Quick GLP-1 recipes
54 recipes, each with its nutrition calculated.
On a tired day, the recipe that gets made is the quick one. These fit a short evening or a busy morning: pan dinners, assembled lunches and breakfasts you can make before work.
Where two recipes take the same time, the one with more protein comes first.
- Recipes
- 54
- Median protein
- 28 g
- Median energy
- 380 kcal
- Median time
- About 25 min
How these were chosen
Every recipe here takes 30 minutes or less in total, by our estimate. The times are estimates and have not yet been confirmed by cooking. Sorted by total time, quickest 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Peach and almond breakfast couscous
Warm couscous with peaches, vanilla yoghurt and toasted almonds.
About 15 min · 320 kcal · 20 g protein · 5 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Orange and vanilla semolina with quark
Smooth semolina porridge with orange zest and creamy quark.
About 20 min · 295 kcal · 20 g protein · 3 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
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
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
Turkey and apple breakfast patties
Mildly seasoned turkey patties with grated apple, toast and warm tomatoes.
About 25 min · 380 kcal · 31 g protein · 5 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
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
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
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
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
Banana and cottage cheese griddle cakes
Small banana griddle cakes with a spoonful of plain yoghurt.
About 25 min · 365 kcal · 23 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
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 · 3 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
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
Smoky bean and mushroom breakfast toast
Warm beans and browned mushrooms over wholemeal toast.
About 25 min · 325 kcal · 19 g protein · 12 g fibre per serving
Pear and ginger buckwheat porridge
Tender buckwheat with pear, a little ginger and plain yoghurt.
About 25 min · 335 kcal · 19 g protein · 7 g fibre per serving
Creamy roasted pepper tofu pasta
Pasta in a smooth roasted pepper and silken tofu sauce.
About 25 min · 355 kcal · 18 g protein · 4 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
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 · 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
Lemon-oregano chicken with courgette orzo
Oregano chicken with soft courgette, orzo and fresh lemon zest.
About 30 min · 420 kcal · 40 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 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
Turkey koftas with minted yoghurt and couscous
Mildly spiced turkey koftas with couscous and mint yoghurt.
About 30 min · 475 kcal · 37 g protein · 3 g fibre per serving
Prawn and courgette linguine
Linguine with prawns, tender courgette and a light parsley sauce.
About 30 min · 395 kcal · 35 g protein · 3 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
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
Prawn and sweetcorn polenta bowls
Soft polenta topped with prawns, sweetcorn and parsley.
About 30 min · 355 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
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
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
Cottage cheese waffles with raspberry compote
Golden waffles with a tender centre and a spoonful of warm raspberries.
About 30 min · 405 kcal · 25 g protein · 6 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
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
Cauliflower and tofu orzo
Orzo in a smooth cauliflower-tofu sauce with chives.
About 30 min · 355 kcal · 19 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
Potato and egg breakfast tacos
Soft tortillas filled with potatoes, eggs and a cool yoghurt spoonful.
About 30 min · 355 kcal · 18 g protein · 5 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
Cherry and almond millet porridge
Creamy millet with cherries, yoghurt and a small almond topping.
About 30 min · 350 kcal · 16 g protein · 5 g fibre per serving
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These recipes are meal ideas, not individual nutrition prescriptions. They have been checked on paper and not yet cooked, and each recipe page says what is still outstanding. Talk to the clinician who prescribes for you before changing how you eat.