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Main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories

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Orange Shrimp and Crab Stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash This Orange Shrimp and Crab stuffed Roasted Butternut Squash makes an elegant, yet simple, presentation for…	Judy Hickman Armstrong Nov 2008 Intermediate	72 votes 2 reviews 15672 views
Awesome Pizza Dough This recipe is adapted from one perfected at Greens restaurant in San Francisco. The crust is crunchy on the outside but also chewy. I think it's…	John Spottiswood Feb 2010 Advanced	80 votes 33 reviews 35 comments 57529 views
Thai Basil Chicken Quick and easy and oh, so yummy! So much so, we copied this recipe and gave it to our guests at our wedding!	Nancy Miyasaki Feb 2008 Intermediate	44 votes 24 reviews 6 comments 37373 views

Asian Baked Salmon Its delicious and easy to make, the portion can be easily adjusted for 2 or for 8. Enjoy!	Connie Mcmillan Oct 2008 Intermediate	25 votes 18 reviews 4 comments 17844 views
Locavore Squash & Italian Meatball Stir-Fry There is nothing better than wonderful summer veggies from my local farmer's market. Our small but wonderful…	Sherri Williams Sep 2013 Advanced	17 votes 17 reviews 8 comments 11453 views
Spicy Shrimp Moroccan Style These prawns are absolutely fantastic. Every time I make them I marvel at the density and depth of the flavors. I typically leave the Cayenne…	John Spottiswood Sep 2008 Advanced	18 votes 6 reviews 5 comments 38966 views
Cilantro Shrimp This is a simple and absolutely delicious stir-fry shrimp dish. I've been looking for something easy and tasty like this. I have a new staple! I…	Nancy Miyasaki Aug 2010 Intermediate	16 votes 10 reviews 4 comments 17909 views
Carnitas Carnitas are the Mexican version of pulled pork. Braised first in a spicy sauce, pork shoulder is slow cooked until so tender the meat just shreds…	Sergio Hernandez Jan 2009 Advanced	14 votes 6 reviews 2 comments 28459 views
Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Artichoke, Lemon, and Goat Cheese I'm often tempted to order stuffed chicken breast when I go to a restaurant because it sounds so good...but I…	Nancy Miyasaki Apr 2010 Intermediate	15 votes 12 reviews 8 comments 6488 views
Italian Meatballs Years ago I had an Italian neighbor who became a close friend. I always commented on her delicious meatballs and one day she shared the recipe with…	Salad Foodie Mar 2011 Professional	16 votes 5 reviews 8 comments 51358 views
Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & Herbs Eggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow…	Amos Miller Sep 2011 Professional	13 votes 5 reviews 10 comments 16536 views
Taco Casserole A Delicious Heart Healthy Taco Casserole Recipe That Family And Friends Will Love. Source:…	1st Place Recipes Feb 2011 Intermediate	14 votes 4 reviews 4 comments 43214 views
Chicken Braised in Coconut Milk For a more kid-friendly, non-spicy version, just do steps 2-4. It’s still super-moist and delicious – and even faster and easier! On really rushed…	Kristin Chen Jul 2008 Intermediate	12 votes 8 reviews 2 comments 30772 views
BBQ Pork Tenderloin - Spanish Style This dish is from south-eastern Spain where Moorish influences are still found in many dishes. The combination…	John Spottiswood Jul 2010 Advanced	11 votes 8 reviews 5 comments 14194 views
Tri-tip marinade This is a great dry rub for tri tip. I just made it for a recent party and the tri tip vanished.	Aspen Lee-Moulden Jun 2008 Intermediate	11 votes 5 reviews 3 comments 24332 views