Quick tomato risotto
Making risotto doesn’t have to involve hours of stirring over the stove, as this easy tomato recipe proves Ingredients 250g risotto rice 1 onion, finely chopped 50g butter 250ml vegetable stock 500ml carton passata 500g punnet cherry tomato 100g ball mozzarella, drained and cut into large chunks grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative) and shredded basil, to serve Method STEP 1 Tip the […]
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Healthy bolognese
This low-fat, low-calorie bolognese combines lean pork mince with fennel and cherry tomatoes to give a burst of fresh flavours and two of your five-a-day Ingredients 100g wholewheat linguine 2 tsp rapeseed oil 1 fennel bulb, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced 200g pork mince with less than 5% fat 200g whole cherry tomatoes 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp vegetable bouillon powder generous handful chopped […]
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Quick fried rice
Our egg-fried rice recipe with peas, bacon and mushrooms is a great way to use leftovers. Ready in under 15 minutes, it makes a super-speedy one-pan supper Ingredients 2 tsp oil 1 egg, beaten 2 rashers bacon, chopped 175g mushrooms, sliced 200g frozen peas 1 garlic clove, crushed small knob of ginger, grated 2 tsp dark soy sauce, plus […]
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Sesame salmon, purple sprouting broccoli & sweet potato mash
Try this Asian-inspired salmon supper with a nutty sesame dressing, crisp veg and comforting sweet potato mash. It’s healthy, low-calorie and rich in omega-3 Ingredients 1 ½ tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp low-salt soy sauce thumb-sized piece ginger, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 1 tsp honey 2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into wedges 1 lime, cut into wedges 2 boneless skinless salmon fillets 250g purple sprouting broccoli […]
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Quick sausage bolognese
Pasta, sauce, and sausages, what could be a better combination? The sausage meat adds great flavour to a simple dish Ingredients 6 good-quality sausages, skins removed 1 tsp fennel seed 250g pack mushroom, sliced 150ml red wine (optional) 660g jar tomato pasta sauce (we used Loyd Grossman’s tomato & chilli) 300g penne grated or shaved parmesan, to serve Method STEP 1 Heat a […]
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Nutty chicken satay strips
Keep these nutty chicken satay strips in the fridge for a healthy choice when you’re peckish. The chicken is served with cucumber and sweet chilli sauce Ingredients 2 tbsp chunky peanut butter (without palm oil or sugar) 1 garlic clove, finely grated 1 tsp Madras curry powder few shakes soy sauce 2 tsp lime juice 2 skinless, chicken breast fillets (about 300g) cut into […]
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Quick pickled cucumbers
These surprisingly speedy pickled cucumber ribbons are delicious with any smoked fish, particularly salmon. Add some irresistible crunch to your dish Ingredients 1 large cucumber, ends trimmed, cut in half widthways and spiralized into thick ribbons 1 tsp flaky sea salt 1 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp caster sugar ½ tsp coriander seeds a small handful of dill, leaves picked Method STEP […]
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Indian chickpeas with poached eggs
This quick, fibre-rich veggie supper is filling and good for you too. Chickpeas are a great source of manganese, which is essential for healthy bone structure Ingredients 1 tbsp rapeseed oil 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and diced ½ – 1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped ½ bunch spring onions (about 5), tops and whites sliced but kept separate 1 tsp cumin, plus […]
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Cauliflower, paneer & pea curry
Ready in less than an hour, this easy, vegetarian curry recipe made with pan-fried Indian cheese and vegetables is also cheap to prepare Ingredients 2 tbsp sunflower oil 225g pack paneer, cut into cubes 1 head of cauliflower broken into small florets 2 onions, thickly sliced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 heaped tbsp tikka masala paste 500g carton passata 200g frozen peas small pack coriander, roughly chopped basmati rice or […]
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Healthy beef chow mein
Swap your weekly takeaway for this healthy beef chow mein – it’s quick to cook and low in fat and calories Ingredients 2 wholemeal noodle nests (85g) 2 tsp rapeseed or sesame oil 200g lean fillet steak, fat removed and cut into strips 1 small red onion (100g), finely chopped 15g piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped 160g chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped […]
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