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Best healthy dinner-to-lunch recipes

41 Recipes

Looking for healthy dinners that make great leftovers for lunch? All these dishes serve four, so you can easily store then reheat or eat cold the next day

Black bean tortilla with salsa

16 ratings 3.7 out of 5 star rating

Make this frittata for a quick, easy and healthy lunch option, making the most of storecupboard ingredients and packing in three of your 5-a-day

30 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Coriander roast chicken thighs with puy lentil salad

9 ratings 2.9 out of 5 star rating

Rustle up this coriander chicken with puy lentil salad after a workout – a clever balance of protein and nutrient-dense carbs makes it an ideal post-exercise meal

1 hr and 5 mins
Easy
Healthy

Healthy tikka masala

49 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

Enjoy the spicy, rich flavours of tikka masala with this family-friendly lighter version that's both healthy and gluten-free. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

1 hr and 5 mins
Easy
Healthy
Gluten-free

Goan-style vegetable curry with kitchari

32 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

Eat all 5 of your 5-a-day in one delicious curry, served with brown rice and lentils. It's healthy, vegan, gluten-free and provides vitamin C and iron, too.

50 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegan

Vegan lentil stew

28 ratings 3.6 out of 5 star rating

Providing an impressive five of your 5-a-day in each portion, this filling vegan stew is low calorie and low fat, and also provides fibre, vitamin C, iron and calcium

1 hr and 10 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegan

Whole roast chicken with braised roots & peas

4 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Layer swede, potato and leeks to roast alongside a chicken for a healthy dinner. A whole chicken is budget-friendly as it can provide leftovers for the week

1 hr
Easy
Healthy
Gluten-free

Broccoli pesto & pancetta pasta

70 ratings 3.8 out of 5 star rating

Serve this healthy bowl of pasta topped with cherry tomatoes for a quick and easy midweek meal. It's tossed with broccoli pesto, and takes just 25 minutes to make

25 mins
Easy
Healthy

Sweetcorn fritters with eggs & black bean salsa

25 ratings 4.2 out of 5 star rating

Get 4 of your 5-a-day in this healthy brunch dish. This recipe makes four servings – save half for another day if you're following our Healthy Diet Plan

30 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Healthy chicken pasta bake

14 ratings 3.6 out of 5 star rating

Try this healthy chicken pasta bake with peppers, courgette and ricotta for a nutritious midweek dinner. It’s sure to be a hit with everyone

1 hr
Easy
Healthy

Pomegranate chicken with almond couscous

162 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

Jazz up chicken breasts in this fruity, sweetly spiced sauce with pomegranate seeds, toasted almonds and tagine paste

20 mins
Easy
Healthy

Healthy pasta primavera

61 ratings 4.4 out of 5 star rating

A healthy spaghetti dish full of broad beans, leeks and asparagus tips. Make the most of spring greens with this vibrant, filling pasta recipe

30 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Ricotta, tomato & spinach frittata

126 ratings 4.3 out of 5 star rating

Healthy veggie bites that are packed with flavour - a midweek must

45 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Curried cod

377 ratings 4.4 out of 5 star rating

An easy-to-prepare midweek one-pot with cod fillet, chickpeas, ginger and spices - it's healthy, low calorie and packed with iron too

35 mins
Easy
Healthy

Chicken & chorizo jambalaya

2,545 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

A healthy Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe that's bursting with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

55 mins
Easy
Healthy

Healthy chilli con carne

62 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

2 hrs and 20 mins
Easy
Healthy
Gluten-free

Paneer jalfrezi with cumin rice

11 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

Spice up your week with this satisfying, healthy, low-calorie veggie curry. It provides calcium, iron, vitamin C and fibre, along with three of your 5-a-day

50 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Lentil salad with tahini dressing

34 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

Pack four of your 5-a-day into each portion of this healthy lentil and sweet potato salad, which provides calcium, iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre.

35 mins
Easy
Healthy
Gluten-free

Smashed chicken with corn slaw

12 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

Add a pop of colour to your plate with this vibrant turmeric marinade. This quick dinner is healthy, low-calorie and provides 3 of your 5-a-day

15 mins
Easy
Healthy
Gluten-free

Paneer chilli con carne

2 ratings 4.0 out of 5 star rating

Try this twist on chilli con carne, which combines beans and warming spices with Indian cheese. It's also served on quinoa instead of rice for extra protein

35 mins
Easy
Healthy
Gluten-free

Moroccan harira

30 ratings 5.0 out of 5 star rating

This is a healthy vegetarian version of the classic Moroccan soup with plenty of cumin, turmeric and cinnamon, each offering different health benefits, plus it's low in fat and calories too

55 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Cumin-spiced halloumi with corn & tomato slaw

16 ratings 4.3 out of 5 star rating

Tuck into a super-healthy veggie dinner that's packed with flavour and freshness. We've topped a creamy, zesty coleslaw with pan-fried golden halloumi slices

15 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Lemony chicken stew with giant couscous

60 ratings 4.4 out of 5 star rating

This healthy Moroccan-style one-pot can be slow-cooked and dished up at different times - ideal for busy households

1 hr and 25 mins
Easy
Healthy

Sesame & ginger sushi bowls

9 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

This vegan packed lunch is full of goodness, using fibre-rich wholegrain rice and protein-rich edamame beans with a tangy tamari and sesame dressing

32 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegan

Spicy fish stew

42 ratings 4.6 out of 5 star rating

Full of omega-3 fats and providing four of your 5-a-day, this healthy dinner is packed with flavourful ingredients including garlic, chilli, salmon fillets and herbs

50 mins
Easy
Healthy
Gluten-free
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