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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

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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

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Vegetarian gnocchi
A grey plate with gnocchi, white beans, spinach, mushrooms, and herbs, on a white wooden table. A fork and colourful tulips are beside the plate.

Vegetarian gnocchi

Brimming with mushrooms, this veggie feast is a moreish choice for meat-free Mondays

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Homemade pasta sauce
A bowl of spiral pasta topped with chunky tomato sauce and fresh basil leaves, with a fork resting on the bowl, set on a wooden table.

Homemade pasta sauce

It’s quick, cheap and easy to make your own pasta sauce. Our recipe is great for children and packed with veg.

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Chocolate and avocado brownies
Chocolate and avocado brownie

Chocolate and avocado brownies

Dark fudgy brownies to enjoy at home or on the go

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Eggs Florentine
A plate with wholegrain toast topped with sautéed spinach and a poached egg with runny yolk, served alongside a bunch of roasted cherry tomatoes.

Eggs Florentine

This version of a classic dish is simple and nutritious

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Chicken cassoulet
A round ceramic dish filled with baked chicken breasts, white beans, chopped vegetables, and topped with breadcrumbs and herbs, sits on a light table next to a cloth serviette and two spoons.

Chicken cassoulet

A healthier twist on a French classic, this one-pot chicken cassoulet can be served up in just half an hour or slow-cooked.

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Mexican bean casserole
A bowl filled with a colourful mix of sweetcorn, diced vegetables, and lentils, topped with a dollop of yoghurt and garnished with fresh mint leaves. The dish is served in a rustic metal bowl on a wooden surface.

Mexican bean casserole

Proof that hearty and healthy can coexist in one recipe, this casserole is a low calorie alternative to baked beans

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Caponata pasta
A bowl of penne pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of aubergine, and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden surface with a fork nearby.

Caponata pasta

Use up aubergine with this delicious and fragrant penne recipe

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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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Pumpkin soup
A bowl of creamy pumpkin soup topped with roasted pumpkin seeds and a dollop of cream, placed on a wooden board with a spoon beside it. Decorative mini pumpkins and plastic spiders surround the bowl.

Pumpkin soup

Don’t waste your pumpkin this Halloween! Our healthy roast pumpkin soup recipe can be as spicy as you like

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Easy tomato chutney
A wooden platter with carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, lettuce leaves, pitta bread, and a bowl of chunky salsa topped with coriander, with a small bowl of chopped herbs on the side.

Easy tomato chutney

Tasty dip for vegetable sticks, chapatis or pitta bread

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Summer pudding
A summer pudding topped with a mint sprig, served on a white plate surrounded by mixed berries including strawberries, blackberries, and redcurrants. Some of the pudding is cut to reveal its berry-filled interior.

Summer pudding

A healthier version of the classic British dessert, our vibrant summer pudding is a cheap treat using frozen berries and bread

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Fruity yoghurt oat pots
A glass jar filled with layers of chopped apples, green grapes, yoghurt, and topped with granola and seeds sits on a chequered cloth, surrounded by similar jars and a bowl of extra granola.

Fruity yoghurt oat pots

This recipe can double up as a dessert or breakfast

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Roasted red pepper houmous
A brown dish filled with houmous, garnished with chickpeas and spices, sits on a wooden board next to pieces of pitta bread. Stacked red plates with more pitta are in the background.

Roasted red pepper houmous

Sweet red pepper adds a touch of vibrancy to this popular high protein dip.

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