This list includes 50 delicious, low-calorie, healthy weight loss recipes that you can eat.
All of these recipes will help you stick to your healthy eating goals, combining delicious meals that aren’t loaded with calories.
These are 50 healthy recipes for dinner. Some can be made ahead, while others can be frozen and eaten over the next few days.
Give us a try and let us know how you like it!
1. Teriyaki Chicken With Vegetables
If you haven’t made your own Teriyaki sauce just yet I urge you to do it. It is simple and easy to make your own Teriyaki sauce. The result is amazing. It’s simple and delicious. You can also make your own homemade teriyaki sauce.
Teriyaki Chicken With Vegetables From EatGood4Life
2. Herb And Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken
This elegant, easy-to-make roasted chicken recipe uses fresh oranges, lemons, and herbs. It’s perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions!
Herb And Citrus Oven Roasted Chicken From TheComfortOfCooking
3. Double Crunch Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Double Crunch Honey Garlic Pork Chops Double-dipped pork chops that are tender on the inside, but crunchy on the outside, get dipped into a honey garlic sauce.
Double Crunch Honey Garlic Pork Chops From RockRecipes
4. Zucchini Noodles With Cilantro Lime Chicken
Zucchini noodles with chicken and cilantro are healthy, delicious and gluten-free dinners that take 20 minutes. True light and quick summer dinner which is perfect for the days when it’s too hot to cook. Even if you serve only two, leftovers are good for tomorrow.
Zucchini noodles tasted crisp the next day and were not soggy. You can use any protein you wish – shrimp, black beans or tofu would go nicely as well.
Zucchini Noodles With Cilantro Lime Chicken From MouthWateringFoods
5. Cauliflower Chowder
A creamy, low carb, hearty, and wonderfully cozy soup for those chilly nights!
Cauliflower Chowder From DamnDelicious
6. Zucchini Lasagna
Zucchini Lasagna is a delicious, low-carb, wheat-free, and gluten-free lasagna that’s loaded with vegetables, it’s SOOO good you won’t miss the pasta!
Zucchini Lasagna From SkinnyTaste
7. Garlic Parmesan Salmon Foil Pack
Garlic Parmesan Salmon Foil Pack. Simple and healthy meal with just 420 Calories & 5 Carbs.
Garlic Parmesan Salmon Foil Pack From CampingLivez
8. Spaghetti Squash Carbonara
It tastes like spaghetti, but everyone tells you that it is. I thought it was. It’s so close to spaghetti, I don’t know. Hold on! It was a spaghetti-like thing. It was shocking. You can make it even more delicious by adding some carbonara sauce and bacon to your dish. This was a fantastic dish!!
Spaghetti Squash Carbonara From HugsAndCookies
9. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Lightened-up, breaded little chicken bites are wrapped in delicious buffalo wings sauce and topped with fresh vegetables and quinoa in a leaf made of butter lettuce. Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps make a delicious light lunch or dinner – like a salad you can eat with your hands!
Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps From SugarDish
10. Lemon Garlic Dump Chicken
“Dump Chicken” is not only delicious it’s deliciously EASY to make which makes it even more attractive for dinner!
Lemon Garlic Dump Chicken From OneGoodThingByJillee
11. Mushroom-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
These cabbage rolls are not filled with meat, rice, and other common fillings like cabbage rolls. Instead, they are filled with meaty mushroom stuffed. The entire dish has been simplified to its most basic form, including the filling, sauce and assembly.
Mushroom-Stuffed Cabbage Rolls From Greatist.com
12. Quick And Easy Veggie Chili
This recipe is healthy and hearty, and whether you’re vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or a meat-lover, it’s sure to win you over. Chili is full of beans and vegetables, as well as spices to heat it up. Are you feeling adventurous? If you feel adventurous, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. You can top your chili with any combination you like: Greek yogurt, Greek yogurt, fresh cilantro, or even shredded cheese. Also, you can add cooked quinoa and brown rice to bulk it out.
Quick And Easy Veggie Chili From Greatist.com
13. Butternut Squash, Chickpea, And Kale Curry
So long as you have a few pantry essentials—coconut milk, chicken stock, fish sauce, and curry paste—you’re all set to make this unique dish. Note: Both curry paste and fish sauce can be found in your grocery store’s ethnic aisle. While the healthy combination you see here might not be available at your Thai restaurant, it will inspire and motivate you to create your own unique curry combinations.
Butternut Squash, Chickpea, And Kale Curry From Greatist.com
14. Lentil And Goat Cheese Casserole
Lentils are great for people who eat a plant-based diet. They provide enough protein to keep you full and strong. This casserole brings flavor and texture to simple lentils with veggies and garlic.
Lentil And Goat Cheese Casserole From Greatist.com
15. Quinoa With Broccoli-Avocado Pesto
This dish is both healthy and delicious. It also takes very little time to prepare. It’s full of healthy, clean ingredients like quinoa and avocado. You can add any vegetables or nuts to this recipe, even though it calls for pine nuts.
