A Low-Calorie Main Dish Salad

If you are having a BBQ for Memorial Day, or if you are invited as a guest, this delicious main dish salad will be a big hit.

Chicken, Charred Tomato and Broccoli Salad is low-cal and low-carb. There are 226 calories and 8 grams of carbs per serving. A nutritional profile of this recipe is available.

Don't just serve this for Memorial Day. This salad is great all year round and makes a great weight loss friendly lunch you can easily pack and bring to work. Don't forget to save this recipe to your My ND Recipes.

Photo from EatingWell Magazine

Low-Carb Recipes for Easter and Passover

Here are some delicious and low-carb recipes that you can prepare for friends and family this Easter and Passover:

A Low-Cal, Low-Carb, and Low-Fat Dish

Turkey Sausage Patties are an easy to prepare dish. This low-cal, low-carb, low-fat dish can fit into any meal plan. Each serving has 173 calories, 8 grams of fat, and 8 grams of carbs. A nutritional profile of this recipe is available.

As sides to this dish you can add many different thing depending on the weight loss plan you are following. Vegetables are definitely a great addition and will add nutrients and fiber to your meal. Other sides such as brown rice, quinoa or other whole grains can also complement this meal.

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A Low-Carb Side Dish

If you are looking for a delicious side dish that is not part of the starch group then try Roasted Broccoli with Raisin Vinaigrette. This low-carb dish is easy to prepare and quite filling with a rating of 3.8 on ND's Fullness Factor.

Each serving has 224 calories and 10 grams of carbs. There are 10 grams of fat, which can be reduced if you decrease the amount of oil, but remember that the fat used is olive oil which is a healthy fat. A nutritional profile of this recipe is available.

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A Very Satisfying Meal

Steamed Cod with Cauliflower and Saffron is a very weight-loss friendly meal. Each serving has 205 calories, 5 grams of fat, and 12 grams of carbs. There are also 4 grams of fiber, which helps keep you satisfied after eating your meal, and that is why the ND Fullness Factor rates this dish with a 4.1.

If you are looking to make additions to this meal a side salad or other cooked vegetables are great choices.You can substitute flounder, halibut, sole, talapia, or any other lean, flaky textured fish for for the cod.

A nutritional profile of this recipe is available. Don't forget to save this recipe to your My ND Recipes.

photo by: Romulo Yanes

Easy, Tasty, and Low-Carb

Cumin-Scented Stir-Fried Beef with Celery is a low-carb dish that can fit into your weight loss plan. Full of flavors this easy stir-fry dish is a healthier option than going out for dinner.

Each serving has 410 calories and 8 grams of carbs. There are 21 grams of fat in this dish and that can be reduced by decreasing the serving of meat to 3-4 ounces instead of the 6 ounces given in the recipe. Additionally, you can substitute boneless, skinless, chicken breast for the meat. The ND Fullness Factor gives this dish a rating of 2.1 because it is low in fiber, but adding a serving of brown rice will help increase the fullness of this meal.

A nutritional profile of this recipe is available. Don't forget to save this recipe to our My ND Recipes.

Photo by Romulo Yanes

Low In Carbs And Super Fast To Prepare

If you are in a hurry to prepare a meal Sole Picatta with Grapes and Capers is a dish to try. In just a very short time you can have this low-calorie, low-carb dish on your table. Just add a simple side salad and quick-cooking quinoa and you have a complete weight-loss friendly meal.

Each serving has 307 calories and 9 grams of carbs. The fat content is 14 grams and that can be reduced if you cut down on the amount of butter and oil used. Since this dish alone has no fiber, like I recommended above, adding a salad and quinoa will add some making this dish a satisfying one.

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A Low-Carb Dinner for Two

Balsamic-Glazed Sirloin Steak is a low-carb dish that serves two, but can be doubled to serve more. Each serving of this dish has 388 calories, 19 grams of fat, and 9 grams of carbs. You can lower the calories and fat in this dish by reducing the serving size to 3-4 ounces from the 6 ounces the recipe calls for. A nutritional profile of this recipe is available.

This dish alone is low on ND's Fullness Factor because there is very little fiber in this dish. Adding sides that are high in fiber will make your meal a satisfying one. Need some ideas for sides...Monica posted a blog about produce that is in season with some great recipes that are fiber filled which would complement this dish.

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Easy, Fast, Weight-Loss Friendly, and Delicious

Fish Tagine with Tomatoes, Capers, and Cinnamon is a delicious dish with only 223 calories and 5 grams of carbs per serving. The ND Fullness Factor gives this a rating of 2.9 because it is low in fiber, but a side of vegetables and some quinoa or whole-wheat couscous can bring that fullness rating up.  A nutritional profile of this recipe is available.

Don't forget to save this recipe to your My ND Recipes because a 30 minute weight-loss friendly meal is great to have anytime of the year.

A Healthy Dish For The Day After

Baked Flounder Fillets in Lemon-Soy Vinaigrette is a low-calorie, low-carb dish that will help you get back onto your weight loss plan if you overdid it over the holiday. This delicious dish, with a side of vegetables and some whole grains will be satisfying and won't weight you down.

Each serving has 285 calories and 3 grams of carbs. There are 16 grams of fat, but it comes from olive oil which is a healthy source of fat. A nutritional profile of this recipe is available. Don't forget to save this recipe to your My ND Recipes.

If flounder is not available, or if you prefer a different fish, you can try sole, cod, or haddock.