Healthy Recipes

September 04, 2018

Healthy, easy recipes that are 450 calories and under!

 

LOADED SPAGHETTI

1 cup sliced bell pepper

1/2 cup sliced red onion

1 tsp olive oil

1 cup cooked whole-wheat spaghetti

2/3 cup cooked edamame

 

Sauté peppers and onions in oil until onions are translucent. Toss with pasta and edamame.

 

Total: 420 calories

 

Soybeans are brimming with hunger-satiating protein and fiber, making them a great pasta topper.

  

BEEF AND VEGGIE SALAD BOWL

2 Tbsp dry red quinoa

2 cups mesclun greens

3 oz cooked lean beef, cubed

1/2 cup chopped broccoli florets

1/4 red bell pepper, chopped

2 tsp olive oil

1 tsp red wine vinegar

 

Cook quinoa as directed. Toss with greens, beef, broccoli, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk oil and vinegar for dressing.

 

Total: 320 calories

 

 

 

HALF-HOMEMADE SOUP WITH ASPARAGUS

 

4 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast

1 cup Amy's Organic Chunky Vegetable soup

2 Tbsp dry quinoa

1 cup chopped kale

10 small asparagus spears

2 tsp soy sauce

1/8 tsp grated fresh ginger

 

Bake chicken at 350°F for 25 minutes, then shred with a fork. Meanwhile, combine soup, quinoa, and kale in a saucepan, bring to a boil, and simmer until quinoa is done, about 15 minutes. Add chicken. Steam asparagus, then toss with soy sauce and ginger. Serve asparagus on the side.

 

TOTAL: 330 calories

 

A proven anti-inflammatory, fresh ginger is full of antioxidants that boost your immunity, so this soup is perfect for a warm meal when you're feeling under the weather.

 

 

 

 

 

PIZZA PARTY

1 Amy's Light 'N Lean Italian Vegetable Pizza

3 oz broccoli slaw

1/4 cup black beans

1/4 cup sliced scallions

1 tsp olive oil

1 oz lemon juice

 

Bake pizza. Blend slaw, beans, scallions, oil, and lemon juice, and serve on the side.

 

Total: 400 calories

 

This pizza only costs you 280 calories. A fast-food personal pie? Double that.