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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

3 ratings
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Spaghetti tuna bolognese
Spaghetti tuna bolognese

Spaghetti tuna bolognese

This bolognese uses tuna instead of beef mince, and fish is important to eat because it has lots of nutrients like omega-3 and vitamin D

8 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

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Baked vegan cheesecake
Baked vegan cheesecake with raspberries

Baked vegan cheesecake

A vegan alternative to a baked cheesecake which is also lower in sugar and counts towards your 5 A DAY. Each slice helps you on your way to meet your 30g fibre target too – you can’t say that for most cheesecakes!

2 ratings
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Spiced apple warmer
Two glass tumblers of apple cider with glass straws sit on a wooden board, surrounded by an apple, cinnamon sticks, and pine cones. A maroon background with a string of white star decorations is visible.

Spiced apple warmer

Toast to good health with this festive mocktail evoking memories of Christmas markets and mulled cider

2 ratings
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Spinach and sweet potato curry
Spinach and sweet potato curry

Spinach and sweet potato curry

A hearty one-pot vegan curry

12 ratings
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Overnight oats
A bowl of porridge topped with fresh raspberries, pumpkin seeds, and sultanas sits on a wooden surface with a cup of green tea beside it.

Overnight oats

This 5-minute breakfast will set you up for the day

1 ratings
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Roast chicken with vegetables
A roasted whole chicken garnished with herbs, surrounded by carrots and onions on a platter. A bowl of potatoes and a small gravy jug are in the background.

Roast chicken with vegetables

This herby roast chicken makes a brilliant festive lunch. Any leftover chicken or vegetables can be used for healthy lunches during the week

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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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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Soy and onion marinade
A small bowl filled with sliced spring onions in a light brown sauce, surrounded by fresh lime halves, spring onions, and a garlic bulb on a light surface.

Soy and onion marinade

Add delicious flavours to meat or fish

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Prawn stir-fry with ginger
A bowl of prawn lo mein with noodles, mangetout, red pepper, mushrooms, and prawns, served in a rustic blue ceramic bowl on a wooden surface.

Prawn stir-fry with ginger

Fiery ginger and flavoursome garlic make the perfect base for this prawn stir-fry dish.

2 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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Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)
A stacked sandwich with layers of wholegrain bread, lettuce, sliced tomato, hard-boiled egg, and a sprinkle of paprika, held together with a skewer, on a wooden board with apples and vegetables in the background.

Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)

A vegetarian twist on the classic processed meat sarnie

3 ratings
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Tofu and aubergine wraps
Tofu and Aubergine Wraps

Tofu and aubergine wraps

This vegetarian dish is packed with flavour and ideal for anyone living with cancer who’s struggling to enjoy food

3 ratings
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