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Pasta with easy green sauce
A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

3 ratings
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Spaghetti tuna bolognese
Spaghetti tuna bolognese

Spaghetti tuna bolognese

This bolognese uses tuna instead of beef mince, and fish is important to eat because it has lots of nutrients like omega-3 and vitamin D

8 ratings
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Spaghetti bake with butter beans
Spaghetti bake with butter beans

Spaghetti bake with butter beans

A flavourful veggie twist on a classic one-pot dish

4 ratings
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Gingerbread muffins
A grey muffin tin holds freshly baked brown muffins, with a few muffins placed on a beige cloth beside it on a wooden surface.

Gingerbread muffins

Our healthy gingerbread muffins recipe is the perfect way to sneak some extra veg into your day this Christmas!

22 ratings
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Spiced apple squares
A wooden tray with several slices of cake or traybake topped with sultanas, lined with greaseproof paper, sits next to a green cup filled with tea. An apple, a mixing bowl, and a jar are in the background.

Spiced apple squares

Spongy cake squares that are great for snacking on the go made with reduced-fat spreads and raisins

2 ratings
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Caramelised banana porridge with nutty granola
A bowl of porridge topped with granola and banana slices sits on a rustic blue table, next to a tray of granola with a spoon, and a pink cup of tea with a tea bag.

Caramelised banana porridge with nutty granola

This recipe contains healthier fats from the nuts and is full of slow-release energy from the oats

4 ratings
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Easy vegetarian lasagne
Easy vegetarian lasagne recipe

Easy vegetarian lasagne

Get ready to make veggie lasagne with your family! It’s filled with tasty ingredients and a great way to enjoy a healthier version of lasagne

2 ratings
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Black bean soup
A bowl of black bean soup garnished with chopped red onion, coriander, a slice of lime, and red chilli, served with lime wedges and pieces of flatbread on a blue plate.

Black bean soup

Our bean soup recipe is a healthier twist on Tex-Mex refried beans

2 ratings
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Rainbow rice and chicken salad
A bowl of fresh salad with lettuce leaves, diced grilled chicken, chopped peppers, cucumber, sultanas, almonds, and other vegetables, served on a woven placemat with a cup of dressing nearby.

Rainbow rice and chicken salad

Who said salad was boring?! This chicken salad is full of amazing colours and flavours – you would barely think it was a salad

2 ratings
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Spicy bean burgers
A close-up of a veggie burger on a wholemeal bun, layered with lettuce, a colourful veggie patty, and slices of fresh tomato, served on a wooden surface.

Spicy bean burgers

This recipe skips the meat but not the flavour

9 ratings
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Cauliflower cheese monsters
A baked pasta bake topped with melted cheese, decorated with parsley, two radishes, and a slice of red pepper to resemble a smiling face.

Cauliflower cheese monsters

Get creative when cooking with kids by making cheese and pasta monsters

1 ratings
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Roast salmon and pesto traybake
Four seasoned salmon fillets on a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes, courgette ribbons, and potatoes, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Lemon wedges are on a blue and white cloth nearby.

Roast salmon and pesto traybake

This fish dish is packed with Mediterranean flavours and is a great source of omega-3

1 ratings
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Mincemeat and cranberry tartlets
Golden, baked filo pastry parcels filled with fruit and nuts are arranged on baking parchment over a wooden board. A festive candle and kitchen utensils are in the blurred background.

Mincemeat and cranberry tartlets

The perfect treat for festive parties and a delicious alternative to mince pies

1 ratings
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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

3 ratings
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Almond and coffee biscotti
Two pieces of biscotti sit on a brown serviette, with a white cup and saucer filled with black coffee and a spoon in the background on a wooden table.

Almond and coffee biscotti

These nutty Italian biscuits are perfect for dunking in a cup of coffee

4 ratings
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