Light supper recipes
Had one too many heavy meals and need to give your tummy a day off? Try these easy-to-eat, low-cal main courses.
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Yellow lentil & coconut curry with cauliflower
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This healthy veggie curry is diet-friendly and a great source of iron and fibre
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Teriyaki prawns & broccoli noodles
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This low-fat Japanese seafood supper uses healthier soba noodles made from buckwheat
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Japanese tofu noodle bowl
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This healthy soup is full of fresh spring flavours and makes a sophisticated vegetarian meal for guests
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Peach & blue cheese salad
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Try this creamy and fruity salad - perfect for lunch or a light summer supper
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Chargrilled vegetable salad
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Serve these chargrilled vegetables with torn buffalo mozzarella, for a lovely starter or light supper
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Lemon linguine with ham
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Try this tasty, tangy pasta dish, a perfect summer lunch or light supper
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Tangy trout
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Try this healthy trout recipe for a light summer supper
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Japanese-style beef salad
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Why not give steak the salad treatment for a low-fat midweek supper?
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Orecchiette salad with tuna, capers & red onions
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Pasta doesn't have to be heavy, as this light but filling supper dish shows
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Superhealthy salmon burgers
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If you're after something a bit lighter than potato-packed fishcakes, try these simple oriental-style burgers
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Easy Thai prawn curry
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Perfect Friday night food, a warming low fat prawn curry ready in just 20 minutes
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Steamed trout with ginger & garlic
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A classic combination of ginger and garlic makes this trout dish a winner - elegant enough for an informal dinner party
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Japanese vegetable pancakes
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Why not try this speedy veggie supper, under 400 calories and packed with flavour?
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Thai-style steamed fish
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Serve with Thai jasmine rice for a flavour-packed low-fat meal
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Chicken with harissa & tomatoes
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Quick and easy midweek chicken supper recipe, with just a little hint of spice
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Sticky lemon chicken
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This tasty, low-fat lemon chicken recipe has a Mediterranean feel and just four ingredients- chicken, lemon, thyme and honey
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Steamed salmon in the microwave
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Try a Chinese New Year feast with steamed fish
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Chinese pork one-pot
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A fast soup with an oriental twist that'll win over friends and family
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Chickpeas with tomatoes & spinach
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For a great night in, whip up this warming meal, serve with a bit of naan and get comfy on the sofa
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Chicken & white bean stew
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This flavoursome, low-fat casserole freezes really well, so why not make double and freeze half for next time
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One-pan Spanish fish stew
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Use any sustainable white fish or salmon in this easy, flavour-packed stew - perfect with crusty bread
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Light chicken korma
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A mild and healthy chicken korma curry that's still satisfying and full of flavour
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Fresh & light chowder
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There's no need for shop-bought soup with this quick and nutritious recipe
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Linguine with prawns, spring greens & chilli
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Fire up your seafood linguine with some garlic and red chilli - it's low in fat and has a low Gi too!
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Sizzling Korean-style beef
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Get everything ready before you start cooking, then this stir-fry is ready in minutes
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Seared pollack with pea & watercress purée
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Often overlooked, this white fish is sustainable and reasonably priced - just the thing for a midweek fish supper
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Smoked haddock rarebit
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Serve cheesy rarebits with a herby green salad for a quick snacky supper
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Spicy lamb chops with Turkish pepper salsa
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Ready in just 30 minutes, lamb that looks (and tastes) good enough to serve guests for a casual supper
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Maple & pepper-glazed chicken with roasted carrots
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Sweet carrots and sticky maple syrup make a speedy but flavoursome chicken supper
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Thai prawn cakes with sticky chilli sauce
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Thai prawn cakes don't need to be a calorific nightmare - these are under 400 calories per serving and low-fat
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Sushi salad with seared tuna, avocado & rice wine dressing
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Deconstruct sushi to make a big plateful for a healthy midweek supper for less than 500 calories
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Middle Eastern chicken & apricot stew
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A stew doesn't have to be a long time cooking, this speedy little number can be made after work
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