Browse 12 lunch recipes for Low-Calorie Recipes. Clear steps, timing, and calories to help you plan your meals.
Browse 12 lunch recipes for Low-Calorie Recipes. Clear steps, timing, and calories to help you plan your meals. Each recipe in this collection has been carefully selected for reliability, clear instructions, and practical results.
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These vibrant lettuce wraps feature flaky baked salmon tossed with a tangy lemon-dill yogurt sauce, all bundled in crisp romaine leaves. At under 300 calories per serving, it offers protein and freshness for a weight loss-friendly midday meal.
Crispy baked tofu seasoned with chili and lime is paired with a crunchy cabbage slaw, all tucked into tender collard green wraps. This high-protein vegan lunch satisfies for just 205 calories.
Hearty chickpeas and fresh spinach are simmered in a blend of Moroccan spices and tomatoes, making a fiber-rich, energizing lunch for just 230 calories. One-pan and ready in 20 minutes!
Shredded chicken breast is combined with fresh strawberries, blueberries, crunchy almonds, and a tangy yogurt poppyseed dressing. Sweet, savory, and under 240 calories per serving.
This lightened-up, low-calorie soup blends tender shrimp with bell peppers and a fragrant coconut-lime broth. Finished with fresh herbs and zesty chili, it's satisfying yet only 220 calories per bowl.
Packed with fiber and colorful veggies, this quinoa bowl offers a crunchy, satisfying lunch for under 250 calories. A simple lemon-tahini drizzle ties the crisp vegetables and fluffy quinoa together perfectly.
Hearty, thick-cut cauliflower steaks are roasted to golden perfection and topped with a smoky, nutty romesco sauce. This plate feels indulgent yet clocks in at just 180 calories, ideal for a light, plant-based lunch.
Bright green peas and zesty fresh mint create a refreshing, creamy soup that's perfect for warmer days. Blended with protein-rich Greek yogurt, this soup is filling yet only 160 calories per serving.
Lean ground chicken is sautéed with ginger, garlic, and scallions, then rolled in sturdy collard greens for a nutrient-dense, hand-held lunch. At only 230 calories, it's a filling, portable meal.
This fluffy, oven-baked frittata uses only egg whites, spinach, bell pepper, and a touch of feta for flavor without excess calories. Each generous slice has just 190 calories and is ready in under 30 minutes.
Sweet orange segments, peppery arugula, and crisp shaved fennel are tossed with seared shrimp for a sophisticated, vitamin-packed lunch. A citrusy vinaigrette keeps it under 250 calories per plate.
Meaty Portobello mushrooms are filled with a savory mixture of lentils, spinach, and herbs, then baked until juicy. With just 215 calories, these are a plant-based powerhouse for lunch.