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As ideal as meal prepping is for weight loss, we don’t always have the time to do it. Thankfully, there are plenty of healthy recipes that you can easily follow to make mealtime a breeze. Healthy recipes don’t necessarily have to be difficult, many can in fact be prepped and cooked in under an hour.
The key is to think of all the basic ingredients that are at the foundation of many recipes. Simple ingredients that are both healthy and that can be made into a variety of dishes are a perfect start to a great diet.
Sticking to foods that offer lots of protein and other nutritional benefits will keep you feeling full and satisfied long after a meal is over. Try choosing low-cal fulfilling foods to reach your weight loss goals this week. Lucky for you, we’ve gathered our four favorite low-cal recipes you can easily try out for your next meal.
Our first recommendation is this Healthy Spinach Scrambled Eggs recipe from The Spruce Eats. One scrambled egg is about 91 calories. The best part is just how easy this recipe is to follow. Prep time is five minutes and cooking time is five minutes--it can’t get much easier than that. This recipe also calls for spinach, which has a ton of nutritional benefits of its own like protein, fiber, and vitamins A, C, E, and K.
Speaking of spinach, spinach is another low-cal ingredient you can use in a variety of meals. We suggest trying this Simple Sautéed Spinach recipe from EatingWell for a simple and filling side dish. Half a cup of this spinach recipe comes in at just 65 calories and 2.7 grams of protein.
Let’s turn to another protein-packed low-cal ingredient: grilled chicken breast. This Mediterranean Grilled Chicken Breasts recipe from Gimme Delicious offers a lot of flavor at just a fraction of calories. Skinless boneless chicken breast typically rakes in around 165 calories while also having 31 grams of protein--which makes it super ideal for almost any lunch or dinner.
Stay tuned if seafood is your typical go-to food. Scallops are a great option for an easy low-cal meal. Why not try this amazing Pan-Seared Scallops recipe from A Sweet Pea Chef? They seriously look incredible! Scallops are usually under 100 calories and when paired with a low-carb pasta you can’t go wrong. We’re definitely going to try this recipe ASAP!
What’s your favorite low-cal recipe? Let us know your go-to healthy meals in the comments below!
