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MJ's Hot Dishes and Dinners

(79 Recipes) Created by SCIGEEK

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Breaded Chicken Parmesan
Very Good 4.4/5

The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one is good for you!

Submitted by CONNIE563

Carbs: 13.6g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 17.2g | Calories: 166.8

Carbs: 9.9g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 20.4g | Calories: 236.8
Bavarian Beef
Very Good 4.2/5

This classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage.

Carbs: 12.7g | Fat: 11.9g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 35.8g | Calories: 304
This recipe has been marked private.
Curried Mango Pork Chops
Very Good 4.3/5

These sautéed pork chops with a curried pan sauce make a quick weeknight dinner.

Carbs: 19.9g | Fat: 11.1g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 24.6g | Calories: 274.6
Very Good 4.7/5

Submitted by JUJEE13

Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 6.3g | Calories: 98.7
Vegetable Fried Rice
Very Good 4.2/5

Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

Carbs: 23.5g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 137.5
Very Good 4.4/5

Beef Chuck Pot Roast in a Slow Cooker is easy and dinner is ready when you get home.

Submitted by LIMASTAR

Carbs: 16.9g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 43.4g | Calories: 314.9
Honey Mustard Roasted Chicken
Very Good 4.3/5

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

Carbs: 39.4g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 5.8g | Protein: 30.5g | Calories: 356.7
Slow Cooker Lasagna
Very Good 4.2/5

What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low, and go! From "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight."

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 18g | Fat: 10.2g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 24.8g | Calories: 271
Chicken Satay with Vegetables
Very Good 4.2/5

Chef Meg lowered the fat and calories in this member-submitted recipe, which contains two servings of cooked vegetables per portion!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13.3g | Fat: 10.9g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 22.7g | Calories: 237.3
Very Good 4.1/5

Easy to assemble & tastes great! Cayenne pepper gives it a little kick while the honey gives it a sweetness. My fiance said "This could quite possibly be the best pork chop ever made!"

Submitted by WIGGLER128

Carbs: 29.2g | Fat: 11.6g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 21.6g | Calories: 301
Kitchen Basics: Beef Roast
Very Good 4.4/5

Lean and versatile, this recipe is the little black dress of your healthy recipe arsenal. Cook this roast on a Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. We used no salt, just pepper for a truly flavorful roast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 0.1g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 28.7g | Calories: 191.2
Mexican Pizza
Very Good 4.4/5

This Mexican pizza is a tasty alternative to traditional pizza. Add grilled chicken or cooked shrimp to change this up!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 29g | Fat: 5.7g | Fiber: 3.6g | Protein: 11g | Calories: 203.9
Chicken & Asparagus Pasta
Very Good 4.1/5

A quick and easy pasta dish perfect for any night of the week.

Submitted by LILYANN2

Carbs: 25.4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 14.3g | Calories: 207.6
Perfect Pasta Primavera
Very Good 4.3/5

This light pasta dish has 2 1/2 servings of vegetables in each portion.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 54.8g | Fat: 10.1g | Fiber: 13.2g | Protein: 16g | Calories: 343.2
Keema (Ground Beef Casserole)
Very Good 4.1/5

This is a delicious and easy Pakistani recipe

Submitted by QUILTBUGJ

Carbs: 12g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 22.5g | Calories: 199.2
Very Good 4.0/5

So yummy on a cold day.

Submitted by JENNDOVER

Carbs: 30.9g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 6.4g | Protein: 5.4g | Calories: 160.7
Very Good 4.4/5

This recipe is great for a filling lunch on the go!

Submitted by ERICACAW

Carbs: 46g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 10g | Protein: 10.9g | Calories: 265.4
Quinoa with Spinach and Feta Cheese
Very Good 4.4/5

Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

Carbs: 32.1g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 7.6g | Calories: 232.8
Italian Chicken with Olives
Very Good 4.2/5

A great classic Italian dish that your family is sure to enjoy.

Submitted by ERINAG1978

Carbs: 10.7g | Fat: 12g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 24.6g | Calories: 253.2
Baked Pork Chops
Very Good 4.0/5

These spicy and moist pork chops are made with no added fat, egg whites, evaporated skim milk, and a lively herb mixture.

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 12.1g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 28.1g | Calories: 271.6
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by AUSTINITE

Carbs: 9.9g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 9.3g | Calories: 144.2
Skillet Lasagna
Very Good 4.3/5

A much quicker version of the Italian classic; less time, but no less taste.

