Best healthy low fat recipes

We also have some low fat breakfast recipes in this article, and more low calorie breakfast ideas.

Best healthy low fat meals

Miso tofu soup

A nourishing, low-fat dish that’s ready on the table in just 15 minutes – give this miso soup with silken tofu a go for a speedy midweek dinner.

Healthy one-pan chicken and rice

This chicken one-pan features big, punchy flavours while staying low in fat, offering you a simple and healthy dinner that everyone will enjoy.

Vegan gumbo

Not only is this vegan gumbo low in fat, it’s also high in fibre, making a super healthy dish which serves up to six.

Chicken pasta salad

Throw together this quick and easy pasta salad using leftover chicken, tomatoes and greens for a low fat and protein packed lunch or midweek dinner.

Mushroom bolognese

Check out our vegan bolognese, with just 6g fat per portion. This version of a family favourite uses mushrooms and plenty of veg, making it a healthy meal that everyone will love. We have more vegetarian recipes here.

Griddled chicken with mustardy lentil salad

This vibrant chicken salad, with crunchy green beans, seasonal mangetout and lentils, is low in fat and calories. Plus, it's super simple and ready in 30 minutes – the perfect way to start the week.

Vegan fajita bowl with cauliflower rice

Our vegan fajita bowl with cauli rice is quick and easy to make, vegan, low calorie and 5:2 diet friendly but really delivers on flavour. Do you love Mexican food? Check out our best ever Mexican-inspired recipes.

Chicken saag

A super healthy chicken recipe with fewer than 4g fat! This low calorie chicken saag recipe proves that you can eat healthily without having to miss out on your favourite foods, and it can be on the table in under an hour. Find our best ever chicken curry recipes here.

Tuscan pork steaks

This recipe for Tuscan pork steaks ticks all the boxes. It's low in calories, fat (under 5g per portion), sugar and salt, and is high in protein. Plus, it's packed with flavour. Looking for more pork recipes? Check out our best ever.

Freekeh risotto with spring greens

This recipe is extremely low fat, with fewer than 3g per portion. Freekeh is made from cracked, roasted green wheat and works well for risotto as the grains keep their bite when cooked. The spring greens add goodness and keep this dish feeling fresh. Here are more great risotto recipes, all ready in under 45 minutes.

Wild rice and mushroom risotto with roast garlic

This recipe for wild rice and mushroom risotto with roast garlic is vegetarian, low in salt and sugar and under 500 calories – but still packed with flavour. It's also low in fat, with under 8g per portion.

Sweet potato linguine with puy lentil ragù

Sweet potato linguine is more robust than courgetti, so can withstand a bit more cooking. Served with a warming vegan bolognese-style ragù, this gluten-free low calorie main is perfect for the start of the cooler months, and super low fat. We've got lots more vegan recipes here.

Lemon chicken and kale stew with couscous

This recipe for lemon chicken and kale stew with couscous is a really easy midweek meal. It is low fat with under 5g per portion and ready in less than 30 minutes.

Sumac roast cauliflower and chicken salad with mint yogurt

Ready in under 30 minutes, this minty chicken and citrus roast cauliflower dish makes a speedy and super simple gluten free meal for two. Using fat-free yogurt keeps the fat content down, with just over 5g per portion. We've got lots more cauliflower recipes where this came from.

Lentil 'meatballs' with fresh tomato sauce

Lentils are a great way to make a meal vegetarian. Swap these for your usual meatballs and your family will hardly notice the difference. Plus, they're low in calories and super low in fat – fewer than 4g per portion.

Chicken dhansak

This is our healthy version of chicken dhansak, with only 5g fat per portion. It's easy to make, ready in under an hour, high in protein and under 500 calories. Put the takeaway menu down – this will taste better!

Spicy prawn linguine

Healthy food doesn't have to be boring. This spicy prawn linguine has a spicy chilli kick to keep it interesting. It's super low in fat with just over 4g per portion. Check out our best ever linguine recipes here.

Thai burgers with salsa and sweet potato wedges

These healthy pork burgers are flavoured with Thai curry paste and coriander, then served up with a spicy chilli and mango salsa. Because there's no bun, they're lower in calories and fat with under 5g per portion. Why not serve homemade sweet potato wedges on the side?

Seared tuna and radicchio salad

This recipe for seared tuna and radicchio salad is really low calorie, gluten free and low fat with just over 5g per portion. Ready in less than 20 minutes, it's an easy dinner recipe.

Fiery chickpea and harissa soup

A fast-to-make and easy spicy soup made with chickpeas. Ready in just 20 minutes, this low fat recipe has under 6g per portion.

Asian black rice salad

Black rice has a higher nutritional value than white rice, and the same amount of fibre as brown. Try it in our Asian prawn black rice salad, low in fat with only 5.4g per portion.

Moroccan veg and chickpea tagine

This recipe for Moroccan veg and chickpea tagine is vegan, super low in fat with under 4g per portion and really easy to make. It makes enough for four, but the leftovers freeze well.

Szechuan prawn noodles

These hot and spicy Chinese-style noodles only take 15 minutes to whip up so they'd make a great quick and easy midweek meal if you're stuck for time or craving some healthy fast food. These noodles are low in fat with under 7g per portion.

Creamy lentils with spinach and thyme

Perfectly suited to those who want a light 5:2 friendly meal, this healthy vegan lentil dish is high in protein but low in calories and fat with under 9g per portion.