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Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash
A bowl of rotini pasta with roasted sweet potato cubes, cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, and pumpkin seeds, served on a white wooden table with a fork, pumpkin seeds, and half a red pepper nearby.

Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash

This hearty dish contains 3 of your 5 A DAY caramelised to perfection

3 ratings
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Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash
Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Creamy butternut squash is the perfect addition to this much-loved classic

4 ratings
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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

2 ratings
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Chilli prawn pasta
A white bowl filled with spaghetti, prawns, sliced red chilli, basil leaves, and a light sauce, placed on a grey textured surface with a lemon, chilli pepper, and striped cloth nearby.

Chilli prawn pasta

A 15-minute meal with a kick

1 ratings
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Miso sweetcorn soup with harissa butter toast
A bowl of creamy yellow soup topped with seeds and olive oil sits next to a plate with a knife and two slices of bread spread with a reddish paste, all on a distressed blue wooden table.

Miso sweetcorn soup with harissa butter toast

The sweetness of sweetcorn is boosted by the savoury umami to make a balanced and comforting soup for people living with cancer

4 ratings
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Homemade fish cakes
A plate with two breaded vegetable patties, one cut open, served with fresh rocket and a colourful tomato-onion salsa. A fork and knife are placed on a serviette beside the plate.

Homemade fish cakes

These grilled fishcakes are much lower in fat and calories than fried versions

2 ratings
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Sweet potato pancakes with carrot and onion
Sweet potato pancakes

Sweet potato pancakes with carrot and onion

Brighten up your brunch with these sweet and savoury pancakes; perfect with chicken, fish or veg

8 ratings
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Easy vegetarian lasagne
Easy vegetarian lasagne recipe

Easy vegetarian lasagne

Get ready to make veggie lasagne with your family! It’s filled with tasty ingredients and a great way to enjoy a healthier version of lasagne

2 ratings
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Lemon-spiced chicken casserole
A yellow ceramic bowl filled with a mixed dish of tofu cubes, chickpeas, wilted greens, sliced potatoes, and fresh herbs. Another bowl with broccoli is blurred in the background.

Lemon-spiced chicken casserole

A delicious Moroccan-inspired casserole that’s bursting with flavour and goodness

6 ratings
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Fish and vegetable one pot
Fish and vegetable one pot

Fish and vegetable one pot

A tasty, simple one-pot meal with fish and veggies

3 ratings
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Courgette baba ganoush
A bowl of green dip with a spoon sits on a woven placemat, surrounded by cucumber sticks, tortilla crisps, a lemon wedge, and a light green serviette.

Courgette baba ganoush

This popular dip goes well with nachos at a party

1 ratings
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Slow cooker vegetarian moussaka
A serving of lentil shepherd’s pie with a golden crust sits on a blue plate next to a small salad of rocket and cherry tomatoes. A casserole dish and another plate are in the background. A fork and knife rest on a blue serviette.

Slow cooker vegetarian moussaka

With yoghurt, eggs and parmesan, this Greek moussaka is a hearty family meal packed with vegetables

7 ratings
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Tutti frutti sundae
Two tall glasses filled with colourful mixed fruit salad, topped with a dollop of yoghurt being spooned on, garnished with a strawberry and orange slice, set against a bright yellow background.

Tutti frutti sundae

Healthy tutti frutti made with yoghurt not ice cream, with 2 of your 5 A DAY. Plus it’s quick and easy to make

1 ratings
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Banana bread
A loaf of seeded, wholegrain bread with a slice cut off sits on a wooden chopping board. A knife lies next to the bread, and a mug is blurred in the background. The bread is topped with various seeds and grains.

Banana bread

A vegan version of the lockdown favourite, packed with healthy nuts and seeds

6 ratings
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Roast squash with pomegranate
A plate of roasted squash slices garnished with crumbled cheese, pomegranate seeds, and fresh herbs, presented on a light-coloured surface.

Roast squash with pomegranate

With juicy pomegranate and tangy coriander, this side will enhance any roast

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