Calorie Counted Recipes for Vegetarian Dishes
Delicious low calorie vegetarian recipes made with ingredients you can get in any supermarket - all simple and easy to make with full nutritional information.
Curious how a vegetarian diet can help with weight loss and health? Check out the 10 Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet.
Creamy Mushroom Carbonara
A rich and creamy Mushroom Carbonara - this recipe is the perfect low calorie meat-free dinner. On your plate in 20 minutes and less than 380 calories.
1 serving 379 calories per serving
Mediterranean Ricotta and Aubergine Spaghetti
A perfect weeknight meal, this vegetarian pasta dish is so easy to make... Full of traditional Italian flavours and on the table in less than half an hour.
1 serving 454 calories per serving
Quick Skinny Margherita Pizza
A twist on classic margherita pizza - this tasty and light recipe uses French stick and reduced fat mozzarella - keeping it under 300 calories.
1 serving 300 calories per serving
Spicy Egg Shakshuka
This spicy Mediterranean egg recipe is tasty, versatile and high protein. Serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner - a great dish to share. Vegetarian friendly.
2 servings 510 calories per serving
Veggie Pizza
Create a delicious pizza with a few simple ingredients - a great all-round meal with over 27g of protein and 3.5 of your 5-a-day. Enjoy with a simple salad.
1 serving 558 calories per serving
Healthy Veggie Burger
This is a grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free veggie burger that is not meant to taste like meat. Instead, it has a wonderfully distinctive taste that you'll never miss meat burgers again.
8 servings 137 calories per serving
Chickpea & Sweet Potato Curry
With just a few simple ingredients, this delicious low calorie veggie curry takes less than an hour - high in fibre and has all your 5-a-day and then some!
2 servings 549 calories per serving
Genovese Spinach & Tomato Pesto Gnocchi
Delicious Italian gnocchi dish that's quick and easy, on your table in 20 mins. Vegetarian, easily adaptable to vegan, it's a fresh and tasty evening meal for only 442 calories.
1 serving 442 calories per serving
Ginger Spiced Pumpkin Soup
This spicy pumpkin soup is surprisingly robust and filling considering it's so low calorie. Made without cream, it's vegan, low fat and healthy
6 servings 86 calories per serving
Bean and Veggie Chilli with Rice
Vegan and vegetarian-friendly, this quick and easy chilli is this sure to please. Plus, it's overflowing with vegetables - a single serving contains your 5-a-day, and some!
4 servings 382 calories per serving
Asparagus & Mushroom Vegetarian Lasagne
This lasagne tastes indulgent, but at less than 400 calories a serving, you can afford to treat yourself to a slice or two of garlic bread on the side
4 servings 394 calories per serving
Spiced Tofu and Goats Cheese Tortilla Wraps
Crumbled, spiced tofu mixes with fresh veggies in these super tasty tortilla wraps. With nearly 30g protein per serving these make a great weeknight dinner
1 serving 592 calories per serving
Lower Fat Mushroom & Broccoli Pasta Bake
This recipe is high fibre and low in fat so why not try something a little different with this vegetarian pasta bake? Great for sharing with family and friends.
4 servings 379 calories per serving
Mushroom & Cheese Omelette
Enjoy this quick and easy breakfast or lunch in just 10 minutes, perfect for if you’re in a rush!
1 serving 291 calories per serving
Open Cheese & Onion Pie
This low calorie open pie dish could be served as either a lunch or dinner with a big fresh salad and some fat free dressing, if you have calories available!
4 servings 301 calories per serving
Roasted Vegetable Lasagne
This low calorie roasted vegetable lasagne is the perfect dish to share with loved ones. Gather round and dig in to this traditional Italian dish.
4 servings 366 calories per serving
Mixed Bean Chilli Recipe
Skip the meat today and try this simple vegetarian chilli made with beans. It’s quick, easy and only takes 25 minutes, serve with some rice or a jacket potato.
4 servings 215 calories per serving
Mushroom Risotto
Simple yet satisfying - this mushroom risotto is suitable for vegetarians, but great for meat-lovers too. Using just a handful of ingredients, it is quick and easy to prepare. The recipe serves 2 but can easily be doubled for a family of four.
