Be inspired by our healthy dinner ideas, whether you’re after an easy midweek meal, romantic dinner or some veggie and vegan inspiration, we’ve got plenty of healthy dinner recipes for you. See more healthy recipes.
Try out this heart-healthy risotto recipe made with nutty pearl barley, aubergine, cherry tomatoes, and walnuts. It makes the most of storecupboard staples, so is not only low in saturated fat but low in price, too.
For a fast and healthy midweek dinner, try this speedy Asian-inspired salmon recipe. Sticky soy, ginger and chilli-marinated salmon is served with a crisp and colourful veggie slaw and tender pak choi for a flavour-packed meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Here's a stunning veggie main for your Christmas dinner that's a doddle to make. This tart features a trio of red onions, leek and shallots to make a gorgeous caramelised topping, reminiscent of the classic French dessert tarte Tatin.
Skip the takeaway and rustle up this healthy pork stir-fry. It's tossed with a tangy homemade plum sauce and plenty of veg, all of which counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day. And it takes just 25 mins to come together, winner dinner!
This warming winter salad is packed full with vibrant veggies. Pop all the ingredients into a baking tray, then let the oven do all the work. Serve with a zingy garlic dressing and enjoy!
This super simple vegan biryani is packed full of flavour. Tikka cauliflower is stirred into gently spiced rice with peppers, onion and ginger. Made entirely in one pot, this curry is a total midweek winner.
If beans on toast is your thing, you need to try recipe creator Lucy's twist which has big bold curry flavours. Her recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and butter beans are a great source of fibre!
Demi's aubergine parmigiana is hearty and healthy. It's packed with 2 of your 5-a-day, and the butter beans make it extra filling and are a great source of plant protein. It's topped with a zesty dill gremolata and a dollop of yogurt for freshness.
This biryani recipe is brimming with loads of mushrooms and fragrant spices. It's topped with crispy cumin chickpeas, pomegranate seeds and homemade raita, and makes a lovely Friday night fakeaway.
Borani is a Middle Eastern-inspired yogurt dip that Lucy first enjoyed on a holiday. She's given it her twist and topped it with a jammy aubergine, tomato and lentil stew. It packs in 2 of your 5-a-day and is high in fibre. Serve with flatbreads and dig in!
These crunchy, spicy cauliflower bites are the perfect vegan alternative to the popular bang bang chicken.
Lucy's creamy gratin recipe is really comforting and packs in 2 of your 5-a-day. Butter beans are super filling, a great tip is to blend half the tin with some cream to thicken the sauce, and the breadcrumb topping gives a lovely nutty flavour - it’s a bit like a savoury crumble!
If you’ve not tried fruit in your salad before, you’re missing a trick. Clementine’s add a pop of juiciness and go so well with the fresh herbs. Lucy's recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre, all whilst delivering big, bright flavours. It's great on its own or works well as a side dish too.
Ribollita is a vegetable and bean stew originating from Tuscany that's typically made with leftover bread 'croutons'. This lighter version for spring is packed with seasonal veggies, like asparagus and kale. It's a great and delicious way to up your veg intake.
These fishcakes are spiced with chipotle paste and paprika for a fun Mexican twist. Serve alongside a zingy black bean and sweetcorn salsa for a flavour-packed dinner. Meal prep like a pro and make the fishcakes in advance to freeze and enjoy at a later date.
This simple shakshuka, made with butter beans and green veg, makes a healthy brunch or lunch that's high in protein and 2 of your 5-a-day! Serve with some crusty bread to dip into those gorgeous golden yolks.
Top crispy wholemeal tortillas with spiced kidney beans and all your favourite Mexican-inspired flavours.
Inspired by a Middle Eastern recipe called ‘Mujadara’, this simple spiced rice dish makes for an affordable but delicious dinner and is packed with protein-rich brown lentils and filling brown rice. We’ve added broccoli and green beans to get you on your way to 5-a-day, too.
Think veggie sausage and mash, but better! We’ve packed five different fruit and veg into this epic traybake, including fibre-rich sweet potatoes (no need to peel), creamy butter beans and Savoy cabbage, which is a source of vitamin C.
This nutritious, plant-based stew uses pre-chopped veg for speed, protein-rich tinned kidney beans and creamy peanut butter. And better yet, we reckon you’ve already got some of the ingredients in your cupboards!
Beans are a great source of protein for veggie and vegan diets, and taste even better when stuffed into pitta breads. Batch-cook this recipe for easy healthy lunches all week.
These chicken tacos are sunshine on a plate. Chicken mince and peppers are flavoured with coriander and lime, then topped onto tortillas with a tangy pineapple salsa
We all love a bowl of houmous for dipping or spreading during summer, but this houmous is like no other
Use leftover scrambled tofu in this colourful Tex-Mex bowl. Wholegrain rice and quinoa are topped with black beans, tofu, crispy tortilla chips, and a fresh corn salsa for a healthy midweek family meal.
Make juicy sweetcorn the star in this vegan fajitas recipe that's perfect for a Friday night feast
Twirly fusilli and courgette ribbons mean this quick pasta dish goes down a treat
Transport yourself to the Mediterranean with this colourful veggie pizza, topped with a rainbow of sweet tomatoes, tangy peppers and a sunny baked egg
Take all the makings of this classic French salad and toss it with some fusilli pasta for an ideal addition to your midweek meal rotation
A delicious veggie burger with all the trimmings
Chicken Marbella is a retro dinner party classic. Our speedy version is topped with a sweet and savoury prune and caper sauce, served with parsley new potatoes. It's perfect for when you're looking to impress but don't want to spend hours cooking.
Take your bread sauce to the next level by swapping in rich focaccia. This bread sauce recipe has all the classic features of your much-loved roast dinner side – gently spiced, aromatic and indulgently creamy. Put this dish on your Christmas lunch menu!
Charring sprouts gives them a lovely nutty flavour in this seasonal twist on a classic Caesar salad. It's a great way of using up festive leftovers – perfect for a Boxing Day buffet or light lunch over the holidays.
This one-tray baked eggs recipe uses leftover ratatouille – see recipe below – and a handful of other ingredients you might already have at home, so it can easily be pulled together.