Low Calorie Lunch recipes

Lunch recipes at or under 500 kcal per serving.

Creamy Vegetable Gratin

50 min · A comforting bake of tender mixed vegetables in a rich, velvety cream cheese sauce, finished with a golden, bubbling top. It is simple, cosy and ideal as a satisfying side or a light vegetarian main.

Crispy Bacon and Cabbage Skillet with Mustard Egg

20 min · A savoury one-pan dish of crisp bacon and tender cabbage finished with a punchy mustard egg. The jam and orange juice are used to balance the dressing with a gentle sweet-sharp note.

Crispy Bacon Salad Bowl with Peppers and Greek Yoghurt Dressing

20 min · A fresh, satisfying salad bowl with crispy bacon, sweet red pepper and crunchy coleslaw tossed in a tangy Greek yoghurt dressing. Quick to make, it’s a lively lunch or light dinner with a good mix of savoury and creamy flavours.

Crispy Cabbage and Egg Pancakes

22 min · These savoury pancakes are packed with finely chopped cabbage and eggs for a quick, pan-fried meal. They are crisp on the outside and tender in the middle.

Crispy Potato Chip Topped Tuna Bakes

25 min · Crunchy potato chips add a salty finish to a warm tuna and tomato sauce bake, making an easy family-friendly dish.

Crispy Potato, Bacon and Egg Skillet

35 min · Golden potatoes, smoky bacon and softly set eggs come together in one pan for a satisfying meal. Finished with spring onions and Parmesan, it’s simple and full of flavour.

Crunchy Lettuce Wraps with Egg and Pickle

15 min · Fresh lettuce wraps filled with chopped egg, crisp pickle and a mustard yoghurt dressing. They are light, punchy and ideal for a quick lunch.

Crunchy Pickle and Cabbage Potato Salad

25 min · A tangy potato salad with crisp cabbage, chopped pickles and a bright orange dressing. It is refreshing, crunchy and perfect for a picnic or buffet table.

Crunchy Red Cabbage and Lettuce Beef Wraps with Yoghurt

20 min · Fresh, crisp wraps filled with savoury beef, shredded red cabbage and lettuce, finished with a cool yoghurt dressing. They are quick to make and ideal for a lighter lunch.

Devilled Eggs with Jalapeño Houmous and Cheese

20 min · Creamy devilled eggs with a lively jalapeño houmous filling and a savoury cheese finish. Bright, punchy and ideal for sharing as a quick snack or starter.

Egg and Pickle Breakfast Salad

15 min · A bright, savoury breakfast salad with boiled eggs, crisp salad leaves and tangy pickles, sharpened with mustard dressing. It is light but still satisfying.