Low Calorie Lunch recipes

Lunch recipes at or under 500 kcal per serving.

Oven-baked Eggs with Chorizo and Cheese

25 min · A rich, savoury baked egg dish with spicy chorizo and melted cheese, finished until the yolks are just set. It makes a satisfying brunch or light supper with plenty of flavour.

Parmesan and Mustard Egg Tarts

40 min · Golden egg tarts with a savoury Parmesan and mustard filling. They are rich, neat and ideal for brunch or a portable lunch.

Pea, Pickle and Mustard Pasta Salad

20 min · A tangy chilled pasta salad with peas, chopped pickles and a creamy mustard dressing. Bright, punchy and ideal for make-ahead lunches.

Pepper and Brown Sauce Savoury Flatbreads

20 min · Warm flatbreads topped with sweet roasted green pepper and a savoury brown sauce glaze. Finished hot and crisp, they make a quick, punchy lunch or snack.

Pepper and Chickpea Stew

40 min · A hearty, gently spiced stew built around sweet peppers and tender chickpeas, simmered into a rich, comforting bowl. The peppers bring colour and sweetness, while the sauce becomes deeply savoury and satisfying.

Pepper and Halloumi Traybake

30 min · A colourful, savoury traybake with sweet roasted peppers and golden halloumi. Finished with a simple balsamic glaze, it makes an easy lunch or light dinner.

Pepper and Potato Hash

35 min · A colourful, savoury hash with sweet peppers and crisp potatoes, finished simply for a comforting breakfast or light lunch. The peppers bring a gentle sweetness and bright flavour to the golden fried potatoes.

Peri Peri Chicken Pepper Tostada Stack

25 min · Crisp, layered tostadas are topped with smoky peri peri chicken, sweet peppers, tomatoes and a fried egg. The result is a colourful, lively plate with plenty of texture.

Pesto Egg Pasta Salad

25 min · A chilled pasta salad with soft eggs, jarred peas and herby pesto for a bright, satisfying bowl. It makes an excellent lunch and travels well for picnics or workdays.

Pickle, Mayo and Egg Club Sandwich

15 min · A chunky layered sandwich with egg, mayonnaise and sharp pickles for a savoury bite. It is simple, filling and very moreish.

Pickled Pepper Egg Bake

40 min · A hearty baked egg dish with peppers, onions, and chopped pickles for a tangy twist. The custardy egg base makes it comforting enough for dinner and easy enough for brunch.

Pork Mince, Cabbage and Egg Stir Fry

25 min · A speedy, savoury stir fry with pork mince, crisp cabbage and softly set eggs. It is a flexible, filling dish that makes excellent use of everyday ingredients.

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