Healthy Easy To Make Low Calorie Recipes | LaaLoosh (2024)

Light Broccoli Summer Salad Recipe

By Wendy

I’ll guiltily admit that a good broccoli salad is pretty hard for me to resist. But what’s so bad about a broccoli salad, you say? I mean, if the main ingredient is broccoli, how bad can that be?

Well, the problem isn’t the broccoli. The dressing is the troublemaker here.

Most traditional broccoli salad recipes use a mayo based dressing filled with way too much sugar. This can turn even the lightest, healthiest broccoli salad into a Weight Watchers sabotage instigator in seconds.

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Roasted Cauliflower Hummus Recipe

By Wendy

Cauliflower is basically the new substitute for flour-based, or high-starch carbs. You’ve seen it riced. You’ve seen it in pizza crusts, bread, muffins, breadsticks. It’s everywhere. And for good reason. Cauliflower has been a serious game changer for those who want to eat delicious foods, but need to keep those carbs and/or avoid grains. And today’s recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Hummus recipe is about to knock your cauliflower-lovin’ socks off!

Taco lovers…today I’ve got a game changing recipe for you that I hope will make you happier than a bird with a french fry! I’ve recently discovered Jicama Tortillas, and you guys, they have literally changed my life. I LOVE me some tacos, but traditional tortilla shells can use up a lot more calories than I’m willing to spend. So I was ecstatic to give these jicama tortillas a try and see if they would make a good alternative to corn or flour tortillas.

Low-Carb Cauliflower Rice with Sumac Recipe

By Wendy

If you love cauliflower rice, then today’s recipe is going to make you super excited!

I’m sharing a wonderfully quick and easy low carb side dish recipe for Cauliflower Rice with Sumac. It takes just minutes to throw together, which is perfect for when you need a side dish STAT, and has such beautiful, bold flavors.

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Moroccan Meatballs Recipe for Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

By Wendy

These Moroccan Meatballs are super tender, juicy, and wonderfully seasoned with Moroccan spices and fresh herbs. They are simmered in a delicious, rich tomato sauce that is so good, everyone will want seconds!

Tuna and Garbanzo Bean Salad Recipe

By Wendy

I’ve had the idea for this Tuna and Garbanzo Bean Salad for quite a while now, and my ideas have finally come to fruition! In a quest for a quick, easy, delicious, satisfying and healthy tuna salad, I created one seriously amazing dish.

Crock Pot Salsa Chicken Recipe

By Wendy

Raise your hand if you went a little overboard this holiday weekend and ate or drank more than you should have. Yep. Me too. Guilty as charged.

But don’t worry – today, I’ve got a fantastic recipe for helping you get back on track this week and to help get you prepared!

My Crock Pot Salsa Chicken recipe is what is going to save me this week. And it can be a big help to you too!

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Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe

By Wendy

Today, I’m really excited to share my Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe with you all. These beans are so ridiculously flavorful, you’ll never be reaching for the canned beans again!

2 Ingredient Bagel Recipe

By Wendy

By now, if you’re active on social media, you’ve most likely heard about the infamous 2 Ingredient Bagel Recipe. It’s all over the Internet, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.

Chicken and Mushrooms in Garlic Wine Sauce Recipe

By Wendy

There is just something about the flavor combination of butter, wine, and garlic that blows my mind every time I have it. The salty, creamy butter with the bold garlic is balanced out by the acidity of crisp white wine, and it is nothing short of heavenly.

Those flavors all come together in this beautiful Chicken and Mushrooms with Garlic Wine Sauce Recipe. A dish that is elegant and sophisticated enough for a dinner party, but easy enough for a quick weeknight dinner recipe.

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Easy Pickled Onions Recipe

By Wendy

Ever have those times where you really want some sliced onion on your salad or sandwich, but you don’t want to cut into a whole, fresh onion just to get a few rings? Well then, today’s Easy Pickled Onions Recipe is about make you super excited.

Grilled Chicken and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Tahini Dressing

By Wendy

Admittedly, I’m not as big of a salad eater as I’d like to be. Don’t get me wrong, I like salads. But as an entree, I almost always prefer something else. And I often think that salads can be predictable, and maybe even a bit boring. But every now and then, I hit on a salad that I just cannot stop eating. And this Grilled Chicken and Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Tahini Dressing is it.

Healthy Easy To Make Low Calorie Recipes | LaaLoosh (2024)

FAQs

What is a filling low calorie meal? ›

Lean meat

Lean meat can efficiently reduce hunger and appetite between meals. Lean meats like chicken, turkey, and low fat cuts of red meat are low in calories but loaded with protein. For example, 4 ounces (113 grams) of cooked chicken breast contains about 163 calories and 32 grams of protein ( 36 ).

What are calorie smart meals? ›

Our Nutrish & Delish collection of Calorie Smart meals includes weekly recipes around 650 calories (or less!) to help you stay calorie-conscious without cutting back on flavor. Sticking to your goals is easy—and oh-so-tasty—with nourishing, wholesome options including veggie flatbread, chicken tacos, and grain bowls.

Does HelloFresh do low calorie meals? ›

Looking for Easy Low Calorie Meals (Max. 650KCal) for Dinner? Look no further than HelloFresh! We have wholesome, tasty, low calorie meals that can fit your household's personal nutritional needs.

What foods help burn belly fat? ›

Following a low-carb diet also means consuming more protein. Studies indicate that a diet rich in high-protein foods, such as eggs, fish, seafood, legumes, nuts, meat, and dairy results in overall less abdominal fat, more satiety, and an increased metabolic function.

What is zero calorie food? ›

Zero calorie foods, which can also be termed “negative calorie foods,” have a caloric content so low that the body expends more energy digesting them than they provide. They are primarily water and fibre, offering minimal energy yield. Examples include leafy greens, cucumbers, and celery.

How many calories should I eat to lose weight? ›

In order to lose at least a pound a week, try to do at least 30 minutes of physical activity on most days, and reduce your daily calorie intake by at least 500 calories. However, calorie intake should not fall below 1,200 a day in women or 1,500 a day in men, except under the supervision of a health professional.

Can I eat HelloFresh and lose weight? ›

People trying to lose weight may benefit from HelloFresh. Its low calorie meal plan has dietitian-approved meals containing about 650 calories. Health experts advise that individuals reduce their calorie and fat intake to lose weight.

Is there a healthy version of HelloFresh? ›

Our options include a Veggie meal plan for those seeking plant-based options, as well as our Fit & Wholesome meal plan designed to support an active lifestyle. Additionally, we have Calorie Smart and Carb Smart recipes to help you stay on track with your specific food goals.

What will happen if you eat 600 calories a day? ›

Eating 600 calories a day for a prolonged period will help you lose weight. However, it may come with side effects, including muscle loss, fatigue, reduced libido, malnutrition, increased cortisol, amenorrhea (in women), and possibly disordered eating.

What foods fill you up without gaining weight? ›

A can of tuna, an apple with a tablespoon of peanut or almond butter, a handful of nuts, a cup of plain air-popped popcorn, a half-cup of cottage cheese or a hard-boiled egg all make excellent options. Though they do contain calories, they're high in protein, so you won't be tempted to overeat at your next meal.

How to feel full on 1200 calories a day? ›

Leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, cucumbers, and other similar vegetables are high in fiber and water. Adding these non-starchy vegetables to your lunch and dinner can help you feel full. If you need some dinner plans, you could make salmon, a baked potato, and vegetables like green beans or carrots.

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