Chicken bagel

Fuel up for lunch with a chicken and avocado bagel. A good balance of carbohydrates and protein, it will sustain your energy levels through the afternoon

Warm chicken salad with avocado dressing

The avocados in this smoky, warm salad are highly nutritious, containing vitamin E, iron, potassium and niacin, along with heart-healthy monounsaturated fat

Feel-good pasta soup

Try our take on comforting pasta e ceci. Seasoning is key, and a drizzle of good olive oil and a scattering of hard, sharp cheese will really bring it to life

Roasted cauliflower dhal with homemade gluten-free naan

Pack in four of your 5-a-day with a bowl of these spiced veggie lentils. Make your own gluten-free naan to scoop it up, or use shop-bought

Spicy harissa bean stew

Make the most of harissa to add a boost of flavour to this butterbean, spinach and ricotta stew. Packed with nutrients, it delivers four of your 5-a-day

Fridge-raid one-pan pesto pasta

Use up odds and ends hanging around in the fridge to make this pasta. Try courgettes instead of peppers, or other leafy greens in place of the spinach

Pulled chicken bowl

Enjoy this budget-friendly chicken and spinach dish with rice and tortilla chips, or use as a filling for a burrito or burger buns

Pesto spinach penne

Combine pasta with spinach, pesto and tomatoes for an easy healthy meal. Tomatoes contain vitamin C, which will help your body absorb the iron in the spinach

Vegan winter one-pan

Serve up a bowl of warming vegan stew for dinner. This easy dish combines spinach, peanuts, potatoes and leeks for a nourishing meal.

Creamy halloumi & tomato curry

Enjoy halloumi in this family-friendly curry – it has a wonderful texture, similar to paneer. You may want to halve the amount of garam masala for young children

Calming green soup

Pack in the veg with this healthy soup. Top with a drizzle of yogurt, some mint leaves and black pepper. It’s great reheated for lunch if you have leftovers

Creamy tagliatelle with spinach & petit pois

“This recipe highlights the versatility of frozen vegetables and pantry essentials, and it’s completely vegan. Incorporating blended silken tofu into sauces is one of my favourite methods to add vegan protein to meals. Serve this dish with chopped pistachios and nutritional yeast for added flavour.” — Dr Chintal Patel