Crunchy homemade coleslaw with lemon and mustard is one of the healthiest side dishes around. Ingredients 100g/3½oz low-fat natural yoghurt ½ lemon, juice only 1 tbsp grainy mustard 3 tbsp roughly chopped soft herbs, such as chives, parsley, coriander, mint ¼ white cabbage, finely shredded ¼ red cabbage, finely shredded ½ red onion, thinly sliced […]
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Healthy chicken casserole – Recipe
This super-simple one-pot healthy chicken casserole has a rich and spicy tomato sauce studded with black olives, with spinach stirred in just before serving. Ingredients 1 tsp olive oil 1 large red onion, chopped 1 large red pepper, seeds removed, thinly sliced 1 red chilli, diced 3 garlic cloves, sliced 1 tsp hot smoked paprika […]
Simple and healthy broccoli soup recipe
This Simple and healthy broccoli soup recipe is on the table in under 30 minutes. Serve with plenty of buttered toast. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 garlic clove, chopped 250ml/8¾fl oz chicken or vegetable stock (more if necessary) 200g/7oz broccoli florets and stems, chopped salt and freshly ground black pepper drizzle cream, to serve […]
Healthy tuna pasta salad – Recipe
In ten minutes, you can serve this healthy tuna pasta as a salad in a packed lunch or for supper. Ingredients 150g/5oz whole wheat pasta, cooked according to packet instructions (to al dente) and drained 150g/5oz olives, chopped 150g/5oz canned tuna, drained 75g/2½oz Parmesan, grated 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tbsp chopped fresh flatleaf parsley […]
Healthy chicken pasta – Recipe
This Healthy chicken pasta meal is low calorie and if served as 3 portions provides 432 kcal, 36g protein, 49g carbohydrate (of which 7.5g sugars), 10.3g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 12g fibre and 1.1g salt per portion. Ingredients 1-2 skinless chicken breasts, bones removed 1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for rubbing 2 garlic […]
Healthy fish pie – Recipe
This healthy fish pie is easy to make thanks to its shortcut white sauce. The key to the best flavour is using good-quality fresh stock. Ingredients 500g/1lb 2oz swede, peeled and chopped 500g/1lb 2oz potatoes, peeled and chopped 250g/9oz low-fat soft cheese with garlic and herbs 150ml/5fl oz good-quality fresh vegetable stock 1 tbsp cornflour blended […]
Healthy Prawn and tomato pasta – Recipe
This healthy prawn pasta recipe is given a bit of a spicy kick with the addition of chilli flakes. It is also a low-calorie meal, suitable for anyone eating 1200–1500 calories a day. Ingredients 125g/4½oz dried spaghetti or linguine 150g/5½oz broccoli, cut into small florets 100g/3½oz cherry tomatoes, halved 150g/5½oz large frozen prawns, completely thawed […]
Healthy scrambled eggs – Recipe
Scrambled eggs are made extra special by adding smoked salmon. Serve with fresh watercress and grilled vine tomatoes for a more filling breakfast. Ingredients 8 midi vine tomatoes, halved low-calorie cooking spray 3 large free-range eggs 35g/1¼oz smoked salmon, roughly chopped 1 tbsp chopped chives 25g/1oz fresh watercress, to serve freshly ground black pepper Method […]