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

Orange Beef Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

Healthy Chinese fast food recipes are always popular in my house. The kids love them, the husband loves them, and I love them. So, I’m often experimenting with making lighter and healthier versions of our restaurant favorites.

This Orange Beef recipe is a great one to try! The sauce is rich, fresh, and flavorful, yet still very light. If I’m making it for just me and my husband, I’ll add in some crushed red pepper flakes to give it a spicy kick.

It also works nicely with some bell pepper strips and or zucchini chunks – which is a great way to bulk it up some more, too.

Served over fresh steamed brown rice, this is one seriously satisfying meal.

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Whole Wheat Couscous Feta Salad Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

With the last few days of summer to savor, I’m sharing a reliable and delicious side salad recipe that I have made quite a bit this summer, as my whole family loves it. My Whole Wheat Cous Cous Feta Salad Recipe is super easy to make and is a delicious and satisfying side dish that works with so many different meals.

To anyone who lives a vegan lifestyle – you’re in for a treat today! I came across a recipe for a vegan bacon recipe at Veganosity, and was super excited to give it a try. The recipes uses portobello mushroom marinated in maple syrup and liquid smoke, giving it an absolutely delicious bacon-y flavor, sans the meat.

Quinoa Salad with Tahini – 6 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

One of my all time favorite Weight Watchers quinoa recipes is this super easy Quinoa Salad with Tahini Dressing — it’s to die for!

Admittedly, I’m pleasantly surprised my kids really enjoyed this dish…my son even took leftovers for lunch! And it’s a really satisfying summer side dish that is lovely and absolutely delicious.

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FINALIST # 2: BBQ Peach Bourbon Chicken – 1 Point

By Wendy Zitzman

Get a taste of the South with this sassy looking BBQ Peach Bourbon Chicken Recipe, submitted by Vicky Stroup!

Spanish Chicken and Potato Roast Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

Another super easy recipe I want to share today that not only tastes incredible, but requires such little effort. This Spanish Chicken and Potato Roast Recipe is all done in one pot (yay for easy clean-up!). The ingredients are combined in a large baking dish, and then slow roasted in the oven, delivering one heck of a tasty dinner.

Red Pepper and Eggplant Dip Recipe – 1 Point

By Wendy Zitzman

When I need something to snack on, I try to reach for fresh, raw vegetables. Mainly because they are incredibly good for me, but also because their high fiber content can fill me up and prevent me from getting down and dirty with a not so Weight Watchers friendly food.

So when you eat fresh veggies as much as I do, you are constantly on the lookout for delicious, exciting, and low calorie dips to dunk them in. And this Red Pepper and Eggplant Dip Recipe has become one of my favorites!

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Whole Wheat Banana Nut Mini Loaves – 5 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

With school getting ready to start back up soon, I know I need to be prepared for those hectic mornings where getting the family fed becomes an on-the-go task. When I have spare time, I love making wholesome, baked breads or muffins to have on hand for those days when cooking breakfast just isn’t going to happen.

Quinoa and Chicken Stuffed Peppers Recipe – 3 Points

By Wendy Zitzman

Stuffed peppers were always a staple in my house, growing up. My mom usually made them once every other week, and I can still remember the taste of that delicious beef and rice filling! My healthier version consists of a quinoa and ground chicken filling.

Chicken and Spinach Sauté Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

When I’m pressed for time during the week, this Chicken and Spinach Sauté Recipe is a lifesaver. It requires minimal prep and cook time, yet tastes incredibly delicious and is quite healthy.

My kids love it too, which is a huge plus. I simply get the chicken into the marinade before I leave to go pick up my kids from school, then come and home and toss it in the skillet for dinner. Easy peasy. The only problem is that it’s so good, there are never any leftovers!

Simple, delicious, and satisfying, this Weight Watchers Chicken Recipe is a must-try.

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Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

For those of us trying to eat low carb, these Thai Chicken Lettuce Cups are a perfect carb-free recipe that is super easy and quick to make, but also tastes absolutely amazing. Ground chicken breast is sautéed with wonderful Thai spices and are then served atop fresh, chilled lettuce leaves.

