Lose-Weight Meals: Top 5 Quick & Easy Diet Recipes to Try at Home

There's nothing worse than suddenly gaining the weight you've lost because of bad eating habits. There's a reason why dieting comes hand in hand with exercise because a good meal plan is supposed to give you the essential nutrients your body needs but without the extra calories. This ensures you stay trim and keep the pounds off without compromise.

Your lose-weight meal plan doesn't have to be bland to be considered healthy. Here are some of the five quick, easy and tasty diet recipes you can try at home:

1. Skinny Fish 'N' Chips

This is Men's Health's take on a classic British dish. However, instead of using cod, the recipe calls for traditional haddock fish, which is high in Vitamin B12.

If you're worried of the excess oil coming from frying the chips, a tip is to cut the chips thicker. This and frying them at the right temperature can reduce the fat content by up to 30 percent.

2. Steak and Chips Remixed

Who says you can't eat steak when you're dieting? Indulge yourself every now and then with another recipe from Men's Health. This steak au poivre or pepper steak dish uses lean sirloin cut steak to ensure minimal fat consumption.

The traditional double cream or butter that goes into the dish is substituted with non-fat sour cream to reduce fat content. While the chips made with potatoes and baked, it is recommended to add sweet potatoes if you opt to add more fiber.

3. White Bean and Turkey Chili

How about a meatless but enjoyable meal of chili? This dish is from My Recipes. The pureed bean mixture that makes up this recipe is guaranteed to give you a full flavor experience but without the extra fat. This is a convenient recipe for those who are on the run or have no time to prepare satisfying meals. The best part of this recipe is the fact that each serving is less than 300 calories!

4. Grilled Portobello "Steak" Sandwiches with Blue Cheese Sauce

Portobello mushrooms when grilled give off that tender meaty flavor, which is why it is a great substitute for meat for vegetarians. You don't have to give up that classic steakhouse flavor when you use this recipe from Eating Well.

5. Turkey Sausage with Fennel Sauerkraut & Potatoes

This one-pot meal is from Eating Well and makes use of Italian turkey sausage links. Remember to use low sodium chicken broth for this dish to reduce salt intake. Each pot serves two and each serving is only 311 calories.