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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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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

5 ratings
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Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup
A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, white beans, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table. A spoon is in the bowl, and grated cheese is visible in a small dish nearby.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup

This chunky soup brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours and is a healthy winter warmer.

5 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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Sweet potato chocolate muffins
Sweet potato and chocolate muffins

Sweet potato chocolate muffins

A low-fat, no added sugar dessert that’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings. Delicious and ideal for freezing to enjoy anytime!

20 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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Sardine salad with roast cauliflower
Two cooked whole fish served on a bed of fresh spinach leaves, roasted yellow pepper, and cauliflower florets, garnished with chopped herbs on a white plate.

Sardine salad with roast cauliflower

Enjoy the flavours of the Mediterranean with this fish salad

3 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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Roast salmon and pesto traybake
Four seasoned salmon fillets on a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes, courgette ribbons, and potatoes, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Lemon wedges are on a blue and white cloth nearby.

Roast salmon and pesto traybake

This fish dish is packed with Mediterranean flavours and is a great source of omega-3

1 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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Root vegetable and butterbean crumble
A square casserole dish filled with baked beans, vegetables, and tomato sauce, topped with a golden cheese and breadcrumb crust. A portion has been served, revealing the saucy filling beneath the crispy topping.

Root vegetable and butterbean crumble

This delicious savoury crumble is a perfect healthy vegetarian meal

12 ratings
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Tuna bean salad
A white bowl filled with a salad made of tuna, chopped tomatoes, white beans, parsley, and dressing, set on a wooden table with spring onions and olive oil in the background.

Tuna bean salad

Try this easy packed lunch idea one day this week, it’s packed with protein, fibre, and vitamin C

2 ratings
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Mixed vegetable and red lentil curry
A large blue frying pan filled with a colourful vegetable curry including peas, carrots, sweetcorn, and green beans, garnished with dollops of yoghurt. A wooden spoon rests in the pan on a checked cloth.

Mixed vegetable and red lentil curry

A healthy, gluten-free curry that will tick off your 5 A DAY in one helping!

6 ratings
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Virgin sangria
Virgin sangria

Virgin sangria

All the taste of summer in Spain without the alcohol, this recipe can be tweaked for a winter warmer too

1 ratings
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Tortilla pizza
A thin-crust pizza topped with melted cheese, red peppers, red onions, mushrooms, and fresh herbs, served on a white wooden surface with a folded cloth serviette nearby.

Tortilla pizza

Make healthy, homemade pizza in just 20 minutes with this easy vegetarian recipe

1 ratings
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