Virtuous versions of naughty recipes

Love comfort food, takeaways or puds but worried about your waistline? Here are healthy, low-fat or low-cal alternatives of the meals we love – and fear – the most.

Virtuous versions of naughty recipes
Spicy wedges with roast haddock

Spicy wedges with roast haddock

Fish and chips is one of Britain’s favourite takeaways; try this healthier version.

Oven-roasted chips

Oven-roasted chips

These home-made oven-roasted chips are less fatty than their fried cousins, and are sure to please everyone.

Chicken and leek pie

Chicken and leek pie

This gorgeous pie is a low-cal option that doesn't lose out on flavour.

Lancashire hotpot

Lancashire hotpot

A favourite dish with families, this traditional English recipe is cheap to make and low in calories.

Spinach and Gruyère lasagne

Spinach and Gruyère lasagne

This meat-free lasagne recipe is oozing with melted cheeses yet it's relatively low in calories compared with other lasagnes. A great meal to freeze-ahead.

Tomato and mozzarella calzone

Tomato and mozzarella calzone

This folded pizza is, remarkably, under 300 calories per serving. This is an oozy, melted cheese treat that everyone will love.

Pearl barley risotto with roasted squash, red peppers and rocket

Pearl barley risotto with roasted squash, red peppers and rocket

A comforting low-fat vegetarian risotto with pearl barley.

Pumpkin, spinach, ricotta and sage tortilla

Pumpkin, spinach, ricotta and sage tortilla

This cheesy tortilla uses mainly egg white, so it's lower in carbs and calories. A healthy option.

Beef vindaloo

Beef vindaloo

A low-cal option of an Indian favourite that can be made by making and adapting our Classic beef casserole

Vegetable biryani

Vegetable biryani

This healthy, aromatic, oven-baked pilau-style Indian recipe requires overnight marinating but it’s well worth it.

Green Thai curry with greens

Green Thai curry with greens

Give your greens some gusto with this low-cal vegetarian curry bursting with broad beans, courgettes and asparagus.

Teriyaki salmon with stir-fry vegetables

Teriyaki salmon with stir-fry vegetables

This healthy Asian recipe is low in calories and saturated fat. A great dinner party dish.

Honey-ginger chicken

Honey-ginger chicken

Kids and adults alike will love this healthy recipe for sweet 'n' sticky Chinese-style chicken thighs.

Sticky duck with quick egg fried rice

Sticky duck with quick egg fried rice

A quick Chinese-style recipe that's surprisingly low in calories.

Harissa turkey burgers with a watercress tzatziki

Harissa turkey burgers with a watercress tzatziki

If you fancy a burger but are also watching your weight, this recipe offers the perfect solution.

Chargrilled steak with caramelised golden beetroot

Chargrilled steak with caramelised golden beetroot

This chargrilled steak tastes every bit as good as it looks. Per serving, it's low in calories, too.

Roll-your-own chilli steak fajitas

Roll-your-own chilli steak fajitas

These fajitas are simple to prepare at home, and healthier than the take-away or restaurant versions.

Jerk pork fillet with spicy pineapple relish

Jerk pork fillet with spicy pineapple relish

A totally tropical and very healthy pork recipe – perfect for the BBQ.

Low-fat hot chocolate and cherry soufflés

Low-fat hot chocolate and cherry soufflés

A low-fat pud that's a memorable, guilt-free dessert.

Low-fat tiramisu

Low-fat tiramisu

Creamy fat-free soft cheese combines with dark espresso coffee to create this velvety, enticing Italian dessert.

Low-fat lemon and lime meringue pie

Low-fat lemon and lime meringue pie

A low-fat, high-taste lemon and lime meringue pie, made using fructose, a naturally sweet fruit sugar that means you use less than normal sugar.

Syrupy marmalade steamed pudding

Syrupy marmalade steamed pudding

If you thought steamed puddings were heavy and stodgy, then try this light, low-cal pud.

Rice and ricotta ice cream

Rice and ricotta ice cream

Making your own ice cream is very satisfying; this recipe is a lighter Italian version so you can eat more!

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