Low-calorie dinner recipes
Watching your weight? Make sensible choices with our low-calorie suppers - all under 400 calories.
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Jasmine tea-smoked chicken salad
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- Ready in 20 mins
Smoke chicken with light and fragrant jasmine tea then add to a salad of Asian flavours for a low-fat lunch
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Spiced lentil & ginger soup
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- Ready in 1 hr
Lentils are a great base for a soup as they're low fat and help you feel fuller for longer
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Good-for-you green curry
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This healthy Thai-inspired prawn pot is low fat but luxurious and ready in a flash - only 15 minutes
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Spinach & ricotta pie
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- Ready in 50 mins
A light pie of crisp pie that can be made ahead - this version has Italian cheese and soft greens
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Mussels in Thai broth
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John Torode's fragrant steamed mussels make an easy and quick supper that's ready in just 15 minutes
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Tandoori chicken
- Ready in 45 mins
This low-fat curried chicken is packed full of flavour. It's quick to cook and the marinade does all the work - who needs takeaways?
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Indian spiced tomato soup
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An almost entirely storecupboard soup that's far tastier than anything you'll find in a tin
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Spicy baby aubergine stew with coriander & mint
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- Ready in 55 mins
Superhealthy and high in fibre too, this miraculous Middle Eastern one-pot is under 150 calories per serve and counts as 5 of your 5-a-day
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Mediterranean vegetables with lamb
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A one-pot packed with veg and tender lamb that will keep the whole family satisfied
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Vietnamese fish curry
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Low-cal curry can be easily created when you have this clever little dish up your sleeve
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Keralan prawns
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Low-cal curries sound too good to be true? One of your favourites has just been given a healthy makeover
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Steamed fish & pak choi parcels
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Just add steamed rice for a flavour-packed, low-calorie meal
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Duck stir-fry with ginger & greens
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There's no need to save duck for special occasions when it makes such a fantastic supper, in just 15 minutes
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Somerset stew with cheddar & parsley mash
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This family winter warmer is full of flavour and goodness. Adapt for meat lovers by adding sausages
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Ginger lemon sole with Chinese greens
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Spice up lemon sole fillets with a punchy but healthy topping
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Detox green soup
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Cheap to make and good for you too, this watercress, rocket and spinach soup is ideal for January when times are lean and you want to be too
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Spiced tomato & couscous soup
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Couscous and harissa are a great pairing in this good-value soup
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Pork & bulghar-stuffed peppers
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- Ready in 40 mins
This colourful feel-good supper brings summer flavour at any time of year
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Mexican bean burgers with lime yogurt & salsa
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These veggie burgers are a doddle to make and the toppings make them wonderfully moist - cook from frozen to save time
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Celeriac & pear soup
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Adding a little fruit to this warming soup gives it a light, fresh flavour
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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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Tomato & thyme cod
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Ready in 20 minutes and low fat, this fish dish is great for a Monday night when you'd rather be on the sofa than in the kitchen
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Rich paprika seafood bowl
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Eating healthy isn't all about salad, this fish stew counts as 3 of your 5-a-day and it's low-fat
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Thai beef stir-fry
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A no fuss shopping list and super-quick to prepare, the perfect after work meal
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Minestrone in minutes
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Whip up a main-meal soup in next to no time, perfect for a quick lunch and ready in just 10 minutes
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Mexican chicken stew with quinoa & beans
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Spicy chicken casserole with a healthy superfood side dish of protein-rich quinoa
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Moroccan meatball tagine with lemon & olives
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A wonderfully aromatic North African lamb casserole with a citrus tang - great for dinner parties
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Mushroom stroganoff
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A few clever substitutions can make this traditional creamy casserole low in fat and calories
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Salmon & broccoli cakes with watercress, avocado & tomato salad
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Bump up the good-for-you factor with these vegetable-packed salmon fishcakes, served with a fresh salad
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Winter vegetable pie
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One portion of this delicious vegetarian shepherd's pie contains all 5 of your recommended 5-a-day intake
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Oven-baked fish & chips
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Give this classic combination a healthy makeover by oven cooking the ingredients instead of frying
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Light chicken korma
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If you want a curry without the calories try replacing cream with yogurt for a diet-friendly treat
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The ultimate makeover: Salmon en croûte
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Angela Nilsen makes a super healthy version of the classic pastry wrapped fish parcel without losing the wow factor
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