Under 400 calories recipes
20 under 400 calories recipes, full of flavour. Always check labels if you're cooking for a special diet.
Most of these take about 25 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Overnight Oats at 5 min. 20 of the 20 are rated easy, and 9 are vegetarian. Newest additions: Avocado Toast with Poached Egg, Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry and Chicken Chop Suey.
Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
Creamy smashed avocado with lemon and chilli on toasted sourdough, topped with a soft poached egg. A brunch classic in 10 minutes.
Chicken and Mushroom Stir-Fry
Chicken and mushrooms stir-fried in a light oyster and garlic sauce. Simple, quick and satisfying.
Chicken Chop Suey
A light stir-fry of chicken, beansprouts, onion and mixed vegetables in a simple savoury sauce.
Chicken Noodle Soup
A soothing, golden chicken broth with tender chicken, vegetables and egg noodles. The ultimate comforting soup when you need it.
Cod alla Livornese
Cod fillets simmered in a tomato sauce with olives, capers and garlic. Light, quick and full of flavour.
Egg Drop Soup
A simple, soothing soup of chicken broth with delicate ribbons of egg.
Garlic Pak Choi
Tender pak choi stir-fried with garlic and a splash of soy. A quick side for any Chinese meal.
Ginger and Spring Onion Chicken
Tender chicken stir-fried with plenty of ginger and spring onions in a light, savoury sauce.
Homemade Granola
Crunchy, clustery homemade granola with oats, nuts and seeds, sweetened with maple syrup. Far better (and cheaper) than shop-bought.
Overnight Oats
Creamy, no-cook overnight oats that you make in 5 minutes the night before. Endlessly adaptable and perfect for busy mornings.
Perfect Scrambled Eggs
Soft, creamy scrambled eggs cooked low and slow in butter. The simple technique that turns breakfast into something special.
Shakshuka
Eggs gently poached in a rich, spiced tomato and pepper sauce. A one-pan breakfast or brunch that's perfect for sharing.
Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger
Delicate sea bass fillets steamed with ginger, then topped with sizzling oil, soy and spring onions.
Stracciatella Soup
A Roman egg-drop soup: beaten egg and Parmesan swirled into hot broth to form delicate ribbons.
Thin British Pancakes
Thin, lacy British pancakes with crisp edges, perfect rolled up with lemon and sugar. Just three ingredients and a quick rest.
Tomato Soup
Silky, rich tomato soup made with tinned and fresh tomatoes, a little butter and a splash of cream. Pure comfort in 40 minutes.
Tall & Crisp Yorkshire Puddings
Sky-high, golden Yorkshires that are crisp outside and soft inside — every Sunday roast needs them.
Lemon & Herb Chicken Skewers
Juicy chicken thighs in a garlicky lemon-herb marinade, charred on the grill or griddle.
Spiced Carrot & Red Lentil Soup
Silky, warming and naturally vegan — carrots and red lentils blended with cumin and a squeeze of lemon.
Sweetcorn & Potato Chowder
A creamy, smoky New England-style soup with sweetcorn, potatoes and crispy bacon.