Quinoa With Broccoli-Avocado Pesto From Greatist.com
16. Lentil Soup
Lentil Soup From CompleteRecipes
17. Skinny Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Healthy broccoli cheddar soup tastes just as good as the original.
For this recipe, I took out all the flour, butter, and cream and thickened the soup with a cauliflower and onion purée.
It was a great choice. But, it was also 100% family-approved.
Skinny Broccoli Cheddar Soup From TheScrumptiousPumpkin
18. Healthy Spinach Lasagna Rolls
Healthy Spinach Lasagna Rolls – easy, healthy, and filling! Spinach and Ricotta are rolled in lasagna noodles. Only 224 calories for each roll
If you’re looking for a healthy dinner recipe, these Healthy Spinach Lasagna Rolls are for you!
Healthy Spinach Lasagna Rolls From TheGirlWhoAteEverything
19. Skinny Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops
For a tropical twist on a tender pork chop, you can add pineapple. The bold, sweet flavors will transport you and your family to the islands with their delicious tastes!
Skinny Pineapple Teriyaki Pork Chops From SkinnyMom
20. Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole From KnowKitchen
21. Chili Pasta Bake
Two comfort food favorites—pasta and chili—come together in an epic bake.
Chili Pasta Bake From TastyKitchen
22. Easy Burrito Bowls
These burrito bowls can be made at home, so skip Chipotle! It’s easier, healthier, and 10000x tastier! With fresh veggies and just 10 min prep with a creamy chipotle drizzle, what’s not to love?
Easy Burrito Bowls From DamnDelicious
23. Beautiful And Sunny Spinach Pie
It was very easy to prepare, especially considering the beauty of it. The preparation was photographed step-by-step so you can also make it.
It’s not only beautiful, but also very delicious. You can make it ahead and share the success with your family and friends.
Beautiful And Sunny Spinach Pie
24. No Carb Pizza
His almost no carb pizza RecipeThis is great for low-carb and ketogenic diets. And you won’t even miss the traditional crust. It’s delicious!
No Carb Pizza From What’sThatSmell
25. White Beans With Spinach & Sausage
This is a simple recipe that you can put together. It can be made with whatever you have on hand. You can substitute Spinach for mustard greens, spinach, kale, or collards (leftovers, baby collards).
White Beans With Spinach & Sausage From It’sMySideOfLife
26. Cauliflower Pizza Crust
How to make THE BEST crispy, delicious low carb cookies Cauliflower Pizza CrustWith a step-by-step video tutorial, you can make this easy recipe. Just 56 calories per slice and 4 grams carbs
Read the reviews and decide for yourself. You can make this cauliflower crust pizza crispy by holding the slice.
Cauliflower Pizza Crust From iFoodReal
27. Pumpkin Bisque
Even if you’ve decided to cut back on dairy, it’s possible to warm up with a creamy bowl of hot soup that doesn’t lay on the cream or calories too heavily. This light pumpkin and coconut bisque will help curb your dairy cravings this Autumn.
Unsweetened coconut milk is what makes this soup truly stand out. This ingredient is both vegan- and Paleo-friendly. It thickens the soup, giving it a rich texture.
Pumpkin Bisque From PopSugar
28. Parmesan And Spinach Orzo
This creamy orzo dish is a wonderful side or light main dish, and it’s sure to be a hit with the entire family!
The best thing about this dish? It can be used as a light main course or side dish.
Parmesan And Spinach Orzo From DamnDelicious
29. Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili
I’m not sure whether I’d call this Quinoa Chicken Chili or Quinoa Taco Soup – either way, I’d call it scrumptious. I’ve never made quinoa in a savory way – so I was excited to give it a try and it didn’t disappoint. Quinoa is a high protein food, so it works well in this chicken chili.
I love that it was cooked in the Crock-Pot – which means it only took me about 15 minutes to toss together this morning and the slow cooker did all the work.
Slow Cooker Quinoa Chicken Chili From QueenBeeCoupons
30. Skinny Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake
A lightened up, creamy, cheesy and delicious pasta bake that can be prepared ahead. You can just bake it in the oven right before serving.
It’s just as creamy and cheesy as the original, and you can even make it ahead of time. It takes only 15 minutes to bake and have dinner ready in no time. Boom.
Skinny Shrimp Alfredo Pasta Bake From DamnDelicious
31. Santa Fe Stuffed Pepper
Santa Fe Stuffed PeppersA healthy, hearty meal of ground turkey, tomatoes, beans, and corn. You’ll love this twist on a classic meal.
Santa Fe Stuffed Pepper From ShugarySweets
32. Garlic Parmesan Zucchini And Tomato Bake
Bravo! I only took 5 minutes to prepare this zucchini tomato casserole.
Garlic Parmesan Zucchini And Tomato Bake From iFoodReal
33. Garlic Mushroom Quinoa
An easy, healthy side dish that you’ll want to make with every single meal!
