Low Calorie Lunch Recipes For Weight Loss

Last Updated on November 7, 2022 by

Are you looking for new and interesting low-calorie lunch recipes? Is your weight loss diet getting a little dull? I understand. There’s only so many times that you can eat chicken breast and quinoa. Not only that, but dieting gets boring. That’s why I’ve compiled a list of low calorie lunch recipes for dieting, which will give you some variety in your life and your lunch (and some delicious food too).

A healthy lunch doesn’t have to be complicated or take a long time to make. Busy professionals often struggle with eating healthy since they don’t have as much time to spend in the kitchen. These low calorie lunch recipes will help you make a delicious meal that you can eat at your desk. All of these recipes have about 250 calories or less and include their nutrition facts for your convenience. If you want to know more about Low Calorie Dinner Recipes For Weight Loss, make sure you read this article.

Low Calorie Lunch Recipes For Weight Loss

Taking your own lunch to work is great for weight loss as well as the bank account. These lunches, all hand-picked by our expert nutritionist, are nutritionally balanced with lean protein, legumes, wholegrains and vegies and are between 300 to 400 calories. 

Healthy lunchbox frittata

1 Healthy lunchbox frittata

Tick all the boxes with this vegetarian, low calorie, low fat, gluten free frittata.

2 Chopped chicken and broccoli salad

Whip up this chopped chicken salad in no time – it’s perfect for lunch al desko.

3 Chicken, mustard, watercress and roasted capsicum sandwich

This lunch box legend comes together in just five minutes.

Lentil, shredded spinach and poached chicken salad

4 Lentil, shredded spinach and poached chicken salad

For a wholesome lunch, try this gluten-free poached chicken salad, with a zesty mustard dressing.

Chicken, lentil and feta salad with chilli lime dressing

5 Chicken, lentil and feta salad with chilli lime dressing

Ready in 10 minutes, this healthy chicken, lentil and feta salad is perfect for work lunches or the school lunchbox. It’s also gluten free and low in fat and calories.

Full-of-greens frittata

6 Full-of-greens frittata

Packed with healthy greens, this easy frittata is topped with a sweet roast capsicum salsa.

Chargrilled lamb and vegie sandwich

7 Chargrilled lamb and vegie sandwich

Succulent lamb, spicy hummus and thin zucchini ribbons… what’s not to love about this low-cal sandwich?

Vegan pasta nourish bowl

8 Vegan pasta nourish bowl

Loaded with vegies, wholemeal pasta and tofu, this healthy vegetarian pasta is a perfect low-calorie lunch or dinner.

Black bean, avocado and lettuce wraps

9 Black bean, avocado and lettuce wraps

These quick, no-cook tacos are the perfect easy lunch. Did we mention they’re vegan, too?

Pasta salad with lentils, pesto & beans

10 Pasta salad with lentils, pesto & beans

A fantastic food to include in vegetarian diets, lentils are a great source of protein.

Healthy quiche

11 Healthy quiche

We’ve given the classic quiche a healthy makeover by swapping sour cream for high-protein yoghurt and adding nutrient-rich salmon. It’s perfect for a healthy lunch, dinner or when you’re entertaining.

Chilli chicken and kale wrap

12 Chilli chicken and kale wrap

Make a low-cal lunch in no time with this quick and easy wrap with a spicy hit from hot sauce and chilli.

Sardine bruschetta with kale slaw

13 Sardine bruschetta with kale slaw

This healthy bruschetta is ready in 10 minutes, perfect for work lunches or a light dinner. It’s also low in fat and calories.

Quinoa, chickpea and salmon salad with pepitas

14 Quinoa, chickpea and salmon salad with pepitas

For light and healthy lunch, try this ten minute super speedy salmon salad.

Rainbow salad jar

15 Rainbow salad jar

Lunch will be prepped and ready to go when you make this healthy salad in a jar.

Tuna and hummus corn cakes

16 Tuna and hummus corn cakes

Make lunch al desko easy with these tasty corn cakes with tuna.

Quinoa, pea, apple, mint and salmon salad

17 Quinoa, pea, apple, mint and salmon salad

Ready in 30 minutes, this healthy rice salad is perfect for lunch or dinner. It’s also low in calories and fat, and gluten-free.

Smashed chickpea and vegie wrap with tahini dressing

18 Smashed chickpea and vegie wrap with tahini dressing

Gluten-free and low in fat and calories, this healthy vegetarian wrap is perfect for school lunchboxes or work lunches.

Carrot, black bean and coriander fritters with smoky avocado salsa

19 Carrot, black bean and coriander fritters with smoky avocado salsa

Ready in 40 minutes, these healthy vegetarian fritters make a perfect weeknight meal.

Summer greens, tomato and basil frittata

20 Summer greens, tomato and basil frittata

Low-cal, gluten-free and vegetarian too, this frittata has it all.

Sweet potato and lentil patties with tzatziki

21 Sweet potato and lentil patties with tzatziki

These easy vegetarian patties make for a great lunch-on-the-go.

Egg, shredded vegie, chilli & turkey wraps

22 Egg, shredded vegie, chilli & turkey wraps

These wholegrain yeast-free wraps are a great, light alternative to sandwiches, with less carbs and calories than regular bread. The addition of the egg omelette is a good protein boost, and will keep you feeling full until dinner time.

Rainbow power salad

23 Rainbow power salad

Team colourful nutritious vegies, such as broccoli and tomato, with chickpeas and low-GI freekeh to create this power-packed low-cal salad.

Shaved ham, beetroot dip and salad wholegrain wrap

24 Shaved ham, beetroot dip and salad wholegrain wrap

Create a healthy, low calorie wrap with this satisfying ham and vegetable wrap.

Honeyed sweet potato, almond and sprout salad

25 Honeyed sweet potato, almond and sprout salad

Warm up with this delicious, hearty and super-healthy sweet potato salad.

Smoked salmon and avocado salad

26 Smoked salmon and avocado salad

Throw together this easy salad in just 5 minutes with less than 10 ingredients – lunch or dinner has never been so easy

Toasted chilli black bean, spinach and cheese tortilla

27 Toasted chilli black bean, spinach and cheese tortilla

For a healthy 10-minute meal try this toasted chilli black bean, spinach and cheese tortilla.

Smoked salmon and pesto pizza

28 Smoked salmon and pesto pizza

Topped with basil pesto, this low fat smoked salmon pizza makes for a healthy and delicious lunch.

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