American main dish recipes with 500 or fewer calories with photo added by professional chefs

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Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes

Quick Meatloaf & Potatoes

Start to finish this can be on the table in 30 minutes, which represents 15 minutes of prep and 15 minutes cook time in the microwave. This…

Salad Foodie
Apr 2017
Professional
1 vote
5532 views
Crispy Horseradish Mahi Mahi

Crispy Horseradish Mahi Mahi

This was soooo good. This crust would be great on chicken too. I used whole hashbrowns, but I think I would recommend cutting them into smaller…

Kyra Martin
Feb 2014
Professional
1 vote
4774 views
Beef Fajita Best Marinade

Beef Fajita Best Marinade

This is fast, simple and super delicious! You should have a very hot (very) cast iron griddle or pan to do this right. I preheat the griddle and…

Amos Miller
Dec 2013
Professional
3 votes
11496 views
Teriyaki Ginger Salmon

Teriyaki Ginger Salmon

The marinade itself was a little spicy due to the ginger, but it cooked up beautifully. I think it's a crowd pleaser.

Kyra Martin
Apr 2013
Professional
1 vote
1429 views
Skinny Lemon Glazed Chicken, Sweet and Sassy

Skinny Lemon Glazed Chicken, Sweet and Sassy

This spectacular sweet and spicy lemon glazed chicken will make your taste buds sizzle! Studies show eating…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Feb 2013
Professional
2 votes
6071 views
Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta

Creamy Zucchini, Ham & Pasta

Low calorie, low fat - this saucy one dish meal is a comfort food unto its own yet one which won’t break your New Year’s resolution goals! Each…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2013
Professional
1 vote
4378 views
Ham & Cabbage Hash

Ham & Cabbage Hash

This is a fast dinner-in-a-skillet recipe, and a good way to use up leftover ham or roast beef. Lots of vegetables make the meat go further and keep…

Salad Foodie
Jan 2013
Professional
3 votes
10144 views
Whole Foods Amazing Tuna Salad Made Skinny

Whole Foods Amazing Tuna Salad Made Skinny

The first time I tasted this colorful tuna salad was at Whole Foods on Columbus Circle in NYC. I fell in love…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Jan 2013
Professional
1 vote
6326 views
Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia

Panko Crusted Baked Tilapia

So I didn't find a recipe I liked for this and had to bungle my way through it alone. But it turned out pretty darned good! Nice crispy crunch, and…

Salad Foodie
Sep 2012
Professional
3 votes
19330 views
Guilt-free Chicken Nuggets, Oh Yeah

Guilt-free Chicken Nuggets, Oh Yeah

Most kids love McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets. I’m sure many grown-ups do too. But, they are so unhealthy!…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Sep 2012
Professional
1 vote
5953 views
Taco Skillet

Taco Skillet

It's sort of like hamburger helper, only it doesn't involve noodles or a box mix. And it tastes a whole lot better Variations: Add 1/2 cup…

Wendi Taylor
Jul 2012
Professional
1 vote
2956 views
My Dry Rub

My Dry Rub

Its that time of year when the barbecue hits the grills & smokers and so I thought I'd post my favorite dry rub recipe. I only use this rub & a…

Amos Miller
Jun 2012
Professional
4 votes
16390 views
Barbecue Baked Salmon

Barbecue Baked Salmon

Salmon with a BBQ citrus glaze - unusual and tasty.

Salad Foodie
May 2012
Professional
1 vote
3259 views
Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier

Low Fat, Three Cheese Mac and Cheese, Made From a Box But Healthier

For years I’ve been on the quest for a decadent tasting classic macaroni…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
May 2012
Professional
1 vote
2882 views
Skinny, Fiery Lemon Glazed Chicken to Wake Up Your Taste Buds

Skinny, Fiery Lemon Glazed Chicken to Wake Up Your Taste Buds

his spectacular spicy and sweet lemon glazed chicken will make your taste buds sizzle! Studies show eating…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Apr 2012
Professional
2 votes
1900 views