Quick and easy main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Thai Ginger Chicken This is one of the most popular Thai dishes and one of the easiest to make. You can substitute lots of different vegetables and it will still turn…	John Spottiswood Mar 2011 Advanced	8 votes 3 reviews 5 comments 5489 views
Yellow Split Peas with Vegetables (Dal Takari) Wow, this is such a wonderful dish and so easy to cook! The keys to this dish are the yellow lentils, fried…	John Spottiswood Feb 2011 Advanced	7 votes 1 review 7 comments 7181 views
Grilled Shrimp This is a very tasty grilled shrimp recipe. The ingredients don't sound like they would go together that well, but the result is fantastic. Try…	Nancy Miyasaki May 2010 Intermediate	7 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 8813 views

Southwestern Sweet Potato Casserole I adapted this from a Stuffed Acorn Squash recipe that sounded great. My kids aren't big fans of squash...but…	John Spottiswood Nov 2012 Advanced	6 votes 2 reviews 1 comment 6199 views
Sauted Cilantro Halibut This halibut dish really shines if you saute the fish over high heat; crispy outside and juicy in.	Mihir Shah Jan 2008 Advanced	7 votes 5 reviews 2 comments 18578 views
Fish Tacos with Lime-cilantro salsa Cumin, coriander, and paprika give these fish tacos a wonderfully warm flavor. The tangy sour cream, lime and…	Nancy Miyasaki May 2010 Intermediate	7 votes 4 reviews 1 comment 14368 views
Shirmp with Broccoli Stir Fry This is a bit of a make-shift stir fry that came out great. I mixed some of the ingredients from my favorite chinese and thai dishes here, and the…	John Spottiswood Aug 2009 Advanced	7 votes 3 reviews 10264 views
Chicken Kabobs These kabobs are colorful, tasty, and make a great dish for any summertime party.	Kelsey Martin Jun 2008 Intermediate	6 votes 1 review 2 comments 40955 views
Delicious Pork and Bean Stew for Tostadas, Tacos, or Burritos This is an easy slow cooker recipe that is delicious and versatile. Serve this as filler for any mexican dish,…	Nancy Miyasaki May 2011 Intermediate	7 votes 2 reviews 1 comment 6795 views
Skinny and Delicious Chicken and Eggplant Pasta for 326 Calories! We know it’s a mouthful but we’re talking real Italian comfort food here.…	Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox Oct 2010 Professional	6 votes 2 reviews 1 comment 13298 views
Fast Hamburger Pie - Nuwave Oven/Flavorwave This is a nice & easy meal on a busy night. Tastes like you slaved over it much longer 38 minutes ;)	Wendy Jarvis Jan 2010 Intermediate	6 votes 14226 views
Mini Paprika Chicken Pies Perfect to make in single serving portions, this is a simple pie that is quick to make from store cupboard ingredients.	Hungry Jenny Mar 2010 Intermediate	6 votes 3 reviews 1 comment 4091 views
Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi) I adapted this recipe from one in Bon Appetit and another from Chef John (foodwishes.blogspot.com). Chef John…	John Spottiswood Feb 2013 Advanced	5 votes 3 reviews 2 comments 11453 views
Asian-Style Grilled Black Bass This fish is simply delicious. The flesh is like butter and the flavor is from heaven. I know that sounds extreme, but it's true. I was in Costco…	John Spottiswood May 2013 Advanced	5 votes 3 reviews 1 comment 8707 views
Camarones a la plancha - Shrimp on the griddle This is a delicious mexican shrimp dish that you'll find served in the lovely seaside restaurants along both of…	John Spottiswood May 2012 Advanced	5 votes 1 review 2 comments 11757 views