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Minestrone soup
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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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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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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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Bread sauce
A bowl of creamy white mashed root vegetables, topped with ground pepper, sits on a chequered cloth next to a dish of red cranberry sauce and a green bay leaf.

Bread sauce

A delicious accompaniment to roast chicken and turkey

3 ratings
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Fruity muesli
A heart-shaped bowl filled with muesli, dried fruit, and berries sits on a white plate, with extra berries, pumpkin seeds, and a glass of milk nearby.

Fruity muesli

Power up your day with this wonderful, nutty muesli topped with juicy fruit

1 ratings
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Baked cod with homemade tomato salsa
A plate with baked white fish topped with diced tomatoes and herbs, served with green beans, sliced baby potatoes, and lime wedges. A fork, knife, and glass with a lime slice are in the background.

Baked cod with homemade tomato salsa

An easy way to eat fresh fish

5 ratings
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Cranberry and pear sauce
A bowl of cranberry sauce topped with orange zest sits on a red and white checked cloth. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and curly strips of orange peel are scattered nearby on a wooden surface.

Cranberry and pear sauce

This healthy version has 75% less sugar than traditional cranberry sauce

1 ratings
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Butterbean and spinach curry
A metal bowl filled with a curry of large white beans, greens, and fresh coriander, garnished with spices. Next to it are a bowl of brown rice, fresh coriander, and a patterned towel.

Butterbean and spinach curry

A tasty vegan curry recipe, packed with spice and goodness

13 ratings
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Strawberry granita
A glass dessert dish filled with red berry granita, garnished with fresh raspberries, blackberries, and a sprig of mint, sits on a striped cloth beside a small spoon. Another serving is visible in the background.

Strawberry granita

Cool off with this elegant lighter alternative to ice cream

2 ratings
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Vegetable Cumberland pie
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Vegetable Cumberland pie

Eating a rainbow of fruit and vegetables every day helps protect against cancer – and this potato-topped pie recipe contains 4 of your 5 A DAY portions in one meal.

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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Salsa verde cod tray bake
Salsa verde cod tray bake

Salsa verde cod tray bake

Easy to prepare, easy to love, and packed with nutrients, this recipe is designed by a nutritionist for people living with or beyond cancer

5 ratings
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Mediterranean egg scramble
A plate with scrambled eggs mixed with diced vegetables and herbs, served on a slice of toasted bread. A coffee cup and a spice rack are blurred in the background.

Mediterranean egg scramble

Wake up to 3 of your 5 A DAY in this scrumptious breakfast packed with delicious and nutritious vegetables

2 ratings
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Beetroot and mint dip
A bowl of bright pink beetroot houmous garnished with herbs, surrounded by pitta bread, lemon, green vegetables, and bowls of guacamole and salsa.

Beetroot and mint dip

A great alternative to houmous

7 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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