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Low-calorie dinner

75 Recipes

Delicious dinners all under 400 calories.

  • Mexican bean burgers with lime yogurt & salsa

    Mexican bean burgers with lime yogurt & salsa

    These veggie burgers are a doddle to make and the toppings make them wonderfully moist – cook from frozen to save time

    Easy
  • Oven-baked fish & chips

    Oven-baked fish & chips

    Give this classic combination a healthy makeover by oven cooking the ingredients instead of frying

    Easy
  • Minestrone in minutes

    Minestrone in minutes

    Whip up a hearty bowl of soup in next to no time, perfect for a quick lunch or warming supper

    Easy
  • Rich paprika seafood bowl

    Rich paprika seafood bowl

    Eating healthy isn’t all about salad, this fish stew counts as 3 of your 5-a-day and it’s low-fat

    Easy
  • Thai beef stir-fry

    Thai beef stir-fry

    A no fuss shopping list and super-quick to prepare, the perfect after work meal

    Easy
  • Tomato & thyme cod

    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

    Easy
  • Chicken with harissa & tomatoes

    Chicken with harissa & tomatoes

    Quick and easy midweek chicken supper recipe, with just a little hint of spice

    Easy
  • Spicy baby aubergine stew with coriander & mint

    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

    Easy
  • Moroccan meatball tagine with lemon & olives

    Moroccan meatball tagine with lemon & olives

    A wonderfully aromatic North African lamb casserole with a citrus tang – great for dinner parties

    Easy
  • Mediterranean vegetables with lamb

    Mediterranean vegetables with lamb

    A one-pot packed with veg and tender lamb that will keep the whole family satisfied

    Easy
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