The best healthy recipes
Not just reserved for January - our healthy recipes are so delicious you'll want to eat them year round!
Looking for healthy recipe ideas to kickstart the new year? You've come to the right place. We're here to prove that healthy needn't mean boring, with a collection of over 80 of our most popular recipes. Delicious and nutritious in equal measure, we guarantee you'll find a new family favourite to repeat time after time.
From chicken recipes to veggie recipes and pastas to comforting curries, there is something to satisfy everyone around the table. Better yet, many of the recipes take less than 30 minutes to prepare, so are perfect to add to your weeknight roster.
Miso-Glazed Griddled Chicken with Sticky Rice Salad
Miso adds a wonderful flavour to this lean griddled chicken recipe.
Seabass Coconut Curry with Paratha
This south Indian-style curry is wonderfully fragrant and light.
Miso Pork Meatballs with Kale Crisps and Butterbean Mash
The miso paste adds umami and depth to these meatballs, while the crispy kale gives crunch.
Recipe: Miso Pork Meatballs with Kale Crisps and Butterbean Mash
Grated Tofu ‘Chorizo’ Tacos
Grating the tofu allows it to crisp up in the pan quickly, while the mushrooms and spices give it a meaty flavour reminiscent of chorizo.
Recipe: Grated Tofu ‘Chorizo’ Tacos
Chicken Meatball, Butter Bean and Spinach Soup
Needing only 20mins of prep time, this hearty soup is jam packed full of nutrients and uses store cupboard ingredients you've probably already got at home.
Quinoa Paella
High in protein and fibre, quinoa makes this vegan paella-style dish filling and healthy.
Recipe: Quinoa Paella
Piri Piri Fish Pie
This punchy spice mix is usually served with chicken, but here we’ve used it to jazz up a classic fish pie.
Recipe: Piri Piri Fish Pie
Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl
We’ve swapped traditional raw fish for smoked salmon in this midweek marvel.
Recipe: Smoked Salmon Poke Bowl
Fajita Traybake
If you don’t fancy rice, serve inside warm wholemeal tortillas instead.
Recipe: Fajita Traybake
Curried Baked Beans
A recipe that’s easily scalable or divisible. Would make a delicious brunch too.
Recipe: Curried Baked Beans
Roast Tomato and Chilli Soup
Comforting midweek dinner. For a soup that packs a punch, keep the seeds in your chillies.
Recipe: Roast Tomato and Chilli Soup
Red Pepper and Lamb Lahmacun
A little lamb mince goes a long way on these crisp and easy flatbreads, inspired by Turkey’s answer to the pizza.
Recipe: Red Pepper and Lamb Lahmacun
Chicken Piccata Escalope with Fennel-Pea Salad
Crispy chicken served with a refreshing, crunchy salad.
Pork and Mushroom Yaki Udon
This tasty stir-fry is filled with vegetables and just enough meat to satisfy.
Recipe: Pork and Mushroom Yaki Udon
Easy Courgette and Leek Lasagne
This low calorie lasagne makes for a tasty midweek dinner
Recipe: Easy Courgette and Leek Lasagne
Crispy Cod with Pearl Barley Risotto
Pearl barley always retains a slight chew, but you still want it to be tender.
Tuna Traybake with Salsa Verde Dressing
Let your oven do the work with this simple, colourful recipe.
Cauliflower and Lentil Bolognese
Lentils and cauliflower give this sauce a toothsome texture.
Recipe: Cauliflower and Lentil Bolognese
Zesty Carrot and Lentil Soup
A simple and warming soup brought to life with orange zest and harissa.
Recipe: Zesty Carrot and Lentil Soup
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