We all love eating, don’t we? Especially the ones which come with big quantities of titbits that make our taste senses dance. But there is one irritating thing that comes along with our delicacy. Yes, you got it correctly. Calories! You want a nutritious supper that offers you a surge of energy. And you want to delight your taste buds too. It appears you have been in want of this combination since the start of civilization, but just could never get your hands on it.
12 Low Calorie Lunches Ideas
1. Chicken Salad Pita Ingredients
- 1 wheat pita packed with 1/2 cup of minced chicken breast, 1/2 grated apple and 1 teaspoon of low-fat Greek yogurt.
The Hit
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Low-fat Greek yogurt is one of the finest sources of calcium and vitamin D!
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Calorie Count: 344
2. Garden Pasta Salad
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) packet uncooked tri-color spiral pasta; 1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
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2 stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper; 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1 (16-ounce) bottle Italian-style salad dressing; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan.
The Hit
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Whole wheat pasta is rich in complex carbs and fiber!
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Calorie Count: 395
3. Red Lentil And Sweet Potato Pate
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (plus extra for drizzling), ½ finely chopped onion, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus a little extra), 1 small peeled and diced sweet potato, 140 grams of red lentils, 3 thyme sprigs (leaves chopped), 500 ml low sodium vegetable stock, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, pitta bread and vegetable sticks to serve.
The Hit
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Olive oil is effective in healing Diabetes and Obesity. Pitta bread is heavy in carbs and protein and very low in fat.
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Calorie Count: 200
4. Club Salad
Ingredients
- 2 slices deli turkey, 1 cup grape tomatoes, 1 slice crumbled bacon, 2 cups of chopped iceberg lettuce mixed in 1 tablespoon low-fat mayo.
The Hit
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Lettuce is a full life food and is an incredible food rich in protein and Omega 3 fatty acids.
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Calorie Count: 254
5. Sushi Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices deli turkey, ¼ cup grated part-skim mozzarella, and 1 chopped roasted red pepper folded into a whole-wheat tortilla and split into rounds, sushi style
The Hit
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Whole-wheat tortillas are high in fiber, iron, and folic acid. They assist treat diabetes.
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Calorie Count: 296
6. Spicy Chickpeas And Tuna
Ingredients
- 3 ounces olive oil packed light tuna with ½ cup chickpeas and cayenne over 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce.
The Hit
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Tuna includes Omega 3 fatty acids and is also a significant source of proteins!
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Calorie Count: 290
7. Curry Egg Salad
Ingredients
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2 hard cooked eggs, 2 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon spicy curry powder. Serve with 3 papadums.
The Hit
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Eggs are the finest source of protein and yogurt is high in calcium and vitamin D!
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Calorie Count: 251
8. Provolone Pasta With Beans And Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked whole wheat pasta mixed with 1 cup steaming string beans, ½ cup split cherry tomatoes, 1 tablespoon grated provolone.
The Hit
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Provolone cheese includes vitamin A and calcium. And beans are rich in fiber and iron!
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Calorie Count: 249
9. Mustard Hummus Mash
Ingredients
- ½ cup chickpeas mashed with 2 teaspoons each mustard and low-fat mayo on 2 pieces toasted whole wheat bread
The Hit
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Hummus is rich in nutrients and assists with weight control.
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Calorie Count: 350
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10. Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
Ingredients
- 4 red bell peppers, 1 teaspoon olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 6 yellow squash, 1 big onion chopped into 16 wedges, 4 minced garlic cloves.
The Hit
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Yellow squash contains less calories and is cholesterol free! It also provides a significant source of vitamin C.
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Calorie Count: 275
11. Courgette, Broccoli and Gremolata Pasta
Ingredients
- 2 finely grated garlic cloves, zest 2 lemons (plus a squeeze of juice), finely chopped small bunch parsley, 200 grams broccoli split into florets, 400 grams pasta bows, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 sliced courgettes.
The Hit
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Broccoli is a fantastic anti-oxidant and decreases cholesterol!
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Calorie Count: 390
12. Peanut Chicken Pita
Ingredients
- ½ cup minced chicken, 1 tablespoon bottled peanut sauce, 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro, all put inside a whole-wheat pita
The Hit
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Chicken is a natural anti-depressant and includes significant levels of protein.
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Calorie Count: 379