On a diet currently and im getting tired of eating these frozen dinner things, so im looking for some low cal recipes or a good place to find them

my fiance likes to cook light when she cooks, which is fine cuz it still taste good, i just eat more hahaha

i had her get some of our favorites for you


Honey Lime Chicken

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
10 oz boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/3 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/3 oz lime juice
2 tbsps honey
3 tsps brown sugar
1/3 cup all purpose flour

Directions

In a large resealable bag, combine flour and cayenne pepper.
Cut chicken into strips and add chicken a few strips at a time to bag. shake to coat.
In a skillet with butter, brown chicken on all sides.
Combine the lime juice, honey, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over chicken.
Cook for 1-2 minutes or until juices run clear and sauce is thickened.
Note: vary the amount of Worcestershire sauce and lime to your own taste.

This post was edited by KoJ on May 4 2012 03:31pm

Hoppin' John
Black eyed peas and kielbasa with green pepper over rice.
Ingredients

2 oz pork kielbasa
15.5 oz blackeye peas
1 envelope sazon
1 stalk medium celery
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 cups long grain brown rice
Directions

In non-stick pan, cook kielbasa until done.
Add onion, pepper and celery, cook until onion is tender. Add blackeye peas, undrained.
Stir in Sazon packet. Add a little salt, pepper and/or hot sauce if you like.
Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes.
Serve over brown rice.

Asian Style Beef And Broccoli

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 package broccoli
1/2 cup strips or slices carrots
1/2 cup chopped onions
12 oz sirloin steak, cut in strips
3 tbsps soy sauce
Directions

In a 10" skillet or wok heat the oil; add the prepared vegetables.
Cook, stirring quickly and frequently until the vegetables are crisp tender and the onions are browned.
Stir in the beef strips and cook until done.
Add in the chicken broth and soy sauce. Optional to add cornstarch or guar gum to thicken the sauce.



( i use tempura sauce)

Pork Loin With Red Wine Gravy
good with either rice or pasta and green beans.
Ingredients

1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 dash black pepper
1 dash salt
3/4 oz dry brown gravy
2 lbs pork loin
1 stalk small celery
1/2 slice, thin onion
16 fl oz red wine
Directions

Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
Place pork in a 9x13" baking dish, and sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
Top with onion and celery, and pour wine over all.
Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes.
When done baking, remove meat from baking dish and place on a serving platter.
Pour gravy packet mix into baking dish with wine and cooking juices, and stir until thickened.
Slice meat, and cover with gravy.

these are all 350-450 cal per serving

Ingredients

1 small spaghetti squash, about 2 1/4 pounds
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed soft herbs, such as basil, chives, chervil, parsley and sage
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Using a sharp knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise and place, cut side down, in a baking dish. Add enough water to come 1/2-inch up the sides of the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, until the squash is easily pierced with a paring knife. Turn squash over and cover with foil again and continue to cook another 15 minutes, until the squash is very tender. Remove from the oven, uncover, and allow to cool slightly. Using a spoon, remove the seeds and discard. Using a fork, gently pull the strands of squash away from the peel and place the squash strands into a mixing bowl.

Heat a skillet. Add the butter, spaghetti squash, herbs, salt and pepper and toss thoroughly but gently to heat and combine. Serve immediately or cover and keep warm until ready to serve.

SERVES 4

Calories: 144

Total Fat: 9 grams

Saturated Fat: 5 grams

Protein: 2 grams

Total carbohydrates: 18 grams

Sugar: 0 grams

Fiber: 0 grams

Cholesterol: 19 milligrams

Sodium: 336 milligrams

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thanks, gonna try out the chicken one tonight lol

fried tofu and rice

go!!!

i eat that and its really good