Vegetable dinners up to 200 kcal: three best recipes

A proper dinner is not only about lightness, but also about a feeling of comfort, when after eating there is no heaviness, and the body gets everything it needs. Low-calorie vegetable dishes are ideal for those who watch their figure, want to reduce the load on digestion and maintain a healthy diet. And most importantly – such dishes can be not only healthy, but also surprisingly tasty. We at joy-pup offer three best recipes for vegetable dinners, each of which contains up to 200 calories and is prepared in a matter of minutes. Also read what soups to cook for cold weather.

Vegetable wok with broccoli and carrots (≈180 kcal)

Ingredients (1 serving):

• Broccoli — 120 g
• Carrot — 1 pc.
• Bell pepper — ½ pc.
• Onion — ½ pc.
• Soy sauce — 1 tsp.
• Olive oil — ½ tsp.
• Garlic — 1 clove
• Salt, pepper

Preparation:

• Cut the vegetables: broccoli into florets, carrots into thin strips, pepper into strips.
• In a well-heated frying pan, fry the vegetables for 3-4 minutes over high heat.
• Add the garlic and soy sauce, cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• Serve immediately while the vegetables remain crispy.

Flourless zucchini pancakes (≈160 kcal)

Ingredients:

• Zucchini — 200 g
• Egg — 1 pc.
• Greens — to taste
• Salt, pepper
• A little oil for the pan

Preparation:

• Grate the zucchini, squeeze out excess liquid.
• Add the egg, greens, salt and pepper, mix.
• Heat the pan, lightly greasing with oil.
• Spread the mass with a spoon and fry until golden brown on both sides.
• If desired, serve with a spoonful of low-fat yogurt.

Baked vegetables with aromatic herbs (≈150 kcal)

Ingredients (1 serving):

• Cauliflower — 120 g
• Zucchini — 100 g
• Tomato — 1 pc.
• Herbs (oregano, basil or a mixture of Italian herbs) – ½ tsp
• Olive oil – ½ tsp
• Salt, pepper

Preparation:

• Cut the vegetables into equal pieces.
• Place on a baking sheet, season with herbs, salt and pepper, drizzle lightly with oil.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes at 190°C.
• Serve warm as a separate dish or as a side dish.

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