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Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta
A baked dish of cheesy vegetable lasagne sits in a white, blue-edged dish, topped with melted cheese and black pepper. A serving spoon rests inside, and some grated cheese is visible in a bowl nearby.

Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta

This low-carb alternative to lasagne is lower in calories but packed with flavour

5 ratings
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Winter vegetable minestrone
A bowl of spaghetti in tomato-based sauce with chopped vegetables and spinach, placed on a beige surface next to a folded serviette and a spoon.

Winter vegetable minestrone

Filling and bursting with seasonal veggies and aromatic herbs

2 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

1 ratings
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Banana and date muffins
Six golden-brown muffins in paper cases sit on a cooling rack. Nearby are a wooden spoon dusted with flour, a ripe banana, and a small bowl of dates on a rustic wooden table.

Banana and date muffins

The perfect grab-and-go snack that’s lower in calories than many shop-bought alternatives

19 ratings
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Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous
A green bowl with seasoned grilled meat, gnocchi, creamy sauce, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and olive oil. A smaller plate with gnocchi is in the background on a green tablecloth.

Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous

This mix of lamb chops, herbs, spices and textures create an intriguing meal full of flavour

2 ratings
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Mexican chicken salad
A wooden bowl filled with salad containing sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, kidney beans, shredded lettuce, and two lime halves. A fork and knife rest at the side. Small bowls of dressing and chopped vegetables are nearby.

Mexican chicken salad

A taste of Mexico in a bowl

2 ratings
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Paprika chicken drumsticks
A wooden chopping board with roast chicken drumsticks, baked potato wedges, and two ears of sweetcorn on the cob—one wrapped in foil—on a light-coloured tabletop.

Paprika chicken drumsticks

All the taste of a takeaway at a fraction of the cost and with no added salt

4 ratings
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Vegetarian stuffed peppers
A yellow pepper stuffed with beans and tomatoes sits on a plate with leafy greens, a slice of wholemeal bread, and the pepper's top next to the main dish.

Vegetarian stuffed peppers

Tender peppers packed with beans, mushrooms and goat’s cheese, this makes a healthy and delicious vegetarian meal. Pulses are a great source of fibre too

2 ratings
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Chana dal
A metal bowl filled with yellow lentil dahl, garnished with mint leaves. In the background, there are small bowls of red and yellow spices, and fresh ginger on a yellow cloth.

Chana dal

A delicious blend of warming spices makes this Indian classic a standout dish

2 ratings
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Baked peaches with an oat topping
A brown bowl with two baked peach halves topped with oat crumble and a dollop of cream, garnished with mint leaves. A spoon and a cup of frothy beverage are nearby on a striped cloth.

Baked peaches with an oat topping

A tasty, healthy dessert that will satisfy the sweetest tooth

2 ratings
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Prawn cocktail with homemade sauce
A glass tumbler filled with prawns, lettuce, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill, served as a colourful prawn salad.

Prawn cocktail with homemade sauce

An unforgettable low-calorie take on a classic that will appeal to your tastebuds.

1 ratings
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Roast parsnip soup
A bowl of creamy yellow soup garnished with fresh parsley, served with slices of rustic seeded bread. A spoon rests in the bowl, and a grey serviette is visible to the side.

Roast parsnip soup

Our easy soup recipe uses roasted parsnips to provide extra natural sweetness.

1 ratings
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Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl
A white bowl filled with broccoli, green beans, and chickpeas sits on a grey surface. A small jar of chickpeas, a mortar with green pesto, a fork and serviette, and a pinch bowl of salt are nearby.

Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl

Nutritionist and cookery writer Madeleine Shaw shares one of her favourite recipes

2 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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Couscous salad
A white dish filled with couscous, topped with green beans, red peppers, tomatoes, black olives, sliced shallots, and cubes of feta cheese, set on a rustic wooden table with glasses and another plate in the background.

Couscous salad

The perfect option for a healthy packed lunch – quick to prepare and bursting with flavour

1 ratings
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