Low calorie meals: 150 family dinners under 500 calories

327 calories/18g fat per portion

This meat-free veggie pie is the perfect low calorie meal to serve up mid-week. Made with ready-made filo pastry, protein-rich lentils and plenty of sweet roasted vegetables this is delicious just served up with a simple salad or steamed veggies, depending on what your little ones prefer.

273 cals/16g fat per portion!

It’s so easy to throw this spring chicken tray bake together and you can mix and match it with whatever vegetables you have in your fridge. Plus, it’s ready in 30 mins!

426 calories/21g fat per portion

A one-pot wonder, this baked sausage and gnocchi gratin is sure to turn a few heads when you serve it for dinner. This dish is also cheap to make! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

467 calories/11g fat per portion

The whole family will love this delicious Mexican stuffed chicken with red rice. Packed with plenty of flavour, this mouth-watering recipe is perfect served with fresh salad.

384 cals/21g fat per portion

We just can’t believe that this hearty, family-sized chicken and chorizo pie is low in calories. This mouth-watering dish is perfect for rustling up on a Friday night when you fancy something a little different. The chorizo adds a warming spice to this pie.

408 calories/13g fat per portion

Squash risotto with crispy sage is a real family winner. Ready in just 30 mins, this dish makes a great mid-week option when you fancy something different for dinner.

415 cals/13g fat per portion

First on the list is this delicious Singapore noodles recipe made with scampi, egg noodles and handfuls of vegetables. It’s an easy, mid-week recipe the whole family can enjoy under 500 calories.

315 cals/18g fat per portion

Vegetarians in your family will love these mouth-watering stuffed peppers with couscous, courgette and mozzarella. They’re so simple to make and taste delicious too! These mouth-watering peppers will keep you fuller for longer and count towards your 5-a-day too.

432 cals/26g fat per portion

Not only does this one-pot sausage and squash roast cut down on the washing up, it also cuts down on the calories too. This mouth-watering meal is easy to make and won’t break the bank either. Plenty of veggies to add towards your 5-a-day, this roast is a family favourite.

314 cals/16g fat per portion

This wild muchroom risotto is bursting with flavour thanks to the garlic, almond milk and variety of mushrooms including porcini and chestnut. This filling dinner will leave empty plates all round and give the little ones a chance to try some new ingredients too!

487 cals/15g fat per portion

Our sage pork chops with vegetable pasta is a delicious meal the whole family will love. This recipe is a great source of protein which will keep you fuller for longer and keep hunger at bay in the evening!

400 cals/10g fat per portion

This wholewheat spaghetti with roasted veg is really easy to make, packed with aubergines, drizzled in olive oil and flavoured with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkle of fresh basil and mint. This dish is simple, easy and filling too.

382 cals/13g fat per portion!

Pimp baked beans for a quick and easy dinner for the whole family that’s ready in just 20 mins! You make these homemade baked beans on toast any night of the week.

332 cals/21g fat per portion

Ready in just 30 mins, this mouth-watering aubergine parmigiana is layered with tender aubergine, infused with garlic and smothered in melting mozzarella. What makes this dish even better? Well, it?s only 332 calories.

346 cals/23g fat per portion!

Roast butternut squash halves brushed with readymade pesto then top with tomatoes, streaky bacon, spinach and feta for a dinner that’s going to get your family well on their way to the recommended 5 a day.

Get the recipe: Pesto-roasted butternut squash

321 cals/7g fat per portion

These filling sweet potato and courgette fish cakes are bursting with flavour thanks to the splash of lime juice and dusting of smoked paprika. Made with both sweet potato and baking potatoes, along with courgette these cod based fish cakes work out as 2 of your 5-a-day per portion.

313 cals/12g fat per portion

It really doesn?t take much to make this delicious Greek-style stuffed chicken salad. And at only 313 calories per portion, this meal is a real winner. Each succulent chicken breast is stuffed with a spinach, shallot, mint and feta cheese mix which is bursting with flavour.

