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Low-calorie Christmas recipes

57 Recipes

Low-calorie festive favourites…

  • Pea & mint soup with crispy prosciutto strips

    Pea & mint soup with crispy prosciutto strips

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    A healthy green soup with contrasting salty, deeply savoury crispy ham bits for an added hit of flavour

    Easy
  • Lemon & garlic roast chicken with charred broccoli & sweet potato mash

    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

    Easy
  • Smoked salmon rice salad

    Smoked salmon rice salad

    Have some leftover smoked fish on your hands? Create this light and fresh Asian-style salad with a chilli and sesame dressing

    Easy
  • Chicken, kale & sprout stir-fry

    Chicken, kale & sprout stir-fry

    Brussels sprouts aren’t just for Christmas- add them to a healthy noodle pot for extra nutrition and crunch

    Easy
  • Herby cheese roulade

    Herby cheese roulade

    This impressive dish can be made up to 12 hours ahead

    More effort
  • Winter cannellini bean soup

    Winter cannellini bean soup

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    A freeze-ahead soup that’s perfect for a festive meal – no more last minute panics

    Easy
  • Clementine, feta & winter leaf salad

    Clementine, feta & winter leaf salad

    This wonderfully light salad is packed with easy-to-find seasonal ingredients and makes a great Christmas starter

    Easy
  • Sesame & chilli pancakes with tzatziki

    Sesame & chilli pancakes with tzatziki

    A tempting and tasty gluten-free option for your party guests. These are a little like small blinis

    Easy
  • Prawn & fennel bisque

    Prawn & fennel bisque

    A luxurious seafood soup that is rich in flavour, perfect for formal entertaining and low in calories too

    Easy
  • Baked salmon & eggs

    Baked salmon & eggs

    Do something different with your eggs and smoked salmon by baking into a bread roll for an extra special brunch

    Easy
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