Healthy dinner ideas

Be inspired by delicious and healthy dinner ideas for every occasion. Whether you’re after a quick and easy midweek meal to suit the kids, a romantic dinner for two or some vegetarian and vegan inspiration, we’ve got something for you

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Cauliflower and potato curry

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Easy, speedy and delicious, this simple pasta recipe crams in three different types of green veg to make a healthy midweek meal

Green pasta

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Mejadra

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Vegetable katsu stir-fry

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A vegetarian twist on the classic Spanish dish, this autumnal butternut squash paella is an easy shortcut to a hearty midweek meal. Bring the flavours of Spain to your table with plenty of healthy

Cheat’s butternut squash paella

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Try this spicy carrot soup recipe that's packed with vibrant vegetables

Harissa-roasted carrot soup

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This slow-cooked korma recipe is packed with chicken, chickpeas, butternut squash and warming flavours

Slow-cooked chicken korma

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This tasty and affordable noodle recipe is worth getting the food processor out for. Plus, it only takes 15 minutes to knock up

Veggie peanut noodles

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Chicken and tomato spiced curry

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This easy chicken curry is ready in just 30 mins and only needs a handful of ingredients to add real flavour. Madras curry paste creates a hearty, comforting meal, but you can add more if you like it very hot.

Serves 4
5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook
499 calories

Sweet potato and chicken traybake

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This healthy chicken recipe makes a great family dinner, with chicken thighs, sweet potatoes, red onions and broccoli roasted together in an easy traybake.

Serves 4
60 mins
439 calories

Sausage and cannellini bean casserole

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Packed with hearty veg, fresh greens and juicy sausages, this casserole is the perfect dinner for colder nights and great for making ahead and freezing

Serves 4
45 mins
392 calories

Breaded fish with chunky chips

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A healthy take on the British classic. As well as breadcrumbs, mixed herbs and paprika are added to the mix to give the fish coating to give an extra kick. The homemade chips are made with a little bit of garam masala – a gorgeous way to do them differently.

Serves 4
12mins to prepare and 20mins to cook
360 calories

Spicy lentil stew

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A healthy vegetarian option made with green lentils, and plenty of veg and spices

Serves 4
60 mins
300 calories

Chicken, couscous and aubergine tagine

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Chicken is a low-fat protein source, while couscous is a healthy source of carbs

Serves 4
80 mins
379 calories

Ben's mum's 'warming' carrot and coriander soup

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Rich and satisfying yet easy as anything to make, carrot and coriander soup is the perfect easy weekend lunch. Up the flavours with a sprinkling of warming paprika and a dash of single cream and top it off with some omega-rich toasted pumpkin seeds.