407 cals/22g fat per portion

If you love cauliflower, you?ll want to try these delicious mini roasted cauliflowers with tomato sauce. Each cauliflower is topped with a thick, rich tomato sauce and topped with plenty of cheese too. The pancetta and hint of Worcestershire sauce add a real depth of flavour to this family bake.

429 cals/7.5g fat per portion

The whole family are just going to love tucking into this one-pot tuna pasta Puttanesca. Ready in just 30 mins, this dish is perfect if you’ve got a lot of hungry mouths to feed and you want dinner on a budget too.

489 cals/35g fat per portion

Give your salmon fillets a new lease of life with this next recipe. Our salmon fillets with minty pesto is perfect for those warmer evenings. The tender cut of salmon is topped with a light, homemade pesto which is perfect served alongside new potatoes and spinach leaves.

353 cals/23g fat per portion

This one-pot wonder, spicy Caribbean sausages is sure to brighten up your mid-week meal choices. Infused with jerk seasoning, drizzled in olive oil and bejeweled with peppadew peppers, this dish is a real winner.

388 cals/18g fat per portion

For those warmer days, whip up a batch of these delicious homemade Greek-style lamb burgers. Sandwiched between two soft buns, these tender burgers can be ready on the table in just 30 mins. Serve with fresh salad leaves and enjoy!

288 cals/6g fat per portion

These chicken taco bowls are a great way of using up leftover chicken from your Sunday roast dinner. Bake your tortilla bowls in the oven, top with freshly made salad, chicken and drizzle in a homemade salad dressing – easy!

203 cals/9g fat per portion

This delicious Ramen soup is so simple to make and great for using up leftovers. Packed with plenty of veggies like aubergine, mushrooms and Tenderstem broccoli, this broth is healthy and bursting with flavour too.

280 cals/10.0g fat

You might think a pasta salad is just for lunch but try it for dinner with this recipe and you?ll change your mind. This ranch pasta salad filling dish made with sweetcorn, pancetta and pasta and works out at only 280 calories per serving – perfect for those warmer summer evenings.

290 cals/17.0g fat

The whole family is going to love this tender, spicy pepper pulled pork recipe. Made with a hint of spice, this mouth-watering pork works out at only 290 calories per serving which means you can serve with homemade potato wedges or chips and salad and still be under the 500 mark.

490 cals/27.0g

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This hearty, filling New York kale and chicken Caesar salad is a real treat on those warmer evenings. The kids are going to love the tender chicken pieces along with the simple yogurt dressing plus they can help to make it too! This delicious 5-a-day salad works out at only 490 calories per serving. Grab a fork!

457 cals/25g fat per portion

This Japanese-style salmon and vegetable curry is a 35 minute wonder. The vegetable curry is made with soft sweet potato, cauliflower and greens beans infused with teriyaki sauce and topped with a lime drizzled salmon fillet. Delicious!

388 cals/18g fat per portion

This slow-cooked cheesy chicken bake is not only lower in calories, it’s low in cost too using chicken thighs which are a much cheaper cut of meat. This bake is topped with plenty of cheese and even some crushed crisps too to give it extra crunch!

390 cals/9g fat per portion!
How healthy does this pasta dish look? Bursting with 3 different types of greens, this pasta recipe is topped with a little Parmesan for extra flavour.

Get the recipe: Leek, asparagus and pea pasta

204 cals/7g fat per portion

This lemon chicken and rice stir-fry is such a simple dish made with ginger and lemon infused chicken and quick cooked veggies like sugar snaps and sweetcorn. Drizzle in soy sauce before serving and watch it disappear in minutes.

476 cals/28g fat per portion

This delicious and easy to make cheese, tomato and ham deli tart can be on the table in just 35 mins. Topped with smoked Parma ham, tangy sun blushed tomatoes and a light cheese spread, the whole family are going to love tucking into this tart.

360 cals/27g fat per portion

We just love breakfast for dinner, especially when it comes in frittata form! This mouth-watering sausage and spinach frittata is packed with sausages, red onion, cherry tomatoes, spinach and plenty of eggs. Serve with salad for a light yet filling dinner.