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

Carbs: 34.5g | Fat: 10.7g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 28g | Calories: 342.3
Easy Sausage VeggieBalls
Very Good 4.8/5

I came up with this recipe one night when I had only a few ingredients in the fridge and needed to find a way to make them into a meal. These surprised me with how delicious they are.

Submitted by BLUESUNSHINEFL

Carbs: 5.6g | Fat: 8.5g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 4.7g | Calories: 145.1
Incredible! 5.0/5

Yummy eggrolls stuffed full of veggies. For lumpia (what I've been told is the Phillipine version of egg rolls) use spring roll papers. We use these as a meal but make a great side or appetizer too!

Submitted by MISTY_RN

Carbs: 2.9g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 4.5g | Calories: 67.2
Whole Wheat Pasta with Sesame Peanut Sauce
Good 3.6/5

This Asian-inspired pasta dish is so good and so quick to make and can be served hot or cold. Add some tofu for another healthy option.

Submitted by BCJL13

Carbs: 39.5g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 7g | Protein: 9.4g | Calories: 239.9
Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken
Very Good 4.5/5

4 ingredients, 5 minutes of hands-on cooking, and dinner is served!

Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT

Carbs: 24.1g | Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 41g | Calories: 385.4
One-Pan Chicken Parmesan
Very Good 4.6/5

A quick and easy version of an Italian classic that can be finished in the oven or on the stove.

Submitted by SORCHACULLEN

Carbs: 4.4g | Fat: 13.5g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 38.3g | Calories: 299.2
Very Good 4.5/5

These come out very moist. I found this on the back of a grocery store ad and made a few changes. The original called for 2 tsp of Thyme, 1/4 c of Parmesan, & 2 c of cornflakes. I measured after I dipped and found I had a good 1/2 c of mixture left so I cut the recipe back accordingly.

* For those of you that are salt restricted- You might want to leave out the salt as there's probably enough in the Parmesan cheese. I just sprinkled a little salt over the bowl.

I also extended the cooking time. The original time was 20 mins.

Submitted by NANADEB49

Carbs: 9.8g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 38.3g | Calories: 221.2
Sesame Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

A slimmed-down version of sesame chicken from PF Chang's and other Chinese restaurants.

Submitted by PISCESWOMAN87

Carbs: 7g | Fat: 17.5g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 28.3g | Calories: 298.8
Chicken Breasts with Red Wine Sauce
Very Good 4.3/5

This is a lighter take on the classic Italian preparation of Chicken Cacciatore (or Chicken Hunter Style). Our made-over version uses white meat rather than dark and less oil to cut almost 60 calories per serving and reduce the fat and sodium of the traditional recipe.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 8.6g | Fat: 11.2g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 30.8g | Calories: 282.7
Not Fried Rice
Very Good 4.1/5

This is my alternative to fried rice which uses no oil!

Submitted by RYDIAEMERALD

Carbs: 35.3g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 7.9g | Calories: 199
Broiled Tilapia Parmesan
Very Good 4.7/5

Delicious and quick, this recipe is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan!

Submitted by RACHIELOO

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 10.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.6g | Calories: 177.1
Red Hot Fusilli
Very Good 4.2/5

This lively low-saturated fat pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil.

Carbs: 30.2g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 33.3g | Calories: 311.7
Healthy Moussaka
Very Good 4.2/5

A healthy take on the Greek eggplant casserole.

Submitted by KHILKEY

Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 3.5g | Protein: 11.3g | Calories: 171.9
Very Good 4.5/5

Carbs: 17.9g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 5.8g | Protein: 12.1g | Calories: 158.5
Very Good 4.1/5

A quick, satisfying meal for any night of the week.

Submitted by MRSHARM

Carbs: 39g | Fat: 10.5g | Fiber: 7.1g | Protein: 11.6g | Calories: 288.8
Alyson's Vegetarian Chili
Very Good 4.3/5

This vegetarian chili can be made on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

Submitted by AEGARRISON

Carbs: 58.4g | Fat: 2.2g | Fiber: 15.5g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 279.8
Very Good 4.6/5

Stuffed Green Peppers with some fat, calories and work cut out!

