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.
Spend less time in the kitchen and more time in the sun with these slow-cooker pulled turkey rolls
This spicy sausage ragu with spirali is a flavour-packed family-favourite
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!
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.
Avocado and spinach make a great purée for babies, full of green goodness yet deliciously creamy. This baby food recipe is suitable for weaning from around 6 months* and you can purée all the avocado or cut one into wedges to serve as finger food. Freeze portions in an ice cube tray for nutritious baby food whenever you need it.
Hearty and wholesome, this sweet potato and lentil dish is great for babies from around 6 months* or you can shape into balls, bake and serve as a finger food. This is a great weaning recipe for batch-cooking – store in the fridge or freeze for future meals.
Puréed broccoli is an excellent, nutrient-rich baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months*. You can purée the whole broccoli head or save some florets to steam and serve as finger food. You only need one ingredient and 10 minutes and you have a great dish for little ones and you can freeze leftovers too!
Cauliflower purée is a brilliant, nutritious baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months* and you can reserve some florets to serve as finger food, if you want. Just grab a cauliflower head and in 10 minutes you'll have a lovely creamy purée. You can freeze portions too.
Homemade gravy is a great way to use up a whole roast chicken. This recipe simmers celery, carrots, and thyme low and slow for over an hour, creating a deep, aromatic flavour. Serve it with your next Sunday roast, or try it as a stock or silky chicken pie sauce.
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.
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 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.
Make this easy soup that’s brimming with good-for-you garlic, ginger, chilli and veggies. Perfect for keeping in the freezer for when hunger (or lurgy) hits! The crispy topping isn't essential but does make it extra tasty.
Roasting this distinctly colourful broccoli gives it a nutty and earthy flavour which works perfectly with a light dressing and crunchy sourdough
Blitz some spinach leaves with soy sauce, garlic and peanuts to make a colourful sauce for a stir-fry. This recipe packs 2 of your 5-a-day and is ready in just 15 minutes! You can even make the sauce the night before and keep it in the fridge for a super-speedy meal the next day.
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.
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.
Upgrade baked sweet potatoes with a colourful zesty tuna salsa for an easy family dinner idea
Upgrade your beans on toast with this delicious Greek-inspired dish. Packing in three of your 5-a-day, this healthy dish makes a lovely lunch, light dinner or even a weekend brunch.
Plump, shiny seasonal aubergine and potatoes come together in this simple curry, also known as aloo baingan
Ready in just 15 minutes, this healthy Italian-style salad is perfect for a simple yet hearty lunch and is high in protein. Tuna and butter beans is a classic combination which tastes even better when paired with a sharp and zesty mustard dressing. Top with a boiled egg and enjoy with a sprinkle of basil leaves.
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!
For a tasty vegan soup recipe that's sure to comfort, try a steaming bowl of this herby vegetable soup
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 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