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Pasta with easy green sauce
A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

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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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Meat-free lasagne
A slice of vegetable lasagne with a golden, crispy top sits on a plate. The filling includes beans, courgette, and tomato. In the background, there’s a salad of tomato and red onion slices.

Meat-free lasagne

Completely transform this indulgent classic with a few simple swaps

13 ratings
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Jazzy beans on toast
Two slices of toasted bread topped with a mixture of white and red beans in tomato sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. A bowl of the same bean mixture and a small dish of crumbled cheese are nearby.

Jazzy beans on toast

Baked beans can be surprisingly high in salt and sugar. Making your own beans on toast is simple; it lowers the sugar and salt content as well as adding two of your 5 A DAY

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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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Warm halloumi and asparagus salad
A wooden board topped with grilled halloumi cheese, courgette slices, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil leaves. A bowl of green sauce, lemon wedges, and serving spoon are nearby.

Warm halloumi and asparagus salad

This salad is absolutely delicious and is easy to make. You can either cook your vegetables on a BBQ or under a grill.

1 ratings
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Black bean falafel
A pitta sandwich filled with falafel balls, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cucumber slices sits on a wooden board. A bowl of extra diced tomatoes is in the background.

Black bean falafel

A healthy vegan lunch inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine

4 ratings
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Crispy stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms topped with breadcrumbs and a slice of tomato, arranged on a bed of mixed leafy greens, served on a wooden platter.

Crispy stuffed mushrooms

Substitute steak for these delightfully garlicky bites

2 ratings
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Maple brulee pears with coconut yoghurt
Roasted pears in a roasting dish with caramelised edges, served in bowls of creamy custard and garnished with currants and herbs, all set on a yellow and white tablecloth.

Maple brulee pears with coconut yoghurt

A healthier alternative to your typical crème brûlée, this sweet treat offers one of your 5 A DAY and tastes great.

2 ratings
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Turkey Pilaf
A pan of mixed rice with roast turkey, Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and dark dried fruit, stirred with a wooden spoon. The dish sits on a festive table with salad, pine cones, and holiday decor nearby.

Turkey Pilaf

Put a spicy spin on your festive leftovers to create a simple yet unforgettable dish.

2 ratings
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Spaghetti tuna bolognese
Spaghetti tuna bolognese

Spaghetti tuna bolognese

This bolognese uses tuna instead of beef mince, and fish is important to eat because it has lots of nutrients like omega-3 and vitamin D

7 ratings
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Roast squash and kale tartlets
Four filo pastry cups filled with roasted vegetables, leafy greens, and cheese are arranged on a dark speckled plate, garnished with fresh herbs.

Roast squash and kale tartlets

Delicious vegetable and cheese morsels wrapped up in a pastry shell

2 ratings
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Baked beans and cheese toastie
A stack of three toasted sandwiches filled with baked beans and melted cheese, with filling oozing out, sits on a wooden chopping board. Greenery and a blurred yellow-green background are visible behind.

Baked beans and cheese toastie

Who says beans and cheese should be reserved for a jacket potato? They work brilliantly in this toastie – and the beans are 1 of your 5 A DAY

5 ratings
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Moroccan chickpea soup
A wooden bowl filled with chickpea stew, including diced carrots, tomatoes, herbs, and garnished with fresh coriander, sits on a wooden table beside a cloth serviette and a spoon.

Moroccan chickpea soup

A light and healthy vegetable soup infused with warming spices

6 ratings
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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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