Low-calorie lunch recipes

Enjoy the layers of flavour and contrast of textures in this vegan salad, with crisp, fried chickpeas, crunchy raw broccoli, and a smoked paprika dressing

Use up surplus homegrown cucumbers with this rice noodle dish. It makes an excellent lunchbox option and you can tailor it to make it less spicy, if you like

Eat this red pepper and potato omelette warm or cold. We’ve gone with child-friendly peppers and potatoes, but a finely sliced onion can also bulk this out

Use silken tofu to make this flavourful poke bowl. It's similar to a Japanese dish called ‘hiyayakko’, which is usually enjoyed at the height of summer

Enjoy this refreshing taco salad on a warm evening when you’re craving something quick, fresh and crunchy, or as a side for a Mexican-style feast

A deep red autumnal soup that's low fat, vegetarian and full of flavour. Beetroot and apple give this soup a subtle sweet flavour, while lentils add protein and bulk

Try this dairy-free, plant-based twist on a classic. Our vegan leek and potato soup recipe is ideal for lunch or a starter, top with chopped chives and enjoy with crusty bread

Grab a pack of courgetti or spiralize your own for a simple vegetarian supper

This jar salad trend is a keeper! The dressing stays at the bottom of the container, and the leafy greens remain fresh and crisp until you're ready to serve

A vegetarian Niçoise salad, that's packed with goodness - fibre, folate, iron, vitamin c and gluten-free too

Put courgette centre stage in this summery salad, with white beans and tomatoes and a simple honey and mustard dressing. It's an ideal side for a barbecue

This fresh salad is 3 of your 5-a-day. With zingy lime and a hit of chilli heat, it's also a great introduction to quinoa if you haven't tried it before

Give yourself a low-fat treat with these super-quick sandwich tortillas - a fab way of using up leftover turkey

Roll-up, roll-up - snaffle something superhealthy in a flash with these vegetarian wraps

Savoury scones are a great alternative to burger buns or bagels

This superhealthy bowl can be made ahead and frozen, ready to be defrosted and used when you need it most

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox - vary with your favourite ingredients

Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches

Make the most of any tins of black beans in your cupboards and make this easy and satisfying soup. Serve with coriander, avocado, feta and pumpkin seeds

No-cook, no-effort, but you won't miss out on flavour with this vibrant supper for two

Make a filling soup with the help of green lentils, pancetta, white cabbage and mushrooms, along with miso flavours. It packs in three of your 5-a-day

This quick and easy soup is the perfect lunchtime meal for kids - satisfying and healthy too