Low-Sugar Recipes

A collection of lower-sugar, lower-refined-carbohydrate recipes - what we call Blood-Sugar-Friendly cooking. These are meals that skip the added sugar and refined white carbs in favour of vegetables, protein and slow-release ingredients. It is a food style rather than a health claim, so cook what suits you and speak to a professional about your own diet.

Showing 54 low-sugar recipes

Roasted Carrot & Tahini Hummus Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Roasted Carrot & Tahini Hummus

Silky roasted carrot hummus blended with chickpeas, tahini and paprika. A vibrant, lower-sugar vegetarian dip for sharing.

Serves 650 mins
Za'atar Mixed Seed Crackers Starter
Vegan Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Za'atar Mixed Seed Crackers

Crisp, grain-free seed crackers made from sunflower, pumpkin, sesame and chia. A naturally low-sugar, high-fibre vegetarian bake.

Serves 855 mins
Warm Lentil & Walnut Salad Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Warm Lentil & Walnut Salad

A warm salad of earthy green lentils, toasted walnuts and peppery leaves in a mustard dressing. A hearty, lower-sugar vegetarian starter.

Serves 440 mins
Curried Cauliflower & Cashew Soup Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Curried Cauliflower & Cashew Soup

A velvety curried cauliflower soup made creamy with blended cashews. A warming, dairy-free vegetarian starter.

Serves 445 mins
Smoky Paprika Roasted Chickpeas Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Smoky Paprika Roasted Chickpeas

Crunchy oven-roasted chickpeas tossed in paprika and olive oil. A high-fibre, lower-sugar vegetarian nibble or salad topper.

Serves 445 mins
Herb & Almond Crusted Salmon Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Herb & Almond Crusted Salmon

Oven-baked salmon under a crisp herb and almond crust. A quick, lower-carb main rich in protein and healthy fats.

Serves 228 mins
Turmeric Cauliflower Rice with Cashews Main
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Turmeric Cauliflower Rice with Cashews

A golden, low-carb cauliflower rice studded with toasted cashews and warming turmeric. A light, lower-sugar vegetarian main.

Serves 435 mins
Mediterranean Butter Bean Stew Main
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Mediterranean Butter Bean Stew

A sunny Mediterranean butter bean stew with tomatoes, spinach and good olive oil. A simple, high-fibre vegetarian main.

Serves 440 mins
Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders Main
Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders

Crisp oven-baked chicken tenders in a grain-free almond and paprika crust. A lower-carb, family-friendly main with no breadcrumbs.

Serves 435 mins
Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding Dessert
Vegan Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Dark Chocolate Chia Pudding

A rich, make-ahead dark chocolate chia pudding sweetened only with a little fruit. A lower-sugar, dairy-free vegetarian dessert.

Serves 410 mins
Almond Flour & Blueberry Cookies Dessert
Vegetarian Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Almond Flour & Blueberry Cookies

Soft, grain-free almond flour cookies dotted with blueberries and no added sugar. A lower-sugar vegetarian bake.

Serves 1230 mins
Coconut & Raspberry Chia Pots Dessert
Vegan Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Coconut & Raspberry Chia Pots

Layered coconut chia pots with a fresh raspberry ripple. A pretty, make-ahead, lower-sugar vegetarian dessert.

Serves 410 mins
Paprika Roast Chicken with Butter Beans Main
Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Paprika Roast Chicken with Butter Beans

One-tray smoked paprika roast chicken thighs baked over creamy butter beans and tomatoes. A hearty, lower-refined-carb main for four with almost no washing up.

Serves 455 mins
Spiced Beef Koftas with Tahini Drizzle Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Spiced Beef Koftas with Tahini Drizzle

Char-grilled spiced beef koftas with a lemony tahini drizzle and toasted sesame. A high-protein, lower-carb main for four, great from the grill or the pan.

Serves 435 mins
Garam Masala Lamb & Spinach Curry Main
Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Garam Masala Lamb & Spinach Curry

A fragrant garam masala lamb curry simmered with spinach, coconut and toasted almonds. A rich, lower-refined-carb main that tastes like a takeaway favourite.

Serves 490 mins
Sesame-Crusted Seared Tuna Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Dairy-Free

Sesame-Crusted Seared Tuna

Fresh tuna steaks in a toasted sesame crust, seared rare and served with a tahini-lime dressing. A restaurant-style, naturally low-carb main in under 20 minutes.

Serves 216 mins
Turmeric & Ginger Baked Cod Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Turmeric & Ginger Baked Cod

Flaky cod fillets baked in a golden turmeric, ginger and coconut sauce over wilted spinach. A light, aromatic, naturally low-carb fish supper for four.

