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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.
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!
We've created a meat and dairy-free version of this absolute family favourite – everyone will love this vegan Shepherd's pie recipe
Kids will love to help make these giant meatballs, perfect for a Lunar New Year feast. The meatballs are flavoured with fresh ginger and spring onions before being baked with a sticky plum glaze.
These lighter veggie rolls have a spiced butternut squash and cheese filling encased in super-easy ready rolled puff pastry. Perfect for a picnic or as a tasty lunchbox addition.
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.
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.
Fabulously fruity, zingy and slightly spicy, this rhubarb slaw is not a shy side! Serve with a juicy burger, kebabs or whatever you fancy – this recipe serves 6, but you could keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Sweet, spicy and aromatic, this baked squash one-pot is too good to save for hosting! The perfect healthy winter warmer, everyone will be intrigued by the flavours, not just those on plant-based diets. Simple, tasty and budget-friendly – what's not to like!
Rich, spicy and so moreish, you'd never believe these meatballs are healthy. Serving six, they're ideal for a night-in sharing platter or serve with couscous for a family meal and freeze any leftovers. Using flavoursome turkey thigh mince, this recipe's budget-friendly too!
Middle Eastern soft cheese, labneh is actually strained yogurt and while it looks cheffy, it's super-easy to make, you just need a little patience. Made from Greek-style yogurt strained overnight, you just need to add the final flourishes the next day, then serve with crudités and flatbreads. This is going to impress without a doubt!
This nourishing, low-fat chicken noodle soup is a real winter warmer! You'll need a whole chicken, cooked gently on the hob, plus plenty of spices and coconut milk, but the effort is totally worth it. Plus you'll have six portions to feed the troops or freeze for lunches at a later date.
Get your green goodness with this delightful breakfast or brunch dish, featuring seasonal baby spinach and everyone's favourite – egg and beans on toast. Providing 2 of your 5-a-day and high in fibre, this is nutritious and delicious!
Roasting this distinctly colourful broccoli gives it a nutty and earthy flavour which combines perfectly with a light dressing and crunchy sourdough
Avocado on toast gets a colourful makeover in this quick and easy toast topper, with creamy houmous, yellow tomatoes and zesty coriander
Quick to make and easy to eat, this tuna mayo pitta recipe makes a deliciously healthy lunchbox idea for kids. Find more Lunchbox recipes on Tesco Real Food.
A fun lunchbox idea for kids, cut these turkey sandwiches into star shapes for an easy, healthy packed lunch. Find more Lunchbox recipes on Tesco Real Food.
This delicious vegetarian noodle pot recipe is the perfect mug meal for one, you don't even need a microwave
An easy lunchbox idea for kids, this healthy chicken pasta salad recipe has a tasty pea, tomato, and basil sauce.
Get the kids to love their packed lunch with this easy healthy sandwich that’s packed with layers of fruit and veg. Taking inspiration from a classic carrot cake for the sandwich filling, orange-flavoured soft cheese and juicy raisins add sweetness.
For a Vietnamese spin on your lunchbox, try these tasty prawn summer rolls. Filled with crunchy iceberg lettuce, shredded mint and sweet carrot, and served with a rich hoisin-style dressing, these are great for a takeaway lunch or dinner party canape.
Create a hearty dinner for one with this super quick and easy veggie tagine mug meal.
Celebrate Lunar New Year with these simple spring rolls filled with ham, noodles and raw veg. These are great for making with the kids – let everyone customise their own for a fun celebratory feast.
A vibrant family dinner that can serve a crowd or give you delicious leftovers. This stunning one-pot chicken dish is packed with wonderful seasonal ingredients. Tender roast chicken, peppery puy lentils and an array of veggies come together in this healthy crowd-pleaser, which is made even more delicious with a dollop of spinach pistou sauce.
This vibrant veggie soup is made with pre-cooked beetroot, alongside sweet potato, tangy feta and fragrant dill for a bold and interesting flavour combo. Serve at a dinner party or enjoy as a warming, healthy lunch on cold days.
British-Chinese chef, Jeremy Pang chose this dish for Lunar New Year as noodles signify long life in Chinese traditions. 'It's also the type of dish that I often cook for my kids. It's super-easy to make and I know that they'll gobble it up without any fuss', says Jeremy.
This Yaki udon noodle dish is jam-packed with veggies, coated in a sticky sauce and topped with a quick pickled ginger for extra flavour. Perfect for a speedy and healthy weeknight dinner!
Ditch the toast and tea for something more substantial. Prep the filling ahead and you’ll be able to throw this together in 2 minutes! Eggs are a good source of protein, while avocado adds good fats and fibre to help you keep the hunger pangs at bay all morning.
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.
Swede has a sweet, buttery and nutty flavour, perfect for adding to potatoes to liven up your midweek mash. Serve with sausages, a pie or your Sunday roast.
Roasting root veggies takes this frittata to a new level and packs in 2 of your 5-a-day! Make ahead and freeze or enjoy leftovers for lunch the next day.
This filo samosa pie has a level of spice that is just right for the kids, making it a great weeknight dinner option. It's super-easy to make, looks impressive and provides 2 of your 5-a-day.
You fancy a biryani but like the idea of a traybake? Look no further than this healthy and budget-friendly one-pot wonder! The smell alone is delicious, and it tastes incredible with gorgeous curry and chilli flavours.
This giant fishcake uses tinned mackerel to save on pennies and it's already flavoured with a creamy katsu sauce. Served with garlic and chilli steamed cabbage for a little spice, we bet you've not had a fishcake like this before!