Low-calorie dinner recipes

Delicious, filling meals all under 400 calories. We have a selection of vegetarian, vegan, meat and fish recipes to choose from, all healthy and low-calorie

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Chicken & chorizo jambalaya

A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that’s bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes



Sweet potato & peanut curry

Cook this tasty, budget-friendly vegan curry for an easy family dinner. With spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two of your five-a-day and it’s under 400 calories



Coconut & squash dhansak

This quick and easy vegetarian curry is perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner – with butternut squash, coconut milk, lentils and spinach



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



Chicken & chorizo ragu

Serve this delicious chicken and chorizo ragu over rice or pasta as an easy midweek dinner for the family. You can freeze any leftovers for another day



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



Mexican chicken stew with quinoa & beans

Spicy chicken casserole with a healthy superfood side dish of protein-rich quinoa



Healthy tikka masala

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Enjoy the spicy, rich flavours of tikka masala with this family-friendly lighter version that’s both healthy and gluten-free. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser



Chicken korma

Want a curry without too many calories? Use fat-free Greek yogurt instead of cream for a healthy chicken korma that will give your local takeaway a run for its money



Tomato & thyme cod

Ready in 20 minutes and low fat, this fish dish is great for a Monday night when you’d rather be on the sofa than in the kitchen



Healthy bolognese

This low-fat, low-calorie bolognese combines lean pork mince with fennel and cherry tomatoes to give a burst of fresh flavours and two of your five-a-day



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



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



App onlyRoasted red pepper pasta.

Use silken tofu to make the creamy dairy-free pasta sauce in this vegan dish. Don’t be tempted to use firm tofu, as it won’t work in the same way



Baked sea bass with lemon caper dressing

This elegant, gluten-free main is special enough for a dinner party, yet simple and quick to make for no fuss entertaining



Chicken with crushed harissa chickpeas

Need something speedy for dinner? Try this chicken, coated in flavourful za’atar and served with spiced chickpeas. It’s simple, but seriously delicious



Smoky white bean & ricotta traybake

Make this bean and ricotta traybake using our pre-prepared roasted summer vegetable traybake. Serve al fresco with crusty bread for dipping and scooping



Healthy chilli con carne

Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander



Tomato soup & hummus crispbreads

Get organised for the week ahead and make this soup on a Sunday – it keeps well in the fridge. We’ve packed in the veg, along with red lentils to add protein



Tuna, bean & olive salad

Toss together fine green beans, borlotti beans, olives, tuna chunks, celery and red onion to make this nutritious salad for lunch or dinner



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



Chetna’s end-of-summer veg curry

Make this versatile summer curry with seasonal veg – you can swap out any of the veg in the recipe with almost any you have lurking in your fridge



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



App onlySpicy tofu stir-fry. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

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