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This healthy chicken pie is easy to make and still feels like a proper pie – even though it’s lower in calories. Serve with steamed veg, it’s so filling you don’t need anything else. Ingredients 1 x 200g/7oz chicken breast 200ml/7fl oz semi-skimmed milk, plus a ½ tbsp extra to glaze ¼ onion, peeled 1 […]
Deliciously light and fluffy banana pancakes, made healthier by using wholemeal flour for extra fibre. Serve in stacks with sliced banana and crunchy pecan nuts, or mixed berries. Ingredients 125g/4½oz wholemeal self-raising flour ½ tsp baking powder 1 large egg 150ml/¼ pint semi-skimmed milk 1 ripe banana (approx. 150g/5½oz), roughly mashed 1 tsp sunflower or […]
For a warming one-pot meal you can’t do better than this healthy chicken and sweet potato curry. It’s easy to make, low in fat and packed with veggies. Ingredients 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 2 tsp finely grated garlic 1 tsp finely grated ginger 1 green chilli, finely chopped 2 tsp cumin […]
An easy, one-pot healthy chicken and rice recipe that will totally take the stress out of midweek cooking. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 800g/1lb 12oz bone-in chicken thighs (approximately 4 large chicken thighs) 1 large onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 large carrots, finely chopped 2 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp smoked paprika 250g/9oz […]
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 2 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]