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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

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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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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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Rainbow tuna pasta pots
Two glass jars filled with layered salad ingredients, including fusilli pasta, chopped tomatoes, tuna, sweetcorn, avocado, and shredded lettuce. Fresh basil leaves and tomatoes are scattered on the table around the jars.

Rainbow tuna pasta pots

Brighten up your lunch with these quick and easy pasta pots

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Roasted carrots with orange, lemon and tabbouleh
A plate of roasted carrots served over herbed couscous, garnished with pomegranate seeds, sesame seeds, chopped herbs, and lemon wedges on a patterned white dish.

Roasted carrots with orange, lemon and tabbouleh

The carrot not only provides a rich source of vitamin A, but also delivers one of your 5 A DAY!

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Salsa verde cod tray bake
Salsa verde cod tray bake

Salsa verde cod tray bake

Easy to prepare, easy to love, and packed with nutrients, this recipe is designed by a nutritionist for people living with or beyond cancer

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Coronation chicken sandwiches
Two halves of a curried chickpea salad sandwich stacked on a wooden board, with wholegrain bread and a creamy yellow filling mixed with chopped vegetables. A wooden skewer holds the sandwich together.

Coronation chicken sandwiches

A twist on the royal-inspired dish, created to celebrate the accession of Elizabeth II

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Cauliflower and garlic mash
A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme and a sprinkle of black pepper, placed on a grey surface with a grey serviette nearby.

Cauliflower and garlic mash

A new way to enjoy cauliflower

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Kedgeree
A bowl of rice mixed with garden peas and flaked fish, topped with two halves of a soft-boiled egg. A fork and knife rest beside the bowl on a wooden table with a striped serviette nearby.

Kedgeree

A healthy version of a classic brunch that still packs a spicy punch

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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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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!

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Alcohol-free G&T
Alcohol-free G&T

Alcohol-free G&T

Enjoy the crisp tones in our no-alcohol G&T, with a grapefruit twist. All our recipes are alcohol-free, as alcohol is a cause of 7 cancers

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Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake
A round cake topped with peach slices, served on a green plate. A slice has been cut and removed, with a knife resting on the plate. The plate sits on a cloth over a wooden table.

Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake

Not many cakes can boast being one of your 5 A DAY with no added sugar but this upside down cake can

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Prawn skewers
Grilled prawn skewers on a plate with fresh rocket and lime wedges, alongside a bowl of dipping sauce and extra lime on a light blue surface.

Prawn skewers

Marinade your king prawns in chilli, cumin, paprika, garlic and lime, and serve with a Mediterranean tomato and mozarella salad to make your BBQ go with a zing.

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Warm halloumi and asparagus salad
A wooden board topped with grilled halloumi cheese, courgette slices, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil leaves. A bowl of green sauce, lemon wedges, and serving spoon are nearby.

Warm halloumi and asparagus salad

This salad is absolutely delicious and is easy to make. You can either cook your vegetables on a BBQ or under a grill.

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