433 cals/10g fat per portion

Ready in just 30 mins, this flavour-packed spicy chorizo and prawn pasta is sure to become a family favourite. Made with smokey chorizo pieces, tender king prawns and a rich tomato sauce, this delicious pasta dish is best served fresh.

257 cals/11g fat per portion

The kids are going to love these Cornflake chicken dippers. With a crispy Cornflake coating, each chicken piece is tender and bursting with flavour. Serve with salad and dip and you could even whip up some homemade chips or potatoe wedges too.

322 cals per portion

Perfect for all you pizza lovers out there this quick four-cheese pizza is a Rosemary Conley classic. The four cheeses include ricotta, gorgonzola, low-fat mature cheese and Parmesan – high on cheese, low on calories!

392 cals per portion

This Weight Watchers cheese and bacon gnocchi bake is great for those who are trying to be healthy. For the creamy sauce it uses low-fat spread instead of butter, skimmed milk and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. All the flavour, fewer calories!

198 cals/5g fat per portion!Chunks of sweet potato may not be the most obvious thing to add to your pasta but this healthy recipe is just delicious.

Get the recipe: Sweet potato pasta

426 cals/5g fat per portion

Watch our video of Ainsley Harriott cooking this delicious chicken pasta with peas. The recipe uses low-fat crème fraiche which is a great way of keeping the calorie count down. This healthy dish only takes 20 minutes to prepare and cook – great for those summer days when you’d rather sit out and enjoy the sun than be in the kitchen!

436 cals/14g fat per portionMake your chicken stir-fry a healthy family meal by following this easy lemon chicken stir-fry recipe.

454 cals/28.5g fat per portion

This easy tray bake is a good way to cook chicken thighs. If the fat count is a little high for you, you can use lower-fat crème fraiche instead.

Get the recipe: Farmhouse chicken braise

490 cals/31g fat per portion!A classic pasta bake doesn’t have to break the calorie limit. Minimal ingredients with maximum flavour ensure the count stays low.

Get the recipe: Cheese and spinach pasta bake

383 cals/17g fat per portion

Not only is this dish light on the calories, but it also works out as under £1 a head for a family of four! With fresh spinach, flaked almonds and pearl barley, this warm chicken and barley salad is ideal for a hearty lunch.

450 cals/22g fat per portion

You’ll be mad not to try out these Mexican burritos. Great for sharing with family and friends. This low-calorie recipe brings a lot of healthy ingredients together like lean minced beef, pinto beans and sun-dried tomato pasta. With thin tortilla wraps, this dish is light and full of flavour.

339 cals/3.7g fat per portion

If you love chicken kiev and chips you’ll be happy to know that we have the healthy option! With skinless chicken breasts, granary breadcrumbs and low-fat spread, this dish is the perfect healthy family meal which no one can complain about because it comes with homemade chips!

409 cals/9g fat per portion

This lower-fat carbonara is a great choice is you want to be healthy. You can enjoy the creamy carbonara sauce and fresh lean back bacon without feeling guilty! The recipe also uses reduced fat Parmesan and low-fat soft cheese.

393 cals per portion

These lemongrass and lime herby chicken kebabs are a light and healthy meal to enjoy in the summer sun. With lemongrass stem, garlic and fresh coriander, these skinless chicken kebabs are oozing with flavour. Serve with dried easy-cook rice and your meal is complete.

475 cals per portion

Everyone loves a cottage pie especially with a low-calorie count. A healthy choice for all the family, this hearty meal uses classic cottage pie ingredients like minced beef, mushrooms and tomato puree. Low-fat soft cheese and skimmed milk are used in the mash to avoid any unwanted calories but it’s still bursting with creamy cheesy flavour that the kids will love.

307 cals/2.5g fat per portion

Swapping beef mince for turkey is a quick and easy way to reduce the calorie and fat count in your meal. The extra veg in the mash topping is a good way to get the family eating their veggies.

Get the recipe: Turkey cottage pie with carrot and potato topping

400 cals/13g fat per portion
Macaroni and cheese may seem like a high calorie option but this clever vegetable macaroni cheese recipe uses a few clever swaps and lots of healthy veg to bring the calorie count right down.

