Need two more dinner meals?

Question

I need two more dinner meals that are low calorie for this weeks meals. Keep in mind my husband doesn't care for salad stuff too much. I currently have on the menu turkey meatloaf for one night , Chicken, swiss chard and rice for another, and shrimp, pasta with spicy tomatoe sauce. Please give me some low calorie healthy ideas. Thanks.

Answer 1

CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBERS
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp butter-flavored margarine
3 boneless, skinless chicken or turkey breasts
1 large cucumber
1/2 an onion, sliced thin
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground mustard
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken stock ( 1/2 cup water and 1 chicken boullion cube works too)
3 tbsp. reduced-fat sour cream

Heat oil and butter in skillet. Cube chicken and add to pan, cook thoroughly. Take cucumber and peel, slice in half, seed with a spoon and dice small. When chicken is cooked golden brown, remove from pan. Add onion and cucumber. Cover and cook 1-2 minutes. Add chicken stock, garlic, cumin and mustard. Cook 5-7 minutes more until onion and cucumber are tender. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in sour cream. Serve over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.


Salmon Patties
1 can salmon, bones removed
1 egg, beaten
1/4 onion, minced
1/2 sleeve saltines, crushed fine
1/2 tsp seasoning salt, garlic salt or cajun seasoning

In bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing well. Form into patties and fry in oiled skillet.

Answer 2

Salmon with Wilted Watercress and Balsamic Drizzle:

The warm, sweet balsamic dressing tenderizes the peppery watercress to make a bed for the seared salmon.

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon powdered sugar
4 (6-ounce) salmon fillets (about 1 inch thick), skinned
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
Cooking spray
8 cups trimmed watercress (about 8 ounces)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Combine vinegar and sugar in a small saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1/4 cup (about 7 minutes). Place in a large bowl; cool slightly.

While vinegar mixture cooks, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle fish with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add fish; cook 4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, watercress, and pepper to vinegar mixture; toss to coat. Place about 1 1/2 cups watercress mixture on each of 4 plates; top each serving with 1 fillet.

Yield: 4 servings

Answer 3

Well I have to say it often can be boring when you're trying to do low cal/carbs/fat etc.
Salmon/Grouper/Cod Teriyaki **
Mix some teriyaki & soy sauce, lemon or lime juce & some peel as well, splash of OJ, pinch of sugar (splenda is great), black pepper, (spicy ? add red pepper flakes), minced garlic & ginger, chinese mustard and some fish or chicken sotck. Marinade should yield about 4 oz. Take 2 / 8ozs. filet of your favorite fish and marinate it for 15/20 minutes. Then take a big piece of aluminum foil, on top of it, place a piece of parchement paper (about the same size). Then place your favorite veggies (lemon grass, cabbage, potatoes, onions, sweet potato, zuchinni, squash, broccoli, cowliflour etc) in the middle of paper, top off the veggies with the fish, then pour 1/2 ofthe marinade over each filet and make a sealed pouch for the fish to cook in. In my oven it takes 15/20 min @ 350* In this recipe you can change the fish, marinade and veggies to reflect a new kinf of cusine.
*greek w/artichokes, black olives, red onion, bell peppers
*spanish w/ garlic, roasted peppers, green olives, potatoes, zafron. And so on... do your own mixed and match.

Bake your favorite lasagna and insted of using pasta use slices of par-broiled egg plant.

Also you can do roasted veggies, sliced thin; but thick enough so they can hold some crunch. Carrots, egg plant, onion, squash, bell peppers, use rosemary, garlic and oregano to season. Broil @ 450* for 35/45 min. Then after cool, use low carb flour tortillas and low carb/fat cheese of your choice (I use brie or pepper jack). And make yourself killer quesadillas, at this time I add tomato slices. You can can served with salad, veggie chili or some chicken soup or spicy tomato soup.

Answer 4

Someone is giving you very bad advice. Rice and pasta are NOT on low calorie menus

Answer 5

These are a few of my favorites!!

Crock Pot Enchiladas
Serves 6

1 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (8.5 oz) White Onion, chopped
1 (4 oz can) Chopped Green Chilies
1 (14 oz can) Enchilada Sauce
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Golden Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cheddar Cheese Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Celery Soup

Instructions:
Brown hamburger and chopped onion and pour off grease.

