There is never an excuse to not enjoy a delicious but healthy dinner.
A key aspect of losing weight is controlling what you eat, but trying to cook healthy dinners every night can be difficult. They can become a repetitive cycle of flavors you grow tired of, and the temptation to eat unhealthy dinners can grow too large. Never fear, for SkinnyMs. is here with suggestions for dinners for weight loss endeavors. We know it can be hard, and we’re here to support you.
With a wide variety of dishes available, there is never an excuse to not enjoy a delicious but healthy dinner. Sit down and browse our list of 30 delicious low-calorie dinners for weight loss and become inspired!
1. Zucchini Noodles Aglio et Olio
Making noodles entirely out of vegetables is a fantastic way to cut down on calories and sugar. An extremely simple dish, these noodles feel just right for slurping and twirling!
2. Chicken and Black Bean Chili
Hearty meals are a key part of staving off hunger, and chili has that stick-to-your-ribs quality hearty meals rely on. Based heavily on chicken, beans, and vegetables, this is a fantastic dish that can be easily reheated and enjoyed more than once!
3. Philly Cheese and Chicken Sandwich
Choosing chicken over red meat cuts down on nasty saturated fats, making this sandwich leagues healthier than its inspiration. Packed full of vegetables, this isn’t your mother’s Philly cheesesteak, but a healthy alternative that aims to capture the original’s feeling without its downsides.
4. Blackened Sockeye Salmon
Simple salmon covered in black spices packs this dish full of delicious flavors. Choose the canola oil over the coconut oil, as coconut oil is full of saturated fats, while canola oil has very little and actually has omega-3 and -6 acids to supplement what you’ll get from the fish.
5. Slow Cooker Red Lentil Curry
A big splash of warm, welcoming color is a distinct trait of this dish, as is the wide variety of spices it uses. Lentils are a good source of fiber and other nutrients, so eating a serving of them will serve you well in the long run.
6. Quinoa Shrimp Paella
Paella can have a wide variety of ingredients, but substituting its main factor—rice—for superfood quinoa takes this dish to another level health-wise. Since it’s full of protein and other nutrients, this dish offers fantastic bang for its buck!
7. Skinny Lasagna Rolls
Easy to make and easy to reheat, this recipe offers healthy food in an easy-to-eat package. A batch can be frozen and eaten whenever it pleases you, so invest in your future dinners with this fantastic recipe!
