Healthy lunch recipes

Healthy recipes for lunch boxes and beyond, from salads to wraps, dips and healthy treats

Tuna and pesto pasta salad

A super simple healthy dish that even kids can make. Ideal for packed lunches read more on: Tuna and pesto pasta salad

Moroccan spiced butternut squash
3/5
(18 ratings)
Moroccan spiced butternut squash recipe

A one-pan dish with rice and roasted peppers from Channel 4's Anna Richardson

Garlicky mushrooms
3/5
(5 ratings)
Garlicky baked mushrooms recipe

These herby baked mushrooms with a nut topping from Anna Richardson make a quick and easy light lunch or starter

Tropical fruit loaf
4/5
(6 ratings)
Tropical fruit loaf

A moist breakfast loaf baked with juicy fruits, cinnamon and tropical fruit juice

Pineapple pancakes with bacon and orange recipe

American-style fluffy pancakes with salty bacon and sweet citrus-infused maple syrup

Roasted peaches
5/5
(4 ratings)
Roasted vanilla peaches with yogurt and coconut granola

These sweet peaches make for a great breakfast or brunch with their crunchy coconut topping

Raspberry and orange muffins
3/5
(24 ratings)
Orange and raspberry muffins recipe

An easy breakfast muffin recipe with zesty orange and raspberries

Ching-He Huang beef stir-fry
4/5
(27 ratings)
Black pepper beef and rainbow vegetable stir-fry

Feel virtuous with Ching-He Huang's healthy stir-fry recipe

Raw samosas
4/5
(35 ratings)
Raw samosas recipe

Raw food chef Chris Massamba showed Hugh how to make these little parcels of goodness on River Cottage Veg

Vegetable stock
4.5/5
(14 ratings)
Home-made vegetable stock

Making a tasty vegetable stock is easier than you think with River Cottage HQ Sous Chef Neil Matthews' recipe

How to cook in high heels: Garlic spinach chicken
3.5/5
(95 ratings)
Garlic spinach chicken with spicy wedges and salsa recipe

Packed with iron and protein, this dish offers a healthy energy boost for all the family and helps you over that midweek hump

Healthy recipes

Healthy recipes

Healthy eating doesn't have to be dull - be inspired with tasty healthy recipes that are kind to your body and a real pleasure to eat

Special diet recipes

Special diet recipes

On a diet? Healthy doesn't have to mean uninspiring. These tasty dishes are kind to your body and fulfil all your dietary needs

Best healthy eating blogs

Best healthy eating blogs

Whether you're looking for the ultimate breakfast smoothie, guilt-free baking or tips on how to cook everything from scratch, you'll find a blogger to fit the bill

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