Serves 435 mins
Smoky Paprika Prawn Skewers Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Smoky Paprika Prawn Skewers

Juicy king prawns in a smoky paprika, garlic and lemon marinade, grilled on skewers and finished with sesame. A fast, light, naturally low-carb main for four.

Serves 423 mins
Beetroot & Walnut Hummus Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Beetroot & Walnut Hummus

Vivid beetroot hummus blended with chickpeas, walnuts and tahini for a smooth, earthy dip. A colourful vegan starter that keeps the sugars modest.

Serves 620 mins
Grilled Halloumi with Lemon & Herbs Starter
Vegetarian Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Grilled Halloumi with Lemon & Herbs

Golden grilled halloumi finished with lemon, mint and parsley. A quick vegetarian starter that is low in carbs but still feels generous.

Serves 418 mins
Smoked Salmon & Avocado Cucumber Boats Starter
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Smoked Salmon & Avocado Cucumber Boats

Crisp cucumber halves filled with avocado, hot-smoked salmon and dill. A fresh low-carb starter with clean flavours and barely any prep.

Serves 415 mins
Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Roasted Tomato & Basil Soup

Slow-roasted tomato and basil soup with onion and garlic for deep savoury flavour. A vegan starter that stays light yet comforting.

Serves 450 mins
Smoky Baba Ganoush Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Smoky Baba Ganoush

Smoky baba ganoush made with roasted aubergine, tahini and lemon. A silky vegan dip with enough depth to hold its own on a mezze table.

Serves 450 mins
Goat's Cheese & Walnut Stuffed Mushrooms Starter
Vegetarian Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Goat's Cheese & Walnut Stuffed Mushrooms

Large mushrooms filled with goat's cheese, garlic and walnuts, then baked until golden. A low-carb vegetarian starter with plenty of savoury richness.

Serves 435 mins
Prawn Cocktail Little Gem Cups Starter
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Prawn Cocktail Little Gem Cups

Little Gem leaves filled with prawns, avocado and a sharp lemon mayo. A light retro-inspired starter that keeps the carbs low and the flavour bright.

Serves 415 mins
Roasted Red Pepper & Almond Romesco Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Roasted Red Pepper & Almond Romesco

A bold romesco-style dip of roasted red peppers, almonds and smoked paprika. This vegan starter is rich, savoury and naturally free from gluten.

Serves 620 mins
Caprese Skewers with Basil Starter
Vegetarian Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Caprese Skewers with Basil

Cherry tomato and mozzarella skewers finished with basil and a little balsamic. A fresh vegetarian starter that stays light and low in carbs.

Serves 615 mins
Courgette & Gram Flour Fritters Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Courgette & Gram Flour Fritters

Golden courgette fritters bound with gram flour and brightened with lemon. A crisp-edged vegan starter with plenty of flavour.

Serves 430 mins
Harissa Carrot & Chickpea Salad Starter
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Harissa Carrot & Chickpea Salad

Roasted carrots and chickpeas tossed with harissa, lemon and coriander. A warmly spiced vegan salad that works as a generous starter.

Serves 445 mins
Tuna & Butter Bean Salad Starter
Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Tuna & Butter Bean Salad

Tuna, butter beans and cherry tomatoes in a lemony parsley dressing. A high-protein, gluten-free starter that is easy to pull together.

Serves 415 mins
Classic Greek Salad Starter
Vegetarian Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Classic Greek Salad

Cucumber, tomato, feta and olives in a simple oregano dressing. A crisp vegetarian salad that keeps the carbs comfortably low.

Serves 415 mins
Smoked Mackerel Pate Starter
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Smoked Mackerel Pate

Smoked mackerel blitzed with lemon, chives and olive oil for a smooth pate. A rich, dairy-free starter that fits a low-carb table.

Serves 410 mins
Lemon & Garlic Roast Chicken Thighs Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Lemon & Garlic Roast Chicken Thighs

Roast chicken thighs with lemon, garlic, rosemary and green beans. A one-tray dairy-free dinner that keeps things simple and low in carbs.

Serves 455 mins
Thai Green Fish Curry Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Thai Green Fish Curry

White fish in a coconutty Thai green curry with courgette and mangetout. A fragrant dairy-free main served without rice for a lighter finish.

Serves 435 mins
Paneer Tikka Masala Main
Vegetarian Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Paneer Tikka Masala

Golden paneer tikka masala in a gently spiced tomato and coconut sauce. A comforting gluten-free vegetarian curry for four.

Serves 445 mins
Turkey Meatballs with Courgetti Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Turkey Meatballs with Courgetti

Tender turkey meatballs simmered in tomato sauce and served over courgetti. A lighter low-carb, gluten-free dinner for busy nights.

