When it comes to ranking the best things about summer, fresh produce — namely corn — is high on the list. A versatile and yet nearly universal favorite, there are more ways to enjoy it than a steamed corn on the cob. In fact, you can’t go wrong with any of these eight fresh and satisfying summertime recipes — all with less than 500 calories per meal.
1. MEXICAN STREET CORN BOWLS | THE ROASTED ROOT
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 497; Total Fat: 17g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 178mg; Sodium: 223mg; Carbohydrate: 70g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 19g
2. GRILLED CORN & ZUCCHINI FLATBREAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 mini flatbread
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 246; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 7mg; Sodium: 309mg; Carbohydrate: 41g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 9g
3. GRILLED HONEY LIME CHICKEN WITH COWBOY CAVIAR | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 chicken breast + 3/4 cup cowboy caviar
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 357; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 82mg; Sodium: 334mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 37g
4. HIGH FIBER CHICKEN AND BLACK BEAN ENCHILADAS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 2 enchiladas
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 309; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 69mg; Sodium: 337mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 27g
5. HEARTY CHICKEN & CORN CHOWDER | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 3/4 cups chowder
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 308; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 71mg; Sodium: 663mg; Carbohydrate: 33g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 29g
6. MEAL PREP CARNITAS BURRITO BOWLS | FIT FOODIE FINDS
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 408; Total Fat: 16g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 96mg; Sodium: 355mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 17g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 37g
7. LOW-CARB PESTO CHICKEN & VEGGIE PASTA | INSPIRALIZED
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 245; Total Fat: 20g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 16mg; Sodium: 175mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 10g
8. CORNBREAD-TOPPED CHILI | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Serves: 8 | Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups + 1 piece cornbread
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 251; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 59mg; Sodium: 298mg; Carbohydrate: 34g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 21g
