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Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
A baked casserole with pasta, peas, sweetcorn, and melted cheese, topped with sliced tomatoes, sits in a square dish. A serving has been removed and is on a plate in the background. A large serving spoon rests nearby.

Cheesy vegetable pasta bake

A veg-packed twist on a cheesy family favourite

2 ratings
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Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta
Two plates of orecchiette pasta tossed with green pesto sauce and rocket leaves are set on a light blue, rustic wooden surface. A fork rests on one of the plates.

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

A tangy, delicious and flavourful dish! And the wholemeal pasta provides you with a great source of fibre

8 ratings
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Mediterranean spaghetti
A light blue bowl with cooked spaghetti on one side, topped with a colourful vegetable and kidney bean tomato sauce featuring courgette, carrots, and red pepper, garnished with fresh herbs.

Mediterranean spaghetti

A vegetarian pasta dish with kidney beans and Mediterranean vegetables

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Houmous and beetroot salsa wraps
Wholemeal wraps filled with leafy greens, diced beetroot, and a creamy spread, sliced in half and arranged on a wooden board, with a soft-focus green background and chequered tablecloth.

Houmous and beetroot salsa wraps

These vegan wraps can be made in minutes and are perfect for a lunchbox or an alfresco gathering

2 ratings
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Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup
A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, white beans, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table. A spoon is in the bowl, and grated cheese is visible in a small dish nearby.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup

This chunky soup brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours and is a healthy winter warmer.

4 ratings
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Traffic light lollies
A colourful fruit ice lolly with red, yellow, and green layers, containing visible kiwi seeds, held upright in a green plastic mould. Another ice lolly is blurred in the background.

Traffic light lollies

These homemade lollies look like the ones from the shop – but they’re entirely made of fruit so count towards your 5 A DAY!

1 ratings
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Easy pancakes
Three crêpes on a wooden board: one filled with mushrooms and greens, one topped with avocado and sweetcorn, and one with lemon slices and honey. Blueberries are scattered nearby, and a plate with a folded crêpe is in the corner.

Easy pancakes

Children can help make these perfect pancakes

2 ratings
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Baked fish with garden greens
A white plate with cooked white fish topped with a lemon slice, surrounded by mangetout, leafy greens, and microgreens. Slices of rustic bread are in the background, and a fork is placed on a yellow cloth nearby.

Baked fish with garden greens

Use cod or pollock with mangetout, petit pois & watercress for a vibrant, healthy version of homemade fish and chips. Serves 1. Prep time: 20mins

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Turkey and courgette burgers
Two grilled chicken burgers with lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce are served on wholemeal buns, garnished with fresh mint, and placed on a wooden board with lemon wedges and extra sauce on the side.

Turkey and courgette burgers

Using lean turkey mince is a great, healthier alternative to red meat – and the lemon zest and juice add a freshness to a usually heavy BBQ meal

2 ratings
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Apple and carrot smoothie
Two glasses of thick orange smoothie with striped straws, surrounded by slices of toasted bread and a peeled banana on a table.

Apple and carrot smoothie

Have smoothies as a snack or with toast and cereal at breakfast

6 ratings
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Sticky mango potatoes with mint and avocado
A white dish filled with glazed baby potatoes topped with sliced pickled red onions and fresh mint leaves, set on a yellow serviette. A spoon rests in the dish and a bowl of green dip is seen in the background.

Sticky mango potatoes with mint and avocado

This recipe has hot, cold, sweet, salty, tangy and spicy elements to make eating more pleasurable

2 ratings
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Bulgur wheat with red pepper and herbs
A bowl of couscous topped with colourful roasted vegetables, including red peppers, carrots, and purple onions, sits next to a silver serving spoon on a green and grey cloth.

Bulgur wheat with red pepper and herbs

Serve up a surprise with these delicious grains, bursting with Mediterranean flavours

2 ratings
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Banana and blackberry baked oats
Banana and blackberry baked oats recipe

Banana and blackberry baked oats

Packed with blackberries and high-fibre oats, this dessert can be made in the oven or microwave

6 ratings
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Black bean falafel
A pitta sandwich filled with falafel balls, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cucumber slices sits on a wooden board. A bowl of extra diced tomatoes is in the background.

Black bean falafel

A healthy vegan lunch inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine

4 ratings
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Mini super-fruit breakfast wraps
A round wooden board holds four slices of flatbread topped with chocolate spread, banana slices, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and seeds. The board is on a marble surface.

Mini super-fruit breakfast wraps

A good, homemade breakfast to give you a healthy head start and fuel your body in the right way.

3 ratings
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