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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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Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta
A bowl of rotini pasta mixed with sweetcorn, diced courgette, tomatoes, and pieces of chicken, served on a light wooden table with another bowl and a glass of iced drink in the background.

Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta

Not only is this is a budget-busting recipe, but it’s highly adaptable depending on what you have in your store cupboard

3 ratings
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Vegetarian gnocchi
A grey plate with gnocchi, white beans, spinach, mushrooms, and herbs, on a white wooden table. A fork and colourful tulips are beside the plate.

Vegetarian gnocchi

Brimming with mushrooms, this veggie feast is a moreish choice for meat-free Mondays

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Turkey, butternut squash and barley casserole
A white pot filled with a cooked mixture of barley, diced orange sweet potatoes, and chunks of chicken, seasoned with herbs and black pepper. A spoon rests inside, and some food has been served out.

Turkey, butternut squash and barley casserole

Hearty and incredibly satisfying – this casserole is the ultimate healthy supper

3 ratings
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Simple tinned sardine salad
A bowl of salad with fresh spinach, grated carrots, cauliflower, tinned sardines, and a slice of toasted bread on the side. A fork rests on the salad, and the bowl sits on a striped cloth.

Simple tinned sardine salad

Eat more fish! It’s so easy with this crunchy salad

1 ratings
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Stovies
A bowl filled with a hearty stew containing chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and garden peas, placed on a beige serviette with a fork and spoon beside it.

Stovies

Scottish stovies – lower in calories but full of traditional flavours

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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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Simple vegetable curry
A black bowl filled with chickpea and vegetable curry garnished with coriander. A bowl of rice, lemon wedges, and red chilli peppers are nearby on a wooden table.

Simple vegetable curry

Help prevent food waste with this flavoursome and versatile Indian dish

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Cauliflower and garlic mash
A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme and a sprinkle of black pepper, placed on a grey surface with a grey serviette nearby.

Cauliflower and garlic mash

A new way to enjoy cauliflower

1 ratings
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Coleslaw
A yellow dish filled with colourful coleslaw made of shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrots. Two bowls with other salads are blurred in the background on a rustic table.

Coleslaw

Our homemade red cabbage coleslaw is a side dish with a great crunch

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Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil
Grilled corn on the cob served on a bed of rocket, fresh basil, and tomato wedges, garnished with pine nuts, on a blue-patterned platter and a yellow plate, set on a blue tablecloth.

Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil

A rollercoaster for the tastebuds

4 ratings
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Filling fruit smoothie
A glass of berry smoothie topped with a raspberry and a blueberry, placed on a white surface with a bowl of mixed berries and a few loose blueberries nearby.

Filling fruit smoothie

Oats, yoghurt and peanut butter make this smoothie a meal in a glass

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Hunter’s chicken casserole
A green saucepan filled with vegetable soup, featuring chunks of courgette, carrots, tomatoes, and other vegetables in a tomato-based broth, with a ladle resting inside. A striped tea towel and leafy greens are nearby.

Hunter’s chicken casserole

A long walk will work up an appetite for this healthy casserole

4 ratings
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Cheesy houmous pitta
A wholemeal pitta stuffed with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, grated cheese, and houmous sits on a wooden chopping board with a green potted plant in the background.

Cheesy houmous pitta

A super-tasty, meat-free lunchtime snack

2 ratings
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Apple and sultana tartlets
Six filo pastry cases filled with chopped apples and dried fruit are arranged on a teal plate, dusted with icing sugar. The plate sits on a sparkly sequin runner next to gold decorative baubles.

Apple and sultana tartlets

A festive lower-calorie alternative

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