Healthy recipes

Healthy eating doesn't need to be dull. Whip up tasty family meals with our easy step-by-step recipes.

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Dinner recipes

Find loads of tasty, healthier dinner recipes for mid-week meals and more the whole family will enjoy.

Lunchbox ideas

Hints and tips for healthier packed lunches, as well as lots of easy-to-prepare recipes your kids will love.

Lunch recipes

These quick, easy and varied recipes are the perfect way to make every lunch something to look forward to.

Breakfast recipes

Whether a quick bite before school or something fancier at the weekend, a healthier breakfast is a great start to any day.

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Bajan cou cou with spicy fish

A low-fat adaptation of the delicious national dish of Barbados – cornmeal and okra, served with marinated fish in a tasty spicy sauce.

Prep: 35 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Baked tomatoes on toast

You won't be able to resist the delicious aroma of these herby baked tomatoes!

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Banana and apricot bagels

Such a simple idea – yet these fruity bagels taste so good!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 2 mins

Bang-tasty chicken drumsticks

These chicken drumsticks are so simple, yet deliciously tasty!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 40 mins

Bariis iskukaris

A fast, flavoursome, traditional 1-pot dish from Somalia.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 45 mins

Beefed-up sarnies

Add colourful grated salad to a roast beef sandwich to provide extra fibre and vitamins to your diet.

Prep: 15 mins

Bharelu shaak

A healthy twist on this classic Gujarati stuffed vegetable dish.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Blueberry and banana smoothie

Make a delicious smoothie with fresh or frozen blueberries blended with bananas and semi-skimmed milk.

Prep: 5 mins

Brainy beans on toast

A little clever thinking adds more veg to the beans to make the meal a little smarter – and tastier!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Breakfast burritos

Wholewheat soft tortillas are topped with tomato and pepper omelettes, then rolled up. Perfect for a tasty breakfast or wrap up for a packed lunch.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Caribbean tofu and sweet potato curry with rice and peas

A tasty vegetarian curry combining classic Caribbean flavours with traditional rice and peas.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 90 mins

Carrot and sultana mini pancakes

Quick to make and delicious to eat!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 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

Cheese and tomato grilled fish

Super easy, super fast, super tasty and a great way to get one of your 2 portions of fish a week.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Cherry berry crumble

Frozen cherries and summer berries are topped with a crunchy crumble mixture in this easy pudding.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 35 mins

Chicken and banana korma

This mild chicken curry is packed full of flavour and it's healthier than a standard takeaway korma.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 40 mins

Chicken and vegetable parcels

Wrap chicken breasts and finely sliced vegetables in their own little packages to steam to perfection.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 40 mins

Chicken jalfrezi

This classic spicy chicken dish with peppers is low in fat and super simple to make.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 25 mins

Chilli beef and bean burgers

Inspired by chilli con carne – swapping some of the meat for beans saves money too.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Coconut rice salad

Add a taste of the tropics with this colourful rice salad – ideal for summer barbecues.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Corn frizzlers

These easy fritters take minutes to make and go great with pretty much any dip you fancy! Perfect for a lunchbox or served with a salad for dinner.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Couscous with chicken and peas

Couscous is so easy to make and really versatile – it's the perfect base for a quick lunch.

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Creamy banana porridge with mish-mash raspberries

Add fruity goodness to your breakfast with mashed banana and raspberries.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Crunchy salad pittas

This colourful, crunchy salad is perfect served alone, or stuffed into warmed wholemeal pittas.

Prep: 15 mins

Deresh curry

A classic Bengali vegetarian curry, made with okra and potato.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 20 mins

Easy banana ice cream

Make this delicious 1-ingredient banana ice cream in 3 simple steps.

Prep: 5 mins; Freeze: 2 hours

Ewa oloyin with plantain

In Yoruba, ewa oloyin means "beans with honey" due to their naturally sweet taste. Paired with plantain, this super-simple, delicious dish is a Nigerian favourite.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 50 mins

Falafels

An easy-to-make baked version of this popular Middle Eastern dish. It's packed full of flavour and delicious crunchy veggies – yum!

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 25 mins

Fishy toast toppers

Make a speedy toast topper with mackerel and prawns, with tomato, cucumber, spring onions and lemon. Lovely!

Prep: 15 mins

Flippin' tasty tomato pancakes

Savoury pancakes are the perfect breakfast treat. Excellent for a relaxed weekend!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Four seasons pizza

Everyone loves making pizza – it's completely customisable and usually a lot healthier than shop-bought ones.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Good old fish and chips

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

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 20 mins

Greek salad

A simple and colourful salad packed full of Mediterranean flavour.

Prep: 15 mins

Ham and fresh coleslaw pittas

You can make a healthier version of coleslaw in just a few minutes. Enjoy some in these tasty pittas.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 3 mins

Harvest vegetable soup

This creamy-textured soup has a really lovely flavour – and it's so easy to make.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Jerk-style chicken skewers

These spicy skewers are quick to prepare and cook – and a great way to brighten up any barbecue!

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Kedgeree with a kick

Cheap, cheerful and very easy to cook.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Mac and veg slices

Like a thick omelette made with pasta and vegetables, this can be served hot, warm or cold for a tasty light meal.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Macher jhol

A healthy twist on a classic family favourite, the Bengali fish curry.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 20 mins

Mean and green mac and cheese

This healthier take on a family favourite is creamy, colourful and packed full of veg.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 50 mins

Meat-free cottage pie

It's easy to make this delicious cottage pie with vegetarian mince instead of beef.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 35 mins

Meatballs and sauce

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

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 35 mins

Mediterranean medleys

Prepare the roasted vegetables in advance and tyou can make these delicious sandwiches in minutes.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 25 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

No-pastry mini mushroom quiches

Light mini quiches without the pastry, served with a crunchy green salad.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Nutty apple and celery rice cakes

Kids will love these funny-face rice cakes – they can help you make them, too!

