Low Calorie Meals

Sweet carrot slices topped with parsley and grated orange rind pair nicely with either a beef or pork entrée. What you need: *1 1/2 quarts water *5 cups thinly sliced carrots *3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley *2 tablespoons honey *1/2 teaspoon salt *1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind *1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Boil water and cook carrots for 20 minutes or until they are tender.place carrots and the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and toss gently. Makes 8 servings

This can be for lunch, dinner or even a snack. Here is what you need. *Turkey breast It has 20 grams of satisfying protein but just 90 calories per 3-oz serving. *35 Calorie Nickels Bread *Mustard (Zero Calories) or light mayo (25 calories) Optional---Lettuce and or tomato (10 to 30 calories) Excellent sandwich full of protein!

This is what you need for this wonderful meal! *1 pound lean ground beef *1/4 cup chopped onion *1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper *1/2 teaspoon garlic powder *1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard *3/4 cup ketchup *3 teaspoons brown sugar In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids. Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Amount Per Serving Calories: 244 | Total Fat: 15.8g | Cholesterol: 57mg

This is a really refreshing dish. Here is all you need. * 1 Medium sized tomato (25 Calories) * 1 Medium Yellow Onion (65 Calories) * Wishbone Light Italian Dressing (4 Tablespoons 70 Calories) Cut up the tomato and onion how you like. Mix everything together in a bowl and enjoy. Should make enough to feed two but one person could easily eat this entirely and still only have eaten 160 calories. Add salt and pepper for more taste!

Here is a delightful treat! Here is what you need. *Sugar free chocolate Jello pudding (80 calories per serving) *Banana (half is 55 calories) *Light Whipped Topping (20 calories 1 tablespoon) Prepare the pudding and cut up half of a banana and put it on top. Then take one tablespoon of light whipped topping. This is so tasty and low in calories for when you have a sweet tooth.

Pasta is so good in moderation. For this dish all you need is the following. * 2oz. of thin spaghetti noodles (210 calories) * Any store brand spaghetti sauce with meat or plain (80 to 90 calories per half cup) Cook this dish like you normally would and you have a nice low calorie pasta dish. It is all about portion control. I cannot stress this enough.

I love a grilled cheese sandwich and I have found a way to make it only 180 calories. Here is what you need! *Nickels 35 calorie bread *Kraft Singles Fat Free American Cheese Slices (25 calories a slice) *1 Tablespoon of Margarine (60 Calories) Lightly spread only 1 tablespoon of margarine on both slices of bread. Use two slices of the Kraft singles and pan fry the sandwich like you normally would!