Garlic Mushroom Quinoa From DamnDelicious
34. Lemon Chicken Romano
His cheesy Lemon Chicken RomanoThis is comfort food at its best. These thin chicken cutlets are coated in romano cheese, extra crispy bread crumbs, panko breadcrumbs, fresh oregano and lemon zest. Then they are pan-fried until they turn a golden brown color.
And then they’re finished off in the oven with mozzarella and provolone cheese melted on top. You can’t go wrong with the deliciousness!
Lemon Chicken Romano From CookingClassy
35. Stuffed Green Peppers With Brown Rice, Italian Sausage, And Parmesan
Stuffed Green Peppers with Brown Rice and Italian Sausage are my favorite stuffed pepper recipes. They also freeze well!
Stuffed Green Peppers With Brown Rice, Italian Sausage, And Parmesan From Kalyn’sKitchen
36. Baked & Seasoned Cod Over Sauteed Veggies & A Side Of Asparagus!
All you need is zucchini, asparagus, large onion, vegetable seasoning (which can be found in whole foods) Wild Alaskan Cod Fillets, Bell Pepper, & Low Sodium Soy Sauce. If you’re gluten-free, make sure to get a gluten-free sauce.
Baked & Seasoned Cod Over Sauteed Veggies & A Side Of Asparagus! From SimplyTaralynn
37. Stuffed Flank Steak
This delicious roasted flank steak with a filling of spinach, blue cheese and roasted red peppers makes an excellent main-dish choice for your next dinner party.
Stuffed Flank Steak
38. Hawaiian Meatballs
Hawaiian Meatballs From FamilyGoneHealthy
39. Pumpkin & Kale Lasagna
Pumpkin & Kale Lasagna From FoxesLoveLemons
40. Broccoli Cheese & Potato Soup
This lightened-up Broccoli Cheese and Potato soup was just what I needed.
The result is thick, creamy, and full of cheesey flavor. However, it doesn’t have all the calories of a regular bowl. This recipe has very little butter, flour, skim milk, or any other fats. Ton Of cheese.
A dollop of sourcream is a must-have! I love to place it in the bowl before adding the soup. This makes the soup creamier.
Broccoli Cheese & Potato Soup
41. Spinach Tortellini Soup
I’m always looking for easy recipes I can prepare on busy days. This is a great recipe for just that. It’s delicious with fresh, crusty bread.
Spinach Tortellini Soup From TasteOfHome
42. Cheesy Chicken Roll-Ups
Cheesy Baked Chicken Roll-Ups – A super simple and easy dinner to get on the table in a hurry with only 5 ingredients it is sure to be a family favorite!
Cheesy Chicken Roll-Ups From MaybeIWill
43. Stuffed Pepper Casserole
A “stuffed” casserole doesn’t exactly sound healthy, but you’re about to be pleasantly surprised! This meal is made from lean ground meat and other nutrient rich ingredients. It’s a satisfying way to satisfy your hunger, without adding too many calories.
Stuffed Pepper Casserole From SkinnyMom
44. Crock Pot Beef And Broccoli
Crock Pot Beef And Broccoli From JustAPinch
45. Turkey Meatloaf
I was surprised to discover that I like meatloaf, until I had it for the first time several years back. You mean it. Meatloaf? A loaf of meat. I understand it’s an accurate description of the dish, but it certainly could use a better name.
This is not important. This dish is loved by all ages. All of the leftovers were devoured by my son. And I don’t share my leftovers, so that should tell you something.
The sweet tomato sauce must be what it is. I’m sure my children would eat whatever was topped with that sauce. I can guarantee you that I would.
Turkey Meatloaf From TheKitchenMcCabe
46. Clean Crock Pot Pulled Pork
What if I told you that you can make healthy pulled pork, from scratch, with simple ingredients, in a slow cooker, while you do something else for whole 10 hours, and it’s gonna be saucy, smoky, and delicious?!
Clean Crock Pot Pulled Pork From iFoodReal
47. Skinny Manicotti
This is a fun way to feel like you’re going out to a fancy Italian restaurant, but actually staying healthy at home. Pair it with a green salad and a thin slice of a whole-wheat baguette to get the full “restaurant” experience.
Dim the lights and light a few candles for that authentic romantic glow and you’ll be good to go! If the kids are at Grandma’s for the night, who knows where this skinny meal will take you?
Skinny Manicotti From SkinnyMom
48. Sweet Potato Crusted Spinach Quiche
Sweet Potato Crusted Spinach Quiche From FourteenForty
49. Honey & Lime Shrimp
Honey & Lime Shrimp From AstangeLife
50. Creamy Greek Yogurt Mac & Cheese
This mac & cheese has become the most popular recipe here on Cooking Ala Mel, with good reason! This is one dish that we make over and over again for how delicious it is, how quick it is, and how it’s a bit better for you while still maintaining it’s comfort food status!
