Fridge Friend Recipes
Low Calorie Lunch recipes
Lunch recipes at or under 500 kcal per serving.
Sticky Soft Drink Glazed Chicken
30 min · Juicy chicken coated in a glossy sweet-savoury glaze made with soft drink. It is bold, quick to cook, and delicious with rice or greens.
Stuffed Aubergine with Pepper and Mushroom
50 min · Tender roasted aubergine halves filled with a savoury mix of mushrooms, peppers and red onion. Finished until bubbling, it makes a satisfying vegetable-led dinner.
Stuffed Peppers with Herby Rice
45 min · Sweet roasted peppers are filled with savoury herby rice and baked until tender for a colourful, comforting dish. It is fragrant, satisfying and works well as a light lunch or easy dinner.
Sweet & Spiced Aubergine and Apple Chutney
70 min · A tangy, gently spiced chutney that pairs soft aubergine with sweet apple for a rich, glossy preserve. It’s excellent with cheese, cold meats, curries, or simply spread over toasted bread.
Sweet and Savoury Apple Onion Rice
30 min · Fragrant rice tossed with softened onions and a glossy apple sauce finish for a gentle sweet-savoury balance. It makes a comforting side or light meal.
Sweet and Sticky Pineapple-Glazed Bacon Tray Bake
35 min · A glossy, savoury-sweet tray bake with crisp bacon, juicy pineapple and tender peppers, all roasting together under a sticky glaze. It makes an easy crowd-pleaser with bold flavour and minimal fuss.
Sweet Pepper and Couscous Bowl with Lemon Herb Dressing
30 min · A bright, colourful couscous bowl packed with roasted green, purple and yellow peppers. Light, fresh and satisfying, it makes a vibrant lunch or easy dinner.
Sweet Pepper Omelette
10 min · A light, colourful omelette featuring soft sweet pepper folded through gently set eggs. It makes a quick, satisfying meal with a fresh peppery flavour and a tender finish.
Sweet Potato & Chorizo Mini Frittatas with Orange-Brown Drizzle
40 min · Golden mini frittatas packed with sweet potato, smoky chorizo and melted cheese, finished with a sharp-sweet orange and brown sauce drizzle. They make a satisfying brunch, light lunch or savoury snack.
Sweet Potato and Chorizo Chilli Hash
30 min · A smoky, spicy hash with roasted sweet potato, savoury chorizo and a hot chilli kick. It’s hearty enough for dinner, but still fits a lighter-style meal when served with plenty of greens.
Sweetcorn and Green Pepper Chowder with Brown Butter Crumbs
35 min · A creamy, warming chowder with sweetcorn sweetness and soft green pepper in every spoonful. The optional brown butter crumbs add a lovely toasty finish.
Sweetcorn and Green Pepper Savoury Pancakes
25 min · Light savoury pancakes filled with sweetcorn and green pepper, served with a drizzle of brown sauce. They are quick to make and excellent for a simple lunch.
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