Healthy Low Calorie Dinner Ideas for Weight Loss

Discover delicious and satisfying low calorie dinner ideas that make weight loss enjoyable. These recipes are packed with flavor and nutrition, perfect for any evening meal.

Ingredients

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Juice of 1 lime
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Rinse the quinoa under cold water and drain well.
2. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Stir in the cumin, then add the rinsed quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 15 minutes or until quinoa is fluffy.
4. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, spinach, black beans, and red bell pepper.
5. Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff with a fork and add it to the vegetable mixture. Mix well.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and lime juice. Toss gently to combine.
7. Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro.