8 Delicious Weeknight Dinners Under 400 Calories
When it comes to weeknight dinners, usually something's gotta give. Maybe you whip up a quick meal, but it's not that healthy. Or you take the time to make a healthy dinner, but it's not that satisfying. But these eight dishes have it all: they're fast, flavorful and fewer than 400 calories per serving.
1. Spicy Chicken Thighs with Sweet & Tangy Honey Glaze (321 calories per serving)
In this recipe, adapted from Cooking Light, chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika, and then broiled with a sweet and tangy honey glaze. It's a delicious dinner that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. GET THE RECIPE
2. Zucchini and Cheddar Frittata (317 calories per serving)
Eggs for dinner? Yes, please! Most frittatas are dry and tough but this one is delicate and creamy, almost like a crustless quiche. Serve it with a salad or bowl of soup for a satisfying weeknight meal. GET THE RECIPE
3. Beef with Broccoli (369 calories per serving)
No wok needed for this for this easy "takeout" dish of tender steak and crisp broccoli in a ginger and garlic sauce -- and the ingredients are all easily found at most supermarkets. GET THE RECIPE
4. Easy Chicken Curry (361 calories per serving)
Here's a dish the whole family will love: thinly sliced chicken breasts simmered in an aromatic, slightly sweet curry sauce thickened with Greek yogurt. Green peas and fresh cilantro add a vibrant, fresh touch. GET THE RECIPE
5. Indian Spiced Red Lentil & Chicken Soup (367 calories per serving)
Made with a rotisserie chicken, this easy version of Mulligatawny soup is a one-pot supper you can have on the table in 45 minutes. Serve it with basmati rice or store-bought naan and a healthy dinner is done. GET THE RECIPE
6. Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp (327 calories per serving)
This is one of my go-to recipes when I have to hit the kitchen running: it takes twenty minutes to make, I always have the ingredients on hand, my kids love it as much as I do, and there's barely any clean-up! GET THE RECIPE
7. Blackened Tilapia (236 calories per serving)
If your family enjoys fish, this is a terrific healthy recipe to add to your repertoire. Mild tilapia fillets are dusted with a bold Cajun spice rub, and then sautéed in olive oil until crisp on the exterior and tender and flaky within. GET THE RECIPE
8. Broiled Salmon with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze (391 calories per serving)
In this recipe, salmon fillets are quickly marinated in Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger, and then broiled until caramelized on top. Main courses simply do not get any easier, more delicious or elegant than this. GET THE RECIPE
1. Spicy Chicken Thighs with Sweet & Tangy Honey Glaze (321 calories per serving)
In this recipe, adapted from Cooking Light, chicken thighs are seasoned with garlic, chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika, and then broiled with a sweet and tangy honey glaze. It's a delicious dinner that you can have on the table in 30 minutes. GET THE RECIPE
2. Zucchini and Cheddar Frittata (317 calories per serving)
Eggs for dinner? Yes, please! Most frittatas are dry and tough but this one is delicate and creamy, almost like a crustless quiche. Serve it with a salad or bowl of soup for a satisfying weeknight meal. GET THE RECIPE
3. Beef with Broccoli (369 calories per serving)
No wok needed for this for this easy "takeout" dish of tender steak and crisp broccoli in a ginger and garlic sauce -- and the ingredients are all easily found at most supermarkets. GET THE RECIPE
4. Easy Chicken Curry (361 calories per serving)
Here's a dish the whole family will love: thinly sliced chicken breasts simmered in an aromatic, slightly sweet curry sauce thickened with Greek yogurt. Green peas and fresh cilantro add a vibrant, fresh touch. GET THE RECIPE
5. Indian Spiced Red Lentil & Chicken Soup (367 calories per serving)
Made with a rotisserie chicken, this easy version of Mulligatawny soup is a one-pot supper you can have on the table in 45 minutes. Serve it with basmati rice or store-bought naan and a healthy dinner is done. GET THE RECIPE
6. Easy Garlic Butter Shrimp (327 calories per serving)
This is one of my go-to recipes when I have to hit the kitchen running: it takes twenty minutes to make, I always have the ingredients on hand, my kids love it as much as I do, and there's barely any clean-up! GET THE RECIPE
7. Blackened Tilapia (236 calories per serving)
If your family enjoys fish, this is a terrific healthy recipe to add to your repertoire. Mild tilapia fillets are dusted with a bold Cajun spice rub, and then sautéed in olive oil until crisp on the exterior and tender and flaky within. GET THE RECIPE
8. Broiled Salmon with Thai Sweet Chili Glaze (391 calories per serving)
In this recipe, salmon fillets are quickly marinated in Thai sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and ginger, and then broiled until caramelized on top. Main courses simply do not get any easier, more delicious or elegant than this. GET THE RECIPE
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