Low-calorie lunch recipes

Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce

An easy pasta salad that makes a tasty addition to any lunchbox. Ideal for kids aged 9 - 12, it also makes up 2 of their 5-a-day

Make this healthier – and maybe even tastier – version of beans on toast to achieve four of your five-a-day

Serve this halloumi, carrot, orange and watercress salad with a mustard and honey dressing for an easy lunch or starter. It takes just 20 minutes to make and delivers one of your 5-a-day

Give yourself a boost and treat yourself to this low-fat, healthy carrot soup with a swirl of soured cream

Get some protein into a vegan diet with this tasty chickpea curry jacket. It's an easy midweek meal, or filling lunch that packs a lot of flavour.

Eat this red pepper and potato omelette warm or cold. We’ve gone with child-friendly peppers and potatoes, but a finely sliced onion can also bulk this out

Use silken tofu to make this flavourful poke bowl. It's similar to a Japanese dish called ‘hiyayakko’, which is usually enjoyed at the height of summer

Enjoy this refreshing taco salad on a warm evening when you’re craving something quick, fresh and crunchy, or as a side for a Mexican-style feast

A deep red autumnal soup that's low fat, vegetarian and full of flavour. Beetroot and apple give this soup a subtle sweet flavour, while lentils add protein and bulk

Try this dairy-free, plant-based twist on the classic leek and potato soup. Ideal for lunch or a starter, top with chopped chives and enjoy with crusty bread

Serve vegan chilli made with red lentils and plenty of veg – enjoy it with homemade guacamole and brown rice for a filling and healthy dinner

Grab a pack of courgetti or spiralize your own for a simple vegetarian supper

This jar salad trend is a keeper! The dressing stays at the bottom of the container, and the leafy greens remain fresh and crisp until you're ready to serve

A vegetarian Niçoise salad, that's packed with goodness - fibre, folate, iron, vitamin c and gluten-free too

This fresh salad is 3 of your 5-a-day. With zingy lime and a hit of chilli heat, it's also a great introduction to quinoa if you haven't tried it before

This easy vegetarian dip is a healthy alternative to hummus and great with crudités in a lunchbox or served as a vegan pate as part of a snack selection.

Give yourself a low-fat treat with these super-quick sandwich tortillas - a fab way of using up leftover turkey

Roll-up, roll-up - snaffle something superhealthy in a flash with these vegetarian wraps

Savoury scones are a great alternative to burger buns or bagels

This superhealthy bowl can be made ahead and frozen, ready to be defrosted and used when you need it most

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox - vary with your favourite ingredients

Enjoy this simple stew for dinner, then pack into boxes to keep you going for lunches

Throw together a filling and fragrant couscous salad for a vegetarian lunchbox meal, or double it for a buffet