
Low-calorie Christmas recipes
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Parsnip, mushroom & barley wreath
The perfect vegetarian Christmas or Sunday lunch centrepiece - a low-calorie nut loaf packed with grains, root vegetables, mixed mushrooms, herbs and spice
Gluten-free banana pancakes
Gluten-free banana pancakes you can whip up in just 10 minutes! Scatter with pecans and raspberries to enjoy a low-calorie (but still indulgent) breakfast
Warm chicken & ciabatta salad
Pan-fry chicken and ciabatta chunks, then toss with red cabbage, red onion and pomegranate seeds in this easy and attractive dish
Ham & watercress salad with clementine dressing
Use up leftover festive ingredients such as ham, hazelnuts, cranberries and clementines in this light salad - perfect after a week of indulgence
Sticky pork & pineapple hotpot
Give a warming winter stew an Asian-inspired twist with coriander, chilli and star anise, sweetened with chunks of juicy, fresh pineapple
Salmon, fennel & lime plates
This is a fresh and light way to serve up smoked salmon - ideal as a last minute starter
Turkey piccata
A healthier version of piccata veal, that's gluten free and dairy-free, cooked in a lemon butter sauce and served with crisp baby roast potatoes
Butternut, chestnut & lentil cake
This stunning cake is a modern take on the classic nut roast, and the ideal vegan centrepiece, accompanied by all the usual trimmings
Roast squash & kale salad with orange dressing
Oven-roasted butternut squash pairs beautifully with pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta in this nutritious lunch or dinner
Smoky beans on toast
Forget shop-bought cans of baked beans. This homemade version is tastier and healthier, with an impressive four of your 5-a-day
Ham & potato hash with baked beans & healthy ‘fried’ eggs
Makeover your fry-up with this low-fat, low-calorie ham hash brown and healthier 'fried' eggs - a great brunch or weeknight dinner
Porridge with blueberry compote
Top high-fibre porridge oats with creamy Greek yogurt and healthy blueberries – buy frozen to help cut the cost of this filling breakfast
Sweet potato & sprout hash with poached eggs
This quick and easy pan-fried dish uses up leftover brussels sprouts for a delicious Boxing day brunch, or a low-fat, low-calorie weeknight dinner
Polenta & mushroom tart
This pretty vegetarian main is made from quick-cook cheesy polenta topped with mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket and balsamic vinegar
Buttery sage & onion sprouts
How do you serve your brussels? We like ours in plenty of butter, sweet roasted onion and peas for added vibrancy
Pulled ham & maple mustard slaw
Crunchy red cabbage, studded with juicy apricots and drizzled with tangy maple mustard dressing. A colourful lunch or satisfying side salad
Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy
Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions
Butternut soup shots with crispy pancetta soldiers
Serve squash soup in individual espresso cups with bacon toast for dipping as a cute party canapé
Spiced parsnip & ham soup
Use up your Christmas roast leftovers in this creamy soup
Pea & mint soup with crispy prosciutto strips
A healthy green soup with contrasting salty, deeply savoury crispy ham bits for an added hit of flavour
Winter cannellini bean soup
A freeze-ahead soup that's perfect for a festive meal - no more last minute panics
Pea & ham soup
A meaty and vibrant soup that's great for using up festive ham leftovers or as a comforting storecupboard soup
Lemon & garlic roast chicken with charred broccoli & sweet potato mash
A healthy, all-in-one roast lunch, that supplies two portions of veg and a vitamin C boost
Herb roast pork with vegetable roasties & apple gravy
This lean roast dinner uses pork leg topped with prosciutto. Serve with roast potatoes, carrots and celeriac, plus lots of herbs and an apple gravy