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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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Spaghetti bolognese
A plate of spaghetti mixed with chopped vegetables and herbs, topped with chopped nuts, sits on a striped cloth serviette beside a fork and another partially visible plate.

Spaghetti bolognese

This version is much healthier but is still incredibly tasty

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Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
A baked casserole with pasta, peas, sweetcorn, and melted cheese, topped with sliced tomatoes, sits in a square dish. A serving has been removed and is on a plate in the background. A large serving spoon rests nearby.

Cheesy vegetable pasta bake

A veg-packed twist on a cheesy family favourite

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Potato and vegetable samosas
Vegetable samosas

Potato and vegetable samosas

This vegetable samosa uses wholegrain flour and less oil than a typical version, perfect for a healthier snack. It’s oven baked instead of deep fried, but still full of flavour.

4 ratings
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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

7 ratings
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Lentil tuna salad
A bowl of salad with rocket, tomatoes, lentils, tuna, and quartered boiled eggs, served with a fork. A small bowl of dressing and a chequered serviette are next to the plate on a light wooden table.

Lentil tuna salad

Using canned lentils and tuna, this recipe can be made with store cupboard essentials

6 ratings
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Pizza salad
A salad bowl with chopped greens, tomatoes, black olives, roasted vegetables, grated cheese, and a small bowl of dressing. Three triangular slices of cheesy flatbread are on top, with a hand holding one slice.

Pizza salad

Rhiannon has shared her delicious pizza salad with you to inspire you to make your own pizza. Many ready-made pizzas fall under ultra-processed category

1 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

7 ratings
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Red Thai curry lentils
A blue plate with roasted pumpkin slices, cooked lentils, kale, cashews, and sprinkled sesame seeds, on a blue cloth background.

Red Thai curry lentils

This recipe for people living with cancer has spices and chilli that stimulate the trigeminal nerve, helping you to enjoy food again

3 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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Lentil shepherd’s pie
A baked vegetable shepherd’s pie with a golden cheese topping sits in a round dish with a serving spoon inside. Next to it is a bowl of fresh green beans, all on a rustic wooden table.

Lentil shepherd’s pie

Cut down on red meat with this hearty, healthier version of a British classic

4 ratings
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Tzatziki dip
A bowl of raita garnished with chopped herbs and spices sits on a wooden table beside a spoon, cucumber slices, and a striped white and blue cloth.

Tzatziki dip

Homemade tzatziki is a delicious and light yoghurt and cucumber dip, and it makes a great snack for the kids with veg sticks.

1 ratings
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Salmon, bean and pea fishcake bites
Salmon, bean and pea fishcake bites

Salmon, bean and pea fishcake bites

Delicious bites that are low in sugar and salt. Bake in the oven then take on your next picnic

3 ratings
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Chilled summer squash soup
A bowl of creamy yellow soup topped with a swirl of cream and chopped chives, served next to slices of brown bread on a light-coloured surface.

Chilled summer squash soup

Try this delicious refreshing soup on a hot summer day

3 ratings
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Chicken and barley casserole
Chicken and barley casserole

Chicken and barley casserole

Our healthy chicken casserole recipe provides comfort in a bowl

67 ratings
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