Low-calorie vegetarian recipes
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Baked tomato & mozzarella orzo
Combine red peppers, tomato, orzo and olives in a casserole dish to make this easy vegetarian one pot. The bubbling mozzarella topping is particularly special
Spicy root & lentil casserole
The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper
Spicy baby aubergine stew with coriander & mint
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
Salsa verde baked eggs
Dunk flatbreads into these salsa verde baked eggs to soak up the lovely juices. Healthy and low in calories, it takes just 15 minutes to make
Orzo & chickpea soup
Rustle up this healthy, low-fat, low-calorie soup with orzo, chickpeas, veg and a can of chopped tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan to serve
Ponzu tofu poke bowl
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
Tomato & black bean taco salad
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
Smoky aubergine & pepper tagine
Make a batch of our aubergine and pepper tagine at the start of the week for a couple of lunches, and then put extra portions in the freezer for a rainy day
Mushroom & thyme risotto
Using a mixture of quinoa and rice gives a light texture and lovely nutty flavour to this dish
Somerset stew with cheddar & parsley mash
This warming crowd-pleaser is full of flavour and goodness. Use just one type of bean if you don't have two, and substituting cider with extra stock will also work well
Tofu with stir-fried noodles, pak choi & sugar snap peas
A vegetarian stir-fry packed with spice and flavour. Marinate tofu in ginger, garlic and sesame and serve with a vermicelli noodle mix
Orzo salad
This small, rice-like pasta is ideal for bulking out nutritious salads. This version is made with roasted vegetables, cheese and basil
Roasted cauliflower with tomato & cashew sauce
For an easy veggie dinner, try this roasted cauliflower in a creamy tomato and cashew sauce. You can use peanut butter instead of cashew, if you like
Veggie yaki udon
Pack in the veg with our flavour-packed Japanese-inspired yaki udon. It's healthy, takes just 25 minutes to make, and is low in fat and calories
Halloumi, carrot & orange salad
Serve this halloumi, carrot, orange and watercress salad with a mustard and honey dressing for an easy lunch or starter. It takes just 20 minutes to make and delivers one of your 5-a-day
Puy lentils with smoked tofu
Benefit from the slow-release energy of lentils and wholegrains combined with the rich flavour of smoked tofu, paprika and sweet peppers
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.
Bombay potato frittata
Pack in the flavour with this Indian-inspired frittata. Perfect for a healthy lunch, it's low in calories and fat and full of nutrients
Cauliflower, paneer & pea curry
Ready in less than an hour, this easy, vegetarian curry recipe made with pan-fried Indian cheese and vegetables is also cheap to prepare
Healthy egg & chips
One that dads will love! This any-time meal is perfect with a helping of baked beans
Quinoa tabbouleh
Enjoy this nutrient-packed salad, with juicy tomatoes and cucumber, as a delicious and healthy lunch
Wholewheat spaghetti & avocado sauce
Avocados, almonds and zesty lemon create a creamy green sauce for pasta in this low-calorie lunch or dinner
Roasted pepper linguine with crisp crumbs
A good-for-you vegetarian pasta served with roasted peppers, tangy green olives, sweet basil and chilli breadcrumbs
Feta & clementine lunch bowl
Pair piquant feta with green lentils, sweet clementines and crunchy peppers in this colourful packed lunch. It’s low-calorie and rich in vitamin C and fibre