GLP-1 recipes worth looking forward to.

Your appetite may change. Your love of food can stay.

Explore familiar American and European favourites, fresh combinations and practical ways to cook them. Every published recipe includes clear quantities, a method you can follow and estimated nutrition for the stated serving.

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393 recipes published so far, each with its calculation shown.

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Breakfast and brunch

Warm pancakes, savoury eggs and make-ahead favourites for mornings with different appetites.

Lemon-ricotta pancakes with warm blueberries
Tender ricotta pancakes with warm blueberries and the fragrance of fresh lemon.
About 25 min · 415 kcal · 22 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Vanilla skyr with roasted pear and cardamom oats
Cool vanilla skyr, tender pear and a small scattering of fragrant oats.
About 35 min · 300 kcal · 22 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Spinach and cottage cheese baked eggs
Individual baked eggs with spinach, chives and a little crumbled feta.
About 35 min · 410 kcal · 31 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Apple-cinnamon baked oats
A soft apple and oat bake with cinnamon and a cool yoghurt spoonful.
About 40 min · 365 kcal · 22 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Mushroom and thyme egg tartines
Golden mushrooms, thyme and scrambled eggs on crisp toast.
About 20 min · 350 kcal · 24 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Buckwheat crêpes with spinach and ricotta
Folded buckwheat crêpes with a warm spinach and ricotta filling.
About 40 min · 345 kcal · 20 g protein per serving
Vegetarian

All GLP-1 breakfast recipes

Chicken and turkey

Tender roasts, fragrant skillets and familiar comfort food with clear portions.

Tarragon chicken with creamy white beans
Tender chicken in a creamy white bean sauce with fresh tarragon.
About 30 min · 375 kcal · 43 g protein per serving
One pan
Turkey meatballs with roasted pepper sauce
Tender turkey meatballs in a smooth pepper sauce, served with orzo.
About 40 min · 585 kcal · 42 g protein per serving
Lemon-oregano chicken with courgette orzo
Oregano chicken with soft courgette, orzo and fresh lemon zest.
About 30 min · 420 kcal · 40 g protein per serving
One pan
Smoky turkey and sweet potato skillet
A mild, smoky skillet with turkey, sweet potato and a yoghurt finish.
About 40 min · 440 kcal · 34 g protein per serving
One pan
Chicken pot pie with filo
Chicken and vegetables beneath a lightly crisp filo lid.
About 50 min · 405 kcal · 37 g protein per serving
Turkey-stuffed peppers with herbed rice
Soft roasted peppers filled with turkey, rice and parsley.
About 55 min · 440 kcal · 29 g protein per serving

GLP-1 chicken recipes

Fish and seafood

Coastal flavours, simple sauces and practical ways to cook fish well.

Dijon-dill salmon with crushed potatoes
Roasted salmon, crushed new potatoes and a cool dill sauce.
About 35 min · 495 kcal · 37 g protein per serving
Cod en papillote with fennel
Cod steamed in parchment with fennel and saffron potatoes.
About 40 min · 300 kcal · 29 g protein per serving
Prawn, pea and lemon risotto
A gently creamy risotto with prawns, peas and lemon zest.
About 40 min · 445 kcal · 36 g protein per serving
Cod and sweetcorn chowder
A coastal-style chowder with cod, sweetcorn and a soft potato base.
About 40 min · 370 kcal · 34 g protein per serving
Baked salmon cakes with dill yoghurt
Lightly crisp salmon cakes with dill yoghurt and a simple cucumber side.
About 1 hr 5 min · 395 kcal · 40 g protein per serving
Provençal cod with olives and beans
Cod baked over tomatoes and white beans with a small olive accent.
About 40 min · 320 kcal · 34 g protein per serving

GLP-1 fish and seafood recipes

Vegetarian favourites

Vegetables, eggs, dairy and pulses brought together in satisfying everyday dishes.

Spinach and ricotta stuffed shells
Pasta shells filled with spinach and ricotta beneath a tomato sauce.
About 55 min · 540 kcal · 30 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Mushroom and lentil cottage pie
A savoury mushroom-lentil filling with a soft potato topping.
About 1 hr · 360 kcal · 20 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Aubergine and cottage cheese parmigiana
Soft roasted aubergine layered with tomato, cottage cheese and mozzarella.
About 1 hr 10 min · 310 kcal · 22 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Broccoli and cheddar potato cakes
Golden potato cakes with broccoli, cheddar and a yoghurt dip.
About 50 min · 390 kcal · 20 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Roasted pepper and feta barley bowl
Warm barley with peppers, chickpeas and crumbled feta.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 18 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Leek, pea and ricotta tart
A small filo tart with leeks, peas and ricotta.
About 55 min · 400 kcal · 19 g protein per serving
Vegetarian

Vegetarian GLP-1 recipes

Plant-based meals

Tofu, tempeh, beans and lentils with flavour built into every stage.

Lemon-herb tofu with Mediterranean rice
Herb-roasted tofu with rice, courgette and parsley.
About 45 min · 470 kcal · 31 g protein per serving
Vegan
Creamy roasted pepper tofu pasta
Pasta in a smooth roasted pepper and silken tofu sauce.
About 25 min · 355 kcal · 18 g protein per serving
Vegan
Tempeh and mushroom bourguignon
Tempeh and mushrooms in a thyme-scented vegetable gravy.
About 50 min · 450 kcal · 33 g protein per serving
Vegan
White bean and aubergine tomato bake
Soft aubergine and white beans with tomato and basil.
About 1 hr · 375 kcal · 19 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Tofu and pea shepherd's pie
A savoury tofu and vegetable filling beneath mashed potato.
About 1 hr 5 min · 440 kcal · 33 g protein per serving
Vegan
Lemon-dill chickpea and quinoa bowl
Quinoa and chickpeas with cucumber, dill and a creamy tofu dressing.
About 15 min · 365 kcal · 18 g protein per serving
Vegan

Vegan GLP-1 recipes

Soups and comforting bowls

Warm bowls with clear serving sizes, useful accompaniments and straightforward preparation.

Chicken and leek barley soup
A warm chicken soup with soft leeks, carrots and pearl barley.
About 55 min · 405 kcal · 36 g protein per serving
Butternut, white bean and sage soup
Roasted squash and white beans blended into a smooth sage soup.
About 50 min · 345 kcal · 20 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Turkey meatball and orzo soup
Small turkey meatballs, orzo and spinach in a clear herb broth.
About 45 min · 420 kcal · 34 g protein per serving
Tomato, red lentil and ricotta soup
A smooth tomato-lentil soup with ricotta stirred through.
About 40 min · 370 kcal · 20 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Salmon, potato and dill soup
A Nordic-inspired soup with salmon, potatoes and fresh dill.
About 40 min · 485 kcal · 34 g protein per serving
Chicken, lemon and rice soup
A simple chicken and rice soup finished with lemon and parsley.
About 35 min · 350 kcal · 35 g protein per serving

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Quick lunches and familiar favourites

Sandwiches, bowls and simple suppers for the days when convenience matters.

Turkey burger with pepper yoghurt and wedges
A tender turkey burger with roasted pepper sauce and oven wedges.
About 50 min · 595 kcal · 40 g protein per serving
Pork tenderloin with apple, sage and polenta
Sliced pork tenderloin with soft apple and sage over polenta.
About 40 min · 410 kcal · 34 g protein per serving
Chicken and white bean open sandwich
Toast with lemony white beans, chicken and parsley.
About 10 min · 425 kcal · 43 g protein per serving
Tuna and cannellini potato bowl
Warm potatoes with tuna, white beans and a parsley dressing.
About 25 min · 325 kcal · 28 g protein per serving
Egg and cottage cheese sandwich
A familiar egg sandwich with cottage cheese and chopped chives.
About 25 min · 380 kcal · 28 g protein per serving
Vegetarian
Turkey, pear and cheddar toastie
A warm turkey toastie with thin pear slices and melted cheddar.
About 20 min · 440 kcal · 41 g protein per serving

GLP-1 lunch ideas

Beef, pork and lamb

Lean mince, quick-cooked steak and slow braises, portioned so the protein comes first.

Beef and black bean chilli with lime yoghurt
A thick, smoky chilli of lean ground beef and black beans, finished with a spoonful of lime yoghurt. A small bowl goes a long way, and it cooks on the hob or in a slow cooker.
About 1 hr 5 min · 415 kcal · 41 g protein per serving
Baked beef meatballs in tomato sauce with mozzarella
Tender meatballs of lean ground beef baked in a garlicky tomato and spinach sauce under melted mozzarella. Five small meatballs and a slice of toast make a plate that is easy to finish.
About 55 min · 545 kcal · 47 g protein per serving
Cheeseburger bowls with crisp potatoes and burger sauce
Everything you like about a cheeseburger in a bowl: lean ground beef with melted cheddar, air-fried potatoes, crisp salad and a tangy yoghurt burger sauce. Smaller and lighter to eat than a burger in a bun.
About 32 min · 480 kcal · 38 g protein per serving
Greek-style beef stuffed peppers with feta
Sweet red peppers filled with lean ground beef, tomato, oregano and a little brown rice, baked under feta. Two soft halves are a full dinner that never feels heavy.
About 1 hr · 385 kcal · 33 g protein per serving
Beef burrito bowls with pinto beans and salsa
A burrito without the tortilla: spiced lean ground beef and pinto beans over lime rice with crisp romaine, sweetcorn, salsa and yoghurt. Each part is small, so the bowl can be scaled to the day's appetite.
About 35 min · 500 kcal · 40 g protein per serving
Beef cottage pie with a cauliflower and potato top
A proper cottage pie of lean ground beef, mushrooms and peas in a thick gravy, under a cheddar-topped mash that is half cauliflower. Soft, familiar and easy to eat in a small portion.
About 1 hr 20 min · 450 kcal · 39 g protein per serving

Dinner still gets to be dinner.

A familiar plate, a fresh dill sauce and a method that keeps the fish tender.

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Nutrition estimates are calculated from the listed ingredients and serving yield. Brands, substitutions and cooking losses can change the result. Open the calculation notes to see the assumptions.

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Dijon-dill salmon with crushed potatoes, per serving

Energy: 495 kcal
Protein: 37 g
Fibre: 6 g

From 6 ingredient records in USDA FoodData Central, divided by 2 servings.

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2 servings

From Lemon-ricotta pancakes with warm blueberries

150 g ricotta
2 eggs
60 ml milk
zest of ½ lemon

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Our GLP-1 diet guide explains the wider picture, from practical food choices to questions worth discussing with your prescriber.

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These recipes are meal ideas, not individual nutrition prescriptions. They have been checked on paper, not yet in a test kitchen, and each recipe page says what is still outstanding. How we develop our recipes. The nutrition for every recipe is also free to download.