Put all ingredients in crock pot. Mix and cook low 4-6 hours.
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Chicken Parmesan
Serves 6

1/3 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 Tsp Italian Seasoning, crushed
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
1 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
1/2 Cup White Onion, diced
1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup 2% Milk
1 (1 oz packet) Ranch Flavored Salad Dressing Mix
6 Slices Mozzarella Cheese
1/2 (10 oz pkg.) Spinach, frozen, thawed, drained
1 Tbsp Pimiento, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a small mixing bowl combine cheese, ranch salad dressing mix, and Italian seasoning. Roll chicken pieces in cheese mixture to coat lightly; set remaining cheese mixture aside. Arrange the pieces in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish. In a small saucepan cook onion in hot margarine until tender.

Stir in flour; add milk all at once. Cook and stir till bubbly; stir in drained spinach and pimiento. Place a slice of cheese and spoon the spinach mixture over the chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Bake, uncovered, for 30-35 minutes or until tender.
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Chicken Pasta Alfredo
Serves 6

6 Qts Water
12 oz Fettuccine Pasta
2 Tbsp Peanut Oil
6 (4 oz) Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
2 (10-3/4 oz can) Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 (20 oz bag) Frozen Broccoli Florets
3/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

Instructions:
Heat a large pot of water, over high heat. When water comes to a boil add the pasta and boil for 8-10 minutes. Drain; reserving 2 cups pasta water. Cut the chicken into strips (1/4''x1''); set aside.

In a large frying pan, over medium-high heat, add the oil and chicken pieces stirring frequently until golden brown.

In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add the chicken pieces, sauce, 1/4 cup reserved pasta water, stirring frequently. Add the remaining pasta water into the saucepan and bring just to a boil, then add the broccoli. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.

Divide the cooked pasta evenly between serving dishes and top with chicken and broccoli mixture.
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Spanish Meatloaf
Serves 6

1-1/2 lb Ground Beef, lean
1 (5.5 oz envelope) Wyler's ''Hearty Beef Stew'' Soup Starter
1 (8 oz bag) Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1 (4 oz can) Diced Green Chili Peppers
1 (14-1/2 oz can) Diced Tomatoes, drained
1 Cup BBQ Sauce (recommended: Kraft Carb Well)

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

In a large bowl add the soup starter, diced green chili peppers, and the diced tomatoes; mix until the liquid is absorbed. Add the ground beef and BBQ sauce and mix thoroughly until well combined.

Place 1/2 of the mixture in a loaf pan, making a well in the meat, top evenly with the cheese and place the remainder of the meat mixture on top to seal.

Bake for 45 minutes; drain any residual fat if necessary.

Place the meatloaf on a warmed serving platter and serve immediately. Serve with mixed vegetables or a salad.
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Crab Quiche
Serves 6

1 (8 oz pkg.) Louis Kemp Crab Delights, flaked
3/4 Cup Mexican Style Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/2 (8 oz pkg.) Cream Cheese, cut into 1/4'' cubes
1/4 Cup Green Onions, sliced
1/2 Tsp Salt
1/2 Tsp Basil
1/2 Cup Heart Healthy Bisquick
1 Cup 1% Milk ''Skim''
1/2 Cup Eggbeaters
3 SecondsNonstick Cooking Spray

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350ºF

Mix the crab delights, shredded cheese, cream cheese, onions, salt, and basil in a medium bowl.

Coat a 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray and spread the crab mixture into the bottom.

Beat the remaining ingredients until smooth. Pour over the crab mixture and bake for about 40-45 minutes.

Serve immediately.
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Strawberry Shake
Serves 2

1 Cup Frozen Strawberries, thawed
2 Tbsp Honey
1 Cup Cold 2%Milk
1 Cup Plain Yogurt
2 Tbsp Sugar Substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 Whole Strawberries, garnish

Instructions:
Puree the strawberries and honey in a blender or food processor. Add milk, sweetener and yogurt; blend until smooth.

Pour into glasses; garnish each with a whole strawberry

Answer 6

A veggie is a plant or part of a herb used as food