20 healthy carb recipes
Carbohydrates get a bad rap, but much of this is undeserved.
18. Chickpea and squash coconut curry Chickpea curry is a midweek favourite. What's more, most of the components are probably already in your kitchen.
19. One-pot quinoa and chicken tagine Try our lightly spiced quinoa tagine. This one-pot recipe is easy to make and low in calories – a healthy family meal.
20. Sweet potato and lentil curry A vibrant, low-calorie vegan dinner made with sweet potatoes, red split lentils, coconut milk and plenty of spices. Enjoy with a naan or pilau rice.
Beetroot, herb & nutty grain salad with feta dressing
Ready-to-eat pouches of mixed grains must be one of the easiest ways to get a healthy carb boost. Look for a combination of different wholegrains, like quinoa, bulgar and brown rice.
Amaranth porridge with blackberry & ginger compote
This ancient grain is high in fibre and protein, but as well manages to be gluten free – it's often declared to be the healthiest carb around.
Healthy granola
Avoid shop-bought options – instead, start your day off with this easy to make energy-boosting homemade granola. The recipe uses oats and fibre-rich bran.
Healthy one-pan chicken and rice
Chicken is marinated in soy, hoisin, honey and garlic, then cooked with brown rice. It's a simple midweek dinner that's packed with Chinese-inspired flavours.
Posh beans on toast
Make comforting beans on toast a bit healthier with this easy, low-calorie method. A perfect healthy lunch.
Gochujang roast sweet potato with mixed grain salad
Pack plenty of texture into this low-calorie vegetarian salad with roast sweet potatoes, mixed grains, radishes and cucumber, all lifted by a punchy dressing.
Turmeric and ginger butter bean stew
Nourish yourself with a big bowl of our butter bean and kale stew made with a zingy ginger, turmeric and creamy coconut milk broth.
Quinoa and black bean chilli
Ditch the meat and make this easy vegan chilli. Quinoa and black beans make this high in protein, but keep it low in calories.
Veggie soba noodle pots
Make these colourful, nutrient-packed noodles for a healthy lunch al desko. Use whatever veg you have in the fridge.
Halloumi-stuffed peppers
Serve up stuffed peppers for a healthy veggie dinner. Add cubes of halloumi, harissa and a whack of red chilli for an extra savour boost.
Warm red rice, herb and salmon salad
Try this nutritious, spice-packed rice salad with cucumber and tomato for a light midweek meal.
Baked cod and butter beans
Flaky cod with a rosemary parmesan crust, served on a sweet cherry tomato and butter bean sauce is rich, wholesome and healthy.
Miso mackerel with chilli brown rice
You'll love this quick Japanese-style mackerel. The miso-mirin marinade takes minutes to make. Serve with brown rice for a meal that's packed with fibre and good fats.
Healthy baked oats
We love using blackberries while they're in season to make this easy oat bake – it can be served for breakfast or dessert. You could as well use blueberries or chopped banana.
Chickpea, pepper and bulgar wheat salad
Make our vibrant veggie salad for a nutritious lunch. Not only will you enjoy plenty of plant foods, you'll as well benefit from the chickpeas, which give this meal a fibre boost.
Ginger chicken noodle salad
Toss nutty soba noodles, shredded chicken, crunchy sesame seeds and fresh, aromatic herbs with a zingy ginger dressing for a high-protein, veg-filled lunch.
Healthy risotto
Ever tried swapping rice for quinoa when making risotto? Our healthier version of the Italian dish offers a protein boost and earthy flavours of chestnut mushrooms, leeks and pecorino.
Chickpea and squash coconut curry
Chickpea curry is a midweek favourite. What's more, most of the ingredients are probably already in your kitchen.
One-pot quinoa and chicken tagine
Try our lightly spiced quinoa tagine. This one-pot method is easy to make and low in calories – a healthy family meal.
Sweet potato and lentil curry
A vibrant, low-calorie vegan dinner made with sweet potatoes, red split lentils, coconut milk and plenty of spices. Enjoy with a naan or pilau rice.