Prep: 5 mins

Oat fufu with kale riro

Try this quick and easy African "swallow" served with our healthy kale riro – an oil-free spin on the delicious west African vegetable soup.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 45 mins

Old school sausage and mash

Here the mash is made with carrots and swede, as well as potato, to help increase your intake of vegetables.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 25 mins

Pakistani saag aloo

A traditional, comforting winter warmer. Have it as a main or serve as part of a larger meal.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 25 mins

Panjabi dhal

A hearty traditional dhal that can be served as a main dish, as part of a larger meal or even with bread as a warming soup.

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 25 mins

Panjabi keema

Using turkey means this version of a traditional minced-meat keema is lower in fat but just as delicious.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 20 mins

Pasta carbonara

A healthier, quick, flavour-packed take on this traditional family favourite.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Pasta ratatouille bake

Simple to make and delicious to eat.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 45 mins

Pasta salad on lettuce

This fresh pasta salad is easy to prepare and will be on the table in no time.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 12 mins

Pea poppin' risotto

A hearty classic packing a healthy veg punch.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 35 mins

Pepper and onion melts

Grilled peppers and red onions taste terrific on toast with a little melting mozzarella cheese.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Peppers with spicy turkey stuffing

These bright peppers with their lively filling will really cheer you up!

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 35 mins

Perfect pasta and tomato sauce

This quick and easy tomato sauce is the perfect mid-week meal – and it freezes brilliantly too!

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Pizza pitta faces

Get the kids to help make these silly faces – they're such fun to eat!

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 5 mins

Potato and poached egg hash

A great way to use up cold cooked potatoes!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 20 mins

Raspberry, orange and apple refresher

For a refreshing drink, blend frozen raspberries with apple juice and orange juice.

Prep: 5 mins

Roast dinner

Everyone thinks a roast takes a lot of effort but this recipe proves just how simple it can be. A bit of cooking time is all you need!

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 90 mins

Roasted root veg with beetroot and cucumber dips

Roasted vegetables make a tasty snack, especially when served with a couple of delicious dips.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 35 mins

Salmon and courgette bagels

Breakfast or brunch – you can't beat these amazing wholemeal bagels!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Salmon and cucumber wraps

Ideal for a quick lunch or supper – and perfect for a packed meal. Serve with extra salad on the side to boost your vegetable intake.

Prep: 10 mins

Salmon with spring onion mash

Try serving salmon fillets with mash, flavoured with spring onions and chopped fresh parsley.

Prep: 20 mins: Cook: 25 mins

Scrambled eggs on mega-mushrooms with grilled peppers

Look out for large portobello mushrooms to make this tasty breakfast treat.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Shakshuka

A simple and delicious vegetarian dish of eggs poached in a spicy tomato and vegetable sauce.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Smart sausages on toast

A delicious combination of favourite breakfast flavours.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 12 mins

Spaghetti bolognese

This easy version of a classic Italian recipe will help everyone get their 5 A Day.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 25 mins

Spiced chicken and vegetable soup

Soups are a brilliant way to help towards your 5 A Day! Packed with vegetables, this one has a spicy kick.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Spicy chicken and salad sandwich

A creamy chicken sandwich – with a little kick!

Prep: 5 mins

Super savoury rice

A simple, tasty, veggie-rich rice dish.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Super stew and dumplings

This wonderfully tasty beef casserole is topped with fluffy dumplings. Great for a chilly evening!

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 2 hours

Sweet potato chips with simple salsa

Perfect served with a side salad or as a snack to share. For a twist, try roasting pumpkin or butternut squash instead.

Prep: 15 mins; 35 mins

Tasty veggie chilli

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

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 30 mins

Three bears breakfast

Adding fruit to porridge really livens it up – and contributes to your 5 A Day.

Prep: 5 mins; Cook: 8 mins

Traffic light omelettes

Just the thing to get you going for the day ahead!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Tropical fruits with banana dip

Enjoy fruit cut into chunks and served with a simple banana dip for a fun way to get more in your everyday meals. Kids will love it!

Prep: 10 mins

Tuna and bean jacket potatoes

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

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 60 mins

Tuna and potato salad

Great fresh flavours combine to make this tasty tuna salad.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 20 mins

Turkey burgers

These tasty homemade burgers are cheap and easy to make.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Turkey koftas

These kebabs, with turkey instead of lamb, are great served with a minty yoghurt dip and simple tomato and onion salad.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 15 mins

Turkey sarnie with coleslaw

Add some crunch and flavour to this turkey sandwich with carrot and apple coleslaw – you'll be adding extra vitamins and fibre too!

Prep: 15 mins

Turkey stir-fry

Quick, colourful and very good for you, this simple turkey stir-fry tastes superb.

Prep: 15 mins; Cook: 10 mins

Vegetable frittata

This is a lovely thick omelette made for 4, served cut into wedges.

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 12 mins

Vegetable jalfrezi

This easy curry is packed full of vegetables. Just serve in warm bowls for a very satisfying meal.

Prep: 20 mins; Cook: 40 mins

Zombie peppers

These petrifying peppers, stuffed with blood-red veggie rice, make a real monster of a meal!

Prep: 10 mins; Cook: 50 mins