Healthy lunch recipes
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Vegetarian starters
Ful medames
Ful medames is an Egyptian dish made with fava beans, parsley and garlic. It makes a wonderful starter or snack served with pitta breads.
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Black rice super salad
Whip up this vegan black rice salad in just 20 minutes and enjoy as a nutritious summer side or wholesome lunch at work the next day.
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Bang bang tofu salad
This fill-you-up salad is gluten-free, vegan and jam-packed with tasty Asian flavours. You'll go nutty for the peanut butter bang bang sauce.
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Green fattoush salad
Take care not to overcook the asparagus spears – this vibrant fattoush summer salad should be fresh, zingy and have a hint of crunch in every bite.
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Healthy salads
Warm za’atar-spiced cauliflower, red onion and rice salad
Discover the power of za'atar in this spiced vegetarian salad, made with cauliflower, red onions and rice – an easy and healthy midweek meal.
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Frittatas
Cauliflower, kale and cheese frittata
Cut this cauliflower, kale and cheese frittata into slices and pack into tupperware for a healthy and easy on-the-go lunch.
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Soba noodle and edamame salad
Our vegetarian soba noodle and edamame salad is a great take-to-work option. For extra protein, add some crispy fried tofu too.
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Recipes for one person
Smoked salmon and ginger black rice bowl
This smoked salmon and ginger black rice bowl serves one, but you can easily scale up the ingredients to serve more people.
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Vietnamese turkey sandwich (banh mi)
This Vietnamese twist on a classic turkey sandwich is ready in 15 minutes, budget- friendly and makes the perfect lunchbox filler.
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Prawns
Speedy prawn noodle soup
Throw together this speedy prawn noodle soup in just 15 mins. It's packed with veggies and a 6-minute egg for a quick and filling dinner.
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Mackerel
Mackerel with potato hash
Mackerel is an underrated fish that's full of flavour and omega-3s, while being a sustainable option too. Buy at its freshest, when in season if you can
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Fish finger kimchi rice with edamame and a fried egg
Make use of that reliable box of fish fingers in your freezer with this Korean-style kimchi rice dish. The kids will love it...so will you.
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Healthy soups
Prawn, vegetable and quinoa broth
Following the 5:2 diet? Feel nourished on a fasting or lighter-eating day with this cheerful bowlful of quinoa, prawns and vegetables
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Healthy vegetarian
Crispy Mexican tortilla rice bowl
Cooking for one needn't be a chore. This flavour-packed Mexican meal is on the table in just 20 minutes but tastes like it took much longer.
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Healthy salads
Thai-style tuna and broccoli salad
A fresh, green and zingy tuna salad made with noodles that can easily be made in half an hour. If you like Thai food then you'll love this vibrant dish.
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Healthy soups
Leek and potato soup
Make a big pot of this winter classic – leek and potato soup – and serve with fresh bread. Freeze half and enjoy the rest another day.
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