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Looking for healthy family meals that the whole gang will enjoy? From pastas and pizzas to traybakes and pies, there's something for everyone – our healthy family meal ideas are super easy and sure to please. Find plenty more family meal recipes and healthy recipes, plus speedy 30-minute meals.
We love a hands-off traybake recipe and this one is no exception. It's packed with veggies and the black olives give a tangy, savoury hit. We've served it over rice but it would be delicious with potatoes or pasta!
A spin on the classic French stew, this healthy traybake is the perfect choice for getting more veggies into your diet
Potatoes and cabbage are gently spiced with cumin and turmeric to make this Gujarati-style curry. It takes just 25 minutes, plus it counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day - what's not to love?
These pancakes are made with wholemeal flour and served with a rainbow assortment of fruit making this breakfast plate a source of fibre. They make a bright and hearty start to the day.
Don't let breakfast become boring – give these easy banana and toasted oat pots a go. They're a great alternative to cereal with added protein from creamy skyr.
This healthy breakfast crumble is a great way to start the day off right. You can batch it up for the freezer to make busy mornings easier, and kids will love having 'pudding' for breakfast.
Use your air-fryer to make this vibrant veggie toad-in-the-hole. We love this served with mash and onion gravy, then use any leftover roasted veg to make some super-tasty nachos for tomorrow's dinner.
This chunky chips recipe is an absolute must-try for anyone with an air-fryer
Sausage pasta is an all-time favourite family meal and here we've used reduced-fat sausages to create a tasty ragu for wholewheat spaghetti. It's high in protein, budget-friendly and there are even leftovers for another meal!
Lean turkey meatballs are the star of the show in this laksa, a spicy noodle broth popular in Southeast Asia
This Vegan Thai green curry is 1 of your 5-a-day, a source of protein and has less fat and saturates than a typical coconut milk-based curry.
Batch cooking just got that bit better with this jammy leek filling, with a helping hand from creamy ricotta and fresh spinach and basil. So versatile, this filling can be used to top warm bruschetta, or can be combined with a tomato sauce and cannelloni to make a creamy pasta bake – see tip, below.
Whip up this vibrant ginger chicken stir-fry noodle for a speedy midweek meal
Put your slow-cooker through its paces with this super sausage and butter bean casserole – the perfect meal to cook while you're working from home
A simple chicken traybake elevated with smoky paprika, all you have to do is get it in the oven and wait for the magic to happen
Healthy, midweek cooking at its best, this one-pot baked chorizo and white fish recipe uses delicate orzo pasta and is packed with vitamin-rich spinach, pepper, hearty tomatoes and garlic. Also a good one to have up your sleeve for when friends drop by.
Need a quick dinner fix? This delicious katsu curry is ready in a flash. We've used frozen breaded cod for speed, with a homemade katsu sauce. The result is rich, tangy-sweet, comforting and super-tasty!
If you love tomato soup, give this beautifully vibrant tomato soup recipe a go that provides 2 of your 5-a-day as well as protein. Smash through a crisp cheese topper into a sweet and fragrant soup that's laced with aromatic herbs. Remarkably, it's all ready in just 30 minutes.
This flavoursome pasta salad makes a great lunch on the go or simple spring dinner. Ready in 15 minutes, it uses leftover marinated courgettes (see tip, below) and budget-friendly tinned salmon, so it's a super-easy solution when hunger strikes!
A tapas classic, pan-fried prawns are quick, easy and bursting with flavours of the Mediterranean
If you're looking for a tasty spin to really set your Christmas dinner apart, then look no further than this zesty roast turkey recipe
Homemade pesto is the focal point of this simple pasta recipe
Whip up a creamy sauce using cauliflower, olive oil and pumpkin seeds that pairs perfectly with pasta. Use the leftovers to make our Summery chickpea stew for tomorrow's lunch.
A true Italian classic, it really is hard to beat juicy pork meatballs, tender tagliatelle and a generous helping of Parmesan
Crunchy and packed with fresh flavours, these tuna tostadas are a great high-protein dinner option that takes under 30 minutes to cook
Spag bol, but faster and just as tasty! Why not try this healthy pasta dish, which uses leftover meatloaf and pasta sauce from our Lentil and beef meatloaf recipe. It's on the table in 15, so it's a real winning dinner for busy days.
If you've never tried making your own meatloaf, this simple, tasty recipe is a good place to start. Using lean steak mince and red lentils, it's healthy too and there's even leftovers to create this Spicy lentil and beef spaghetti for the next day!
Ready in just 30 minutes, this fragrant cauliflower curry hits all the right notes for a dinner that's on the table in no time
Use leftover roasted vegetables in this easy potato hash, perfect for a light lunch or dinner
Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner, this dish combines tender turkey mince and crunchy cauliflower.
These beautifully spiced pea and potato patties show that you don't need meat to enjoy a seriously satisfying burger. Ginger, chilli and turmeric bring warmth and colour to these vegan burgers, which are fried until golden, topped with mango chutney and fresh coriander and sandwiched in a soft bun. Give this easy vegan burger recipe a go!
Load your flapjacks with fresh apple and dried apricots for a delicious twist on a classic bake that provides 1 of your 5-a-day. These are great for lunchboxes or snacking on the go.
These tasty enchiladas make a hearty midweek family meal