Healthy meals

This is a strange one...but trust me! There are some wierd ingredients but it really works and you'll never think it's virtually no fat!

Recipe by: shadowclad

A quick, healthy and comforting supper fix after a long day's work. Serve with rice or naan. Also great as a jacket potato topping!

Recipe by: Mai Forrester

This is a rich and hearty vegetarian lentil curry, great as a main rather than as a side. Don't be discouraged by the ingredients list; this dish is easy dish to make, and great served with basmati rice.

Recipe by: Emma Maher

Use your favourite brand of pasta sauce or tinned chopped tomatoes. Add chicken, green peppers, onion, garlic and mushrooms and you're done! The slow cooker does the rest. Serve with roast potatoes, mash, rice or pasta.

Recipe by: Rosie

Chickpeas are simmered in a fragrant and spicy curry sauce and garnished with fresh coriander. Serve with rice for a great vegetarian midweek meal.

Recipe by: AMINAH A. RAHMAN

This is the ultimate comfort food on a rainy night - and quick to prepare. Add the crushed chillies if you want a bit of spice.

Recipe by: Wendy Mercadante

A deliciously hearty, vegetarian-friendly pureed soup. Lentils are simmered with carrots in a lightly spiced stock. It's the perfect winter warmer.

Recipe by: chimpchef

A colourful combination of tomatoes, green pepper and courgette. Rice rounds out this one-pot meal, which is so easy and healthy - a great way to get to your five a day!

Recipe by: NIBLETS

Cod and haddock fillets work well for this braised dish. An extra easy and quick way to fix superb tasting fish! Serve over rice.

Recipe by: Bonnie Martin

A fragrantly spiced pilaf-style dish that doesn't take much more effort than ringing for a take-away yet is much healthier as it is low in fat. Serve with a refreshing raita to complete the meal.

Recipe by: Maggie Pannell