15 Low-Calorie Comfort Meals
Comfort food has always been my weakness—give me creamy pasta or a warm casserole, and I’m in heaven. But when I started watching my calories, I thought I had to give it all up. Turns out, I was so wrong.
These 15 low-calorie comfort meals prove you can enjoy all the cozy, feel-good flavors without the guilt. I’ve tested every recipe on this list, and they’ve completely changed the way I think about comfort food.
We’re talking hearty, satisfying dishes that feel indulgent but won’t derail your goals. Whether it’s a chilly night or you just need a little food hug, these recipes are here for you.
Trust me—healthy comfort food is real, and it’s ridiculously delicious.
1
Vegan Hutspot (Dutch Root Vegetable Mash) – Earth to Veg
Vegan hutspot is classic Dutch winter cuisine. This simple stew of mashed carrots, onions, and potatoes will warm you up, no matter how cold it is outside.
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2
15-Minute Better than Bouillon Ramen – Garlic All Day
This comforting Better Than Bouillon ramen is quick and customizable. Our nearly-instant ramen soup recipe is a healthier, homemade take on instant noodles.
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3
Mexican Beans (Frijoles de la Olla) – Earth to Veg
Nothing is easier or more filling than a simmering pot of Mexican beans. Frijoles de la Olla is a cheap, no-fuss whole food recipe. Use pinto, mayocoba, or whatever beans you’ve got!
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4
Tuscan Chicken
Tuscan Chicken is an easy chicken dinner that has tons of flavor. This dish captures everything great about the classic Tuscan taste, with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan. It’s great to have a delicious recipe that is so easy to make and can be made in less than 30 minutes! It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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5
HOMEMADE SWEET POTATO FISH PIE
Our sweet potato fish pie is a classic comfort food that is loaded with vegetables and nutritious ingredients. This fish recipe is a quick and healthy weekday dinner, that is delicious too!
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6
Cauliflower Cilantro Lime Rice
Ready for a refreshing, flavorful, low-carb side dish? For a healthy side dish with loads of flavor, turn to cauliflower rice. Seasoned with cilantro and lime, it’s refreshing, filling, and utterly delicious.
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7
Easy Air Fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower
Air fryer Broccoli and Cauliflower is a simple yet elegant recipe to enjoy these amazing veggies. Smothered with cheddar cheese, olive oil, and black pepper, this air fryer version of broccoli is a perfect side dish for any occasion.
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8
ITALIAN MEATBALL SALAD
This Italian meatball salad is a great way to turn leftover meatballs into a whole new dish. It all comes together in 10 minutes, and it's a low-carb, high-flavor meal that's so easy to prepare.
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9
PSAROSOUPA – GREEK FISH SOUP
This nutritious Psarosoupa is a traditional Greek fish soup recipe made with local fish and vegetables. With a touch of lemon juice and olive oil, psarosoupa could be one of the reasons for Ikaria’s longevity.
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10
Coconut Curry Soup
This super simple plant-based recipe, by Jen Hansard, co-founder of Simple Green Smoothies, for Coconut Curry Soup will fill your craving for Thai takeout without all of the added junk.
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11
Gluten-free Vegan Eggplant Lasagna
This vegan eggplant lasagna is a satisfying and hearty gluten-free main course full of Italian flavor. Made with a handful of simple ingredients, this vegetable lasagna is full of flavor and nutrients and is just perfect for a cozy family dinner.
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12
Vegan Zuppa Toscana
This easy vegan Zuppa Toscana soup recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner, make ahead lunch, or company treat. It’s a warm, savory, vegetable soup recipe with kale, white beans, and potatoes with Tuscan herbs for added flavor.
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13
PASTA WITH ZUCCHINI AND SHRIMP
This mezze maniche pasta with zucchini and shrimp is a really tasty and elegant Italian seafood pasta recipe made with very thinly sliced zucchini and delicious spicy garlicky shrimp. This is a simple, easy to make recipe that’s perfect for weeknights, as it takes no time at all to prepare!
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14
Cottage Cheese Pizza
This high-protein cottage cheese pizza offers 30 grams of protein per serving, thanks to cottage cheese used in both the crust and topping! With just two ingredients for the dough and no need for yeast. Ready in 5 minutes perfect for a quick nourishing meal.
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15
Romanian Peas and Chicken Stew
Romanian peas and chicken stew recipe is very easy to make, being ready in just over an hour. It requires a minimum effort, as most of the time the stew is just simmering, and you don’t have to do much.
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