GLP-1 lunch ideas
169 recipes, each with its nutrition calculated.
Lunch has to fit around a working day, so this list leans towards what travels, what keeps and what is ready in the time you have: open sandwiches, wraps, soups and bowls, alongside warmer plates for a day at home.
Where a recipe relies on cooked rice or cooked meat from the fridge, its storage notes say how to handle it safely.
- Recipes
- 169
- Median protein
- 30 g
- Median energy
- 410 kcal
- Median time
- About 35 min
How these were chosen
Every recipe here is written to work as a lunch, including cold ones you can pack. Sorted by protein per serving, highest first. Nutrition is calculated per serving from USDA FoodData Central, and the figures are medians across this list. How we develop our recipes, or download the nutrition data.
Chicken, avocado and lime wrap
Cooked chicken with avocado, lime and coriander in a soft tortilla.
About 15 min · 560 kcal · 51 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Turkey, cranberry and spinach roll
Cooked turkey with cranberry, spinach and Dijon in a soft roll.
About 10 min · 495 kcal · 51 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Slow cooker chicken, white bean and kale stew
A Tuscan-style stew of chicken, white beans, tomato and kale, made in a slow cooker or a pressure cooker and finished with parmesan. Brothy and soft, it is an easy bowl to finish on a day when a plated dinner feels like too much.
About 4 hr 30 min · 460 kcal · 49 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Chicken, celery and butter bean soup with rosemary
A clear chicken broth with celery, butter beans and rosemary.
About 44 min · 505 kcal · 47 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Greek chicken meal prep boxes with orzo and tzatziki
Yoghurt-marinated chicken with lemon orzo, a tomato, cucumber and feta salad, and a pot of tzatziki, packed into four lunch boxes. The yoghurt marinade keeps the chicken tender through four days in the fridge.
About 1 hr 5 min · 515 kcal · 47 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Tofu scramble with mushrooms and spinach on toast
Crumbled tofu cooked with mushrooms, turmeric and spinach on toast.
About 35 min · 530 kcal · 46 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Slow-cooker pulled pork with crunchy slaw
Trimmed pork shoulder cooked low and slow in a smoky, tangy sauce, pulled and piled into wholemeal buns with a yoghurt slaw. The tender pork is easy to eat, and the rest freezes for later.
About 8 hr 40 min · 520 kcal · 45 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Air fryer honey garlic pork rice bowls with broccoli
Cubes of lean pork loin glazed in honey, garlic, ginger and soy, cooked in the air fryer and boxed with brown rice, broccoli and carrots. Four lunches from about half an hour of cooking.
About 50 min · 480 kcal · 45 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Chicken, orzo and lemon soup
A lemony chicken broth thickened with egg and orzo.
About 40 min · 440 kcal · 44 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Chicken, apple and cheddar melts
Toasted wholemeal bread with chicken, apple and a small cheddar topping.
About 20 min · 455 kcal · 44 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Chicken and white bean open sandwich
Toast with lemony white beans, chicken and parsley.
About 10 min · 425 kcal · 43 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Chicken and pea savoury pancakes
Folded pancakes filled with chicken, peas and a light sauce.
About 40 min · 450 kcal · 42 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Chicken and rice congee with ginger
A loose, savoury rice porridge with fine shreds of poached chicken and a little ginger. It is mild, there is almost nothing to chew, and it is easy to eat a few spoonfuls at a time on a day when a full plate is too much.
About 1 hr 20 min · 385 kcal · 42 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Poached chicken with soft mashed potato and carrots
Chicken breast poached slowly in stock with thyme, sliced and served with a smooth mash and soft carrots. A plain, mild plate in a modest portion, with a cup of the poaching broth alongside.
About 45 min · 430 kcal · 42 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Turkey meatball and orzo soup with spinach
Small turkey meatballs poached in broth with orzo and spinach.
About 45 min · 560 kcal · 42 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Chicken souvlaki with warm flatbread
Oregano chicken skewers with warm flatbread and cucumber yoghurt.
