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15 Easy Dinners For Beginner Chefs Under 410 Calories

Published January 6, 2021
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Curried Cauliflower Soup With Pistachios
Published January 6, 2021
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Cooking more homemade meals is one of the best ways to improve your health (and save money, too). If you’re new to the kitchen, there’s no need to be intimidated — we’ve rounded up 15 of our favorite easy recipes. From protein-packed one-pan dishes to no-cook Mexican-inspired salads, these simple dinners will have you feeling confident in the kitchen and clock in under 410 calories per serving.

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1. GREEK CHICKEN & ORZO SKILLET | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Greek Chicken & Orzo Skillet

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

2. CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH PISTACHIOS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Curried Cauliflower Soup With Pistachios

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

3. CHICKEN AND AVOCADO ZUCCHINI-NOODLE BOWL | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Chicken and Avocado Zucchini-Noodle Bowl

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 261; Total Fat: 9g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 67mg; Sodium: 407mg; Carbohydrate: 15g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 29g

4. BLACK BEAN & CORN TACO SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Black Bean Corn Taco Salad

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 278; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 332mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 14g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 12g

5ZESTY SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Zesty Shrimp Lettuce Wraps

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 130; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 115mg; Sodium: 436mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 15g

6. SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 344; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Sodium: 259mg; Carbohydrate: 35g; Dietary Fiber: 9g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 33g

7. SHEET PAN CHICKEN TERIYAKI WITH VEGETABLES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Sheet-Pan Chicken Teriyaki with Vegetables

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 350; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 83mg; Sodium: 366mg; Carbohydrate: 38g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 39g

8. HIGH-PROTEIN CHICKEN SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

High Protein Chicken Salad

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 364; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 412mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 34g

9. EASY SLOW COOKER MINESTRONE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Easy Slow-Cooker Minestrone

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 339; Total Fat: 2g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 945mg; Carbohydrate: 56g; Dietary Fiber: 21g; Sugar: 14g; Protein: 22g

10. TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN CASSEROLE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Turkey and Black Bean Taco Casserole

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 298; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 67mg; Sodium: 472mg; Carbohydrate: 24g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein 29g

11. SHEET PAN TOFU AND VEGGIES IN SESAME SAUCE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 308; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 290mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 18g

12. LEMON CHICKEN AND ARTICHOKE SKILLET | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 371; Total Fat: 15g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 124mg; Sodium: 511mg; Carbohydrate: 14g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 2g; Protein: 42g

13. ONE-PAN CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

One-Pan Chicken With Green Beans & Tomatoes

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

14. CAULIFLOWER BLACK BEAN TACOS | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 286; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 467mg; Carbohydrate: 52g; Dietary Fiber: 15g; Sugar: 7g; Protein: 13g

15. INSTANT POT PUMPKIN SOUP WITH CRISPY SAGE LEAVES | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES

Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 133, Total Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 81mg; Carbohydrate: 21g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 4g

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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