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A colorful plate featuring a variety of healthy, under-299 calorie dinners with fresh vegetables, lean proteins, and vibrant herbs, styled simply on a rustic wooden table with a soft natural light highlighting textures and colors.

Healthy Weeknight Dinners Under 300 Calories

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A collection of 7 delicious, low-calorie dinners designed to keep your weeknights nutritious and flavorful without sacrificing taste.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 pound grilled chicken breasts
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cucumber, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions and set aside.
  2. grill chicken breasts until cooked through and chop into strips.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, basil, and cooked quinoa.
  4. Add grilled chicken on top and drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  5. Toss gently to combine and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to add your favorite herbs or swap chicken for tofu for a vegetarian option. Keeps well refrigerated for up to 2 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Method: Grilling, mixing, assembling
  • Cuisine: Healthy American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free, Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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