Low-fat recipes
Enjoy low-fat foods without losing any flavour with some of these sensational low-fat recipes such as Seared pollack and a Mango passion fruit roulade.
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Seared pollack with pea & watercress purée
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- Ready in 30 mins
Often overlooked, this white fish is sustainable and reasonably priced - just the thing for a midweek fish supper
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Mango passion fruit roulade
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A deliciously rich and creamy recipe - it's hard to believe it's low in fat and gluten free
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Steamed fish with lemon, ginger & chilli
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Incredibly low-calorie and low-fat, but you won't feel like you're missing out with these fresh flavours
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Chicken with lemon & courgette couscous
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Add a touch of zest to your midweek meal with this low-fat family supper
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Red lentil, chickpea & chilli soup
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- Ready in 35 mins
Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup
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Chargrilled steak with sweet potatoes & salsa
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- Ready in 30 mins
A healthy alternative to steak and chips for a quick and easy after-work supper
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Coriander-crusted pork with sweet & sour cabbage
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Be ready to enjoy this lightly spiced pork one-pot in just 30 minutes - all for less than 300 calories
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Spice-rubbed chicken with pomegranate salad
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This low-fat, fragrant, fresh dish is exactly how we like our Indian food - it's not all curries you know!
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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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Spelt & wild mushroom risotto
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This autumnal risotto has a wonderful nutty flavour and is low in fat too
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Spicy spaghetti with garlic mushrooms
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A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that will proves that it's just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave
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Carrot, lentil & orange soup
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Deliciously spicy - warm up with this fab veggie soup.
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Leek, potato & bacon bake
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This bake is a cross between two classics – creamy dauphinoise and pommes boulangère (potatoes cooked in stock), the perfect side dish
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Lamb meatball & pea pilaf
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Meatballs aren't just for pasta dishes. Experiment with this tasty pilaf - a winner for any meatball fan
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Pan-fried venison with blackberry sauce
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Blackberries are delicious in savoury sauces, and this version is the perfect match for the richly flavoured venison
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Spiced chicken with rice & crisp red onions
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Low-cholesterol diets don't have to be boring as this curried chicken from Mary Cadogan proves
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Very quick chicken casserole
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So quick it will be ready in under 30 minutes - and it's low-fat too
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Sweet potato & orange mash with sage butter drizzle
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This low-fat mash is great for brightening up your plate and tastes delicious with grilled pork chops
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The ultimate makeover: Chicken korma
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Try this healthier, more fragrant version of a popular Indian classic
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Steak & chickpea salad with harissa yogurt dressing
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A punchy, filling salad that's still low fat and low gi
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Chargrilled turkey with quinoa tabbouleh & tahini dressing
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This superhealthy supper is packed full of vibrant and fresh ingredients
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Sicilian-style fish stew
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Give midweek suppers a taste of Italy with this super speedy, low-fat one-pot
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Lamb & squash curry
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A speedy one-pot supper that's low-fat, under 250 calories and packed full of flavour
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Poached pears in spiced tea
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This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget
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Chicken chow mein
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This speedy, kid-friendly supper is a great way of cramming a good variety of vegetables into one meal
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Crisp chicken with Parmesan & prosciutto
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Give a midweek chicken supper a clever twist with a few slices of Parma ham
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Sugar plums
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A big tray of glistening sugared plums is the perfect way to welcome in the winter months
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Cajun chicken & chunky bean salsa
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Add some zing to your chicken with this satisfying and nutritious recipe - try it with salmon too
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Asian prawn & pineapple salad
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This no-cook main course salad can just be tossed together and served on its own, or with steamed rice or boiled noodles
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Easy tomato pizzas
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These colourful, flavour-packed pizzas are low-fat and delicious too
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Poached apricots with rosewater
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This low-fat, simple dessert combines tender fruit and fragrant syrup
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Spaghetti with clams & gremolata
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This speedy low-fat pasta dish is packed with the summery flavours of Italy
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Angel hair pasta with saffron, prosciutto & peas
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A special midweek pasta dish that has the added bonus of being low-fat, so you can enjoy it without any guilt!
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Strawberry cheesecakes
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This speedy, low-fat recipe means you can enjoy creamy cheesecake without the guilt
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Italian turkey steaks with garlicky bean mash
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Get a taste of the Mediterranean with this quick and impressive recipe, perfect for relaxed entertaining
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Smoky chicken with warm corn & potato salad
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This chicken dish is full of fresh summer flavours, perfect for a quick and healthy midweek meal
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Fiery prawn skewers
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Add a touch of spice to your weekday meals with this low-fat and fiery recipe
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Easy noodle soup
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This quick and easy soup is the perfect lunchtime meal for kids - satisfying and healthy too
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Gremolata couscous-stuffed peppers
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This wholesome, Moroccan-style veggie dish is filled with flavour - make double and take for your lunch
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Lemony potato, broccoli & goat’s cheese salad
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A robust mix of goat's cheese, green veg and potatoes, topped off with pine nuts
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Fruity teacake
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Perfect with a reviving cuppa, this cake is a keeper and will happily sit in a tin for a week or so
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Teriyaki steak with fennel slaw
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This flavoursome Asian-style dish is low in fat and easy to make
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Summer courgette risotto
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This fresh one-pot supper makes the most of the season's fresh produce - plus it's a great way to get kids to eat their veg
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Fruity sponge cake
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Reader Sue McGann devised this delicious low-fat cake recipe
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Turkey burgers with beetroot relish
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These low-fat burgers freeze well, so why not make double and freeze for another time?
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Chicken tikka skewers
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This breezy dish is perfect for the grill or barbecue - and it's low-calorie too
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Thai roast chicken with mango & apple salad
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Fresh-tasting and fabulously low-fat chicken with sticky coconut rice
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Cod with tomato & chorizo sauce
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Try this quick low-fat dish when you next fancy a fish supper, ready in less time than it takes to get a takeaway
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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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Lemony prawn & pea risotto
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Stirring can be strangely soothing, as you'll find when preparing this summery seafood risotto
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Baked apples with prunes, cinnamon & ginger
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A simple, classic low-fat pudding to use up seasonal Bramleys
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Crunchy fish fingers
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Even the most finicky kids will want to try these healthy low fat fish fingers
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Superhealthy salmon salad
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Superhealthy by name, superhealthy by nature: this salad is high in omega-3, iron and calcium and counts as 2 of your 5-a-day
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Lemon & parsley butter beans
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Give your meal a Mediterranean twist with this zesty, low-fat side dish
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