About 35 min · 440 kcal · 42 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Chicken, mushroom and spelt soup
Chicken and mushrooms with chewy spelt and parsley.
About 55 min · 385 kcal · 41 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chicken, hummus and cucumber flatbread
Cooked chicken with hummus, cucumber and mint in a warm flatbread.
About 12 min · 470 kcal · 41 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Chicken, sweetcorn and egg drop soup
A clear chicken and sweetcorn broth with egg stirred through in ribbons.
About 35 min · 330 kcal · 41 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Turkey, pear and cheddar toastie
A warm turkey toastie with thin pear slices and melted cheddar.
About 20 min · 440 kcal · 41 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Turkey, pea and basil pasta salad
Turkey and peas with pasta and a fresh basil dressing.
About 30 min · 475 kcal · 41 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
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 · 4 g fibre 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 · 6 g fibre per serving
Red lentil and vegetable soup with rotisserie chicken
A thick red lentil and vegetable soup with cumin and lemon, with a shop-bought rotisserie chicken stirred through at the end. It cooks in 8 minutes under pressure and fills six containers.
About 1 hr · 370 kcal · 40 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Turkey, pumpkin and wild rice soup
Turkey, pumpkin and wild rice in a thyme-scented broth.
About 1 hr · 380 kcal · 40 g protein · 4 g fibre 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 · 3 g fibre per serving
Salmon, cucumber and quark bread roll
Tinned salmon with dill quark and cucumber in a soft roll.
About 10 min · 420 kcal · 40 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Turkey, cranberry and cottage cheese rolls
A familiar turkey roll with a small cranberry accent.
About 10 min · 375 kcal · 39 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Mild chicken fajita rice bowls
Chicken, peppers and rice with warm spices and yoghurt.
About 30 min · 465 kcal · 39 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Chicken, barley and leek broth
A clear broth with chicken, soft barley and sweet leeks.
About 1 hr 5 min · 510 kcal · 39 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Prawn, cucumber and quark rice bowl
Cooked prawns with cucumber, quark and lime over rice.
About 45 min · 430 kcal · 39 g protein · 1 g fibre per serving
Chicken, butter bean and rosemary soup
Chicken and butter beans in a rosemary broth with soft vegetables.
About 40 min · 335 kcal · 39 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Korean-inspired steak salad with sesame and cucumber
Flank steak marinated in soy, honey, ginger and a little heat, seared and sliced over a crisp salad with a sesame dressing. Cold, crunchy food is often easier to face than a hot plate, and this is a full dinner.
About 30 min · 470 kcal · 39 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Tuna, white bean and caper salad on rye
Tinned tuna with white beans, capers and red onion on dark rye.
About 20 min · 515 kcal · 39 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Chicken and sweetcorn noodle soup
Chicken, sweetcorn and noodles in a mild, warming broth.
About 30 min · 390 kcal · 38 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Tuna and white bean panzanella
Torn sourdough soaked in tomato juices with tuna, white beans and basil.
About 30 min · 535 kcal · 38 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Chicken and mushroom baked potato
A baked potato filled with chicken, mushrooms and a spoonable yoghurt sauce.
About 1 hr 15 min · 385 kcal · 38 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Mediterranean chicken and chickpea soup
Chicken, chickpeas and soft vegetables in an oregano broth.
About 35 min · 350 kcal · 38 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Chicken Waldorf-style rye sandwiches
Chicken, apple and celery on rye with a yoghurt dressing.
About 15 min · 440 kcal · 38 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Prawn and sweetcorn quesadillas
Folded tortillas with prawns, sweetcorn and melted cheese.
About 25 min · 435 kcal · 37 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Cod and chickpea fritters
Soft-centred cod and chickpea fritters with a parsley yoghurt dip.
About 50 min · 410 kcal · 37 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Chicken, roasted pepper and couscous lunch bowl
Couscous with chicken, roasted peppers and a simple yoghurt dressing.
About 15 min · 380 kcal · 37 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Prawn and sweetcorn chowder
A light chowder of prawns, sweetcorn and potato.
