Low-calorie recipes: Guilt-free meals on our weekly menus

By Jul 16, 2020 Low-carb

Whether you’re looking to cut your daily calorie count or simply indulge in guilt-free meals, our calorie-smart recipes give you the best of both worlds.

While short on calories, these dishes are certainly not short on flavour. As ever, our dishes have been carefully curated by our in-house chefs to ensure the highest quality of recipes and ingredients are delivered to your door every week in your Hello Chef meal box.

On the menu this week are three tasty low-cal options that we guarantee will be a success. Let’s take a closer look…

Seared seabass with savoury lentils 

Lentils are a highly nutritious addition to any dish. Packed with fibre and protein, but low in fat and calories, they provide an array of health benefits that are certain to complement your health and fitness goals. Pair with a crispy-skin fillet of seabass and a generous squeeze of lemon for this wholesome, tasty stew.

For the full seared seabass recipe, click here. 

Red Thai chicken curry with eggplant and mushroom

Forget ordering a takeaway this week and whip up this calorie-conscious Thai curry in just 40 minutes instead. Packed with traditional Asian spices and plenty of slow-roasted veggies, this flavoursome one-pot is not one to miss if you’re a fan of Thai food. 

For the full Thai chicken curry recipe, click here. 

Creamy Tuscan salmon with green beans

This delicious salmon dish is one of our customer favourites from the last 12 months that returns to the weekly menu this month. Just a splash of cream makes this dish feel super indulgent, yet the small quantity means it keeps calories to a minimum. Serve alongside blistered tomatoes with a hint of garlic and a handful of trusty green beans for a simple yet satisfying dinner!

For the full creamy salmon recipe, click here. 

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