Posts tagged 200-300
Lemon-Pepper Carrot Rice with Chickpeas
Lemon-Pepper Carrot Rice with Chickpeas

In the West, lots of us think of a complete plate with a big starchy side-dish (think a pile of oven-roasted french fries, a cup of rice, a heap of pasta, a slab of bread, you name it. Now, these are all awesome things, and they belong in our lives. But when you’re aiming to lose weight, sometimes swapping a few of these heavier sides for a lighter veggie-based side can help you increase your fiber and increase your fullness (not to mention, get lots of micro-nutrients that help your body function at its best.) The two things that make this dish wonderful for weight loss are 1) the calorie count (under 250), and the fiber content (a whopping 12 grams!) When the calories are reasonable and the fiber is high, you know you’re in for an easier calorie-deficit and less hunger overall.

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Megan GaulVegetarian, Side Dishes, Veggie-Side, 200-300, 150-250 Calories, quick+easyComment
Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl with Garlic Spinach and Roasted Mushrooms
Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl with Garlic Spinach and Roasted Mushrooms

This Savory Cottage Cheese Bowl is one of those quiet superstar meals I keep coming back to when I want something fast, deeply satisfying, and surprisingly packed with protein. We’re talking creamy cottage cheese (don’t knock it yet), layered with roasted mushrooms that taste like cozy umami magic, garlicky sautéed spinach, and a little optional balsamic glaze or hot sauce to make it pop.

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Free RecipesMegan GaulPrep-Ahead, 150-250 Calories, 200-300, Vegetarian, Veggie-Side, Lunch, Meal PrepComment
Honey-Lime-Tajin Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and Cauliflower
Honey-Lime-Tajin Salad with Black Beans, Corn, and Cauliflower

I’m a little bit obsessed with bean salads. Why, you may ask? Well, I feel like they were the lifeline I needed during a difficult time. I’ve been maintaining my 100 lb weight-loss since 2018, and I did a lot of work to banish emotional eating from my vocabulary (and my behavior) in order to accomplish that. But in the summer of 2024, I was seeing a very frustrating resurgence of that behavior! Especially during the evening “witching hour” of dessert (which would lead to another dessert, then another, then ANOTHER…

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Free RecipesMegan GaulPrep-Ahead, 150-250 Calories, 200-300, Vegetarian, Veggie-Side, Lunch, Meal PrepComment
Chewy Cocoa Espresso Walnut Protein Bars with 22 g of protein
Chewy Cocoa Espresso Walnut Protein Bars with 22 g of protein

Most homemade protein bars on the internet look cute but fall short where it counts: the actual protein. This recipe? It’s the real deal—nearly 40% protein by calories, which is rare and so clutch for staying full and making real progress with fat loss. It’s rich, chocolatey, satisfying, and built from pantry ingredients that keep the cost around $1.58 per bar—a serious win compared to the $2–$4 price tags on store-bought options that barely keep you full past snack o’clock. If you’re trying to eat in a way that supports your goals and your grocery budget, these bars are about to be

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Free RecipesMegan GaulPrep-Ahead, Meal Prep, snack, quick+easy, night-before prepped, Breakfast, 200-300Comment
Black-Pepper Honey Shrimp with Asparagus - Balanced Macros
Black-Pepper Honey Shrimp with Asparagus - Balanced Macros

This really reminds me of a Chinese-American (well let's face it, VERY American) takeout meal, because of the black-pepper honey sauce that drenches everything. It’s the most perfect balance of black-pepper sharpness, earthiness from the turmeric, and sweet/salty goodness from the mix of honey and kosher salt. I’m drooling right now thinking about it. Plus, it's got a beautifully even macro-nutrient breakdown. Enjoy!

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Free RecipesMegan GaulLunch, Prep-Ahead, Meal Prep, Dinner, 200-300Comment