About 40 min · 495 kcal · 37 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Smooth chicken, potato and carrot soup
A GLP-1 friendly chicken soup blended completely smooth, with the chicken worked into the soup itself rather than left in chunks. A small bowl is mild, soft and still substantial.
About 50 min · 400 kcal · 37 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Milk-poached cod with mashed potato and spinach
Cod poached gently in milk, served on a soft mash made with that same milk, with wilted spinach. A mild, tender plate that flakes apart with a fork.
About 35 min · 385 kcal · 36 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chicken and leek barley soup
A warm chicken soup with soft leeks, carrots and pearl barley.
About 55 min · 405 kcal · 36 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Hummus, chicken and roasted carrot wrap
A soft wrap with chicken, roasted carrots and a thin hummus layer.
About 35 min · 445 kcal · 36 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Salmon, sweet potato and quinoa bowls with lemon and dill
Roast salmon, smoked paprika sweet potato and broccoli from one tray, packed over quinoa with a lemon and dill yoghurt. Four lunches for the first half of the week, since cooked fish keeps fewer days than meat.
About 45 min · 515 kcal · 36 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Salmon and mushroom buckwheat galettes
Buckwheat crêpes wrapped around salmon, mushrooms and yoghurt.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 35 g protein · 4 g fibre 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 · 2 g fibre per serving
Prawn, fennel and tomato soup
A coastal tomato soup with prawns, fennel and white beans.
About 40 min · 295 kcal · 35 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Tofu and spinach pesto barley
Pearl barley with tofu and a fresh spinach-basil sauce.
About 50 min · 490 kcal · 35 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Tuna and white bean open sandwich on rye
Tuna crushed with white beans and lemon, piled onto rye.
About 12 min · 445 kcal · 35 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Mackerel, beetroot and Dijon on rye
Cooked mackerel with beetroot, Dijon and dill on dark rye.
About 12 min · 465 kcal · 35 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Cod, tomato and fennel broth
A light coastal broth with cod, fennel and white beans.
About 40 min · 305 kcal · 34 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Tofu and roasted grape spelt salad
Warm spelt with tofu, roasted grapes and parsley.
About 45 min · 500 kcal · 34 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Turkey and butter bean tomato soup
A substantial tomato soup with turkey, butter beans and herbs.
About 40 min · 390 kcal · 34 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Turkey meatball and orzo soup
Small turkey meatballs, orzo and spinach in a clear herb broth.
About 45 min · 420 kcal · 34 g protein · 4 g fibre 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 · 3 g fibre 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 · 5 g fibre per serving
Salmon, potato and dill soup
A Nordic-inspired soup with salmon, potatoes and fresh dill.
About 40 min · 485 kcal · 34 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Prawn and avocado rice bowl
Prawns, rice and cucumber with a modest avocado portion.
About 30 min · 380 kcal · 34 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Instant Pot lentil and vegetable dal with spinach
Red lentils, carrot and tomato cooked to a soft dal in an Instant Pot in about 40 minutes, or in a slow cooker over a day, with spinach stirred through and Greek yoghurt on top. Smooth and mild, it suits a small appetite and keeps well for the week.
About 55 min · 465 kcal · 34 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Spiced pumpkin and red lentil soup with yoghurt
Pumpkin and red lentils cooked down with cumin and turmeric.
About 50 min · 555 kcal · 33 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Brothy tofu and vegetable tortellini
Tofu and vegetables with pasta parcels in a clear herb broth.
About 25 min · 500 kcal · 33 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Haddock and spinach breakfast pot
Gently poached haddock with spinach and potatoes in a light milk broth.
About 35 min · 315 kcal · 32 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Crab and courgette cakes
Baked crab cakes with courgette and a lemon yoghurt dip.
About 45 min · 370 kcal · 32 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Haddock and leek rice soup
Haddock, rice and leeks in a lightly milky broth.
About 40 min · 405 kcal · 32 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Pork, pear and mustard pita
Warm pork and pear in a soft pita with mustard yoghurt.
