A plate with roasted potatoes, asparagus spears, sautéed mushrooms, and a poached egg with a runny yolk serves as the perfect meal for two. Next to it is a bowl with additional roasted potatoes. A fork and knife are beside the plate, and a green glass bottle and glass are in the background. MyFitnessPal Blog
Published February 8, 2018
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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

The information in this article is provided solely for informational purposes. This information is not medical advice and should not be relied upon when making medical decisions, or to diagnose or treat a health condition or illness. You should seek the advice of a physician or a medical professional before beginning any dietary programs or plans, exercise regimen or any other fitness or wellness activities.

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