Low Calorie Lunch recipes

Lunch recipes at or under 500 kcal per serving.

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 and Sweetcorn Muffins

35 min · Savoury muffins packed with the sweetness of sweetcorn and the gentle crunch of roasted sweet peppers. They’re ideal warm from the oven for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an easy snack.

Sweet Pepper Frittata

30 min · A colourful, oven-finished frittata packed with sweet red, yellow and orange peppers for a light but satisfying meal. It’s tender, savoury and ideal served warm or at room temperature.

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 Pepper, Sweetcorn and Rice Stuffed Peppers

45 min · Sweet peppers are filled with a savoury rice and sweetcorn mixture, then baked until tender and lightly golden. It is a colourful, satisfying dish with a gently sweet, peppery flavour.

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.

Tangy Red Cabbage Egg Drop Soup

20 min · A light, savoury soup with ribbons of red cabbage, a tangy note of sauerkraut and delicate egg strands. A swirl of single cream gives it a smooth finish.

Tangy Salami Egg Salad

20 min · A creamy, punchy egg salad with salami and a lemony lift from vinegar and mayonnaise. Great in sandwiches, on toast or served with crisp leaves.

Tangy Tomato and Orange Glazed Pumpkin

40 min · Sweet pumpkin roasted in a glossy orange and tomato glaze with a sharp vinegar finish. Bright, sticky and ideal as a side or light vegetarian main.

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