Low-calorie Christmas recipes
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Ham & watercress salad with clementine dressing
Use up leftover festive ingredients such as ham, hazelnuts, cranberries and clementines in this light salad - perfect after a week of indulgence
Warm chicken & ciabatta salad
Pan-fry chicken and ciabatta chunks, then toss with red cabbage, red onion and pomegranate seeds in this easy and attractive dish
Butternut, chestnut & lentil cake
This stunning cake is a modern take on the classic nut roast, and the ideal vegan centrepiece, accompanied by all the usual trimmings
Salmon, fennel & lime plates
This is a fresh and light way to serve up smoked salmon - ideal as a last minute starter
Turkey piccata
A healthier version of piccata veal, that's gluten free and dairy-free, cooked in a lemon butter sauce and served with crisp baby roast potatoes
Roast squash & kale salad with orange dressing
Oven-roasted butternut squash pairs beautifully with pomegranate seeds and crumbled feta in this nutritious lunch or dinner
Smoky beans on toast
Forget shop-bought cans of baked beans. This homemade version is tastier and healthier, with an impressive four of your 5-a-day
Ham & potato hash with baked beans & healthy ‘fried’ eggs
Makeover your fry-up with this low-fat, low-calorie ham hash brown and healthier 'fried' eggs - a great brunch or weeknight dinner
Sweet potato & sprout hash with poached eggs
This quick and easy pan-fried dish uses up leftover brussels sprouts for a delicious Boxing day brunch, or a low-fat, low-calorie weeknight dinner
Polenta & mushroom tart
This pretty vegetarian main is made from quick-cook cheesy polenta topped with mushrooms, mozzarella, rocket and balsamic vinegar
Buttery sage & onion sprouts
How do you serve your brussels? We like ours in plenty of butter, sweet roasted onion and peas for added vibrancy
Pulled ham & maple mustard slaw
Crunchy red cabbage, studded with juicy apricots and drizzled with tangy maple mustard dressing. A colourful lunch or satisfying side salad
Pot-roast beef with French onion gravy
Silverside and topside are cheaper and leaner cuts of meat, well-suited to slow-cooking. The stock and juices make a great sauce when combined with caramelised onions
Butternut soup shots with crispy pancetta soldiers
Serve squash soup in individual espresso cups with bacon toast for dipping as a cute party canapé
Spiced parsnip & ham soup
Use up your Christmas roast leftovers in this creamy soup
Pea & mint soup with crispy prosciutto strips
A healthy green soup with contrasting salty, deeply savoury crispy ham bits for an added hit of flavour
Winter cannellini bean soup
A freeze-ahead soup that's perfect for a festive meal - no more last minute panics
Pea & ham soup
A meaty and vibrant soup that's great for using up festive ham leftovers or as a comforting storecupboard soup
Lemon & garlic roast chicken with charred broccoli & sweet potato mash
A healthy, all-in-one roast lunch, that supplies two portions of veg and a vitamin C boost
Herb roast pork with vegetable roasties & apple gravy
This lean roast dinner uses pork leg topped with prosciutto. Serve with roast potatoes, carrots and celeriac, plus lots of herbs and an apple gravy
Roasted root vegetables
Root veg is a must with Sunday lunch and Christmas dinner, and this easy recipe is low-fat, superhealthy and high in fibre to boot
Leftover turkey casserole
This one pot stew uses up all your roast dinner leftovers in one go and has a great honey mustard tang
Thai mango, chilli & lime cups
Serve these quick, zingy vegetarian nibbles at your next party