473 cals/30g fat per portion

This vibrant roasted vegetables and feta salad is a light, summery dinner that the whole family can enjoy. Ready in just 30 mins, this salad is perfect for using up leftover veggies from your Sunday roast.

420 cals/11g fat per portion!This fish stew includes red rice so it’s a filling and low-calorie option for dinner – and it tastes pretty good too!

Get the recipe: Fish stew

490 cals/14g fat per portion!

If you think crab is fancy, expensive seafood, think again. Tinned crab (or tinned tuna or pink salmon) works really well in this light yet filling Crab, lemon and chilli linguine pasta dish.

480 cals per portion

If you love fish and chips you’ll be happy to know that we have a low-calorie version that has all the taste and is much healthier than a takeaway from your local chippie. This recipe for crispy cod nuggets with sweet potato wedges uses plain flour, egg and wholemeal breadcrumbs. It’s easy to make and can be done in 30 mins!

242 cals per portion!
Those Hairy Bikers are clever folk. They taken a classic cottage pie and given it a healthy twist – see how they do it in their easy recipe.

Get the recipe: Hairy Bikers’ healthy cottage pie

75 cals/3.1g fat per portion

A quick and easy chorizo and bean salad to make when you’re in a hurry, but still want to eat healthily. This salad boasts Mediterranean flavours like chorizo, sweet peppers and sun-blush tomatoes. Add a dash of white wine as a treat and your very low-calorie dish is complete!

311 cals/18g fat per portion

This delicious pesto, asparagus and potato salad is not only full of flavour, but has a low calorie count. The salad includes fresh asparagus, new potatoes and crushed garlic, perfect for the summer sun. Instead of using a jar of pesto this recipe allows you to create your own which is much healthier and less fatty.

309 cals per portion

Fancy making chicken for dinner but have no idea what to have it with? You should try this mouth-watering mellow-spiced chicken and chickpeas recipe. With only 309 cals, this chicken dish is a great choice if you’re calorie counting as it’s served with healthy chickpeas as an alternative to rice or pasta

400 cals/17g fat per portion

These delicious pork ragu enchiladas are great if you’ve got the family over but you’re trying to be good. You would think with all the cheese this dish would be over 500 cals, but lucky for us it isn’t so you can enjoy this cheesy meal guilt-free.

302 cals/3g fat per portion

Jazz up your peppers with this tasty peppers with spicy turkey stuffing recipe. You can use either red, green or yellow peppers and make as many as you want. A great way to get the kids helping you out in the kitchen and for them to get one of their 5-a-day!

322 cals/16.8g fat per portion

Thought you’d have to avoid eating pizza if you’re on a diet? You thought wrong! This scrumptious recipe for asparagus ricotta pizza by Valentine Warner is ideal. With juicy asparagus bundles and fresh ricotta cheese, this meal is tasty, healthy and can feed all the family.

463 cals/25g fat per portion

You wouldn’t believe that this mouth-watering filo fish pie uses no low-fat ingredients but is still under the 500 calorie mark – what a great result! The recipe includes fresh fish and gives you the option of choosing your own like salmon, cod, haddock, scallops and raw prawns. The creamy white wine sauce gives the pie a delicious flavour and the filo pastry gives it a crunchy topping. The perfect combination.

484 cals/16g fat per portion

Fed up of the same old pasta dish? Well this lovely and light linguine with crab and mint is the perfect way to enjoy pasta. Bursting with minty flavour this delicious recipe brings together dried linguine, white breadcrumbs, dried chilli flakes and white crabmeat to make a very healthy and low-cal dish.

444 cals/12g fat per portion

Swapping your burgers for fish portions is a clever way of reducing the calories of the traditional dish. Wraps instead of buns is also a lighter option.

Get the recipe: Fish burger wraps

449 cals/12.7g fat per portionJames Tanner gives us his healthy sesame chicken recipe in our easy step-by-step video – see how it’s done.

