Low Calorie Lunch recipes

Lunch recipes at or under 500 kcal per serving.

Cottage Cheese and Salsa Egg Muffins

30 min · Portable savoury egg muffins packed with cottage cheese, salsa and cheddar. They are ideal for meal prep and make a handy grab-and-go breakfast.

Courgette and Aubergine Fritters with Cucumber Yoghurt Dip

35 min · Crisp, golden fritters packed with courgette and aubergine, served with a cool cucumber yoghurt dip. A light, satisfying dish with plenty of fresh Mediterranean flavour.

Creamed Parsnip and Onion Gratin

50 min · Sweet parsnips and soft onions are baked in a silky cream sauce until bubbling and golden. It makes a comforting lunch with a rich, savoury finish.

Creamy Avocado Egg Salad

15 min · A fresh, creamy salad of avocado and hard-boiled eggs brightened with lemon. It works well as a light lunch or a filling sandwich topping.

Creamy Balsamic Red Pepper Dip

15 min · A rich, savoury dip blending roasted red pepper flavour with cream and a sharp balsamic lift. Ideal with crisps, bread, or crunchy vegetables.

Creamy Carrot and Celery Soup

35 min · A silky, comforting soup with sweet carrots, mellow celery and onion, finished with a spoonful of yoghurt for extra richness. Simple, warming and ideal for a light lunch.

Creamy Coleslaw and Yoghurt Salad Bowl

10 min · A crisp, creamy salad bowl that pairs crunchy coleslaw and sweet orange pepper with a tangy yoghurt dressing. Finished with mozzarella for a satisfying, fresh lunch or light dinner.

Creamy Cottage Cheese Egg Bake

30 min · A simple, protein-rich baked egg dish with cottage cheese and melted cheddar. It is gently set, creamy in the middle, and ideal for a quick lunch or brunch.

Creamy Cottage Cheese Stuffed Peppers with Cheddar

35 min · Sweet peppers are filled with a creamy savoury cottage cheese mixture, then baked until tender with a bubbling cheddar topping. A splash of hot chilli sauce adds a gentle kick that keeps every bite lively.

Creamy Egg and Coleslaw Salad Bowls

15 min · A fresh, creamy egg salad with crunchy coleslaw and yoghurt dressing. It is light but filling, with plenty of texture and flavour in every forkful.

Creamy Garlic and Herb Bacon Dip

20 min · A rich, savoury dip with smoky bacon, cool Greek yoghurt and creamy soft cheese, finished with sweet orange pepper for freshness. Perfect served chilled with crackers, vegetable sticks or warmed flatbreads.

Creamy Garlic and Herb Cheddar Bake

35 min · A simple savoury bake with a rich, creamy filling and a crisp golden top. It is comforting, protein-rich and ideal for a healthier meat-free main.

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