Serves 445 mins
Moroccan Spiced Lamb & Aubergine Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Moroccan Spiced Lamb & Aubergine

Rich lamb mince baked with aubergine, tomatoes and warm spices. A hearty keto-friendly traybake with plenty of savoury depth.

Serves 445 mins
Tandoori Chicken with Cauliflower Rice Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Tandoori Chicken with Cauliflower Rice

Spiced tandoori-style chicken served with fluffy cauliflower rice. A fragrant keto-friendly dinner that stays bright and satisfying.

Serves 445 mins
Mushroom & Spinach Frittata Main
Vegetarian Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Mushroom & Spinach Frittata

A fluffy mushroom and spinach frittata finished with parmesan. A simple low-carb vegetarian main that works hot or warm.

Serves 430 mins
Harissa Salmon & Chickpea Traybake Main
Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free Dairy-Free

Harissa Salmon & Chickpea Traybake

A one-tray salmon dinner with harissa, chickpeas and sweet roasted tomatoes. A gluten-free, dairy-free main with bold flavour.

Serves 445 mins
Slow Beef Ragu with Courgetti Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Slow Beef Ragu with Courgetti

Rich slow-simmered beef ragu served over courgetti instead of pasta. A cosy keto-friendly dinner with deep tomato flavour.

Serves 460 mins
Roasted Vegetable & Buckwheat Bowl Main
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Roasted Vegetable & Buckwheat Bowl

Nutty buckwheat topped with roasted vegetables, tahini and pumpkin seeds. A wholesome vegan gluten-free bowl for a satisfying supper.

Serves 450 mins
Baked Cod with Olives & Tomato Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Baked Cod with Olives & Tomato

Tender baked cod in a tomato, olive and caper tray sauce with parsley. A light Mediterranean main that stays low in carbs and full of flavour.

Serves 440 mins
Greek Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Greek Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki

Juicy lamb koftas spiced with cumin and coriander, served with cool minty tzatziki. A satisfying low-carb main with plenty of Greek character.

Serves 440 mins
Spiced Chickpea & Cauliflower Traybake Main
Vegan Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Spiced Chickpea & Cauliflower Traybake

Roasted cauliflower and chickpeas with turmeric, coriander and lemon. A bright, hearty vegan traybake with very little hands-on work.

Serves 450 mins
Pesto Chicken with Courgetti Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Pesto Chicken with Courgetti

Chicken breast tossed with a quick basil, pine nut and parmesan pesto over courgetti. A fresh, lower-carb dinner that still feels indulgent.

Serves 435 mins
Miso-Glazed Cod with Greens Main
Blood-Sugar-Friendly Dairy-Free

Miso-Glazed Cod with Greens

Cod fillets glazed with white miso and ginger, served over tender pak choi. A savoury, lighter fish supper with plenty of umami.

Serves 430 mins
King Prawn Coconut Curry Main
Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

King Prawn Coconut Curry

A quick king prawn coconut curry with spinach, lime and warm spices. A creamy keto-friendly main for four with barely any prep.

Serves 430 mins
Aubergine Parmigiana Main
Vegetarian Blood-Sugar-Friendly Gluten-Free

Aubergine Parmigiana

Layers of soft aubergine, tomato, mozzarella and parmesan baked until bubbling and golden. A gluten-free vegetarian comfort dish for four.

Serves 470 mins
Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait Dessert
Vegetarian Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Greek Yogurt & Berry Parfait

Creamy Greek yogurt layered with berries, walnuts and mixed seeds. A simple keto-friendly dessert with crunch and fresh fruit.

Serves 410 mins
Cacao & Almond Butter Fat Bombs Dessert
Vegan Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Cacao & Almond Butter Fat Bombs

Little freezer-set bites made with almond butter, cacao and coconut oil. A keto-friendly chocolate fix for when you want something small and rich.

Serves 1210 mins
Coconut & Lime Chia Pots Dessert
Vegan Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Coconut & Lime Chia Pots

Creamy coconut and lime chia pots with a fresh citrus finish. A make-ahead vegan dessert that stays low in sugar.

Serves 410 mins
Baked Ricotta with Vanilla & Berries Dessert
Vegetarian Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Baked Ricotta with Vanilla & Berries

Lightly set baked ricotta with vanilla, lemon and raspberries. A simple low-sugar dessert for a cosy supper.

Serves 440 mins
Pistachio & Cardamom Frozen Yogurt Bark Dessert
Vegetarian Keto Blood-Sugar-Friendly

Pistachio & Cardamom Frozen Yogurt Bark

Frozen Greek yogurt bark with pistachios, raspberries and cardamom. A crisp, creamy low-sugar dessert to keep in the freezer.

Serves 1210 mins

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