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Dinner recipes

Not sure what to make for tea today? You've come to the right place. We’ve got over 90 healthy dinner recipes that are simple to follow and made for everyone.

Every recipe has been developed with nutritionists to be lower in salt, saturated fat and sugar. Each portion is under 600 calories which may help maintain a healthy weight or reach a weight-loss goal.

All dinner recipes

From healthier versions of family favourites like curry and pizza to quick meals, one-pan dishes and comforting classics, there’s plenty to choose from. Find something tasty that works for your family, your budget and the time you have.

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A family meal plan for the week

To help you get going, we've put together 7 simple meals with "swaptional" ingredients to help make eating easy.

It only takes around 30 minutes to get food on the table for many of them, and we've made it simple to see which ingredients you can either swap or just leave out entirely – perfect for when you need a quick dinner with what you have to hand.

Vegetable frittata

This is a lovely thick vegetable omelette, served cut into wedges.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 12 mins

Meatballs and sauce

An easy way to round up a hearty meal for the family and include some of your 5 A Day.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 35 mins

Mediterranean potato bake

A simple tray bake mix of Mediterranean veg and potatoes makes an easy, delicious, vibrant dinner – with minimal washing up!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 25 mins

Cheats' pizza calzone

Warm wholewheat wraps hold a delicious Italian-style vegetable mixture, to give a lighter version of a folded pizza.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Good old fish and chips

Make your own healthier version of fish and chips at home!

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 20 mins

Tasty veggie chilli

Hot and spicy, easy to make in big batches and freezes brilliantly!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Tuna and bean jackets

Fill some jacket potatoes with this fresh, colourful, tasty mixture – ideal for lunch or a light meal.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 60 mins