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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.
Try something new with your roast this Sunday by making our air-fryer roast potatoes
We've created a meat and dairy-free version of this absolute family favourite – everyone will love this vegan Shepherd's pie recipe
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
A tapas classic, pan-fried prawns are quick, easy and bursting with flavours of the Mediterranean
Prepare the light, delicate flavours of the Mediterranean in just 25 minutes with this sea bass and potato salad dish
You can rustle up this healthy, Mexican-inspired burrito bowl in just over half an hour. Using frozen veg and rice, it's quick and easy to prepare, ideal for a tasty midweek meal or relaxed weekend food. Serving six, there's plenty to go round or save some leftovers for lunch the next day.
Try something new with turkey this Christmas. Our festive meatloaf is made using turkey mince and is topped with a herby mushroom sauce and crispy sage leaves. Try this as a great gluten-free centrepiece.
Get ready to elevate your salad game with this exquisite pear and prosciutto salad. This is sure to impress as a starter or a light meal on its own.
This lemony courgette linguine makes a zingy vegetarian dinner for two. Al dente pasta is stirred into lightly sautéed garlic, capers, and grated courgette. Crème fraîche, fragrant basil and peppery rocket are added to finish.
There isn't anything quite like a bit of char to accentuate flavours in your cooking, and paneer is just the cheese for this
Packed with zingy spring onion, sweet red pepper and smoky paprika, these vegetarian sweetcorn fritters celebrate the fresh flavours of Mexican cuisine
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.
Fresh and vibrant, this speedy poke bowl recipe is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. Charred corn adds sweet and smoky flavours which complement the salty tuna and soy dressing. You can add in whatever veg you fancy, like cucumber, radishes or edamame.
Smashed potatoes have been a social media sensation, in potato salads, with dips or in a roast. But spuds aren’t the only veg that deserve the treatment. Served as a healthy snack, a tasty side or added to a salad, these crispy, cheesy broccoli bites are a real winner.
You've heard of hasselback potatoes, now try hasselback root veg with your Sunday roast. Beyond being pretty to look at, this clever Swedish creation allows the veg to be tender on the inside, with a lovely crispy crunch on the outside. Slicing (hasselbacking) the veg before roasting allows the flavours to really infuse the dish. You'll be coming back for more!
Shredded cabbage is a Sunday roast staple, but if you're looking for a new recipe, try this sweetheart cabbage recipe, a variety that's sweeter and more tender than regular cabbage. Pan-frying with garlic, chilli and shallots creates a lovely spicy sweetness, while the toasted walnuts lend earthy crunch. Perfect for your next Sunday lunch or Easter gathering.
These roast potatoes are a celebration of spring. With a trio of fresh herbs and seasonal leeks, this dish is fresh, fragrant and vibrant. Crushed potatoes are such an easy way to serve roast spuds, yet look cheffy, ideal for Easter entertaining or just a nice Sunday roast. Cooked in olive oil, this recipe is low in saturated fat and a source of fibre too!
You can't beat a leek and potato soup, especially when it's ready in just half an hour! Our recipe uses leftover cooked veggies, keeping food waste, budget and time in mind. The smoky prosciutto and fragrant tarragon elevate it to something special, but it's a lovely everyday and wholesome soup too. What's not to love?
Savoy cabbage is popular for its deep green, tender leaves and mild, earthy flavour. Sautéed and partnered with a refreshingly zesty dressing, it makes for a delicious, healthy lunch or side dish and can be rustled up in just twenty minutes.
Transform your potato salad with asparagus, soft boiled eggs and a creamy buttermilk dressing.
Breathe new life into leftover roasties with this spicy potato side dish. You can use whatever spices you have in – ground cumin, coriander, paprika, fennel seeds or curry powder will work.
Load up earthy sweet potatoes with paprika-roasted chickpeas, wilted spinach and punchy harissa yogurt for a simple yet satisfying lunch for two
Creamy risotto is made even better with a gooey cheese sauce in this super summer dish
The nuttiness of cauliflower pairs brilliantly with the saltiness of crispy bacon and tang of chives to create a comforting bowl of deliciousness.
If the summer weather is waning, why not try this hearty bean stew? It's packed full of vegetables and pulses for slow-release energy
Oily fish like salmon and mackerel are rich in omega-3 oils, which help protect the heart
A classic grilled frittata that's perfect for light lunches and picnics. It's packed full of flavoursome goat's cheese and nutritious spinach and can be served warm from the pan or cold, with a salad