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Low Calorie Recipes

Find tasty, wholesome low calorie recipes, all under 650 calories. Each low calorie meal is made with fresh ingredients and leaner-cut proteins to support a balanced diet.

Low Calorie Recipes from HelloFresh

Calorie Smart Recipes

Low Calorie Chicken Recipes

Low Calorie Salmon Recipes

Vegetarian Low Calorie Recipes

Calorie Smart Recipes

Browse our Calorie Smart collection to find all of our tasty low calorie recipes.

Speedy Ginger, Lime and Garlic Coconut Chicken
with Baby Corn, Spinach and Basmati Rice

HIGH PROTEIN

| CALORIE SMART

20 minutes | Medium | 628 kcal

Chermoula Baked Chicken Breast
with Roasted Aubergine, Harissa Rice and Yoghurt

35 minutes | Medium | 492 kcal

Peri Peri Spiced Chicken Breast Traybake
with Roast Potatoes and Tomato & Baby Leaf Salad

45 minutes | Easy | 659 kcal

Warm Pesto Roasted Winter Veg Salad
with Oregano Potato Chunks, Croutons and Greek Style Salad Cheese

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

40 minutes | Easy | 481 kcal

Fruchtiger Schweinebraten Inspired Chicken
with Mash, Apples, Cabbage and Prune Jus

CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

40 minutes | Easy | 541 kcal

Quick Chermoula Prawns and Stir-Fried Veg
with Zhoug Couscous and Greek Style Yoghurt

20 minutes | Easy | 449 kcal

Smoky Chicken, Chorizo and Butter Bean Winter Soup
with Greek Style Cheese and Garlic Ciabatta

LOW CARB

| CALORIE SMART

30 minutes | Easy | 798 kcal

Speedy Hot Sauce One-Pan Chicken & Prawn Udon
with Stir-Fried Veg

HIGH PROTEIN

| CALORIE SMART

| LOW CARB

20 minutes | Easy | 534 kcal

Speedy Ginger, Lime and Garlic Coconut Chicken
with Baby Corn, Spinach and Basmati Rice

HIGH PROTEIN

| CALORIE SMART

20 minutes | Medium | 628 kcal

Chermoula Baked Chicken Breast
with Roasted Aubergine, Harissa Rice and Yoghurt

35 minutes | Medium | 492 kcal

Peri Peri Spiced Chicken Breast Traybake
with Roast Potatoes and Tomato & Baby Leaf Salad

45 minutes | Easy | 659 kcal

Warm Pesto Roasted Winter Veg Salad
with Oregano Potato Chunks, Croutons and Greek Style Salad Cheese

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

40 minutes | Easy | 481 kcal

Fruchtiger Schweinebraten Inspired Chicken
with Mash, Apples, Cabbage and Prune Jus

CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

40 minutes | Easy | 541 kcal

Quick Chermoula Prawns and Stir-Fried Veg
with Zhoug Couscous and Greek Style Yoghurt

20 minutes | Easy | 449 kcal

Smoky Chicken, Chorizo and Butter Bean Winter Soup
with Greek Style Cheese and Garlic Ciabatta

LOW CARB

| CALORIE SMART

30 minutes | Easy | 798 kcal

Speedy Hot Sauce One-Pan Chicken & Prawn Udon
with Stir-Fried Veg

HIGH PROTEIN

| CALORIE SMART

| LOW CARB

20 minutes | Easy | 534 kcal

Further Calorie Smart Recipes

Low Calorie Chicken Recipes

Discover flavour-packed, low calorie chicken recipes that combine lean protein with fresh, wholesome ingredients.

Teriyaki Double Chicken Udon Traybake
with Bell Pepper, Young Pea Pods and Carrot

35 minutes | Easy | 595 kcal

Chermoula Chicken Breast on Caramelised Onion Lentils
with Roasted Pepper, Greek Style Cheese and Rocket

35 minutes | Easy | 495 kcal

Roasted Chicken and Bacon in Red Wine & Sour Cherry Sauce
with Roast Salad Potatoes and Buttery Cabbage

CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

| NEW

40 minutes | Easy | 646 kcal

Pesto Pulled Chicken Orzo
with Spinach, Peas and Cheese

CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

| LOW CARB

45 minutes | Easy | 617 kcal

Indonesian Style Chicken Satay Traybake
with Sesame Wedges and Baby Leaf & Pear Salad

PREPPED IN 10

| CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

45 minutes | Easy | 611 kcal

Easy Spanish Style Chicken Breast Traybake
with Smoky Roasted Vegetables and Rocket

PREPPED IN 10

| HIGH PROTEIN

| CALORIE SMART

50 minutes | Easy | 518 kcal

Vegetable Gyozas & Teriyaki Chicken Udon Traybake
with Bell Pepper, Young Pea Pods and Carrot

CALORIE SMART

| PREPPED IN 10

| HIGH PROTEIN

35 minutes | Easy | 615 kcal

Teriyaki Chicken Udon Traybake
with Bell Pepper, Young Pea Pods and Carrot

35 minutes | Easy | 440 kcal

Teriyaki Double Chicken Udon Traybake
with Bell Pepper, Young Pea Pods and Carrot

35 minutes | Easy | 595 kcal

Chermoula Chicken Breast on Caramelised Onion Lentils
with Roasted Pepper, Greek Style Cheese and Rocket

35 minutes | Easy | 495 kcal

Roasted Chicken and Bacon in Red Wine & Sour Cherry Sauce
with Roast Salad Potatoes and Buttery Cabbage

CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

| NEW

40 minutes | Easy | 646 kcal

Pesto Pulled Chicken Orzo
with Spinach, Peas and Cheese

CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

| LOW CARB

45 minutes | Easy | 617 kcal

Indonesian Style Chicken Satay Traybake
with Sesame Wedges and Baby Leaf & Pear Salad

PREPPED IN 10

| CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

45 minutes | Easy | 611 kcal

Easy Spanish Style Chicken Breast Traybake
with Smoky Roasted Vegetables and Rocket

PREPPED IN 10

| HIGH PROTEIN

| CALORIE SMART

50 minutes | Easy | 518 kcal

Vegetable Gyozas & Teriyaki Chicken Udon Traybake
with Bell Pepper, Young Pea Pods and Carrot

CALORIE SMART

| PREPPED IN 10

| HIGH PROTEIN

35 minutes | Easy | 615 kcal

Teriyaki Chicken Udon Traybake
with Bell Pepper, Young Pea Pods and Carrot

35 minutes | Easy | 440 kcal

Further Low Calorie Chicken Recipes

Chermoula Chicken & Courgette on Couscous

One Pot Ginger and Lime Chicken Noodle Soup

Hot Honey Spiced Chicken Thighs

Hot Honey Spiced Chicken Breast

Teriyaki Sesame Glazed Chicken Breast

Chicken and Caramelised Onion Guinness® Gravy

Quick Sticky Tandoori Chicken Spiced Cauliflower Salad

Speediest Szechuan Chicken Stir-Fry

Spiced Almond Crumbed Chicken

Baked Rosemary Chicken and White Wine & Leek Sauce

Pan-Fried Chicken Breast and Cheesy Leek Sauce

Speedy Ginger, Lime and Garlic Coconut Chicken

Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Breast

Chicken Breast in Apple & Sage Glaze

Chicken and King Prawn Singapore Style Noodles

Peri Peri Sticky Chicken Breast

Lychee Style Chicken in Sweet and Sour Cherry Sauce

Chicken and Herby Salsa Verde

Speedy Tomato Cajun Chicken

Fuss-Free Hoisin Chicken Breast Traybake

Indonesian Style Coconut Chicken Curry

Chinese BBQ Style Chicken

Low Calorie Salmon Recipes

You’ll find an exciting selection of low calorie salmon recipes that help you flavour this fish favourite to perfection.

Sticky Pistachio Crusted Double Salmon
with Mint Bulgur Wheat, Roasted Pepper and Rocket

PESCATARIAN

| CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

40 minutes | Medium | 868 kcal

Chermoula Salmon & Matbucha Inspired Tomato Salsa
with Roasted Courgette, Greek Style Cheese and Lemon & Herb Bulgur

35 minutes | Easy | 608 kcal

Sticky Pistachio Crusted Salmon
with Mint Bulgur Wheat, Roasted Pepper and Rocket

PESCATARIAN

| CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

40 minutes | Medium | 644 kcal

Soy and Ginger Baked Salmon
with Warm Roasted Veg Salad

PESCATARIAN

| CALORIE SMART

| LOW CARB

40 minutes | Easy | 587 kcal

Mango Chutney Glazed Curried Salmon
with Sweet Potato Wedges and Baby Leaf & Lime Slaw

PESCATARIAN

| CALORIE SMART

40 minutes | Easy | 585 kcal

Caribbean Jerk Inspired Salmon Traybake
with Pepper and Green Beans

45 minutes | Easy | 603 kcal

Indonesian Style Glazed Salmon and Sesame Chips
with Garlic Green Beans and Young Pea Pods

40 minutes | Easy | 622 kcal

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
with Spiced Wedges and Fragrant Pak Choi

CALORIE SMART

40 minutes | Easy | 615 kcal

Sticky Pistachio Crusted Double Salmon
with Mint Bulgur Wheat, Roasted Pepper and Rocket

PESCATARIAN

| CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

40 minutes | Medium | 868 kcal

Chermoula Salmon & Matbucha Inspired Tomato Salsa
with Roasted Courgette, Greek Style Cheese and Lemon & Herb Bulgur

35 minutes | Easy | 608 kcal

Sticky Pistachio Crusted Salmon
with Mint Bulgur Wheat, Roasted Pepper and Rocket

PESCATARIAN

| CALORIE SMART

| HIGH PROTEIN

40 minutes | Medium | 644 kcal

Soy and Ginger Baked Salmon
with Warm Roasted Veg Salad

PESCATARIAN

| CALORIE SMART

| LOW CARB

40 minutes | Easy | 587 kcal

Mango Chutney Glazed Curried Salmon
with Sweet Potato Wedges and Baby Leaf & Lime Slaw

PESCATARIAN

| CALORIE SMART

40 minutes | Easy | 585 kcal

Caribbean Jerk Inspired Salmon Traybake
with Pepper and Green Beans

45 minutes | Easy | 603 kcal

Indonesian Style Glazed Salmon and Sesame Chips
with Garlic Green Beans and Young Pea Pods

40 minutes | Easy | 622 kcal

Teriyaki Glazed Salmon
with Spiced Wedges and Fragrant Pak Choi

CALORIE SMART

40 minutes | Easy | 615 kcal

Vegetarian Low Calorie Recipes

Explore our vegetarian low calorie recipes for satisfying, meat-free meals that are as nutritious as they are tasty.

Crispy Smashed Sprout Caesar Style Salad
with Garlic Butter, Dried Cranberries, Ciabatta Croutons and Baby Gem

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

| LOW CARB

35 minutes | Easy | 596 kcal

Falafel and Houmous Bulgur Bowl
with Bell Pepper, Pickled Onion and Hot Sauce Drizzle

VEGGIE

| CALORIE SMART

30 minutes | Medium | 622 kcal

Aloo Chaat Inspired Loaded Potatoes
with Tamarind Chutney and Mint Yoghurt

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

45 minutes | Easy | 720 kcal

One Pan Thai Green Style Veggie Noodle Soup
with Salted Peanuts and Lime

20 minutes | Easy | 589 kcal

Warming Spiced Charred Courgette and Lentil Salad
with Roasted Sweet Potato and Homemade Croutons

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

35 minutes | Medium | 627 kcal

Korma Spiced Butternut Squash Pie
with Cheesy Mash Top and Green Beans

VEGGIE

| CALORIE SMART

45 minutes | Medium | 630 kcal

Creamy Gochujang Mushroom Bibimbap
with Sweet Chilli Tenderstem® and Pickled Slaw

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 544 kcal

Miso-Sesame Garlic Butter Hispi Cabbage
with Creamy Gochujang Butter Beans

VEGGIE

| CALORIE SMART

| NEW

40 minutes | Easy | 629 kcal

Crispy Smashed Sprout Caesar Style Salad
with Garlic Butter, Dried Cranberries, Ciabatta Croutons and Baby Gem

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

| LOW CARB

35 minutes | Easy | 596 kcal

Falafel and Houmous Bulgur Bowl
with Bell Pepper, Pickled Onion and Hot Sauce Drizzle

VEGGIE

| CALORIE SMART

30 minutes | Medium | 622 kcal

Aloo Chaat Inspired Loaded Potatoes
with Tamarind Chutney and Mint Yoghurt

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

45 minutes | Easy | 720 kcal

One Pan Thai Green Style Veggie Noodle Soup
with Salted Peanuts and Lime

20 minutes | Easy | 589 kcal

Warming Spiced Charred Courgette and Lentil Salad
with Roasted Sweet Potato and Homemade Croutons

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

35 minutes | Medium | 627 kcal

Korma Spiced Butternut Squash Pie
with Cheesy Mash Top and Green Beans

VEGGIE

| CALORIE SMART

45 minutes | Medium | 630 kcal

Creamy Gochujang Mushroom Bibimbap
with Sweet Chilli Tenderstem® and Pickled Slaw

CALORIE SMART

| VEGGIE

| MEDIUM SPICE

20 minutes | Easy | 544 kcal

Miso-Sesame Garlic Butter Hispi Cabbage
with Creamy Gochujang Butter Beans

VEGGIE

| CALORIE SMART

| NEW

40 minutes | Easy | 629 kcal

Further Vegetarian Low Calorie Recipes

One Pan Red Thai Style Coconut Udon Soup

Teriyaki Glazed Crispy Veggie Gyozas

Easy Harissa Sweet Potato, Dill & Butter Bean Bowl

Warm Roasted Tomato and Lentil Salad

Rapid Roasted Pepper and Aubergine Linguine

Hearty Aubergine and Lentil Veggie Moussaka

Cheesy Veggie Lentil Ragu Stuffed Pepper

Crispy Cauliflower Nuggets

Mediterranean Style Houmous and Beetroot Bowl

Charred Courgette, Pea and Mint Salad

Creamy Ricotta and Veggie 'Nduja Stuffed Peppers

Yi Mein Inspired Longevity Noodles

Baked Goat's Cheese & Caramelised Onion Naanizza

Fragrant Teriyaki Lemongrass Meat-Free Mince

One Pan Sesame-Ginger Miso Meat-Free Mince Udon

Hearty Aubergine and Lentil Veggie Moussaka

Classic Meat-Free Mince Shepherd's Pie

Creamy Mushroom, Spinach & Ricotta Tortelloni

Quick Sticky Tandoori Spiced Cauliflower Salad

Creamy Gochujang Mushroom Bibimbap

Hearty Aubergine and Lentil Veggie Moussaka

Hearty Double Mushroom Bourguignon

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Low Calorie Recipes FAQs

What counts as a low calorie meal?

A low calorie meal typically contains fewer calories while still providing balanced nutrition, often using lean proteins, vegetables and lighter cooking methods.