Healthy lunch recipes

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Parma Ham power bowl

Sponsored by Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma

Healthy lunches

Parma Ham power bowl

This protein-packed power bowl combines Parma Ham, creamy burrata, roasted sweet potato, avocado, sun-dried tomatoes and brown rice.

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Murcia salad with beans and trout

Trout

Murcia salad with beans and trout

Combining nutritious beans with healthy fresh-cooked trout and perfectly ripe tomatoes, this delicious Murcia salad is goodness on a plate.

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José Pizarro’s salt-baked sea bass

Easy whole fish

José Pizarro’s salt-baked sea bass

Chef José Pizarro shares a favourite recipe for an easy summer main: salt-baked sea bass with a beautiful chicory and citrus salad.

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Steamed chicken salad with fennel, orange and olives

Chicken salads

Steamed chicken salad with fennel, orange and olives

The secret to this vibrant chicken salad is steam. Toss juicy steamed chicken and fennel with mint, pine nuts, raisins, orange and lemon.

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Warm borlotti bean and tuna salad

15-minute meals

Warm borlotti bean and tuna salad

Warm borlotti beans are imbued with fragrant rosemary, tuna and crisp red onions to create a filling salad that’s packed with protein.

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Swede, kale and ditaloni broth with pistachio pistou

Swede

Swede, kale and ditaloni broth with pistachio pistou

A pistachio, parsley and lemon pistou adds a verdant vibrancy to this one-pot pasta and kale broth. A hearty yet light winter dinner.

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Thai prawn salad (Pla goong)

Healthy salads

Thai prawn salad (Pla goong)

Juicy prawns are tossed with a lemongrass, and chilli dressing, then served with coriander and crispy shallots in this Thai salad recipe.

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Baked feta with chickpeas, kale and blood orange

Feta cheese

Baked feta with chickpeas, kale and blood orange

This hearty winter salad is cooked in a single baking tray. Earthy kale, creamy chickpeas and baked feta are brightened with blood orange.

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Malaysian chicken salad (Kerabu ayam)

Chicken salads

Malaysian chicken salad (Kerabu ayam)

Kerabu ayam is incredibly refreshing and zesty chicken salad with lime. This versatile Malaysian salad can be made with various veggies.

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Calum Harris’ green and mean vegan sandos

Sandwiches

Calum Harris’ green and mean vegan sandos

Calum Harris' vegan sandos are piled high with greens, herbs and tempeh. A creamy tahini dressing helps bring this epic sando together.

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Pear, beetroot, feta and mint salad

Pears

Pear, beetroot, feta and mint salad

Pear, beetroot and feta salad is the perfect light lunch for a wintry day, with a delicious mix of flavours, textures and colours.

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Slow cooker squash, cannellini bean and pesto stew

Slow cook

Slow cooker squash, cannellini bean and pesto stew

This squash and bean stew is perfect for a cold day. Let the vegetarian stew simmer in the slow cooker, then add a swirl of pesto to serve.

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Roasted cauliflower, white bean, hazelnut and pomegranate salad

November seasonal

Roasted cauliflower, white bean, hazelnut and pomegranate salad

While the cauliflower roasts for this easy vegan salad, you just need to mix the creamy beans and pomegranate seeds with a simple dressing.

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Houmous with tomato and mango chutney-braised eggs

Favourite vegetarian

Houmous with tomato and mango chutney-braised eggs

Use silky homemade houmous as the base for a vibrant vegetarian dinner. Top with eggs braised in a jammy tomato and mango-chutney sauce.

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Sea bass with pistachios, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes

Sea bass

Sea bass with pistachios, pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes

Top sea bass fillets with a pistachio and sun-dried tomato crumb, and serve with discs of golden potatoes in this healthy dinner recipe.

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Tuscan panzanella

Italian vegetarian

Tuscan panzanella

Learn how to make the classic Tuscan bread salad, panzanella. It's a great way to use old bread and make the most of late summer produce.

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