Submitted by NEWHOPE4UNME

Carbs: 23g | Fat: 13.7g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 17.7g | Calories: 277.8

found this in Readers Digest 5/10
modified to have lower use of oil, butter and salt

Carbs: 58.8g | Fat: 10.7g | Fiber: 9.5g | Protein: 14g | Calories: 345.9

Submitted by YOCUM3

Carbs: 58.6g | Fat: 16.5g | Fiber: 4.7g | Protein: 10.9g | Calories: 422.4
Chicken Escondido
Very Good 4.3/5

This is a quick and easy chicken dish that looks and tastes like you went to a lot of work.

Submitted by CARPROTH

Carbs: 32.7g | Fat: 10.7g | Fiber: 10.2g | Protein: 35.7g | Calories: 365.5
Orange Chicken
Very Good 4.0/5

With this dish you get a serving of fruit in every portion. Dice the orange if you prefer smaller pieces and�if you�re feeling creative�use a vegetable peeler to create curls of orange zest.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 14.5g | Fat: 6.3g | Fiber: 1.3g | Protein: 26.4g | Calories: 221.6
Very Good 4.0/5

A terrific dish when served over a bed of brown rice.

Submitted by SERRA55

Carbs: 10.3g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 22.9g | Calories: 207.6
Ground Beef~Potato Casserole
Very Good 4.2/5

My aunt Gwen was a great cook and she kept go-to-quick recipes that were always as good as her spent-all-day-making recipes. This was one of my favorites from her go-to-quick list.

Submitted by LADYPHOENIX61

Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 14.4g | Calories: 174.8
Easy Steamed Fish Packets
Very Good 4.5/5

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16.6g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 4.8g | Protein: 23.4g | Calories: 158.4
Salsa Turkey Burgers
Very Good 4.3/5

Quick, easy and tasty turkey burgers with a kick.

Submitted by JIMINNYC

Carbs: 7.6g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 29.4g | Calories: 161.8
Simple Quinoa and Vegetables
Very Good 4.2/5

This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 38.4g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 7.4g | Calories: 294.9
Salmon with Summer Tomato Salsa
Very Good 4.5/5

This simple summer recipe is good hot or cold. The creamy avocado pairs so well with fresh summer tomatoes.

Submitted by MBH1118

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 30.6g | Calories: 253.5

Recipe recommended by Colleen

Submitted by SCIGEEK

Carbs: 20.7g | Fat: 18.5g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 31.6g | Calories: 355.8
Chicken and Creamy Curry Wrap
Good 3.9/5

Chicken and a savory sauce wrapped up.

Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA*

Carbs: 20.5g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 11.1g | Protein: 32.7g | Calories: 287.2
Chicken Oregano with Sweet Peppers
Very Good 4.2/5

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

Carbs: 14.6g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 41.6g | Calories: 260.9
Very Good 4.2/5

Submitted by MAMMADANA

Carbs: 5.1g | Fat: 3.8g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 14.5g | Calories: 115.1
Baked Chicken with Garlic and Sun Dried Tomatoes
Very Good 4.1/5

Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 12.5g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 28.9g | Calories: 238.4
Good 3.9/5

A wonderful one pan Thai recipe, substitute chicken for soy or omit it for a vegetarian dish!

Submitted by AZKITTYD

Carbs: 20.7g | Fat: 14.2g | Fiber: 2.9g | Protein: 17g | Calories: 298.8
Easy Slow Cooker Lemony Garlic Chicken Breast
Very Good 4.1/5

Tasty and Nutritious

Submitted by FLYAWAYFREE

Carbs: 1g | Fat: 3.9g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 27.7g | Calories: 156.3
Very Good 4.2/5

Chicken marinated in a ginger-soy-wine sauce tops this tasty vegetable dish.

Carbs: 11.9g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 5.1g | Calories: 132.1
Very Good 4.0/5

If you've never tried whole wheat pasta, this is the dish that will make you switch to it!

Carbs: 24.8g | Fat: 4.4g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 12.8g | Calories: 178
Maple Pecan Chicken
Very Good 4.1/5

A sweet and crunchy taste for this terrific chicken dish.

Submitted by HEATHER121

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 18.9g | Calories: 192.4
Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

Carbs: 4.3g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.4g | Calories: 166.4
Very Good 4.8/5

This sauce recipe was based on a Jo Mama's World Famous Spaghetti sauce recipe that I modified for taste. When I make this sauce, it quickly disappears in my house. Everyone seems to loves this sauce.

