Low Calorie Lunch recipes

Lunch recipes at or under 500 kcal per serving.

Smoky Tomato and Pickle Soup

25 min · A warming tomato soup with a sharp pickle twist that cuts through the richness. It is simple, savoury, and satisfying for lunch or supper.

Soft Drink BBQ Sausages with Onions

35 min · A quick, glossy pan of sausages simmered in a sweet-savory soft drink sauce. Ideal for a simple lunch or supper with bread, mash or chips.

Soft Drink Glazed Meatballs

40 min · Tender meatballs simmered in a glossy sweet sauce with a subtle fizz. This is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish for noodles, rice, or mash.

Soft Yoghurt Flatbreads

20 min · Soft, warm flatbreads made with yoghurt for a tender, slightly tangy crumb. They are quick to cook and ideal for mopping up curries, dips or serving alongside grilled dishes.

Soy Glazed Pickle and Cucumber Rice-less Bowl

15 min · A sharp, savoury bowl with cucumber, pickles and purple cabbage tossed in a glossy soy and yoghurt dressing. It is crunchy, fresh and surprisingly satisfying as a light meal.

Spanish Chorizo & Cheese Frittata with Tomatoes

30 min · A hearty, oven-finished frittata packed with smoky chorizo, sweet tomatoes and melted cheese. It’s a colourful, satisfying dish that works well for brunch, lunch or a light dinner.

Spiced Apple Chutney

50 min · A sweet, tangy chutney with tender apples, onions and raisins warmed with ginger and mustard seeds. This is a classic preserve-style condiment for cheese boards, curries or cold meats.

Spicy Baked Beans and Potato Hash

30 min · Golden potatoes and baked beans are pan-fried with chilli and pepper for a hearty, satisfying hash. It works brilliantly for brunch, lunch or a quick dinner.

Spicy BBQ Baked Spam Bites

25 min · Crisp-edged Spam bites are baked in a sticky barbecue glaze with a little heat from jalapeños. They are ideal as a snack, appetiser or party plate.

Spicy Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Couronne

55 min · A golden savoury ring filled with spicy chorizo and melted cheese, finished with a glossy egg wash for a beautifully bronzed crust. Perfect as a sharing centrepiece for lunch, brunch or a relaxed supper.

Spicy Chorizo and Pepper Tomato Pasta Sauce

25 min · A robust, punchy pasta sauce with chorizo, capsicum and tomato sauce for a quick midweek dinner. The feta-like saltiness of the chorizo and the sweetness of the pepper balance beautifully.

Sticky Brown Sauce Chicken with Green Pepper and Sweetcorn Rice

30 min · A fast, savoury chicken stir-fry with crisp green pepper and sweetcorn in a glossy brown sauce coating. Served over rice, it is comforting and full of flavour.

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