Lower-calorie mains

Our lower-calorie main course recipes will help you eat lighter without scrimping on flavour. Try healthier chicken satay, cauliflower dhal and more.

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Naked fish burgers

Naked fish burgers

Capers, parsley and lemon bring zing to these lighter-than-light fish burgers that are ideal for...

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Nutty avocado and mango salad with soy and lime dressing

Nutty avocado and mango salad with soy and...

This healthy vegan avocado salad is packed with the flavours of south east Asia –...

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Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles

Lemongrass prawn laksa noodles

This healthy, wholesome, low-fat lemongrass prawn laksa recipe really hits the spot on days when...

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Lemon sole with potted shrimp butter

Lemon sole with potted shrimp butter

Rick Stein’s sophisticated fish supper brings the restaurant experience home. Try it at your next...

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Chilli tofu veg ‘noodles’

Chilli tofu veg ‘noodles’

Our carb-light take on noodles is an easy weeknight win, and a great option for...

Gluten-free Vegan Vegetarian
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Prawn noodle salad

Prawn noodle salad

This quick Thai-inspired salad brings crunch and tang to your table. It makes a great...

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Thai vegetable curry with coconut chilli cauliflower

Thai vegetable curry with coconut chilli cauliflower

A great-tasting low-calorie Thai vegetable curry with roasted cauliflower. This recipe is great if you’re...

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Scallops with cauliflower and bean purée

Scallops with cauliflower and bean purée

This scallops dish makes a smart supper for one that’s ready in 20 minutes and...

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Hot and sour chicken soup

Hot and sour chicken soup

A nourishing Asian soup that’s just the tonic for a fast day, or to kick-start...

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Chicken and vegetable traybake

Chicken and vegetable traybake

Easy to throw together and super-nutritious, this recipe is a healthy-supper winner. Or go meat-free...

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Quick & easy vegetable curry

Quick & easy vegetable curry

This quick and easy vegetable curry with chilli and ginger will get your tastebuds racing....

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Quick sticky chicken salad

Quick sticky chicken salad

This light, healthy chicken salad recipe is an ideal summer supper. And the other good...

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30-minute chicken and cauliflower curry

30-minute chicken and cauliflower curry

This tasty chicken and cauliflower curry is a great option if you’re following the 5:2...

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Mussels and cannellini beans in white wine

Mussels and cannellini beans in white wine

This is a great recipe for those following a 5:2 diet, but equally makes a...

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Healthier chicken satay

Healthier chicken satay

A lot of the calories in satay come from the peanut butter, so we’ve replaced...

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Chicken, kale and pesto soup

Chicken, kale and pesto soup

Change up this quick and easy midweek dinner by swapping the freekeh for other mixed...

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