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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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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

2 ratings
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Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta
A bowl of rotini pasta mixed with sweetcorn, diced courgette, tomatoes, and pieces of chicken, served on a light wooden table with another bowl and a glass of iced drink in the background.

Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta

Not only is this is a budget-busting recipe, but it’s highly adaptable depending on what you have in your store cupboard

3 ratings
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Chicken tikka masala
A bowl of colourful chicken curry with peppers, topped with fresh coriander and a dollop of yoghurt, sits next to a dish of cooked rice. The bowl has decorative handles and is placed on a textured surface.

Chicken tikka masala

A twist on one of Britain’s favourite dishes, which contains 3 of your 5 A DAY

3 ratings
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Turkey stir-fry with broccoli and pak choi
A rustic ceramic bowl filled with stir-fried chicken, broccoli, pak choi, sliced spring onions, and noodles, served on a matching plate with wooden chopsticks beside it.

Turkey stir-fry with broccoli and pak choi

Quick and easy for busy evenings, this dish uses turkey which is lower in fat and better value than chicken

4 ratings
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Spicy bean burgers
A close-up of a veggie burger on a wholemeal bun, layered with lettuce, a colourful veggie patty, and slices of fresh tomato, served on a wooden surface.

Spicy bean burgers

This recipe skips the meat but not the flavour

9 ratings
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Virgin Mary
Three tall glasses of Bloody Mary cocktails with ice, garnished with celery sticks and lemon wedges, sit on a blue and white striped cloth on a wooden surface.

Virgin Mary

Quench your thirst with this delicious mocktail version of a Bloody Mary, which counts as one of your 5 A DAY

2 ratings
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Butternut squash, chickpea & spinach curry
A white bowl filled with a colourful chickpea, spinach, and vegetable stew garnished with coriander, with a bowl of rice blurred in the background.

Butternut squash, chickpea & spinach curry

This comforting butternut squash and chickpea curry is ready in half an hour and makes a great mid-week meal.

7 ratings
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Roasted garlic ramiro peppers
Three roasted red peppers are split open and filled with chopped cherry tomatoes and garlic, arranged on a dark slate serving platter. The peppers appear glossy and slightly wrinkled from roasting.

Roasted garlic ramiro peppers

Sweet peppers bursting with garlicky tomatoes and baked to perfection

4 ratings
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Bean goulash with mustard mash
A metal saucepan filled with bean stew garnished with herbs sits on a serviette. In front, a bowl of mashed potato and cutlery are placed on a wooden table.

Bean goulash with mustard mash

This combo of tangy mash and smoky veggie goulash is comfort food at its best

1 ratings
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Hunter’s chicken casserole
A green saucepan filled with vegetable soup, featuring chunks of courgette, carrots, tomatoes, and other vegetables in a tomato-based broth, with a ladle resting inside. A striped tea towel and leafy greens are nearby.

Hunter’s chicken casserole

A long walk will work up an appetite for this healthy casserole

4 ratings
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Moroccan vegetable stew
Moroccan vegetable stew recipe

Moroccan vegetable stew

Moroccan flavours combine for a satisfying and hearty meal

2 ratings
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Stuffed mushroom cat faces
Three stuffed mushrooms on a baking tray are decorated with vegetables and olives to look like cat faces. A spatula rests nearby, and a bowl of black olives sits on the side. The background is light blue.

Stuffed mushroom cat faces

Mushrooms are a great source of nutrients for children!

1 ratings
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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

1 ratings
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Simple vegetable curry
A black bowl filled with chickpea and vegetable curry garnished with coriander. A bowl of rice, lemon wedges, and red chilli peppers are nearby on a wooden table.

Simple vegetable curry

Help prevent food waste with this flavoursome and versatile Indian dish

1 ratings
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