
Low-calorie recipes
Tuck into a range of light and healthy meals that are under 500 calories. We've got satisfying stews, curries, pies, soups, tacos, pasta dishes and more.
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Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal
A comforting vegan one-pot recipe that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat, low-calorie supper
Burger bowl
Get inspired by the popular trend for a low carb, deconstructed burger without the bun. Feel free to change up the toppings – fried mushrooms also work well
Spicy harissa bean stew
Make the most of harissa to add a boost of flavour to this butterbean, spinach and ricotta stew. Packed with nutrients, it delivers four of your 5-a-day
Vegan squash stew
Serve this hearty, healthy vegan stew for a comforting winter dinner. It's packed with vitamin C and contains all five of your five-a-day
Creamy tomato risotto
A budget rice dish flavoured with rosemary, basil and sweet cherry tomatoes. It's healthy, filling and simple to make – an ideal midweek supper
Sardine tomato pasta with gremolata
Enjoy our crowd-pleasing pasta with sardines and gremolata. With added nutrients thanks to the sardines, it's a healthy dish that's low on calories and fat
Soy-baked potatoes with tuna sriracha mayo
Serve jacket potatoes with a spicy mayo that’s fragrant with ginger for a fresh take on the usual cheesy beans number. They're perfect for a speedy supper
Ginger chicken udon noodles
Serve up these fragrant and light noodles with chicken, beansprouts and cabbage in 30 minutes. With fiery ginger and red chilli, it's full of flavour
Jerk sweet potato & black bean curry
Serve your vegetable curry Caribbean style, flavoured with thyme, jerk seasoning and red peppers – great with rice and peas
Grilled salmon tacos with chipotle lime yogurt
Grill healthy fish with chipotle spice then serve with cabbage salad, coriander and chilli in soft tortillas
Pancetta & white bean stew
Use up any veg in the fridge in this speedy, low calorie stew, with white beans and pancetta. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, if you like
Roast chicken thighs with brown rice & salsa verde
How about a healthy, low-calorie roast chicken dinner? Enjoy this tasty meal with benefits like vitamin C from the salsa verde which helps iron absorbtion
Pesto spinach penne
Combine pasta with spinach, pesto and tomatoes for an easy healthy meal. Tomatoes contain vitamin C, which will help your body absorb the iron in the spinach
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Rustle up a lightly spiced veggie stir-fry as a midweek meal. Low-effort and with minimal washing-up to do after, it’s ideal for the end of a busy day
One-pan cod & red shrimp
Stew chunks of cod with wild red shrimp to make a moreish, low-fat dinner. White fish is an important source of iodine, which is needed for a healthy metabolism
Fish soup
Cook a hearty fish soup packed with potatoes, carrots and peppers, and flavoured with leeks, dill and lemon
Teriyaki tofu
Marinade tofu with teriyaki sauce and serve with broccoli and noodles or rice to make this easy veggie midweek meal. It takes under 30 minutes to make
Tahini noodles with red cabbage & Sichuan peppercorn slaw
Serve up this speedy noodle dish in just 15 minutes. Sichuan peppercorns have an amazing flavour and grapefruit aroma, but you could also use chilli flakes
Pearl couscous salad with hot smoked trout & buttermilk dressing
Make this elegant yet filling trout and pearl couscous salad in just 20 minutes. Serving four, it's a great lunch or dinner option in the summer
Butter bean curry wraps
Use up the leftovers from our butter bean curry to make these filling wholemeal wraps. They're low in fat and calories, and rich in fibre
Chunky butternut mulligatawny
This spicy soup with basmati rice and apples is chunky, warming and wholesome - plus its low in fat and calories to boot.
Tomato penne with avocado
Get all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie.
Spicy prawn & fennel chickpeas
Make this comforting and warming brothy stew made with tiger prawns, fennel and chickpeas. Serve with lots of bread to mop up the spicy sauce
Spicy bean & avocado quesadillas
Enjoy a Mexican-inspired lunch that’s packed with flavour. As well as being quick to make, these are healthy, low in calories, plus three of your 5-a-day





























