I’ve used chickpeas in this, but the curry base is adaptable; just add your choice of protein. A squeeze of lemon adds vitamin C to aid iron absorption and mixing quinoa with rice increases your intake of high-fibre wholegrains and protein.
Matty fills these simple ravioli with creamy spinach and ricotta, then tosses them in a fragrant, buttery sauce. (You will need a pasta machine for this)
You’ll need a pasta machine to make Matty’s tagliatelle which contains spinach for a nutritious boost. A light sauce with tomatoes and prawns creates a vibrant dish
Make these stunning vegan pithiviers for Christmas – they can be assembled ahead and kept in the fridge, or frozen up to a month ahead and baked on the day
Use up blue cheese you’ve bought over Christmas to make this healthy and satisfying pasta with walnuts, spinach and leeks. A little blue cheese goes a long way
Try this simple curry for a family dinner. It delivers seven plant points, plenty of fibre and two of your five-a-day
Enjoy this take on saag, packed with spinach and spices. It’s perfect as a side in an Indian feast, or as a standalone dish served with chapatis
Use up your leftovers in a Korean bibimbap meaning ‘mixed rice’. Switch up the veg with whatever you’ve got in the fridge, then serve over rice with a fried egg and dress in a sweet, spicy gochujang sauce
Adapt these Korean-style rice rolls with almost anything you like – we’ve used seafood sticks and hot dogs, but spicy pork or tuna mayo work well too
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
Going meat-free? Enjoy this delicious tofu and spinach curry that you can prep in minutes. Serve with wild rice and a scattering of coriander
Make this creamy chicken orzo for a midweek meal or to impress a date. It tastes so good, whoever you’re making it for might ask you to marry them after eating it! It’s easy to make, super comforting and can even be made ahead and frozen
