We use cookies and similar technologies (“cookies”) to help give you the best experience on our site and to show you relevant advertising. If you continue to use this site, we’ll assume that you’re happy to receive all cookies.
Be inspired by our healthy dinner ideas, whether you’re after an easy midweek meal, romantic dinner or veggie and vegan inspiration, we’ve got something for you. See more healthy recipes.
Juicy chicken breasts are marinaded in a store cupboard-friendly satay sauce and cooked in the air-fryer until golden. Served alongside a crunchy slaw and hearty brown rice, a deliciously healthy dinner.
Baking orzo helps it absorb all of the rich flavours from the vegetables and stock in this fantastic Mediterranean stew
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!
This is Demi's favourite go-to pasta recipe. 'It's a great combination of flavours, a sweet 'n' smoky pepper sauce is tossed through linguine and topped with crunchy chickpeas and zesty flaked almonds. I'm obsessed with crispy chickpeas!'
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.
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!
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.
Try Demi's delicious twist on a jacket potato, topped with coconutty black beans, a sweet 'n' spicy pineapple salsa and zesty yogurt. They're full of flavour and good for you too!
Lighten up a classic Caesar salad by using fish fingers as a crispy crouton replacement. Salty anchovies and Parmesan make a delicious yogurt-based Caesar dressing. Finish with jammy soft-boiled eggs for a fresh and simple spring lunch or dinner.
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.
If you like minestrone then you need to try this lighter version for spring. The broth is made with aromatic fennel and garlic. Add in cannellini beans, spaghetti and fresh greens for a delicious lunch or light dinner.
If you like anchovies, then you'll love this simple spaghetti recipe. It's packed with spring greens in a lemony garlic sauce that makes it perfect for a fast and fresh midweek meal. Don't forget to top with plenty of Grana Padano!
Instead of a rich creamy sauce, this healthier fish pie has bright tomato flavours peppered with olives and flaky fish. Swap the mash for crispy slices of potato for a delicious twist on a classic.
Buckwheat has a hearty, nutty flavour, which works really well in a risotto. It takes a bit longer to cook but the result is well worth it. Here, it's topped with sweet roasted beetroot and fragrant dill, which marries perfectly with the peppery horseradish and crème fraîche in the risotto. A deliciously different dinner!
Tesco magazine's editor Lauren Rose-Smith shares her mum's recipe for lamb stew. Comfort in a bowl, this winter warmer makes a great alternative to Sunday lunch or serve midweek and freeze extra portions. Try serving it with fresh crusty bread to mop up the juices – zero leftovers!
Take ready-made turkey meatballs and create two delicious dinners. This simple, healthy traybake is packed with veg and super-tasty, then use the remaining meatballs for a tagine later in the week.
This veg-packed hotpot is a great way to warm up on chilly winter evenings. Make a simple tomato sauce with aubergines and lentils and top with crispy garlic potatoes, then let the oven do the rest of the work!
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!
Use leftover roasted vegetables in this easy potato hash, perfect for a light lunch or dinner
Chicken breasts are coated in a citrussy honey mustard marinade and roasted until golden. They're served atop a bed of slaw made with apple, cabbage and radishes. A light and bright dinner that's super-tasty and healthy too!
This miso mushroom pasta, with its umami and nutty flavours is an interesting twist on regular veggie pasta dishes. Top with plenty of chopped parsley and pecorino cheese for a speedy and healthy midweek meal for two.
Blitz seeded bread and mix with fresh herbs to make a crunchy breadcrumb topping for salmon. Deliciously simple yet bursting with bright flavours, this is a lovely fast and fresh meal for any night of the week.
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.
Indian chef and author Anjula Devi has created this flavoursome and warming lentil curry with a few special finishing touches. You'll love the air-fried crispy sweet potatoes and toasted seed topping. Hearty, healthy and so tasty!
For a creamy pasta recipe that's healthy and easy-to-make, look no further than this zesty beef penne dish
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!
You'd never know this mac 'n' cheese includes hidden veggies to make a creamy cheesy sauce. It's definitely one to make when you need a comforting yet healthy bowl of pasta.
Here's a great slow-cooker casserole recipe to fall back on when you need something hearty, healthy and budget-friendly to feed the family. Chock full of veg, it's wholesome and warming – just perfect for cold winter evenings.
Brimming with veg and lean chicken, this wholesome soup provides 2 of your 5-a day, is low in saturated fat and high in protein. Filling enough for your evening meal, throw everything in the slow cooker for up to 6 hours and you'll have a comforting dinner to serve to the troops!
Here's a healthy, veggie version of Friday night fajitas that's packed with veg and fibre. Pop everything in the slow-cooker (apart from the rice) and get on with other things while it slow-cooks to perfection. All the family will love topping their chilli with their favourite trimmings!
Have a healthy and tasty dinner on the table in just 20 mins with these air-fryer stuffed peppers that count towards 2 of your 5-a-day. Take your fave antipasti ingredients and a pack of microwave rice to load the peppers up with. Serve with salad on the side. Simples!
Recreate a healthy version of your favourite takeaway! These easy chicken kebabs are full of feel good ingredients. Make your own flatbreads using just 3 ingredients and load with colourful veggies and tender chicken.
Shiitake mushrooms are the star of these bao buns, lending a meaty and buttery texture to this Chinese-inspired creation. Packed with sweet, spicy and umami flavours, this dish makes a super side to a weekend fakeaway or a tasty 'treat' lunch.