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Under 500 Calories

The recipes you’ll find here are all under 500 calories!

These low-calorie meals range from appetizers, dinner, and snacks but are absolutely full of flavor! A few favorites to try include our Ham and Cheese Sliders, Butternut Squash Crostini, and our One Pan Cuban Chicken and Rice dish!

A bowl of vegetable and black-eyed pea soup with black-eyed peas, kale, carrots, celery, and diced tomatoes.

Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Mexican pizza topped with melted cheese, diced tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and a dollop of sour cream.

Mexican Pizza (Taco Bell Copycat)

Roasted spatchcocked chicken seasoned with herbs and spices rests on parchment paper, with lemon wedges nearby.

Spatchcock Chicken

A slice of vegetable frittata with asparagus and goat cheese on a plate, accompanied by mixed greens and a cherry tomato.

Asparagus Frittata

Pan of roasted shrimp with a mix of colorful vegetables including zucchini, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and red onions served with a black serving spatula.

Sheet Pan Shrimp & Vegetables

Sheet pan with roasted chicken, halved potatoes, and green beans, garnished with lemon wedges.

Sheet Pan Chicken Thighs

Hand holding a breakfast sandwich with bacon, eggs, and cheese between an English muffin.

Breakfast Sandwich

Sheet pan with glazed ham steaks, roasted baby potatoes, and green beans.

Ham Steak Sheet Pan Dinner

A close-up of a hearty soup with chunks of meat, tomatoes, cabbage, and herbs. A spoon is partially visible.

Cabbage Roll Soup

Sliced bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin on a white plate, showing a juicy interior and crispy bacon exterior.

Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin

A close-up of chicken and dumplings in a creamy sauce with carrots and peas. A spoon lifts one dumpling, topped with chopped herbs.

Chicken Dumpling Soup

Plate of manicotti topped with tomato sauce, melted cheese, and basil leaves. Fork on the side.

Manicotti

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