Healthy lunch recipes
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Asparagus
Grilled asparagus and parma ham on toast
For a quick, easy starter or a light summer lunch, top ciabatta toast with crispy parma ham, grilled asparagus and honey-drizzled feta.
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Healthy salads
Quinoa salad with feta, pea and mint
Laura Herring's quick quinoa salad with feta and mint from The Fast Days Cookbook is low in calories, for fast days on the 5:2 diet
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Goat's cheese
Roast grape & goat’s cheese toasts
If you haven't tried roasted grapes yet, you're in for a treat. We've combined them with goat's cheese, thyme and honey to make the ultimate quick lunch.
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Lower-calorie mains
Healthy nasi goreng
Donal Skehan's healthy recipe for the classic Indonesian dish nasi goreng is made with cauliflower rice for a big dose of vitamin C.
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Diabetes-friendly
Paneer and roasted beet salad
Hearty beetroot and fried paneer give this vegetarian salad recipe the extra oomph to leave you completely satisfied.
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Healthy lunches
Roast aubergine salad with chickpeas and tamarind
Aubergine has the power to turn side salads into mains — you'll love the meaty texture it adds to this hearty salad recipe.
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Noodle salads
Bang bang chicken salad
This summery, Chinese-inspired noodle salad recipe is light, zingy and the perfect accompaniment to a picnic or barbecue.
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Pumpkins
Quinoa risotto with pumpkin and spinach
Try our gluten-free risotto recipe made with butternut squash, quinoa and lots of fresh herbs. A perfect vegetarian dinner for autumn nights.
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Beetroot
Lentil, beetroot and hazelnut salad
Amelia Freer's healthy winter salad mixes lentils, winter vegetables, nuts, herbs and a zingy ginger dressing for a nourishing vegan meal.
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Lettuce
Prawn and herb lettuce cups with ginger dressing
These delicate Chinese-inspired prawn and herb lettuce cups make an elegant starter or nibble with drinks. They use little gem hearts
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Broad beans
Broad beans, peas with mozzarella and parma ham crumble
A vibrant minted broad bean recipe showcasing the best of the summer's green veg - with a ball of creamy mozzarella to finish it off.
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Soups
Low-fat prawn noodle soup
Just 30 minutes to lift off for this easy, low-fat prawn noodle soup. It's packed with nutritious spinach, zesty coriander and soba noodles.
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Beef salads
Seared paprika beef salad with smoky romesco sauce
This warm salad with spice-rubbed beef, new potatoes and romesco sauce makes a quick and flavourful starter or light lunch for two.
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Healthy lunches
Tomato and parsley omelette
Try making this healthy tomato and parsley omelette recipe for breakfast – it's packed full of protein to help you feel fuller for longer.
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Healthy vegetarian
Roast squash, chickpea, rocket and cumin salad
This healthy vegetarian salad is a colourful and filling dish to throw together in the depths of winter when you need a burst of vitamins.
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