Submitted by GFERBER

Carbs: 29.1g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 7.3g | Protein: 5.9g | Calories: 128.4
Spinach Feta Personal Pizza
Very Good 4.5/5

Yum! Try this quick and easy thin crust pizza.

Carbs: 37.7g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 12.9g | Calories: 275.8
Farfalle with Mushrooms & Spinach
Good 3.9/5

This recipe is fast, filling and super low in fat.

This recipe is modified from Ladies Home Journal- Mar 09

Submitted by DILBERTA

Carbs: 36.8g | Fat: 5.1g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 8.4g | Calories: 217.3
Very Good 4.3/5

A great on-the-fly recipe.

Submitted by JATSYA

Carbs: 28.7g | Fat: 5.5g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 16g | Calories: 225.8
Very Good 4.1/5

with zucchini, onions and olive oil

Carbs: 39g | Fat: 9.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 287.6
Thai Noodle Salad
Very Good 4.5/5

You'll get 100% of your daily vitamin C with this dish!

Carbs: 26g | Fat: 6.6g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 19.4g | Calories: 235.9
Shrimp Pad Thai
Very Good 4.5/5

I adjusted the recipe to lower the fat and calories.

Submitted by KASIBUG

Carbs: 21g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 20.4g | Calories: 210.5
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Olive Tapenade, Tomatoes, and Feta
Very Good 4.3/5

Make this chicken the next you have company for dinner, and they'll swear you hired caterers. It tastes like it came from a restaurant, but for much less money and effort.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 2.9g | Fat: 14.7g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 30.4g | Calories: 269.6
Grilled Vegetables with Pineapple
Very Good 4.4/5

These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables.

Submitted by HONEYLEA

Carbs: 17g | Fat: 7.2g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 136.5
Honey Garlic Pork Chops
Very Good 4.4/5

Submitted by LINJEN

Carbs: 19.3g | Fat: 6g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 20.9g | Calories: 214.5
Parmesan Chicken with Tomato-Basil Salad (Chef Meg's Makeover)
Very Good 4.4/5

While Chicken Parmesan is traditionally fried, this lighter version is delightful atop a hearty green salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 14.9g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 39.4g | Calories: 340.5
Black Beans and Brown Rice
Very Good 4.3/5

A simple, hearty meat-free meal. Pair with a green salad, and dinner is ready.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 45.6g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 7.6g | Protein: 8.8g | Calories: 213.1
Un-Chained Recipe Contest - Lasagna
Very Good 4.4/5

My family loves pasta. It's comfort food on cold Minnesota days and makes a great Sunday family dinner. But eating at Olive Garden can be a challenge when you're trying to watch your weight, so we make this healthy version at home instead. I love how simple it is - you don't have to cook the noodles first, just put them in dry and they cook while it's baking. Leftovers make great lunches and can even be frozen in single-serve container for future use.

Submitted by DEFORREST

Carbs: 25.2g | Fat: 8.3g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 23.2g | Calories: 271.9
Cheddar-Stuffed Black Bean and Mushroom Burgers
Very Good 4.2/5

These burgers are rich and meaty, the kind of burger that vegetarians have been craving. Even meat eaters will appreciate these tasty and fiber-rich burgers.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 24.9g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 7.8g | Protein: 17.2g | Calories: 244.5
Cheesy Vegetable-Stuffed Eggplant
Very Good 4.3/5

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This was an excellent member-submitted recipe that required very few tweaks to improve its healthy profile.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 24.4g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 8.3g | Protein: 9.6g | Calories: 208.8
You Won't Believe It's Cauliflower Pizza Crust
Very Good 4.6/5

This delicious and easy gluten-free recipe can be frozen until you're ready to eat it.

Submitted by PLATSUZIE

Carbs: 5g | Fat: 10.4g | Fiber: 2.4g | Protein: 16.8g | Calories: 179.1
Lentil Loaf
Very Good 4.1/5

Just because I'm a vegetarian doesn't mean I can't still be a meat & potatoes kinda of girl!

Submitted by RAGDYANN422

Carbs: 27.9g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 194.6
Simple Mediterranean Vegetable Stew
Very Good 4.3/5

Caponata is a Mediterranean vegetable stew. Eat it as is, or atop toasted whole-wheat bread or pasta.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15.9g | Fat: 1.4g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 2.3g | Calories: 76.1
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