Enter your email & we’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from us every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Hurry the Food Up. It can be hard to lose weight as a vegan while making sure that your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. That’s why we thought it would be a good idea to gather together a selection of vegan low calorie meals that NEVER compromise on health (we’ve also done this for vegan low fat recipes!). You can be certain that the dishes you’ll find in this round-up will be light, healthy, protein packed and, of course, delicious!
300-400 calorie vegan low calorie dinners
When we say we are collecting vegan low calorie dinners, we are talking about dishes that contain between 300-400 calories per serving, occasionally less. We have chosen this amount because that is what we would consider a light vegan dinner, without being so light that they don’t fill you up (same goes for all our vegan low calorie meals). On our vegetarian for weight loss course, we usually recommend around 1500 kcal a day for the average woman to lose weight consistently and successfully. So 300-400 calories is a good amount for a small dinner, if you have used up the other 1100-200 calories in your other meals that day (the same principle applies to these veggie low calorie dinners). Although it does depend on your activity levels and lifestyle we recommend 1500kcal a day. You will start to feel tired and run down if you don’t eat enough – and that’s no good at all!
Ok, so what are my options?
For 400 calorie vegan meals, we have many options! For example, for a hearty salad that will actually fill you up, try our chickpea winter salad. Or, a 5 dumpling portion of these crispy rice paper dumplings, for a fun finger food dinner. For 300 calorie vegan meals, we have a few lovely stews/soups for you, such as this mouthwatering Tuscan kale soup or this light and bright minestrone. Have we convinced you yet of how blooming delicious vegan dinners for weight loss can be (well, now let us convince you of delicious plant-based low calorie breakfasts are)?
Naturally light meals – no fads, no tricks
Wondering how these vegan low calorie dinners are just that – low calorie? It’s not too complicated really! You’ll notice that there are lots of legumes and vegetables in these recipes. These are great ingredients for low calorie vegan recipes for weight loss, because they have plenty of fibre and a relatively low amount of calories and fat (same goes for these protein packed low calorie snacks). They’re also often high in protein and fibre. This means they are filling without being highly calorific. So you can eat a generous portion of say, this butternut squash and chickpea stew (the main ingredients of which are squash, chickpeas and other veggies) and be genuinely full of good stuff – having only eaten 283 kcal! So go forth and enjoy some truly fabulous vegan low calorie dinners (and after that, why not try some vegetarian low calorie lunches?)! Bonus: spicy, full of protein254 calories per serving Looking for a healthy soup recipe? Try our curried lentil soup – it’s warming and spicy, with just 337 calories per serving! Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: IHeartUmamiBonus: gluten-free, paleo79 calories per dumpling, 400 calories for 5 dumpling serving These Rice paper wraps made dumplings are crispy outside and little chewy inside. They are loaded with vegetables, gluten-free , and super yummy! They make a great finger food, side dish, or party appetizer! Bonus: high in protein, comforting336 calories per serving Vegetarian Baked Beans. Thick and full flavoured with a moreish tang. Low in calories, ready in 15 minutes and just as good as the ‘original’ from Heinz! Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: PeasAndCrayonsBonus: gluten-free, high protein114 calories per serving These gluten-free Vegetarian Lentil Tacos are perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking to cut back on meat (and if you like them, you’ll want to check out our favorite vegetarian tacos too!). Meatless Monday and Taco Tuesday just got even better with these tasty plant based tacos! Bonus: gluten-free, versatile232 calories per serving These tangy chickpea pancakes are vegan and incredibly tasty. Getting them right is easy – just follow our simple cooking steps! Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: VeggiesSaveTheDayBonus: gluten-free, only 7 ingredients180 calories per serving This Mediterranean Cauliflower is an easy skillet recipe featuring pan fried florets in a mouth-watering tomato-olive-caper-sauce. Bonus: fresh veg, complete protein337 calories per serving Dal khichdi is a great weight loss dinner! It’s healthy, light but still filling, and a source of complete protein. Try it now! Ready in: 25 minutesRecipe by: ServedFromScracthBonus: fresh, crunchy , light181 calories per serving This Israeli Couscous Cucumber Salad is your new favorite summer salad! It’s bright, light with fresh herbs and summer garden vegetables, but with the Israeli couscous, it also makes it hearty enough for lunch and the perfect summer side! Ready in: 35 minutesRecipe by: FitAsAMamaBearBonus: gluten-free, full of veggies224 calories per serving A healthy, gluten free, vegan, summertime dinner recipe! Ratatouille is loaded with fresh vegetables and flavor. Recipe by: HurryTheFoodUpBonus: super quick, super filling316 calories per serving The new vegan burrito is here, paving the way and setting the standard. Mega quick and perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: HappyKitchenRocksBonus: filling, great for meal prep156 calories per serving 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. Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: VNutritionWellnessBonus: super high protein, spicy360 calories per serving This Thai-Inspired Green Tofu Curry is rich, creamy, and delicious. Made with crispy tofu, veggies, green curry paste, coconut milk, it’s a perfect comforting vegan meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Bonus: flavourful, filling287 calories per serving This is not some bland version of a traditional potato soup, but a full blown delicious recreation built from scratch – all vegan of course! Ready in: 30 minutesRecipe by: VNutritionAndWellnessBonus: creamy, comforting296 calories per serving This Buffalo Cauliflower Mac and Cheese is the ultimate vegan comfort food. It’s a perfect recipe when you’re wanting to add a little spice to your dinner. This pasta dish is made healthy by adding lots of cauliflower and spinach – plus it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, and totally delicious! Ready in: 55 minutesRecipe by: FitFoodieNutterBonus: gluten-free, hearty283 calories per serving This butternut squash & chickpea stew is an ultimate meat-free comfort meal for the winter season. Quick and easy to prepare, it only requires a few staple ingredients and makes a perfect family meal for big and little people. Bonus: as good as the meat version!367 calories per serving Who said meat-free recipes can’t deliver? This meatless (aka vegan) chili proves that you can still enjoy your favourite meals, but in a new, animal friendly way. Ready in: 40 minutesRecipe by: FitFoodieNutterBonus: high vitamin C content and healing properties267 calories per serving This hearty vegan stew with jackfruit is comfort food at its best, especially during these cold winter days (try our other veggie stew recipes if you like the sound of this!). Whether you’re cooking for your family or a special occasion, this one pot meatless stew will tick all the right boxes amongst vegans or meat eaters alike (if you want more like this, try our cosy casseroles for weight loss!). Bonus: colourful, fresh370 calories per serving Colourful Tabbouleh Salad – bring Mediterranean flair to the table or into your lunch box! Ready in just 15 minutes, vegan and super tasty! Ready in: 55 minutesRecipe by: HappyFoodsTubeBonus: full of veg, low in fat220 calories per serving This is an easy Italian minestrone soup recipe with a quick preparation (check out our vegetarian italian recipes for more inspo). This recipe is perfect for meal prep and can be easily doubled if needed. Bonus: full of veggie goodness, super simple234 calories per serving Irresistible Pea and Mint Soup, the classic British dish that’s fresh, light and with the promise of summer yet to come! You can give it a go right now! What did you think of these low calorie plant-based recipes (and do you fancy trying a 300 calorie breakfast while you’re here?)? Let us know in the comments.
