Every dish below comes in under 300 calories per serving — with the exact count and full macros shown on each card, computed from ingredient data. Browse 638 light vegetarian and vegan recipes, from steamed snacks and soups to full low-calorie meals, sorted lightest first.
Steamed and grilled preparations lead: idli, dhokla, moong dal chilla, vegetable soups, raita, and most dry-tempered sabzis stay well under 300 calories per serving. Deep-fried snacks and cream-based gravies are where counts climb quickly.
Lower-calorie meals can be one part of a calorie-aware approach, and knowing the real number per serving makes planning easier. Individual results depend on overall diet, activity and health context — treat this collection as an information tool, not a weight-loss program.
Each recipe's calories and macros are computed from its ingredient list and serving size using standard nutrition data, and shown per serving. Counts are estimates — your exact result varies with portion size and specific brands used.
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