• Stuffed butternut squash

    Stuffed butternut squash

    Make a veggie roast everyone will love – this squash is packed with nuts, barley and herbs, so it has plenty of flavour and lots of lovely textures

    More effort
  • Black bean & barley cakes with poached eggs

    Black bean & barley cakes with poached eggs

    Take in two of your 5-a-day in these savoury pan-fried cakes, topped with a perfectly poached egg. This delicious brunch dish is quick to make and provides fibre, folate, vitamin C and iron

    Easy
  • Vegan nut roast

    Vegan nut roast

    Combine root vegetables with mushrooms, grains, hazelnuts and fresh herbs to make this stunning vegan centrepiece. Top with parsnip crisps for added crunch

    Easy
  • Maple-baked granola

    Maple-baked granola

    This is a good 'blueprint granola' – follow the basic premise then add nuts and dried fruits of your choosing. Will store in an airtight container for two weeks

    Easy
  • Beetroot & rye tartines

    Beetroot & rye tartines

    If you're keen to rustle up lighter party nibbles for a celebration, these low-calorie beetroot tartines with pastrami or mackerel are ideal

    Easy
  • Slow cooker spiced apples with barley

    Slow cooker spiced apples with barley

    Choose eating apples if you want the sliced rings to stay intact in the slow cooker. Make as a low-fat yet tasty pudding, or lazy weekend breakfast dish

    Easy
  • Pink barley porridge with vanilla yogurt

    Pink barley porridge with vanilla yogurt

    Power yourself through the day with a healthy breakfast porridge that gets its pink hue from plums. Pearl barley adds great texture as well as releasing energy slowly

    Easy
  • Chorizo & barley stew

    Chorizo & barley stew

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

    This storecupboard stew with spicy chorizo and tenderstem broccoli makes a great midweek family meal. An easy, hearty option that anyone can whip up

    Easy
  • Roasted squash, pancetta & chestnut risotto

    Roasted squash, pancetta & chestnut risotto

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

    Upping the veg and swapping rice for pearl barley makes a hearty winter warmer that's full of flavour and healthy too. Scatter with Parmesan and enjoy!

    Easy
  • Barley & bulgur chopped herb salad

    Barley & bulgur chopped herb salad

    A healthy, fibre-rich grain salad that counts as 2 of your 5-a-day. Mint, dill and parsley, along with onions, garlic and cloves make this a winning side dish

    Easy