Need healthy recipes that are low in calorie? I share some easy 500 calorie meals that are perfect for meal prep lunch or dinner.
These healthy meals under 500 calories make you full for a long time. It will be ready in just 30 minutes or less.
These easy 500 calorie recipes are made with a few simple, easy homemade ingredients and are great dishes for the whole family.
Let’s choose your best ever 500 calorie meal prep recipes and enjoy!
21. Mac and Cheese
Love mac and cheese so much? Let’s make this delicious, cheesy, super yummy keto mac and cheese recipe.
This recipe is made with cauliflower, bacon, and cheddar. It is low carb and perfect keto diet recipe that you will love.
20. Buffalo Chickpea Pasta Salad
This vegan buffalo chickpea pasta salad is a refreshing lunch meal for busy days.
It is one of the best 500 calorie meals that is dairy free, crispy delicious healthy pasta salad recipe for all.
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19. Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie Bowl
Chocolate and peanut butter make a nice and delicious breakfast for the family.
This is gluten free, soy free and made with 4 simple homemade ingredients. You can try this as dessert to satisfy your sweet craving.
18. Creamy Mushroom Chicken
Love mushrooms? Try this creamy mushroom chicken recipe for a weekend dinner.
It is healthy, low calorie and great paired with rice or any other dish as side. Easy to make this recipe will be ready in just 30 minutes.
Suggested: Easy low calorie meals
17. Oven Baked Rice and Vegetables (ONE PAN!!)
This baked rice and vegetables make this meal super yummy and healthy meal prep for lunch or dinner.
This is cooked in one pan and great meal as a side or take as meal.
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16. Vegetarian Taco Skillet
This vegetarian taco skillet is one of my favourite 500 calorie meals that you will love too.
This is made with beans, quinoa, vegetables, cheese and Mexican flavors. A perfect weeknight dinner for a family party.
15. Cheesy Baked Broccoli Gnocchi
Cheesy baked broccoli gnocchi recipe is a delicious one pan dinner meal prep.
This vegetarian meal prep is perfect comfort food and ready in just 30 minutes.
14. Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchilada Skillet is healthy, easy to make with few simple ingredients.
Great dish for fall day or summer days that is filled with fiber and protein for a delicious dinner the whole family will love.
13. Thai Peanut Sweet Potato Bowls
With spicy roasted sweet potato, crispy chickpeas, fluffy quinoa and drizzled in my Thai Peanut Sauce, you can easily make this amazing easy recipe for lunch or dinner.
This is vegan, gluten free and great for bowls to date for two or family.
12. Extra Veggie Turkey Egg Roll In A Bowl
Veggie Turkey Egg Roll In A Bowl is the ultimate delicious meal prep. You can easily make this recipe in just 30 minutes from start to finish.
It is loaded with protein from ground turkey, oodles of veggies from bagged coleslaw mix, grated carrots, riced cauliflower, shelled edamame.
11. Chicken and Spinach Spaghetti Squash Alfredo
This Chicken and Spinach Spaghetti Squash Alfredo is low carb, light, easy to make with few simple ingredients.
If you love pasta, this recipe is for you.
10. Sweet & Creamy Corn Risotto
Have you ever try risotto recipe? Let’s make this corn risotto at home.
This is one of my best 500 calorie meals and perfect, easy dinner recipes that makes you full for a long time.
9. Spicy Edamame Stir Fry with Tofu
This one pan tex mex chicken zucchini recipe is low carb, healthy and great lunch or weeknight dinner meal prep for whole family.
This is made with black beans, corn, tomatoes and melted cheese on top. Enjoy!
Suggested: 400 Calorie Meals
8. Tex Mex Chicken and Zucchini Recipe
This one pan tex mex chicken zucchini recipe is low carb, healthy and great lunch or weeknight dinner meal prep for whole family.
This is made with black beans, corn, tomatoes and melted cheese on top. Enjoy!
7. Healthy Chocolate Chip Scones (Gluten-Free)
Chocolate chip scones are one of the best ever healthy snacks and 500 calorie recipes that you will love for sweet craving.
This is dairy free, low carb and made in just few minutes for desserts or breakfast too.
6. Risotto Primavera
Let’s try this easy vegetarian Risotto Primavera for busy lunch.
This is loaded with asparagus, peas, zucchini, and cherry tomatoes, a perfect main course or side dish for busy days.
5. Chickpea Bowls
Chickpea Bowls are healthy, colorful, vibrant and filled with healthy vegetables and topped with peanut sauce.
This is savory, satisfying bowl and great for lunch or dinner meal.
4. Crispy Broccoli Sweet and Spicy Sesame Tahini Noodles
Pasta lover? You will love this Crispy Broccoli Sweet and Spicy Sesame Tahini Noodles for sure.
This is a sweet, spicy, and delicious noodle that is made with a few simple ingredients. It takes just 30 minutes to make for the perfect weeknight dinner.
3. Spinach Mushroom Quinoa Skillet
Spinach Mushroom Quinoa Skillet is quick, healthy, easy to make for dinner.
This dinner is filled with sautéed mushrooms, spinach, and savory parmesan! Serve this with an easy meatless quinoa meal for the whole family.
2. Crustless Chicken Pot Pie
Crustless Chicken Pot Pie is one of my best ever 500 calorie meals that is healthy dinner ever.
This is made in one pot, easy to make with rotisserie chicken and sweet potato. Ready in just 30 minutes, enjoy!
1. Slow Cooker Butter Chicken
Slow Cooker Butter Chicken is a perfect weeknight dinner for holidays.
This is tender, creamy, loaded with full of flavors and serves hot with rice or any other side dish.