Roasted Garlic Cilantro Shrimp Recipe

By Wendy Zitzman

Summer is in full swing, and I’m all about healthy and delicious Weight Watchers Grilling Recipe that are quick and easy! This Roasted Garlic Cilantro Shrimp Recipe is just the ticket – it’s so fresh and light, yet absolutely bursting with flavor.

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

FAQs

What is a filling low-calorie meal? ›

Greek yogurt, oats and eggs are filling foods that are low in calories. Fish is another great source of protein if you are looking to reduce your calorie intake. For snacks, try munching on berries or high-fiber popcorn.

How many calories are in a low-calorie dinner? ›

“A low-calorie meal can be in the 300 to 400 calorie range for breakfast and 500 to 600 calorie range for lunch and dinner meals, and 100 to 200 calorie range for snacks,” says Vandana Sheth, R.D.N., C.D.E.S., F.A.N.D., registered dietitian nutritionist and author of My Indian Table: Quick & Tasty Vegetarian Recipes.

What is the best low-calorie filling food? ›

10 Low-Calorie Foods That Will Help You Feel Full
  • Greek Yogurt.
  • Cottage Cheese.
  • Fish.
  • Meat and Poultry.
  • Eggs.
  • Legumes.
  • Oats.
  • Vegetables.
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What foods can I eat unlimited amounts of? ›

Let's take a look at some of these wonderful foods:
  • Celery. Celery is a vegetable that is made up of 95% water! ...
  • Broccoli. It is well known for the natural substance it contains – sulforaphane, which has an anti-cancerous effect. ...
  • Kale. ...
  • Cucumber. ...
  • Lettuce. ...
  • Cauliflower. ...
  • Blueberries. ...
  • Raspberries.

How to lose 5 pounds in a week? ›

Losing 5 pounds a week comes to reducing your food intake by 3500 calories over seven days. The value that represents the decrease in calorie intake is known as the calorie deficit. If you want to lose 5 pounds in a week, you will need to reduce your food intake by 17,500 calories, which is a huge calorie deficit.

How many calories should I eat a day to lose 2 pounds a week? ›

For example, to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week — a rate that experts consider safe — your food consumption should provide 500 to 1,000 calories less than your total weight-maintenance calories. If you need 2,325 calories a day to maintain your current weight, reduce your daily calories to between 1,325 and 1,825.

How to eat 1,200 calories without being hungry? ›

People on a 1,200-calorie diet need to eat nutrient-dense food to avoid feeling hungry and prevent malnourishment. Lean proteins tend to be very dense in nutrients and low in calories. By contrast, white carbohydrates, such as white bread, contain more calories and fewer nutrients.

How do you eat low calories but feel full? ›

In order to be able to cut calories without eating less and feeling hungry, you need to replace some higher calorie foods with foods that are lower in calories and fat and will fill you up. In general, this means foods with lots of water and fiber in them.

What is something filling under 200 calories? ›

Here are a dozen healthy snack ideas you can try:
  • One medium apple or pear with 12 almonds.
  • Half cup (120 milliliters, mL) of berries with 6 ounces (oz), or 170 grams (g), of plain yogurt or low-fat cottage cheese.
  • One small banana with 1 tablespoon (tbsp), or (15 mL), unsalted peanut butter or almond butter.
Jun 22, 2022

What is filling for 100 calories? ›

25 Super Snacks With 100 Calories or Less
  • 1/2 Cup Slow-Churned Ice Cream. 1/25. Surprise! ...
  • 6 Cups Microwave Popcorn. 2/25. ...
  • Cottage Cheese and Cantaloupe. 3/25. ...
  • Three Crackers With Cheese. 4/25. ...
  • Fourteen Almonds. 5/25. ...
  • Six Whole-Grain Pretzel Sticks. 6/25. ...
  • Baked Apple. 7/25. ...
  • Cheese-Stuffed Pita Pocket. 8/25.
Mar 22, 2024

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