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Minestrone soup
A white mug and saucepan filled with vegetable and bean soup sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a bowl of black pepper and a basket of bread in the background.

Minestrone soup

This pasta-packed vegetarian soup is rich in fibre yet easy to eat – perfect for those living with cancer.

4 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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Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce
Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce recipe

Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce

This recipe includes one of your recommended portions of oily fish each week, as well as having a delicious citrus twist

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Mediterranean ratatouille
A close-up of colourful ratatouille with courgette, aubergine, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, garnished with a basil leaf, served alongside slices of grilled chicken breast.

Mediterranean ratatouille

This delicious classic dishes up four of your 5 A DAY with a wealth of antioxidants, vitamins and fibre

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Butter bean and almond dip
A bowl of houmous with swirls of olive oil is served alongside a platter of colourful fresh vegetables, including carrots, red pepper strips, sugar snap peas, and endive leaves.

Butter bean and almond dip

Let my butter bean and almond dip help you dump the junk!

1 ratings
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Turkey chilli con carne
A plate of chilli with kidney beans, minced meat, and vegetables next to a serving of brown rice, garnished with parsley. A side dish of green beans and lettuce sits nearby.

Turkey chilli con carne

Cut down on red meat with this cheaper, healthier chilli con carne recipe, which uses turkey mince

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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Baked leek crumble
A baked casserole dish filled with layered leeks in tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese and breadcrumbs. A portion has been removed with a vintage metal and wooden-handled spoon resting in the dish.

Baked leek crumble

Leeks are the star of this warming vegetable crumble recipe

5 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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Chicken fajitas
Two soft tortillas filled with colourful sautéed vegetables, guacamole, and a drizzle of white sauce are served on a plate, garnished with lime wedges and parsley. One tortilla is folded, and one is wrapped.

Chicken fajitas

This nutrient-rich twist on a Mexican favourite is bursting with flavour

5 ratings
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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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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 chicken and rice
A bowl of salad with grilled chicken strips on top, green beans, peas, barley, and cherry tomato pieces, placed on a light blue wooden table next to a bowl of spinach salad and a bowl of cucumber yoghurt dip.

Spicy chicken and rice

A fantastic spicy chicken meal that’s brimming with 5 A DAY goodness and pairs perfectly with the mint raita

2 ratings
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Lentil tuna salad
A bowl of salad with rocket, tomatoes, lentils, tuna, and quartered boiled eggs, served with a fork. A small bowl of dressing and a chequered serviette are next to the plate on a light wooden table.

Lentil tuna salad

Using canned lentils and tuna, this recipe can be made with store cupboard essentials

6 ratings
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Grilled romaine lettuce
Three halves of grilled cos lettuce, lightly charred and seasoned, are arranged on a white plate with a side of lime wedges visible next to the plate.

Grilled romaine lettuce

This is a great way to eat more vegetables and our grilled lettuce recipe has a subtle cumin and garlic marinade. Ideal for vegetarians at a BBQ

2 ratings
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