Low Calorie Lunch recipes

Lunch recipes at or under 500 kcal per serving.

Stuffed Green Peppers with Chorizo, Egg and Potato

45 min · Sweet green peppers are filled with a savoury mixture of crisp potatoes, smoky chorizo, red onion and garlic, then finished with set eggs for a hearty, vibrant meal. It’s comforting, colourful and perfect for brunch or a light dinner.

Stuffed Orange Pepper with Cottage Cheese and Salsa

20 min · Bright orange peppers are filled with a cool cottage cheese mixture and finished with a spoonful of hot salsa dip. The result is fresh, creamy and gently spicy.

Stuffed Orange Pepper with Eggs and Cottage Cheese

30 min · A simple baked pepper filled with a creamy, savoury egg and cottage cheese mixture. It is light, wholesome and full of gentle flavour.

Stuffed Orange Pepper with Sausage, Egg and Cheese

35 min · A hearty baked stuffed pepper packed with cooked sausage, melted cheese and a rich egg filling. The orange pepper turns sweet and tender in the oven, while the cheddar and mozzarella create a golden, savoury finish.

Stuffed Orange Peppers with Mushroom, Tomato and Egg

45 min · These vibrant roasted peppers are filled with a savoury mushroom and tomato mixture, then topped with baked eggs. They are colourful, comforting and ideal for brunch or a light 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.

Stuffed Peppers with Spinach, Egg and Cream

35 min · Sweet peppers are filled with a softly baked spinach and egg mixture, then finished with a little cream for a comforting savoury dish. It makes a colourful brunch or light dinner with a fresh, gently rich flavour.

Stuffed Red Pepper with Garlic and Herb Cheese

35 min · Sweet roasted red bell pepper filled with a creamy, savoury cheese mixture and finished with a bubbling mozzarella top. It makes a simple but elegant lunch or starter.

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 Chilli Cheese Dip with Greek Yoghurt

10 min · A creamy, tangy cheese dip with a gentle kick of sweet chilli and the cooling freshness of Greek yoghurt. Perfect for sharing with crisps, crudités or warm pitta.

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