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A creamy avocado and salmon salad that’s full of healthy fats to keep you going. Spiked with hot and zingy wasabi dressing this is a mega-salad. Ingredients For the sesame green beans 175g/6oz sesame seeds, toasted 3½ tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp sugar 450g/1lb green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp rice vinegar 2 tbsp spring onions, […]
A quick and easy Chinese stir-fry that is full of flavour and perfect as a midweek meal. Ingredients For the marinated chicken 300g/10½oz chicken thighs, boneless and skin removed, cut into 1cm/½in strips pinch salt pinch ground white pepper 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp cornflour For the stir fry 2 tbsp rapeseed oil 1 […]
This spicy, crunchy salad is low in fat but full of flavour – perfect for a healthy dinner. Each serving provides 216kcal, 26g protein, 14g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 6g fat (of which 1g saturates), 2g fibre and 0.9g salt. Ingredients 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 4 tbsp clear honey 2 tbsp rice vinegar […]
Mac and cheese is a winner with most families – this one contains hidden vegetables as an added healthy bonus. Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you will need a hand-held blender or food processor to make the sauce. Each serving provides 675 kcal, 27g protein, 68g carbohydrates (of which 12g sugars), 31g fat (of […]
This juicy beetroot burger is topped with hummus and avocado with a halloumi and sweet potato salad. But the burgers are great on their own for a healthy dinner, too. Ingredients For the beetroot burger 3 tbsp olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 raw beetroots, peeled and grated 1 […]
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 […]
With earthy cauliflower, sweet and nutty cashew and a deep umami note from the Parmesan, this quick roasted cauliflower recipe is easy yet impressive. Ingredients 1 large cauliflower, broken into florets 1 lime, zest and juice only 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tbsp olive oil or nut oil 100g/3½oz cashew nuts salt and freshly […]
Roasted vegetables have become a classic over the last few decades, given that Mediterranean vegetables are easy to buy or grow yourself. Ingredients 2 small or 1 large aubergine, halved and cut into 15mm/⅝in slices 350g/12oz peeled butternut squash, cut into 2cm/¾in cubes 2 medium courgettes, halved and cut into 1cm/½in slices 2 large red […]
Using less meat is an easy way to save money without compromising on taste. This quick pasta dish makes a satisfying family meal from just four rashers of bacon. Ingredients 2 tbsp mild olive oil 1 medium onion, thinly sliced 4 rashers smoked streaky bacon, cut into 2cm/¾-wide strips 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced 300-350g/10½-12oz […]
These are the best blueberry muffins ever, but you can use this recipe as a basic muffin recipe, too. Leave the muffin mixture to rest for as long as your willpower can bear. Ingredients 110g/4oz plain flour 110g/4oz butter, softened 65g/2½oz caster sugar 2 free-range eggs 1½ tsp baking powder 125g/4½oz blueberries, or equivalent in […]