Be inspired by our healthy dinner ideas, whether you’re after a family favourite, dinner for two or some veggie and vegan inspiration, we’ve got plenty of healthy dinner recipes for you. See our simple guide to healthy eating and our healthy recipes for more inspo. For dinner in a flash, take a look at our 30-minute meals, or to make the most of kitchen gadgets, our air-fryer recipes are here to help.
Cut down on time, cost and waste with this 'cheat' version of a classic dish that's brilliant for breakfast, lunch or dinner
Dive into this beautiful dish, filled with aromatic garlic potatoes, zesty chilli salsa and flaky basa fillets. High in protein and vitamin C, how can you not love this wholesome meal?
Cooking your chicken in a slow-cooker is an easy, hands-off method that guarantees a juicy result. We've rubbed a piri piri-inspired spice blend on the chicken before cooking alongside corn on the cob. Serve with chips and slaw for a delicious feast.
A delicious twist on fish cakes made with leftover pearl barley
A healthy, veggie Thai-inspired dish to to treat your tastebuds
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.
Spag bol, but faster and just as tasty! Why not try this healthy pasta dish, which uses leftover meatloaf and pasta sauce from our Lentil and beef meatloaf recipe. It's on the table in 15, so it's a real winning dinner for busy days.
If you've never tried making your own meatloaf, this simple, tasty recipe is a good place to start. Using lean steak mince and red lentils, it's healthy too and there's even leftovers to create this Spicy lentil and beef spaghetti for the next day!
Use leftover chicken thighs and fragrant Thai green curry sauce to create this fresh and zesty noodle salad for the perfect packed lunch or light dinner.
Ready in just 30 minutes, this fragrant cauliflower curry hits all the right notes for a dinner that's on the table in no time
Use leftover roasted vegetables in this easy potato hash, perfect for a light lunch or dinner
Transform tinned chickpeas into a delicious, hearty vegan curry. Serve with rice and a dollop of cooling yogurt-alternative for a fragrant, plant-based midweek meal.
Use leftover veggie stew in this quick and easy midweek pasta recipe, topped with a scoop of ricotta, drizzle of olive oil and fresh mint
Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, this dish combines tender turkey mince and crunchy cauliflower.
Chicken livers add rich, hearty flavours to this budget-friendly midweek meal
Chef Nargisse Benkabbou shares her gorgeous Moroccan-inspired meatballs dish that makes an easy yet impressive get-together lunch or dinner. The warming spices and rich flavours all come together in just one hour. Serve with flatbreads and Nargisse's roasted cauliflower recipe, if you like, see below for recipe.
This simple recipe gives you a fragrant, creamy fish curry in just 35 minutes, and using frozen fish fillets and spinach helps reduce cost. A classic base of ginger, garlic, chilli and turmeric kicks things off, with coconut milk bringing a gorgeous creaminess to this dairy-free curry, spinach adding green goodness and flaky white fish finishing it off perfectly.
Our meat-free shepherd-less pie is loaded with carrot, mushroom, spinach and hearty green lentils, and topped with fluffy mashed potato. Harissa paste brings smoky, spicy notes to this filling vegan pie, which packs in 3 of your 5-a-day and is high in fibre. You can freeze the pie (uncooked), so it's perfect for prepping ahead and stashing away for another day.
These beautifully spiced pea and potato patties show that you don't need meat to enjoy a seriously satisfying burger. Ginger, chilli and turmeric bring warmth and colour to these vegan burgers, which are fried until golden, topped with mango chutney and fresh coriander and sandwiched in a soft bun. Give this easy vegan burger recipe a go!
We've made a tasty pesto crust to top salmon and then baked it in the oven with gnocchi in this super-easy dinner for two. It hits 2 of your 5-a-day and is high protein too!
This creamy pasta dinner for two features wholewheat fusilli, Tenderstem broccoli and chickpeas, brought together with a lemony crème fraîche sauce flavoured with dill. It's fresh, fragrant and vibrant – perfect when you want something quick and healthy.
These high-protein smash tacos are inspired by lahmacun - a flavour-packed Middle Eastern street food. You can use any mince here, we've seasoned lean turkey mince and smashed it onto wraps before frying for a quick and easy twist. Most importantly, these tacos taste downright delicious!
These sweet and salty roasties are sure to wow any guests. The combination of soft goat's cheese and sweet figs makes for a perfectly rounded side. Top that off with a zingy, herby dressing and you've got a delicious spring dish to pep up any roast dinner.
If you love creamy pasta, you'll want to try this fusion dish that's comforting, flavoursome and surprisingly healthy.
Roasted cauliflower and tangy feta make a fantastic combo in these easy fritters – we've added a fresh mint and lemon sauce a zingy finish. They make a great lunch, light dinner or substantial snack.
This spring traybake is bursting with fresh, zingy flavours and vibrant veg. The prosciutto-wrapped chicken looks fancy, but it's a doddle to prepare and there's even leftover veg for a soup the next day; see tip, below. A fab midweek meal or alternative Sunday roast.
These tasty enchiladas make a hearty midweek family meal
Let your guests dig into this easy-to-assemble aubergine starter at your next barbecue while you appreciate just how easy it was to make
This cheat’s lasagne is an absolute crowd-pleaser, even for the little ones! Spinach is blitzed with a trip of cheeses to make a hidden-veg cheese sauce. Layer up with mushrooms and lasagne sheets for a hearty family dinner that leaves you feeling good.
Inspired by the iconic Green Goddess salad, this creamy silken tofu pasta is a midweek winner. Topped with crispy chickpeas for added crunch, this comforting, high-protein pasta recipe belongs in your weekly dinner rotation.
These cosy loaded jackets are stuffed with mozzarella, cabbage and ham and baked until golden and melty. They're easy on the purse strings and you could use up any cheese, veg or cold meats you might have in the fridge!
If you're looking for healthy fish recipes, basa fillets are a great, budget-friendly option. This fresh and fragrant dinner for two is full of interesting flavours and textures, and provides 2 of your 5-a-day. It's on the table in 30 minutes, so perfect for those busy weeknights!
These fresh and fragrant noodle bowls make a satisfying lunch but could work equally well as an evening meal. Brimming with sweet, spicy and aromatic flavours, yet thrown together in 10 minutes, they're the ultimate healthy fast food!