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Low Calorie Recipes You’ll Love

Browse our range of tasty, light meals, including many recipes under 500 calories.

Low Calorie Chicken Recipes

Enjoy your favourite protein with less calories, with one of our low calorie chicken recipes. Sure to please everyone around your table.

Low Calorie Meatless Recipes

From meatless pastas, to veggie tacos and gyros, enjoy low calorie recipe options without meat.

Low Calorie Pasta Recipes

Your favourite pasta dishes just got that little bit lighter – from tagliatelle and spaghetti, to penne and rigatoni, check out our low calorie pasta recipes.

Low Calorie Recipe FAQs

What foods have low calories?

When it comes to low calorie foods, think vibrant, nutrient-packed and naturally satisfying. Leafy greens like spinach and kale are rich in vitamins and antioxidants while being very low in calories, making them ideal for salads or a green boost to any meal. Crisp and hydrating vegetables like cucumbers, courgette and bell peppers are perfect for low calorie snacks. When it comes to natural sweetness, reach for berries, apples and citrus fruits, which ensure that you get fibre and essential nutrients into your diet, without the added sugars. Lean proteins like chicken breast, tofu and legumes are also protein-rich, low calorie options.

Is rice low calorie?

Rice is naturally low in calories, but certain rice varieties can add extra calories to your diet and have a higher glycemic index. This means they may impact blood sugar levels, especially for those managing diabetes.

What are low calorie fruits?

Here are some of the lowest calorie fruits and their calories per 100g: strawberries (32 calories), watermelon (30 calories), cantaloupe (34 calories), peaches (39 calories), blackberries (43 calories), papaya (43 calories), raspberries (52 calories), cranberries (46 calories) and apricots (48 calories).

Is couscous low calorie?

Cooked couscous contains about 112 calories per 100g of prepared. This means that the calorie content is similar to other grains like quinoa, but slightly lower than rice.

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