Day 1 Dinner Plan (600-800 calories, less than 6 ingredients):
Grilled Salmon with Steamed Vegetables
- Ingredients:
- 4 oz salmon fillet
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers)
- Lemon
- Salt and pepper
- Instructions:
- Preheat the grill.
- Drizzle the salmon with olive oil, a squeeze of lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill the salmon for about 4-5 on each side or until it flakes easily with a fork.
- Steam the mixed vegetables until tender-crisp.
- Serve the grilled salmon with the steamed vegetables.
Day 2 Dinner Plan (600-800 calories, less than 6 ingredients):
Quinoa Stir-Fry with Tofu and Vegetables
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup quinoa
- 4 oz firm tofu, cubed
- 1 cup mixed stir-fry vegetables (such as bell peppers, snap peas, and mushrooms)
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Instructions:
- Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
- In a non-stick pan, sauté the tofu until golden brown.
- Add the mixed vegetables to the pan and stir-fry until tender.
- Add cooked quinoa to the pan and drizzle with low-sodium soy sauce and sesame oil. Toss to combine.
- Serve the quinoa stir-fry with tofu and vegetables.
These dinner plans align with an anti-inflammatory diet, are within the specified calorie range, and use fewer than 6 ingredients for each meal.