Just 30 minutes is all you gotta get these healthy 500-calorie meals on the table.

The simple butter and lemon sauce that tops the asparagus and salmon is key.

Serve with 1 cup of cooked quinoa seasoned with salt, pepper and fresh parsley.

30 minute 500 calorie dinners

To speed things up even more, buy prechopped veggies from the salad bar at the grocery store.

If you like a spicy kick, add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce at the end.

Serve with 2 cups of mixed greens dressed with 2 tablespoonsGinger-Sesame Vinaigretteto finish the meal.

Salmon & Asparagus with Lemon-Garlic Butter Sauce

Serve withSimple Sauteed Spinachto round out the meal.

Serve with a 1-inch piece of warm baguette on the side.

Serve over 3/4 cup precooked brown rice.

veggies and rice in bowls with a side of fresh spinach

Total:509 calories

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