418 cals/11.5 fat per portion

Simple, fuss-free and ready in 20 mins – this beef fajita recipe has it all! And it’s less than 500 cals.

283 calories

The Hairy Bikers made this wonderfully fragrant Thai curry for their diet TV show. They’ve taken a classic dish and shown you the clever tricks you need to do to reduce the calorie count.

Get the recipe: Hairy Bikers’ Thai chicken and coconut curry

370 cals per portion!

Choosing flavoursome ingredients such as chorizo and red pepper replace the need for fats and oils in this tasty tray bake.

Get the recipe: Hairy Bikers’ Spanish-style chicken bake

402 cals/29g fat per portion!Substituting your meat for juicy aubergine is an easy way to reduce the calorie count in your lasagne.This open lasagne also has a lighter way of making the classic cheesy sauce.

Get the recipe: Open Mediterranean lasagne

465 cals/25g fat per portion!
A rich and warming pie for under 500 calories? It is possible with our classic chicken and mushroom pie recipe.

Get the recipe: Chicken and mushroom pot pies

371 cals per portion

Our chilli con carne meatballs is a one-pot wonder. Full of spice and chunky meatballs, this dish is a much healthier recipe for chilli con carne as it uses extra lean beef mine and you can make your own sauce, which contains less salt than using a jar. The sauce is made up of sweet chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and chilli con carne spice mix. A hearty meal to enjoy with the family.

349 cals/8g fat per portion!
Chunks of meaty tuna, green beans and a light cream cheese dressing, this pasta has subtle flavours but is super satisfying.

Get the recipe: Tuna pasta

461 cals/20g fat per portion

Sweet potatoes and lentils make this dish nice and filling while the salty halloumi is a nice naughty treat – well if it comes under 500 cals it can’t be that bad, right?

Get the recipe: Turkish halloumi bake

307 cals/14g fat per portion

Are you hosting a dinner this month? If so this Thai curried noodles recipe is an ideal choice, especially for those trying to watch those calories. Packed full of Oriental flavour, this delicious dish is sweet and spicy in one. You can add as many vegetables as you like – the more the better! This recipe includes veg like butternut squash, soya beans and pak choi.

321 cals/31g fat per portion!

This dish would make a great option for Sunday lunch if you fancy a lighter change to meat. Wrapped in crispy filo pastry and made with a flavoursome ras el hanout mix, this nut roast will feel like the star of the show rather than a diet alternative.

Get the recipe: Sweet potato nut roast

450 cals/22g fat per portion

This Spanish-inspired dish is bursting with flavour and can all be cooked in one pan! Win-win!

Get the recipe: Spanish chicken with beans

499 cals/17g fat per portion

This Asian prawns stir-fry with jasmine rice is a quick and easy meal to make. With delicious teriyaki sauce and a fresh pack of stir-fried veg, this dish is a healthy mid-week meal and it only takes 15 mins to make.

199 cals per portion!This chunky tortilla is a meal in itself. A peppery rocket salad would make a lovely accompaniment and would increase your 5-a-day count.

Get the recipe: Butternut squash and spinach tortilla

276 cals/11.3 fat per portion

Rosemary Conley is behind these tasty fajitas so you know they’re going to be nice and healthy. You can have Mexican food on a diet!

Get the recipe: Pork and pepper fajitas

370 cals/20g fat per portion

Woman’s Weekly Spanish stir-fry chicken is a simple dish packed full of flavour. It only takes 15 mins to prepare and cook giving you plenty of time to sit down and enjoy. This low-cal meal uses succulent chicken thighs, spicy chorizo sausage and a romano red pepper.

392 cals/18g fat per portion

Chicken curry isn’t off the menu if you’re trying to eat low calorie food. This handy recipe shows you how how make classic chicken tikka sauce healthier for you.

Get the recipe: Low-calorie chicken tikka masala

238 cals/2g fat per portion!
Leeks, courgette and carrots, this tagine takes 3 hearty root veg and gives them a lovely exotic flavour by combining them with warm Moroccan flavours. Couscous is a low-cal side alternative.

Get the recipe: Moroccan root tagine with couscous

316 cals/15g fat per portion

Bring Spain home this month with this mouth-watering Spanish beef. Perfect for when you’re having guests over. This low-calorie meal is both healthy and full of flavour with peppers, onions, chorizo, dried chillies and braising steak – you’d be mad not to give this recipe a go!

305 cals/13.5g fat per portion!A lemon butter is all the accompaniment you need for this crayfish and pasta pairing – simple and delicious!

Get the recipe: Pasta shells with crayfish

355 cals/24.5g fat per portion!This simple tart is a real treat. There are potatoes in the filling so all you need is some veg or a side salad to complete your meal.

Get the recipe: Smokey cheese bacon and potato tart

333 cals/12g fat per portion

If you fancy a change from your regular curry then these spicy tandoori fish bites are ideal. With only 333 cals per portion this dish is great if you’re trying to be healthy but don’t want to miss out on your favourites. You can use fresh haddock loin or monkfish tail as your fish bites.

200 cals/10g fat per portion
This version of the Chinese classic is so low in calories you can add a serving of rice or noodles to it and still come in at under 500 calories.

Get the recipe: Beef in black bean sauce

377 cals/20g fat per portion

This salad is so full of flavour that you really won’t mind having it for dinner. The chicken will give you enough protein to stay full and the spicy Moroccan flavours will go down a treat with all ages.

Get the recipe: Moroccan chicken salad

390 cals/9g fat per portion!

This cheap and Healthy chicken casserole uses lots of veg, butter beans and skinless chicken thighs to keep it light. goodtoknow user Peter says: ‘Quick and easy to prepare, tasted great.’

371 cals/25g fat per portion!

Light and summary, this tomato tart would make a lovely dinner with a massive pile of salad.

Get the recipe: Tomato and pepper galettes

323 cals/5.7g fat per portion!

Using Quorn mince makes Rosemary Conley’s Quorn lasagne low-fat and great for veggies too. goodtoknow user Lisa says: ‘The most delicious lasagne… it’s a family favourite!’

170 cals/7g fat per portion
This veggie version of a classic Chinese dish is packed with flavour – and it’s so low in calories you could even add a little meat and still eat under 500 calories.

Get the recipe: Chinese vegetable chow mein

384 cals/19g fat per portion

If meatballs are a favourite meal in your family, it?s easy to work them into a healthy dinner. This lemony tagliatelle with meatballs is a light meal packed with flavour.

353 cals/6.5g fat per portion

This hearty vegetable tagine has a healthy dose of vegetables and protein – thanks to the chickpeas – which will keep you fuller for longer. The slightly spiced Moroccan tomato sauce gives your vegetables plenty of flavour – without raising the calorie count about 500 calories.

421 cals/13g per portion

If you’re in the mood for some pasta tonight, this recipe for slow roast tomato and bean pasta is perfect. Baby plum tomatoes, red onions and fresh broad beans makes this pasta dish a healthy choice that the family can enjoy together.

371 cals/14.8g fat per portion

Don’t you just love the fact that you can have pizza when you’re on a diet? These French bread pizzas are no exception. The crunchy French bread base gives the pizza a brand new feel. This recipe is ideal for vegetarians with cherry vine tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and fresh peas.

496 cals/27g fat per portion

Feed the whole family with James Martin’s cottage pie. A great way for you and the kids to get 3 of your 5-a-day! This hearty meal is packed with meaty beef, topped with a crispy cheese layer. The perfect comfort food for those rainy days.

400 cals/9g fat per portion

Pilaf is not only a great way to use up leftovers, they’re also a low-calorie meal option. Combine chicken with rice and vegetables for a filling, yet healthy meals.

Get the recipe: Chicken pilaf

353 cals/12g fat per portion

This one-pot Italian-style chicken with olives is infused with summer flavours. The sweetness of the olives, tomatoes and white wine make this dish irresistible. Your friends and family will be very satisfied with this healthy flavoursome dish.

325 cals/18g fat per portion

This new-potato roast chicken salad is the perfect low-cal dish to enjoy in the summer sun. With watercress, roast chicken breast and wholegrain mustard, this fresh salad is the right choice if you’re counting those calories

462 cals/5g fat per portion

Fancy a chicken dinner with a twist? Tana Ramsay’s stuffed chicken breast is exactly that. The inside of the chicken is stuffed with a mixture of sweet tomato, mozzarella and basil. The outside of the chicken is covered in crushed shredded wheat, breadcrumbs and egg. The soft and sweet stuffing and the crunchy skin is a delicious alternative way to enjoy chicken.

380 cals/25g fat per portion

This chicken Caesar salad with blue cheese combines tender chicken thighs, crisp lettuce hearts and tasty stilton cheese in a healthy flavoursome salad. Add some homemade dressing and this low-cal salad is ready to enjoy.

234 cals/5.6g fat per portion!Easy, quick and with just a few simple ingredients, these chicken enchiladas will make your meal times a little bit special.

Get the recipe: Chicken enchiladas

435 cals per portion

A healthy garlic mushroom pasta bake that will feed the whole family. This dish is packed full of vegetables such as chestnut mushrooms, baby spinach leaves and cherry tomatoes. The kids and hubby will leave the table with clean plates and big smiles on their faces.

385 cals/20g fat per portion

This low-cal tomato and sweetcorn flan is a great healthy supper. The recipe includes succulent shredded ham and juicy medium-sized tomatoes. If you’re cooking for veggies you can take out the ham and replace with a vegetable such as red pepper or onion and serve with a side salad!

429 cals/13g fat per portion

This simple smoked salmon stir-fry only takes 30 mins to prepare and cook. Packed full of vegetables like ginger, red onion and tenderstem broccoli and served with rice noodles makes this dish light and healthy.

381 cals/10g fat per portion

This succulent pot-roasted lamb with potatoes and rosemary is a great alternative to your Sunday roast dinner. It combines shoulder of lamb, sweet red onions and rustic in a meaty flavoursome stock.

491 cals per portion

If you love risotto you’ll love this turkey risotto that is surprisingly low in calories! Using no low-fat ingredients this recipe allows you to enjoy this cheesy dish without any of the guilt.

434 cals/21.2g fat per portion

This chunky roast chicken and pepper salad is light and delicious and is the perfect dish to enjoy in the summer sunshine. With sweet peppers, Italian dressing, green beans and baby spinach this salad is a great dinner to make for your calorie-counting friends.

408 cals/10g fat per portion

The noodles make this chicken salad a filling dinner for the whole family. A punchy soy sauce and lime dressing brings it plenty of flavour without raising the calorie count.

Get the recipe: Chicken, pea and noodle salad

412 cals/22g fat per portion

Chilli beef noodles are quick and easy to make. All you need is rump steak, a mixed bag of stir-fried vegetables, fresh chillies and a collection of herbs and spices from your spice-rack. Cook in a wok and it’ll be ready to eat in 20 mins!

481 cals/26g fat per portion

Suitable for vegetarians this delicious Woman’s Weekly cheese and tomato bake is a great low-cal family meal. With white bread, sweet tomatoes, cheesy cheddar and a hint of pesto this dish will be a big hit with the kids.

350 cals/17g fat per portion

Spice up your week with this easy chicken tikka masala. This recipe surprisingly contains no low-fat ingredients, however is still under 500 cals – result! With the creamy masala sauce and tender chicken breast, this dish lets you enjoy a healthier version of your favourite takeaway.

371 cals/3.5g fat per portion

This quick, healthy and delicious tuna and brown rice salad is the perfect low-cal dinner. The recipe includes brown basmati rice, fresh salsa, kidney beans and tuna steak. It only takes 10 mins to make – what are you waiting for?

440 cals/27g fat per portion

Hearty and warming, this sausage stew is an meal it itself thanks to the filling beans.

Get the recipe: Sausage, mushroom and bean stew

495 cals/15g fat per portion

This meaty beef and pepper stir-fry is quick, easy and can be made in 15 mins. This stir-fry includes garlic, ginger, mushrooms, bean sprouts and lots more – a great mid-week meal.