2 servings 454 calories per serving
Mediterranean Omelette Recipe
For a quick and easy lunch, dinner or breakfast this Mediterranean omelette is a hit with vegetarians! A perfect low calorie, low carb dish.
6 servings 154 calories per serving
Slightly Spicy Broccoli Stir-Fry Recipe
A great addition to any rice or noodle dish, this spicy stir fry is full of vegetables, low in carbs and low in calories. If you don’t like spice, just skip the chilli.
4 servings 118 calories per serving
Mushroom Stroganoff Recipe
This delicious mushroom stroganoff is so quick and easy to make it comes together in around 15 minutes! Its low in calories, packed full of flavour and an ideal meal for any night of the week. Team it with some boiled rice or potato wedges (calories not included!)
2 servings 228 calories per serving
Chunky Vegetable Chilli Recipe
Ditch the meat and try this vegetarian chilli for a change, its low in calories and a great meal for all the family. Serve with either a jacket potato or rice.
4 servings 168 calories per serving
Cannellini Bean Stew
This bean stew is so easy to make and full of flavour. This protein packed dish is perfect for batch cooking and reheating later on.
1 serving 483 calories per serving
Cheesy Potato Stuffed Courgettes
These stuffed courgettes are cheesy, crispy and creamy. Served with a simple salad you'll be wanting to make this dish over and over again.
2 servings 227 calories per serving
Cauliflower Steaks with Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Peas
Try something different with these cauliflower steaks. Really simple and easy to make this dish is sure to please anyone looking for a creative new vegetarian meal.
1 serving 487 calories per serving
Lentil & Houmous Fajita
Looking for a quick & easy meal that's high in protein, fibre and fruit & veg then look no further. This lentil and houmous fajita is packed full of flavour and can be ready in just 20 minutes.
1 serving 491 calories per serving
Spinach & Ricotta Lasagne
A super simple veggie twist on a classic lasagne, this dish ditches the meat for a more cheesy option and is packed full of protein.
2 servings 597 calories per serving
Cheese & Bean Quesadilla
Make your own quesadillas at home! Super easy to make and so delicious, these quesadillas only take around 20 minutes to make.
1 serving 486 calories per serving
Creamy Berry Smoothie
This recipe is so easy to make, and you can make it with basically anything in your fridge freezer. A great way to top up your F&V intake.
1 serving 249 calories per serving
Tropical Breakfast Smoothie
This recipe is so easy to make, and you can make it with basically anything in your fridge freezer. A great way to top up your F&V intake.
1 serving 268 calories per serving
Gnocchi with Asparagus, Olives & Pesto
Delicious Italian gnocchi dish that's quick and easy, on your table in 20 mins. Vegetarian, easily adaptable to vegan, it's a fresh and tasty evening meal for only 380 calories.
1 serving 380 calories per serving
Aubergine Parmigiana
This aubergine parmigiana might take a while to cook but its so worth the wait. Rich, indulgent and still comes in under 500 cals so it doesn't break the (calorie) bank.
2 servings 446 calories per serving
Strawberry & Banana Smoothie
This recipe is so easy to make, and you can make it with basically anything in your fridge freezer. A great way to top up your F&V intake.
1 serving 168 calories per serving
If you're looking for a full, low calorie meal plan to help you lose weight we have a full 7-day Vegetarian Meal Plan... With an average of 1100 - 1200 calorie per day, it's the perfect way to take control of your calorie intake when following a vegetarian diet.
Getting the right amount of protein when you're vegetarian is key to good health - Dietititian Juliette Kellow (BSc RD) looks at plant based protein sources with over 40 good sources of protein for a vegan diet.
Not fully vegetarian but veg-curious and trying to get in more meat-free meals? Take at a look at our carefully selected 12 Meat-Free Meals.
We also have a low calorie 7-day Plant Based Meal Plan to get you started, with simple recipes to keep your calories in check while including more plant based dishes into your daily menu.
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