Recipes and Cooking Healthy Recipes Healthy Cooking 7 Remade and Healthy Restaurant Meals to Sub for High-Cal Versions Craving a juicy burger or creamy pasta but trying to keep the calorie count down? Look no further than these healthy restaurant-inspired recipes. By Sheena Chihak, RD Sheena Chihak, RD Instagram Sheena Chihak is a registered dietitian, former food editor and current edit lead for BHG with over 15 years of writing and editing experience for both print and digital. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process and Katlyn Moncada Katlyn Moncada Instagram Katlyn Moncada is the associate food editor at BHG.com, sharing food news and tutorials on becoming better home cooks. She is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience in digital media, photography, and video production. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 31, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Yes, you can enjoy restaurant-quality meals at home that won't break your calorie budget. We studied some popular menus for inspiration for healthy restaurant meals. From there, we swapped in some of our Test Kitchen's top restaurant-inspired recipes that include healthier ingredients and adjusted portion sizes. You're going to be pleasantly surprised by these healthy restaurant food ideas that taste just as good as your favorite dishes (think creamy Alfredo pasta and Asian chicken wraps) with a fraction of the calories and fat. Enjoy one of these healthy restaurant meals for dinner tonight. 01 of 07 Bacon-Cheddar-Chipotle Chicken Panini View Recipe Karla Conrad Piled atop hearty slices of thick whole-grain bread, this healthy chicken sandwich inspired by Panera Bread got its calories cut in half. With 7 g fiber (mainly from the bread) and 32 g of protein (thanks to chicken, cheese, AND bacon), it will still be plenty satisfying. Theirs: 860 calories41 g fat Ours: 407 calories13 g fat 02 of 07 Asian-Style Chicken Lettuce Wraps View Recipe Andy Lyons We packed our lighter P.F. Chang's restaurant-inspired recipe with chicken and veggies for a delicious appetizer or meal. We also use reduced-sodium broth and soy sauce to keep the lettuce wraps a bit more heart-healthy. Theirs: 710 calories27 g fat Ours: 258 calories4 g fat 03 of 07 Air-Fryer Panko Coconut Shrimp View Recipe Carson Downing Skipping the deep fryer and swapping thick breading for coconut means a healthy, yet delicious take on a Red Lobster-favorite dish. Did we mention it's ready in just 30 minutes? Theirs: 1,220 calories 76 g fat Ours: 307 calories 10 g fat 04 of 07 Chicken-Mango Salad with Sesame Wontons View Recipe Karla Conrad Inspired by a Cheesecake Factory dish, this Asian salad recipe slashes calories in half in our version. Crispy wontons, fresh veggies, sweet mango, and grilled chicken are piled high for a healthy dinner recipe. Theirs: 800 calories 32 g fat Ours: 370 calories 17 g fat 05 of 07 Bourbon Barbecue Burger View Recipe Aubrie Pick This Red Robin-inspired burger recipe is piled high with onion, veggies, and ample sauciness for a fraction of the calories. Enjoy with some air-fryer veggies for a healthier complete meal. Theirs: 1,330 calories 74 g fat Ours: 447 calories 23 g fat 06 of 07 Beef and Bean Burritos View Recipe Karla Conrad Complete with cilantro-lime rice, these Chipotle-inspired burritos get a healthy twist from leaner beef, canola oil, lots of veggies, and a smaller whole-wheat tortilla. Of course, we kept the avocado. Theirs: 1,155 calories53 g fat Ours: 385 calories17 g fat 07 of 07 Fettuccine Alfredo View Recipe Andy Lyons Enjoy a creamy, rich Olive Garden-inspired dish with less than half the calories and fat. Go with just the noodles and sauce for a classic Italian dish at home. You can also add veggies such as asparagus or broccoli to up the nutritional value. Or go with our easy chicken and tomato variation for a hearty protein boost. Theirs (with chicken): 1,570 calories95 g fat Ours (with chicken): 629 calories37 g fat Keep your healthy dinner plans going strong with these amazing 20-minute recipes. Trying to stay on a budget? We've got your healthy meal plan covered with our $3-per-serving recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit