Healthy meal ideas


Monday

Ready in 25 min

Leek and hazelnut risotto

Leek and hazelnut risotto

Ready in
25 min
Serves
4

When my kids were small, we used to go to a farm to gather fruit and veg. When we returned home, this risotto dish made with the leeks we had gathered was tasty and easy to prepare. – by Under Pressure

TIP: A warming winter risotto that can be made traditionally or in a pressure cooker. No hazelnuts? Use almonds or walnuts instead, or skip the nuts entirely and add chopped mushrooms along with the the leeks. 

Tuesday

Ready in 15 min

Steak Baguette With Crispy Onions

Steak baguette with crispy onions

Ready in
15 min
Serves
2

This is a lovely dish, it can be served on its own for lunch or with chips or wedges for a filling main course! It is also very quick to make, good if you want something in a hurry! – by Keri

TIP: Make this simple, satisfying supper a little healthier - use lean steak and whole grain baguettes, and instead of full fat mayo, mix together 2 tablespoons each of mayo, natural yoghurt and grainy mustard.

Wednesday

Ready in 60 min

Smoked haddock fish cakes with watercress

Smoked haddock fish cakes with watercress

Ready in
60 min
Serves
4

Delicious fishcakes, coated in crumbs and gently fried until golden. The peppery watercress is a perfect balance to the salty fish. – by SHONAB52

TIP: Save time and do what one reviewer did - skip steaming the haddock, as it's already cooked. Simply flake it into the mash and you're sorted!

Thursday

Ready in 35 min

Linguine Amatriciana

Linguine amatriciana

Ready in
35 min
Serves
6

A quick and flavourful Italian classic. Pass the Parmesan and enjoy! – by Christine L.

TIP: Easy Italian fare that the entire family will enjoy, and it's low fat to boot. Drain any excess fat from the pancetta to save calories, and try wholewheat pasta for a healthy serving of whole grains.

Friday

Ready in 55 min

Spinach and Turkey Lasagne

Spinach and turkey lasagne

Ready in
55 min
Serves
8

A delicious version of lasagne for those of us who are health conscious. – by Chuck

TIP: Wholewheat pasta, turkey mince and green veg make this lasagne healthier than most. Use no-cook lasagne sheets and frozen chopped spinach to save time.

Saturday

Ready in 1 hr 20 min

Mediterranean chickpea pie

Mediterranean chickpea pie

Ready in
1 hr 20 min
Serves
6

Enjoy the taste of the Mediterranean with this pie. It's packed with vegetables and chickpeas cooked in red wine with tomatoes and Italian herbs, and is topped with a Parmesan, sun-dried tomato and fresh basil mash. – by Norma MacMillan

TIP: Warming yet full of sunny flavours from the Med. Instead of chickpeas, butter beans or cannellini beans would work a treat. Serve this easy Italian jam tart for dessert.

Sunday

Ready in 1 hr 20 min

Healthy Roast Chicken

Healthy roast chicken

Ready in
1 hr 20 min
Serves
6

Gorgeous roast chicken and vegetables with all the taste but healthier! – by YummyStepford

TIP: Lighten up your Sunday roast routine with this recipe that saves fat and calories with just a few tips and tricks. A variety of roast veg helps you get to your five a day, too. Serve a fruity pud afterwards, such as Poached pears with custard.

Healthy make-ahead snacks

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