Fattoush

This classic Middle Eastern salad makes a crunchy light side dish or lunchbox filler- it’s sprinkled with sumac, mint and parsley

Chicken gumbo

A low-fat Creole-inspired okra and green pepper stew with cayenne, paprika, cumin and thyme

Moroccan chickpea soup

This low-fat soup is packed with storecupboard pulses, healthy grains and North African spice- use cumin, ras el hanout, ginger and cinnamon

Japanese-style bento box

This Asian-inspired lunchbox with mackerel sushi, edamame beans and fresh fruit will keep you going all afternoon

Vietnamese chicken baguettes (Bhan Mi)

Stuff your sandwich with chicken, carrot, cucumber, spring onion and sweet chilli dressing for Asian zing

Black bean chimichurri salad

This simple lunchbox-friendly salad of storecupboard pulses is dressed with chimichurri- a South American parsley, coriander and chilli sauce

Pizza pasta salad

Layer up pasta with sundried tomato pesto, salami, olives, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil in this clever lunchbox mix

Pizza pie

Use a ready-made bread mix to make this homemade calzone-style pizza filled with cheese, tomato, pepperoni and peppers