Grilled chicken kofta
- 100 to 150 g chicken kofta
- Grilled vegetables
With half a cup of rice, a small piece of Arabic bread or a fresh salad.
Dinners under 400 calories
A light dinner that is quick to make. Every meal here is under 400 calories.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Mohammad N. Alajmi · Updated
Portions are for an adult on a weight-loss diet. If you are on weight-loss injections or after bariatric surgery, adjust portions to your clinic plan and eat the protein first.
Sushi
- 3 to 5 pieces, with or without rice
- Soy sauce or wasabi (optional)
Careful: the pieces are small but high in calories and not very filling, so stick to the number.
Pulled chicken
- 70 to 100 g pulled chicken
- A little low-fat cheese or 1 teaspoon light mayonnaise
- Diced vegetables
Quick to make from leftovers. Serve in a small tortilla, a lettuce wrap or as a salad.
Hummus salad
- About 70 g chickpeas
- Spinach or other leafy greens
- Half a tablespoon olive oil
Or hummus with a small piece of Arabic bread.
Portion-controlled pasta
- 100 g cooked pasta
- Up to 40 g minced meat
- Tomato sauce or any sauce you like
Or 100 g cheese pasta (a small plate) with or without 20 g minced meat.
Skinless chicken thighs
- 3 medium chicken thighs, skin removed
- Chicken spices or hot sauce
Removing the skin saves about 70 kcal. With a leafy salad or half a baked or steamed potato.
Lettuce wraps
- 2 to 3 large lettuce leaves
- Up to 100 g minced beef, chicken or tuna
- Peppers, jalapeño and onion (optional)
A light, filling swap for bread.
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