About 30 min · 360 kcal · 32 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Roasted carrot and lentil tahini bowls
Lentils and tofu with roasted carrots and a measured tahini dressing.
About 45 min · 425 kcal · 32 g protein · 16 g fibre per serving
Tuna, egg and potato salad with green beans and olives
Warm potatoes and green beans with tuna, egg and black olives.
About 35 min · 430 kcal · 32 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Prawn, orange and fennel rice salad
A fresh rice salad with prawns, orange and finely sliced fennel.
About 35 min · 385 kcal · 31 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Peanut butter and banana protein shake
A peanut butter and banana shake built on milk and a scoop of whey, about 350 ml. For the mornings when you are not hungry but know you need something, it is a drink you can finish slowly.
About 5 min · 360 kcal · 31 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Asparagus and egg tartine with quark and chives
Asparagus and a soft egg over chive quark on sourdough.
About 22 min · 420 kcal · 31 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Asparagus and Gruyère crustless quiche
A delicate asparagus quiche with a modest Gruyère finish.
About 45 min · 370 kcal · 31 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Sardine, tomato and lemon on toast
Tinned sardines crushed with lemon over tomatoes on toast.
About 10 min · 405 kcal · 31 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Mediterranean tofu flatbread melts
Warm flatbreads with tofu, tomatoes and a creamy white bean spread.
About 27 min · 475 kcal · 31 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Smoky tempeh baked potatoes
Baked potatoes filled with smoky tempeh and sweet pepper.
About 1 hr 15 min · 450 kcal · 31 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Sardine, lemon and parsley spaghetti
Spaghetti with sardines, parsley and a light lemon finish.
About 20 min · 450 kcal · 31 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Salmon and potato dill bowl
Flaked salmon with new potatoes, peas and dill yoghurt.
About 30 min · 380 kcal · 30 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Air fryer chickpea and feta patties with tahini yoghurt
Falafel-style patties of chickpeas, herbs and feta, air fried until golden and served with a cucumber and tomato salad and tahini yoghurt. Crisp outside and soft within, and small enough that three make a meal you can stop at.
About 53 min · 480 kcal · 30 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Tuna and sweet potato fishcakes
Baked tuna fishcakes with sweet potato and a chive dip.
About 1 hr 25 min · 355 kcal · 30 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Spiced cauliflower, bean and almond soup
Cauliflower and white beans blended with ground almond and cumin.
About 44 min · 530 kcal · 30 g protein · 16 g fibre per serving
Courgette and Gruyère frittata
A slow-cooked frittata of courgette, Gruyère and thyme.
About 32 min · 440 kcal · 30 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Pea, mint and quark soup
A bright green pea soup with mint and a spoonful of quark.
About 23 min · 505 kcal · 30 g protein · 13 g fibre per serving
Spinach and egg stuffed portobellos
Large mushrooms filled with spinach, cottage cheese and eggs.
About 45 min · 380 kcal · 30 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Miso soup with silken tofu, egg and spinach
A single bowl of miso soup made more substantial with silken tofu and soft ribbons of egg. It is light, mild and quick, and the tofu needs no chewing at all.
About 15 min · 300 kcal · 30 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Tuna, white bean and roasted pepper wraps
Soft wraps with tuna, mashed beans and sweet roasted pepper.
About 15 min · 355 kcal · 30 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Warm tofu and potato mustard salad
Golden tofu and potatoes with a mustard dressing.
About 35 min · 375 kcal · 30 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Mackerel, apple and rye open sandwiches
Rye bread with cooked mackerel, crisp apple and mustard yoghurt.
About 10 min · 425 kcal · 29 g protein · 4 g fibre 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 · 8 g fibre per serving
White bean, spinach and rosemary soup
A soft white bean soup with spinach and rosemary.
About 35 min · 500 kcal · 28 g protein · 15 g fibre per serving
Eggs baked in spiced tomato and pepper with feta
Eggs baked into a cumin and paprika tomato sauce with feta.
About 35 min · 565 kcal · 28 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Tofu, apple and mustard slaw wrap
A tofu wrap with apple, finely shredded cabbage and mustard dressing.
About 30 min · 410 kcal · 28 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Tuna and white bean stuffed peppers
Roasted peppers filled with tuna, beans and fresh parsley.
About 50 min · 290 kcal · 28 g protein · 9 g fibre 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 · 5 g fibre per serving
Minestrone with white beans and pasta
A vegetable soup with white beans, small pasta and Parmesan.
About 55 min · 570 kcal · 28 g protein · 19 g fibre per serving
Sardine and potato lunch salad
Potatoes and sardines with cucumber and parsley yoghurt.
About 25 min · 325 kcal · 28 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Salmon and ricotta jacket sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes filled with salmon, ricotta and chives.
About 1 hr 5 min · 450 kcal · 28 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Sardine and roasted tomato rye toast
Rye toast with roasted tomatoes, sardines and fresh parsley.
About 30 min · 360 kcal · 28 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Warm lentil and egg lunch bowl
Warm lentils with roasted carrots, eggs and mustard yoghurt.
About 35 min · 380 kcal · 28 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Red lentil, carrot and cumin soup
A thick red lentil soup with carrot, cumin and lemon.
About 45 min · 535 kcal · 27 g protein · 16 g fibre per serving
Broccoli, white bean and cheddar soup
A green soup of broccoli and white beans with cheddar melted through.
About 35 min · 500 kcal · 27 g protein · 16 g fibre per serving
Beetroot, white bean and dill soup with quark
A deep pink beetroot soup with white beans and a spoonful of quark.
About 37 min · 495 kcal · 27 g protein · 15 g fibre per serving
Green smoothie with spinach, pineapple and Greek yoghurt
A bright green smoothie of spinach, pineapple and fat-free Greek yoghurt, with lime to keep it fresh. The pineapple leads the flavour, so it tastes of fruit rather than leaves.
About 5 min · 280 kcal · 27 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Butter bean, leek and lemon soup with parsley
A soft butter bean soup with sweet leeks and a lot of lemon.
About 42 min · 540 kcal · 27 g protein · 15 g fibre per serving
Tomato and butter bean soup with basil
A tomato soup with butter beans and a great deal of basil.
About 45 min · 520 kcal · 27 g protein · 18 g fibre per serving
Roasted vegetable and mozzarella frittata sandwich
A vegetable frittata tucked into bread with melted mozzarella.
About 55 min · 400 kcal · 26 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Vegan chocolate smoothie with silken tofu and almonds
A vegan chocolate smoothie with the body of a milkshake, built on silken tofu and soya milk. There is no coffee in it, so it suits any time of day, and it comes to about 400 ml.
About 5 min · 335 kcal · 26 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Cherry and almond smoothie with kefir
Cherries and almond are an old pairing, and here they come together with kefir and fat-free Greek yoghurt in a cold, deep pink smoothie of about 400 ml a glass. Mild and smooth, it is easy to drink on a low-appetite morning.
About 5 min · 285 kcal · 26 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Tomato, lentil and celery soup with thyme
A thick red lentil soup with tomato, celery and thyme.
About 55 min · 505 kcal · 26 g protein · 18 g fibre per serving
Hummus, roasted pepper and egg pita
Warm pita filled with hummus, roasted peppers and boiled egg.
About 20 min · 510 kcal · 26 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
White bean, artichoke and caper salad with spelt
Spelt with white beans, artichoke hearts and capers in a lemon dressing.
About 52 min · 555 kcal · 26 g protein · 22 g fibre per serving
Mediterranean vegetable bread pudding
A savoury bread bake with roasted vegetables, eggs and feta.
About 1 hr 15 min · 490 kcal · 26 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Egg, quark and caper open sandwich on rye
Chopped egg bound with quark and mustard, with capers, on rye.
About 22 min · 325 kcal · 25 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Egg, avocado and spinach on wholemeal
Boiled egg and avocado with lime over spinach on wholemeal toast.
