Lower-calorie mains
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Healthy salad recipes
Quinoa salad with feta, pea and mint
Laura Herring’s quick quinoa salad with feta and mint from The Fast Days Cookbook is low in calories, for fast...
Cauliflower recipes
Spiced cauliflower dhal
If you’re on the 5:2 diet, make a double batch of Laura Herring’s vegetarian dhal recipe from The Fast Days...
Casserole recipes
Chicken, cider and vegetable casserole
Our easy recipe for creamy chicken, cider and vegetable casserole makes a double portion – pop half in the freezer...
Chicken thigh recipes
Baked chicken thighs with peppers and butter beans
Make two portions of this healthy Mediterranean-style chicken and bean bake then pop one in the freezer to save for...
Noodle recipes
Thai-style beef noodles
Have a filling, low-calorie dinner on the table in only 15 minutes with our healthy recipe for Thai beef noodles,...
Lower-calorie mains
Baked beans with turkey meatballs
For a healthier weeknight dinner, swap spaghetti and meatballs for this combination of turkey meatballs and haricot beans cooked in...
Lower-calorie mains
Healthy chicken arrabbiata
A quick and easy midweek dinner, this chicken arrabbiata recipe with new potatoes and spinach will bring a taste of...
Lower-calorie mains
Ham hock salad
Ham hock is a great way to bulk up a salad while adding lots of flavour. Quick, easy and low...
Healthy family meals
Lighter aubergine parmigiana
We’ve kept all the gorgeous summery flavours of a traditional aubergine parmigiana but recreated the Italian classic as a low-calorie...
Friday night dinners
Lighter chicken enchiladas
After a healthy makeover these enchiladas contain 229kcals less than the traditional recipe; a guiltless dinner with a spicy punch....
Pork chops with roasted baby veg, potatoes and feta
This easy pork chop recipe is served with roasted courgette and tangy feta – it’s the perfect midweek meal.
Quick chicken recipes
Quick lentil, chicken, spring greens and broccoli soup
A soup recipe that’s anything but boring – this quick shortcut supper is bursting with spring vegetables, lentils and chicken...
Classic soup recipes
Quick chicken noodle soup
There’s no midweek meal more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup made with fresh vegetables, shredded chicken breast...
Easy Thai prawn cakes with dipping sauce and rocket salad
Bursting with vibrant flavours of coriander, lime and ginger, these Thai prawn cakes with sweet chilli dipping sauce make a...
Indian side dishes
Tadka dhal
Chetna Makan’s comforting tadka dhal recipe combines lentils with turmeric and chilli in this warming vegetarian dish. Serve as part...
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