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Low-calorie lunch

60 Recipes

Lunchbox favourites and weekend treats, all under 400 calories.

  • Potato, spring onion, dill & cheese frittata

    Potato, spring onion, dill & cheese frittata

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
    The perfect stress-free summer lunch. For a non-veggie option, add a couple of slices of ham

    Easy
  • Lemon & coriander hummus

    Lemon & coriander hummus

    Hummus is so easy to make and beats shop-bought varieties every time. Try it with vegetable crudités in your packed lunch

    Easy
  • Hot-smoked salmon, lentil & pomegranate salad

    Hot-smoked salmon, lentil & pomegranate salad

    No-cook, no-effort, but you won’t miss out on flavour with this vibrant supper for two

    Easy
  • Fresh tuna tortillas

    Fresh tuna tortillas

    An all round winner – vitamin D, omega 3 and 1 of your 5-a-day, it's even simple to make

    Easy
  • Welsh rarebit muffins

    Welsh rarebit muffins

    Get the kids to help make these yummy muffins, perfect for lunchboxes

    Easy
  • Carrot & hummus roll-ups

    Carrot & hummus roll-ups

    Roll-up, roll-up – snaffle something superhealthy in a flash with these vegetarian wraps

    Easy
  • Sweet potato & lentil soup

    Sweet potato & lentil soup

    Satisfying and simple to make, homemade soup is a great supper or take-to-work lunch

    Easy
  • Hoisin wraps

    Hoisin wraps

    Make this delicious, healthy take on a Peking duck wrap for a speedy snack or tasty lunch.

    Easy
  • Red lentil & sweet potato pâté

    Red lentil & sweet potato pâté

    Rosie Clewlow's vegetarian dip is a healthy alternative to hummus and great with crudités in a lunchbox

    Easy
  • Prawn sweet chilli noodle salad

    Prawn sweet chilli noodle salad

    This low-fat salad is is great for a picnic, lunchbox or even a buffet

    Easy
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