Free Low Calorie Recipes

You are trying to shed those extra kilos you have put on by following a strict exercise regime like walking, jogging, gym exercises and even swimming. You have another easy and tempting option, that will help you burn fat, yet satisfy your taste buds. The low calorie recipes do not add up to your waistline. The following free low calorie recipes will be low on the weight issue, yet high on the flavor.

Low Calorie Recipes
The following recipes won't make you give up on your favorite ingredients in the kingdom of food. These beloved foods won't lend towards your ever increasing waist-line.

Meatloaf Recipe
Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
  
• 1 clove garlic, crushed with press
  
• 2 pounds lean ground turkey
  
• 3/4 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs
  
• 1/3 cup fat-free milk
  
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  
• 2 large egg whites
  
• 1/2 cup ketchup
  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
  
• 1 tablespoon mustard

Method of Preparation
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add oil in the 12-inch nonstick skillet, and cook celery and onion on medium flame for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally. Add garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Transfer the vegetables into a large bowl and let them cool slightly. Add turkey, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, egg whites, ketchup, salt, and black pepper to the vegetables. Mix the ingredients with hands until well combined. Mix mustard and the remaining ketchup in a cup. In a baking pan, shape the meat mixture into 9" by 5" loaf. Spread the ketchup mixture over top of the loaf. Bake the meatloaf for 55 to 60 minutes. Let meatloaf stand for 10 minutes in the oven to set juices for easier slicing. Transfer the meatloaf to plate and cut into slices.

Number of Servings: 8
Calorie Content: 230

Greek Pasta Salad with Feta and Chicken Recipe
Ingredients

• 12 ounces ditalini or other pasta
  
• 1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
  
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  
• Salt and ground black pepper
  
• 2 cups cooked cubed chicken (about 1 pound)
  
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
  
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
  
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Method of Preparation
This is a wonderful low calorie chicken recipe. Cook pasta according to the directions on the package. Whisk broth, oil, vinegar, Dijon mustard, thyme, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Add the diced chicken, green pepper, and mint to the dressing bowl. Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the bowl with the chicken. Toss to combine. Cover the bowl with plastic and refrigerate until ready to serve. Top the salad with feta cheese and serve.

Number of Servings: 4
Calorie Content: 375

Low Calorie Fried Chicken Recipe
Ingredients

• 1½ cup buttermilk
  
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
  
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 (3-pound) cut-up chicken, skin removed from all pieces except wings
  
• 1½ cup panko (Japanese-style) bread crumbs
  
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon peel

Method of Preparation
Add buttermilk, ground red pepper, and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large self-sealing plastic bag. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat. Seal the bag, and press out excess air. Refrigerate the chicken at least 1 hour or preferably overnight, turning bag over once. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Spray 15½" by 10½" jelly-roll pan with a nonstick spray. Now in a large bowl, combine the panko and lemon peel. Remove the chicken from marinade, shaking off the excess. Add chicken pieces, a few at a time to the panko mixture. Turn the chicken to coat. Place chicken in prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until coating is crisp and juices the run clear when thickest part of chicken is pierced with tip of knife. Serve hot.

Number of Servings: 4
Calorie Content: 305

Thai Glazed Chicken Recipe
Ingredients

• 1 pound thin cut chicken breast meat
  
• Grill seasoning
  
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 turns of the pan
  
• 2 tablespoons minced ginger root
  
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and very thinly sliced
  
• 1 cup packaged shredded cabbage and carrot mix
  
• 3 scallions, chopped on an angle
  
• 1/2 cup plum sauce
  
• 2 cups basil leaves, loosely packed
  
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  
• 1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cut into half again
  
• 1/2 seedless cucumber, chopped

Method of Preparation
Slice the chicken into thin strips and sprinkle with grill seasoning. Heat a large skillet to a very hot temperature. Add vegetable oil, then chicken into the skillet. Cook chicken for 2 minutes, stir constantly. Add the ginger, garlic, peppers, cabbage and carrot mix and scallions to the chicken and stir-fry for another 2 minutes. Add plum sauce to glaze the mixture and toss for 1 minute. Add basil and wilt leaves. Now, add fish sauce and turn to coat. Transfer cooked chicken and vegetables to a bowl. Placing spoonfuls of chicken into a piece of lettuce with cucumber and fold the leaf over to eat, similar to small tacos.

Number of Servings: 4
Calorie Content: 440

These free low calorie recipes will help you lose weight without compromising on the taste factor. Follow a healthy diet and consume healthy foods and healthy drinks. Dieting doesn't mean depriving your body of food and nutrients, but changing your eating habits. Try these free low calorie recipes and stay healthy.