About 20 min · 475 kcal · 25 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Savoury carrot and feta oat bake
A sliceable savoury bake with carrot, oats and feta.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 25 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Tofu and mushroom congee
Rice simmered to a loose porridge with mushrooms, ginger and silken tofu.
About 1 hr · 415 kcal · 25 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Red pepper and goat's cheese frittata
Sweet roasted pepper and a little goat's cheese in a tender frittata.
About 35 min · 315 kcal · 25 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Cottage cheese and roasted pepper toasties
Crisp toasties with cottage cheese, roasted pepper and basil.
About 20 min · 355 kcal · 24 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Potato, pepper and onion tortilla
A thick Spanish omelette of soft potato, onion and roasted pepper.
About 55 min · 485 kcal · 24 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Mushroom and thyme egg tartines
Golden mushrooms, thyme and scrambled eggs on crisp toast.
About 20 min · 350 kcal · 24 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Courgette and sweetcorn fritters
Courgette and sweetcorn fritters with cottage cheese and chives.
About 35 min · 380 kcal · 24 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Mozzarella, tomato and olive bread roll with basil
Mozzarella with ripe tomato, black olives and basil in a soft roll.
About 12 min · 465 kcal · 23 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Cottage cheese and roasted pepper toast with chives
Cottage cheese beaten smooth with roasted peppers and chives on sourdough.
About 10 min · 355 kcal · 23 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Beetroot and goat's cheese lentil bowl
Warm lentils with beetroot, goat's cheese and parsley.
About 25 min · 380 kcal · 23 g protein · 15 g fibre per serving
Quinoa, chickpea and herb salad with tahini
Cooked quinoa and chickpeas with a great deal of herb and a tahini dressing.
About 20 min · 575 kcal · 23 g protein · 18 g fibre per serving
White bean, tomato and egg skillet
Soft tomatoes and white beans with eggs cooked into the sauce.
About 30 min · 330 kcal · 23 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Orzo with white beans and spinach
Orzo with white beans, spinach and a hard cheese finish.
About 25 min · 440 kcal · 23 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Cauliflower and red lentil soup
A pale, creamy cauliflower-lentil soup with a yoghurt finish.
About 40 min · 310 kcal · 23 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Chickpea, feta and cucumber pita
Crushed chickpeas with feta, cucumber and mint in warm pita.
About 14 min · 525 kcal · 23 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Pea, mint and cottage cheese soup
A smooth pea soup with mint and blended cottage cheese.
About 30 min · 320 kcal · 22 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Asparagus and pea egg rice
A quick rice pan with asparagus, peas and softly folded eggs.
About 30 min · 425 kcal · 22 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Mushroom, tofu and thyme soup
A creamy mushroom soup with tofu and thyme.
About 35 min · 295 kcal · 22 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Broccoli and white bean soup with cheddar
Broccoli and beans blended into a comforting cheddar soup.
About 35 min · 365 kcal · 22 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Pumpkin, chickpea and tahini soup
Pumpkin and chickpeas simmered with cumin, blended smooth and finished with tahini.
About 50 min · 555 kcal · 22 g protein · 16 g fibre per serving
Chickpea and avocado smash on sourdough
Crushed chickpeas with avocado, lemon and feta on toasted sourdough.
About 12 min · 505 kcal · 21 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Greek-style butter beans with baked eggs
Butter beans in tomato sauce with eggs and crumbled feta.
About 40 min · 365 kcal · 21 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Spinach and feta filo spirals
Crisp filo spirals filled with spinach, feta and cottage cheese.
About 55 min · 360 kcal · 21 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Celery, apple and walnut spelt salad with quark
Crunchy celery and apple with toasted walnut over nutty spelt.
About 52 min · 395 kcal · 21 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Silken tofu with soy, ginger and chive
Cold silken tofu with a warm soy and ginger dressing.
About 30 min · 415 kcal · 21 g protein · 2 g fibre per serving
Cauliflower and cheese stuffed potatoes
Baked potatoes with cauliflower, cottage cheese and cheddar.
