Vegan lentils with soy & ginger tofu

Combine sweet, sticky, spicy fried tofu with puy lentils, coriander and chilli for a fibre-packed dish

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

Sticky orange tofu with veg-fried noodles

“An ideal Friday night recipe that captures all the takeaway vibes but is conveniently made at home in no time. This vegan option is perfect for Veganuary, but tofu can easily be replaced with alternative proteins like paneer or chicken. You can also include a couple of eggs in the vegetable noodles, and feel free to swap out the vegetables for seasonal alternatives.” — Dr Chintal Patel

One-pan cod & red shrimp

Stew chunks of cod with wild red shrimp to make a moreish, low-fat dinner. White fish is an important source of iodine, which is needed for a healthy metabolism

Ginger chicken udon noodles

Serve up these fragrant and light noodles with chicken, beansprouts and cabbage in 30 minutes. With fiery ginger and red chilli, it’s full of flavour

Speedy lentil coconut curry

This quick and easy curry has such great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours. It’s healthy too, as well as being low in fat and calories

Smoky chickpea salad

Enjoy the layers of flavour and contrast of textures in this vegan salad, with crisp, fried chickpeas, crunchy raw broccoli, and a smoked paprika dressing

Diet cola chicken

Use a can of diet cola as a secret ingredient to enhance this chicken casserole. It’s an easy and delicious weekday supper, best enjoyed with rice or pasta

Orzo & chickpea soup

Rustle up this healthy, low-fat, low-calorie soup with orzo, chickpeas, veg and a can of chopped tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan to serve

Thai curry noodle soup

Make this speedy, spicy and healthy noodle soup using whatever veg you have in the fridge. Filling and flavour-packed, it’s ideal for busy weeknights

Fajita chicken rice bowl with burnt lime

Make crowd-pleasing fajitas the easy way with this one-tray recipe that’s full of nutrients and low in fat and calories. It makes a speedy midweek meal

Classic lasagne

Prepare this easy homemade lasagne ahead of time and save in the freezer, uncooked, for when you need it during a busy week. Just bake for an extra 45 mins