Low-Calorie Dinners for Fat Loss and Muscle Gain, Dietitian Approved

3. Baked potato with baked beans and cheese

Not everyone realizes that baked potatoes are relatively low-calorie and I love topping mine with the classic British combination of baked beans and cheddar cheese for an easy, vegetarian, low-budget, and comforting dinner, often with greens on the side. 

Ludlam-Raine said: “Baked potatoes are such a staple midweek meal. Both the beans and cheese contain a source of protein, but to help keep the calories, fats, and sugars down, opt for low fat cheese and/or keep to a small matchbox-sized portion, and choose no added sugar and salt beans if you can. To add volume to your plate, you could add a side salad.”