About 1 hr 35 min · 370 kcal · 21 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Chickpea and egg picnic rolls
Wholemeal rolls with chickpeas, chopped egg and chive yoghurt.
About 25 min · 390 kcal · 21 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Savoury oats with peas, eggs and Parmesan
A warm savoury oat bowl with peas, egg and a Parmesan finish.
About 20 min · 325 kcal · 20 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Pea and basil tofu pasta
A bright green pasta sauce made with peas, basil and tofu.
About 25 min · 380 kcal · 20 g protein · 7 g fibre 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 · 10 g fibre per serving
Mediterranean chickpea and feta pita
A soft pita filled with chickpeas, feta and chopped vegetables.
About 15 min · 420 kcal · 20 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Chickpea and millet salad with roasted pepper and mint
Millet with chickpeas, roasted peppers and a great deal of mint.
About 40 min · 540 kcal · 20 g protein · 18 g fibre per serving
Broccoli and cheddar potato cakes
Golden potato cakes with broccoli, cheddar and a yoghurt dip.
About 50 min · 390 kcal · 20 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Mushroom, barley and thyme soup
A dark mushroom soup with barley and thyme.
About 1 hr 5 min · 405 kcal · 20 g protein · 12 g fibre 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 · 11 g fibre per serving
Buckwheat crêpes with spinach and ricotta
Folded buckwheat crêpes with a warm spinach and ricotta filling.
About 40 min · 345 kcal · 20 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Roast vegetable and hummus egg wraps
A soft wrap with eggs, roasted vegetables and hummus.
About 40 min · 430 kcal · 19 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Sweet potato and black bean quesadillas
Crisp folded tortillas with sweet potato, black beans and cheese.
About 1 hr 10 min · 465 kcal · 19 g protein · 10 g fibre per serving
Pea and ricotta couscous
Couscous with peas, ricotta and fresh mint.
About 20 min · 435 kcal · 19 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Leek, pea and ricotta tart
A small filo tart with leeks, peas and ricotta.
About 55 min · 400 kcal · 19 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
Potato, spinach and egg breakfast hash
Golden potatoes, wilted spinach and eggs for a savoury morning.
About 40 min · 320 kcal · 18 g protein · 4 g fibre per serving
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 · 10 g fibre per serving
Cauliflower and chickpea couscous with mint yoghurt
Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with couscous and mint yoghurt.
About 40 min · 400 kcal · 18 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Roasted pepper and feta barley bowl
Warm barley with peppers, chickpeas and crumbled feta.
About 45 min · 460 kcal · 18 g protein · 15 g fibre per serving
Baked polenta with tomatoes and eggs
A soft polenta base with tomatoes, eggs and a little cheese.
About 35 min · 330 kcal · 17 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Black bean and quinoa cakes
Baked bean and quinoa cakes with a roasted pepper dip.
About 50 min · 345 kcal · 17 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Roasted pepper, chickpea and tofu soup
A smooth roasted pepper soup with chickpeas and tofu.
About 30 min · 295 kcal · 17 g protein · 9 g fibre per serving
Carrot, red lentil and cumin soup
A smooth carrot and lentil soup with a gentle cumin note.
About 40 min · 320 kcal · 16 g protein · 11 g fibre per serving
Chickpea flour omelette with mushrooms
A savoury chickpea pancake folded around mushrooms and spinach.
About 40 min · 265 kcal · 16 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
Celeriac, pear and white bean soup
A smooth soup with celeriac, pear and white beans.
About 45 min · 330 kcal · 15 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Sweet potato and tofu ginger soup
A silky sweet potato soup with tofu and a restrained ginger finish.
About 35 min · 290 kcal · 15 g protein · 6 g fibre per serving
Lentil, chestnut and thyme soup
A smooth, earthy soup with lentils, chestnuts and thyme.
About 40 min · 335 kcal · 14 g protein · 14 g fibre per serving
Grilled peach and farro bowls
Warm farro with grilled peach, courgette and mint.
About 45 min · 320 kcal · 13 g protein · 8 g fibre per serving
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