20 Dinner Recipes Under 600 Calories

This collection of 20 Dinner Recipes Under 600 Calories includes soups, skillet meals, salads, tex-mex fare and even low carb pizza crust! A great collection of recipes for those wishing to cut back on calories and eat more consciously. 

Happy New Year! 

Did you make any new year’s resolutions? Are you trying to eat healthier? Maybe you’re doing Whole30 (see some great recipes here) or cutting back on calories. To help out those looking to cut back on calories, today I am sharing these dinner recipes under 600 calories. I include the calories for each recipe and give some suggestions for sides or toppings, in the cases of the pizza crust. If you can afford it, I recommend purchasing grass-fed or pasture raised meats. It’s better for the animal and it’s better for you. 

I hope you enjoy this collection of 20 Dinner Recipes Under 600 Calories.

Instant Pot Turkey Sweet Potato Quinoa Chili. A healthier chili recipe full of nutrient dense sweet potatoes and quinoa. 261 Calories per serving.

photo: Spoonful of Flavor

A Really Good Salmon Rice Bowl. Tender salmon, roasted tomatoes, fresh herbs, crunchy seeds served over basmati rice. 400 Calories per serving.

photo: This Gal Cooks

Asian Chicken Meatball Lettuce Wraps. Delicious meatballs wrapped with butter lettuce and topped with mango slaw. 260 calories per serving.

photo: Spoonful of Flavor

Vegan Buffalo Jackfruit Enchiladas. Flavorful vegan enchiladas with a tangy green sauce. 295 calories per serving 

Photo: Spabetti

Vegan Chicken Cranberry Salad. A salad packed with greens, healthy fats and vegan chicken. No soy or gluten! 496 calories per serving.

Photo: Spabetti

Low Carb Meatloaf. Serve this meatloaf with broccoli, green beans or baked sweet potato to keep the whole meal under 600 calories. 306 calories per serving.

Photo: Home Made Interest

Cauliflower Fried Rice and Chicken. A delicious, full-of-flavor low carb option. Swap out the peas for extra carrots and sub coconut aminos for the soy sauce to make it Whole30 and Paleo compliant. 329 calories per serving.

Photo: Julie’s Eats and Treats

Crispy Chickpea Tacos. An easy vegetarian dinner recipe that uses simple pantry ingredients. Oven and Air Fryer instructions included. 133 calories per taco.

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Low Carb Sour Cream Beef Bake. Tons of flavor in this super easy to make casserole dish. 296 calories per serving.

Photo: This Gal Cooks

Slow Cooker Ropa Vieja. A traditional Cuban pulled beef recipe, is made in the slow cooker for convenience. Serve over cauli-rice and top with avocado, chopped cilantro, pickled onions and jalapenos for a complete meal. Beef is 351 calories per serving.

Photo: The Lemon Bowl

Zucchini Noodle Pasta Primavera. A meal made entirely of vegetables! 170 Calories per serving. 

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Sesame Ginger Tofu and Stir Fry. Vegan, gluten free and full of flavor. 360 calories per serving. 

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Skillet Cabbage and Sausage. A quick and inexpensive dinner meal for any time of the year. 372 calories per serving.

Photo: Masala Herb

Panda Express Orange Chicken Copycat Recipe. A lower calorie, homemade version of the popular dish. 434 calories per serving.

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Healthier Spaghetti. Packed with veggies and some of the pasta is replaced with spaghetti squash! 301 calories per serving.

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Baked Spinach and Mushroom Quesadillas. Crispy, flavorful and full of nutrients. Serve with a side salad. 305 Calories per serving. 

Photo: Dizzy, Busy and Hungry

Low Carb Ham and Cheese Crustless Quiche. An easy quiche recipe filled with broccoli, ham and cheese. 319 calories per serving.

Photo: Home Made Interest

Keto Fathead Pizza Crust. Top with fresh veggies, meats and your favorite cheese. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal. Pizza crust is 110 calories per slice.

Photo: Wholesome Yum

Low Carb Cauliflower Pizza Crust. Top this one with your favorite veggies, meats and cheese. Serve with a side salad for a complete meal. Pizza crust is 106 calories per slice.

Photo: Wholesome Yum

Instant Pot Golden Lentil Spinach Soup. Serve it with a grilled cheese or grilled avocado sandwich. 134 calories per serving. 

Photo: Kitchen Treaty