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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

7 ratings
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Caponata pasta
A bowl of penne pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of aubergine, and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden surface with a fork nearby.

Caponata pasta

Use up aubergine with this delicious and fragrant penne recipe

1 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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Pasta e fagioli
A bowl of pasta with rigatoni, chickpeas, cauliflower, carrots, and tomatoes in a tomato-based sauce, served with fresh spinach and cabbage on the side, on a grey textured cloth.

Pasta e fagioli

A chunky vegetable, bean and pasta dish that’s great for all the family

2 ratings
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Fry-less fry-up
A breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, grilled tomato halves, a sausage patty, and two slices of toasted bread on a woven placemat. Knife and fork are placed beside the plate.

Fry-less fry-up

Treat yourself to this healthier alternative to the traditional fry-up

3 ratings
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Autumn bramble
Autumn bramble

Autumn bramble

A refreshing drink made with fruit from the harvest

2 ratings
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Broad bean dip
A bowl of creamy houmous, sprinkled with black pepper, sits on a wooden table next to a spoon, cucumber slices, and other vegetables, atop a blue and white striped cloth.

Broad bean dip

This tasty snack is a bit like hummus and great for school lunchboxes

1 ratings
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Beef, red pepper and mushroom goulash
Beef, red pepper and mushroom goulash

Beef, red pepper and mushroom goulash

A comforting stew that helps you limit your red meat intake

2 ratings
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Leek and sweet potato soup
A pot of creamy yellow soup with black pepper on top sits on a wooden board next to two bread rolls and a baguette. A bowl of soup is in the background, all on a rustic table-top.

Leek and sweet potato soup

A family favourite with a healthy twist, this tasty soup only uses five ingredients.

3 ratings
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Vegetable Cumberland pie
A baked dish of vegetable Cumberland pie

Vegetable Cumberland pie

Eating a rainbow of fruit and vegetables every day helps protect against cancer – and this potato-topped pie recipe contains 4 of your 5 A DAY portions in one meal.

1 ratings
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Miso and tahini chicken with chermoula ratatouille
Roasted chicken thighs with a creamy sauce served on top of sliced, roasted vegetables including courgette, aubergine, and peppers in a white baking dish on a green tablecloth and next to a yellow serviette.

Miso and tahini chicken with chermoula ratatouille

If you love your veggies, this dish contains 6 of your 5 A DAY! Not only this, but its blend of ingredients work wonderfully together to create an unforgettable homecooked experience

3 ratings
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Homemade pasta sauce
A bowl of spiral pasta topped with chunky tomato sauce and fresh basil leaves, with a fork resting on the bowl, set on a wooden table.

Homemade pasta sauce

It’s quick, cheap and easy to make your own pasta sauce. Our recipe is great for children and packed with veg.

2 ratings
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Bean chilli
Bean chilli

Bean chilli

A versatile vegetarian dish

3 ratings
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Spicy chicken skewers with pineapple salsa
Two grilled chicken kebabs on a plate with pineapple salsa, fresh rocket, and tomato slices. A fork rests nearby on the paper-lined plate, all set on a wooden surface.

Spicy chicken skewers with pineapple salsa

Kebabs with a great combination of flavours and a spicy kick.

1 ratings
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Lentil shepherd’s pie
A baked vegetable shepherd’s pie with a golden cheese topping sits in a round dish with a serving spoon inside. Next to it is a bowl of fresh green beans, all on a rustic wooden table.

Lentil shepherd’s pie

Cut down on red meat with this hearty, healthier version of a British classic

4 ratings
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