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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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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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Tuna spaghetti with green sauce
A black bowl filled with spaghetti coated in green pesto sauce, topped with fresh basil leaves and green peas. The bowl is on a white serviette, with lemons and limes and cutlery placed nearby on a wooden table.

Tuna spaghetti with green sauce

Use canned tuna to make a healthy and filling dinner

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Black bean soup
A bowl of black bean soup garnished with chopped red onion, coriander, a slice of lime, and red chilli, served with lime wedges and pieces of flatbread on a blue plate.

Black bean soup

Our bean soup recipe is a healthier twist on Tex-Mex refried beans

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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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Bubble and squeak
Four golden-brown vegetable patties with visible greens and carrots sit on crumpled baking parchment in a roasting tin, beside a metal spatula with a wooden handle.

Bubble and squeak

Use up your leftovers to create this classic, homely dish

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Roast cauliflower salad
A bowl of salad with roasted cauliflower, chickpeas, spinach leaves, pomegranate seeds, and fresh herbs on a light, textured surface. Small bowls with chopped herbs and pomegranate seeds are nearby.

Roast cauliflower salad

Transform the humble cauliflower by roasting it with fragrant spices

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Roast chestnut soup
Roast chestnut soup

Roast chestnut soup

A delicious starter for your Christmas meal that’s low in fat and perfect with a crusty roll

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Apple and carrot smoothie
Two glasses of thick orange smoothie with striped straws, surrounded by slices of toasted bread and a peeled banana on a table.

Apple and carrot smoothie

Have smoothies as a snack or with toast and cereal at breakfast

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Homemade chicken kievs
A white plate with breaded chicken breast cut in half, mixed green salad, and vine cherry tomatoes, placed on a green-striped cloth.

Homemade chicken kievs

Lighten up this family favourite with a light garlic and herb cream cheese filling with less fat, salt and sugar

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Fruity Moroccan chicken traybake
A tray of baked chicken pieces with orange slices, red onions, and chunks of squash, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

Fruity Moroccan chicken traybake

Butternut squash, carrot, orange and apricot make this a fragrant and zesty dish

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Green lentil flatbread and raita
Green lentil flatbread and raita

Green lentil flatbread and raita

A vegetarian snack that’s perfect to make in advance. Packed with flavour and ideal for mindful nibbling, this recipe is great to help you on your way to reach your 30g of fibre a day.

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Vegetable Cumberland pie
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Vegetable Cumberland pie

Eating a rainbow of fruit and vegetables every day helps protect against cancer – and this potato-topped pie recipe contains 4 of your 5 A DAY portions in one meal.

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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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Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous
A green bowl with seasoned grilled meat, gnocchi, creamy sauce, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and olive oil. A smaller plate with gnocchi is in the background on a green tablecloth.

Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous

This mix of lamb chops, herbs, spices and textures create an intriguing meal full of flavour

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