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Filling Meals under 500 Calories for dieters and weight loss. Try these healthy yet filling meals under 500 calories to keep your diet plan on track. If you are running out of inspiration for making delicious and filling low calorie meals browse these menus for meal plans under certain calorie ranges. Here we look at a filling recipe yet still low in calories. For other 500 caloire meal ideas check out the other menus.

This Lentil and Ham Stew can be left to slow cook all day. With little preparation time you can put the oven on in the morning and the evening will see you tucking into a wholesome filling meal with less than 500 calories. This rustic slow cook stew is packed with ham, lentils and vegetables.

Lentil and Ham Stew

Filling Meals under 500 Calories

This recipe makes 4 servings

Ingredients

• 3 cups diced ham
• 2 cups dried lentils
• 2 cans condensed chicken broth
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 2 cups diced  celery
• 1 bag baby spinach leaves
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tbps fresh lemon juice
•  lemon slices, optional

Preparation

1. Mix all ingredients except the spinach leaves and lemon juice in slow-cooker or large oven dish.
2. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low 7 to 9 hours or until lentils are tender.
3. Stir in spinach leaves, cover and cook 5 more minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon juice.
4. Garnish with lemon slices if required.

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