Whether you’re looking for a healthy lunch for work or a lunchbox for the kids, these delicious, healthy lunch ideas are all the inspiration you'll need. 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.
This spicy sausage ragu with spirali is a flavour-packed family-favourite
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.
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.
These egg pots are a super-easy snack to prepare for the week ahead. Roasted chickpeas and tomatoes are topped with feta and a jammy egg for a protein hit. They also count towards 2 of your 5-a-day and are way more colourful than a cereal bar.
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.
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.
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
Make your kids a lunchbox that really has it all – creamy tuna and cream cheese wrapped up with crisp lettuce, chicken and veg skewers and sweet apple and honey rounds
Fermented foods are great for gut health, so why not try making your own?
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
This on-trend cottage cheese loaf is a source of protein and high in vitamin B12, and makes a tasty alternative to sliced bread.
We’ve transformed our favourite Spanish paella into crunchy prawn cakes, served with a fresh salad. Packed full of flavour and ready in just 30 minutes, it’s the perfect mid-week meal that feels indulgent, without you having to break a sweat.
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!
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.
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.
A delicious spin on stuffed peppers, sweet red onions are loaded with hearty bulgur, nutty celeriac, fragrant kale and creamy Stilton in this delicious dinner for two
Take your side dishes up a notch – add an indulgent Stilton and breadcrumb topping to simple peas and kale for a gooey, melting finish.
This easy vegetarian pasta recipe is perfect for rustling up when in a hurry – simply grab some peas from the freezer and blitz with fragrant mint for a quick pasta sauce that’s full of flavour.
If you like a little spice, then you’ll love these buffalo-style chicken jackets. Chicken is cooked in a buffalo-style hot sauce, with soured cream and paprika then piled on top of sweet potatoes with chopped celery for crunch.
Say hello to your new favourite veggie side – roasting beetroots helps soften the flesh and release all of their natural sweet flavours
Roasted squash and grapes add warmth to this winter salad that's packed with flavour and crunch.
With just a handful of ingredients – and a packet of wholemeat tortilla wraps – you can rustle up these spiced houmous and chicken 'pizzas'
Give crunchy tacos a tasty tuna twist with this exciting gluten-free lunch idea that kids will love. Jam-packed with tinned tuna, fresh veggies, tangy salsa and boiled egg, this easy Mexican-inspired lunch is full of flavour and ready in no time at all. Let kids load up their tacos to add to the fun!
This versatile tomato sauce has hidden veggies and a touch of heat
Serve up these fully-loaded jacket potatoes for a delicious brunch
Top your baked potato with this twist on the classic beans and cheese combo
This veggie twist on coronation chicken is the perfect filling for sandwiches or wraps. Mix boiled eggs in a classic 'coronation' sauce with curry powder, mango chutney and mayonnaise, then serve whichever way you fancy. You can prep this filling ahead of time to enjoy for lunches all week long.
This delicious side dish transforms a pack of cavolo nero (otherwise known as Tuscan kale) into something quite special, with just a few ingredients. You could serve this with your Christmas dinner or any Sunday roast, or toss leftovers through pasta for an easy veggie dinner!
A milder, sweeter alternative to onions, echalion shallots elevate any dish into something special, and these pickled shallots are the perfect example.
These little omelette bites make ideal baby weaning food, suitable from 7+ months stage*, but toddlers will love them too. Protein-rich with some hidden veg, these are great for a quick and tasty lunch or even a picnic. You can even air-fry them if you want or bake them in the oven.
Looking for lunch ideas for a 7 month old? These tasty mini fish cakes are ideal for little eaters, suitable from 7+ months weaning stage*. Made with just 5 ingredients in just over half an hour, they're quick and easy too. You can serve them as mash, if you prefer.