Low calorie diets have been all the rage for decades for those trying to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Diets like the Keto diet, Paleo, intermittent fasting etc etc have increased in popularity exponentially over the last few years, fuelled by celebrity endorsements and peoples desire to lose weight. There have been plenty of creative chefs that have turned their hand to creating wonderful balanced recipes that have one defining factor, they are low in calories but taste delicious. In this article we’ll take a look at some top dishes that have been created in the recipe boxes sector for you to enjoy.

Fruity Middle Eastern Lamb Stew

Available from Hello Fresh, this lamb stew is packed full of delicious protein in the form of lamb mince. Whilst Dill and yoghurt add a sweet tanginess to the sauce. CousCous adds a modest amount of carbohydrate to help give you that all important energy. The best bit about this dish? It only takes 10 minutes to make. What’s more, new customers can get this recipe box for just £2.50, now that’s what we call a bargain.

Thai Chicken Ginger Greens and Brown Rice

This tasty dish from Gousto offers all the delicious flavours from the far east, with plenty of umami flavours and a hint of fire and spice from the ginger. The complex carb comes from the brown rice which ensures that you stay fuller for longer. Chicken and green beans are the ingredients that really take this dish to the next level though, providing an excellent balance of sweetness and spice. If you like your Thai food, then this dish will not disappoint.

Piri Piri Chicken with Roasted Vegetables Recipe Kit

For those that want no fuss and no prep then this Piri Piri chicken with roasted vegetables ready meal from Muscle Food ticks all the boxes. All you need to do with this recipe is simply stick it in the oven and then 30 minutes later you have a sumptuous low calorie paleo meal. At £4.50 we reckon it’s a bargain too. The heat in this is loud enough to get your tastebuds tingling, but not overpowering enough to have you reaching for a glass of water the second you take your first bite. For the more time pressed amongst you, this one really is a winner.