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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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Spaghetti bolognese
A plate of spaghetti mixed with chopped vegetables and herbs, topped with chopped nuts, sits on a striped cloth serviette beside a fork and another partially visible plate.

Spaghetti bolognese

This version is much healthier but is still incredibly tasty

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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

2 ratings
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Ten-minute tomato soup
A light blue bowl filled with chunky tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil leaves, sits on a checked serviette. Pieces of crispbread and loose basil leaves are nearby on a white surface.

Ten-minute tomato soup

This simple and speedy recipe is a great option for busy days

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

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Watercress soup
A white ceramic bowl filled with creamy soup garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a grey polka dot tablecloth with a silver spoon and slices of brown bread on a plate nearby.

Watercress soup

A wartime favourite that’s still a great, nutritious soup!

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Chicken moussaka
A rectangular baking dish filled with a cheesy, golden-brown casserole. The dish is partially served, revealing layers of vegetables and beans inside. A serving spoon and a bowl of rice are nearby on a red chequered cloth.

Chicken moussaka

Try this healthier take on a Mediterranean classic, which uses frozen and tinned veg to keep the cost down

5 ratings
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Tofu tacos
Tofu tacos recipe

Tofu tacos

This high-protein and high-fibre meal features tofu, a protein-rich soy product that is good for your health

3 ratings
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Banana pancakes
A stack of pancakes topped with creamy yoghurt and fresh blueberries is served on a white plate. Some yoghurt and blueberries are spilling down the side of the pancakes.

Banana pancakes

Wake up to these deliciously fluffy pancakes

3 ratings
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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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Lentil dal sandwich
Two stacked sandwiches on wholegrain bread, filled with greens, cucumber slices, red onion, and a yellow spread, on a wooden board with fresh herbs in the background.

Lentil dal sandwich

This is quite complex for a sandwich, but we think the results are worth it. Spices, dal and vegetables make for a super-tasty and different dish

2 ratings
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Baked eggs
A frying pan with two avocado halves baked with eggs, garnished with herbs and red pepper flakes, served with halved cherry tomatoes and two slices of toasted multigrain bread.

Baked eggs

You’ve tried smashed avocado – now it’s time for a delicious new breakfast idea!

4 ratings
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Red kidney bean enchiladas
A baking dish of enchiladas topped with sliced tomatoes, lime wedges, shredded lettuce, red onions, coriander, and dollops of soured cream, with a glass of turquoise drink beside it on a white wooden table.

Red kidney bean enchiladas

A low-cost, Mexican-inspired meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes

3 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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Chicken and veg fried rice
A bowl and a wok filled with fried rice, mixed with peas, sweetcorn, carrots, scrambled eggs, and chicken. Chopsticks rest on the wok and bowl, with a small dish of red sauce on the side, all on a blue wooden table.

Chicken and veg fried rice

Our easy fried rice recipe is a tasty way to use up leftovers

3 ratings
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