Under 500 Calories

Beef Steak With Carrots and Mint

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

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 Beef Steak With Carrots and Mint
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Ingredients
For salad:
Instructions
  1. For the steaks, preheat grill pan or oven broiler (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) on high temperature.
  2. For the salad, combine all the ingredients in a bowl, and mix gently.  Marinate salad for at least 5–10 minutes to blend flavors before serving.  (Salad can be made up to 3 hours in advance and refrigerated.)
  3. Season the steaks with salt and pepper, and lightly coat with oil.
  4. Grill or broil 2–3 minutes on each side, or to your desired doneness (to a minimum internal temperature of 145 ºF).
  5. Remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
  6. Serve one 3-ounce steak with ½ cup salad on the side.
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Quick Beef Casserole

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 Quick Beef Casserole
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a sauté pan, brown the ground beef.
  2. Drain off the extra fat by tilting the sauté pan over a disposable cup in the sink to collect the fat.  Use the lid to shield the meat from falling out.  After the fat has turned solid, discard the cup in the trash.
  3. Add the rest of the ingredients to the sauté pan, and mix well.
  4. Cover sauté pan with lid, and cook over medium heat until boiling.
  5. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 35 minutes.  Serve hot.
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Thai-Style Chicken Curry

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 Thai-Style Chicken Curry
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Ingredients
For chicken and vegetables:
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
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For chicken and vegetables:
Instructions
  1. Thaw frozen vegetables in the microwave (or place entire bag in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes).  Set aside until step 7.
  2. For sauce, heat oil in a small saucepan on medium heat.  Add ginger, garlic, scallions, and lemongrass, and cook gently until tender, but not brown, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add curry paste, and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  4. Add coconut milk, honey, soy sauce, and fish sauce, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. In a bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth.  Add mixture to the saucepan, and return to a boil while stirring constantly. 
  6. Lower heat to a simmer, and add chicken strips.  Simmer gently for 5–8 minutes. 
  7. Add thawed vegetables, and continue to cook gently with lid on until the vegetables are heated through, an additional 2–3 minutes.
  8. Divide into four even portions, each about 3 ounces chicken breast and 1 cup vegetables, and serve.
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Turkey Club Burger

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 Turkey Club Burger
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
For spread:
For toppings:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven broiler on high temperature (with the rack 3 inches from heat source) or grill on medium-high heat.
  2. To prepare burgers, combine ground turkey, scallions, pepper, and egg, and mix well.  Form into ½- to ¾-inch thick patties, and coat each lightly with olive oil.
  3. Broil or grill burgers for about 7–9 minutes on each side (to a minimum internal temperature of 160 °F). 
  4. Combine mayonnaise and mustard to make a spread.
  5. Assemble ¾ tablespoon spread, 1 ounce spinach or arugula, several slices of grilled portabella mushroom (optional), and one burger on each bun. 
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Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Source: Deliciously Healthy Dinners and Deliciously Healthy Family Meals

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 Sweet-and-Sour Chicken
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15
Cook Time 15
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15
Cook Time 15
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Thaw frozen vegetables in the microwave (or place entire bag in a bowl of hot water for about 10 minutes).  Set aside until step 6.
  2. Heat oil in a large wok or sauté pan on medium heat.  Add ginger, garlic, and scallions, and stir fry until cooked, but not brown, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the rice vinegar, chili sauce, and brown sugar to the pan, and bring to a simmer.
  4. In a bowl, mix cornstarch with chicken broth, and add to the pan.  Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly.  Lower temperature to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add chicken, and stir continually for 5–8 minutes.
  6. Add vegetables, and mix gently.  Simmer with lid on to reheat, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add soy sauce, and mix gently.
  8. Divide into four even portions, and serve. 
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Oven-Crusted Chicken Breast

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 Oven-Crusted Chicken Breast
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  2. Place chicken in a freezer bag with the air squeezed out, and pound each breast down to ½-inch thickness.
  3. Combine the egg white and evaporated milk in a bowl, and mix well.  In a separate bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and crushed oats, and mix well.
  4. Coat the chicken breasts in flour, and shake off the excess.  Dip the chicken breasts in the egg and milk mixture, and drain off the excess.  Then dip the chicken breasts in the breadcrumb mixture to coat, and shake off the excess.  After all chicken breasts have been coated, discard any leftover breading mixture.
  5. Heat oil in a large sauté pan.  Stir fry the chicken over medium-high heat on one side until golden brown, about 2–3 minutes.  Turn carefully, and pan fry the second side for an additional 2–3 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove from the pan, and place on paper towels to soak up excess oil.  Place on baking sheet, and finish cooking in a 350 °F oven for about 5–8 minutes (to a minimum internal temperature of 165 ºF).
  6. For the salad, combine lemon juice and olive oil, and mix well to make a dressing.  Toss the lettuce leaves and cherry tomatoes with the dressing, salt, and pepper.
  7. Serve 1 cup salad with one piece of chicken. 
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Chicken Quesadillas With Red and Green Salsa

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 Chicken Quesadillas With Red and Green Salsa
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
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for salsa:
For quesadillas:
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings
Ingredients
for salsa:
For quesadillas:
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven broiler on high temperature, with the rack 3 inches from heat source.
  2. For salsa, combine all ingredients and toss well.  Chill in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes. (Salsa can be made up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated.)
  3. Cut chicken into thin strips, and place them on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.  Broil for 8–10 minutes.
  4. To assemble the quesadillas, place four whole-wheat tortillas on the countertop or table.  Top each with one-quarter of the sliced cooked chicken, salt, chili sauce, cheese, and pine nuts (optional). 
  5. Fold tortillas in half to close, and carefully transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper.
  6. Bake quesadillas at 350 ºF for 5–10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
  7. Serve one quesadilla with ½ cup salsa on the side. 
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Shrimp Tacos With Citrus Cabbage Slaw

Shrimp Tacos With Citrus Cabbage Slaw

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 Shrimp Tacos With Citrus Cabbage Slaw
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Servings
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Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 15 min
Servings
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Ingredients
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Roast Salmon and Vegetables

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 Roast Salmon and Vegetables
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 55 min
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people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Seafood
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 55 min
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 400° F.
  2. Cut each fennel bulb in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 6 wedges. In a roasting pan or large baking dish, combine the fennel, tomatoes, garlic, lemon, oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, and the thyme. Spread the mixture into a single layer. Roast until the fennel is tender, about 40 minutes.
  3. Season the salmon with the remaining salt and pepper. Remove pan from oven and place the fillets on top of the vegetable mixture. Return to oven and roast until the fillets are the same color throughout and flake easily, about 12 minutes, depending on thickness. Remove and discard the lemon before serving.
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Roasted Pork With Shredded Brussels Sprouts

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 Roasted Pork With Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 10 min
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 10 min
Servings
people
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 400º F. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Season the pork with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, turning occasionally, until browned, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Transfer the skillet to oven. Roast the pork until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes. Let rest before slicing.
  4. Meanwhile, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil in a second large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add the Brussels sprouts, apricots, almonds, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing, until the Brussels sprouts are just tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Serve the Brussels sprouts with the pork.
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