10 Flavorful and Filling Low-Calorie Meals

Look for nutrient-dense, centerpiece-worthy dishes or weeknight-friendly options that you can prepare in under 30 minutes. Thanks to recipes that highlight vegetables, you may develop a newfound appreciation for low-calorie meals that you may not have known about previously.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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Seared Salmon with Charred Green Beans

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Balsamic Chicken Caprese

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Best-Ever Marinated Flank Steak

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Mason Jar Instant Noodle Soup

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Roasted Shrimp, Tomatoes and Spinach

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Pork and Scallion Kebabs with Herbed Couscous

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Sheet Pan Roasted Chicken

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Easy Rice with GingerSoy Salmon and Broccoli

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Vegetarian Antipasto Salad

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