Chicken Thigh Stew Recipe with Jalapeño and Black Beans

Healthy and comforting dinner ideas

Chicken stroganoff

This healthy spin on chicken stroganoff is high in protein, low in salt and fat, making it a brilliant option for a warming and nutritious midweek dinner.

Plates of chicken, mushroom and spinach stroganoff ready to serve

Healthy chicken and black bean stew

Lift your chicken stew with pickled jalapeño chilli peppers and top with soured cream and grated cheese for a healthy and hearty midweek meal.

One-pot winter warmer

A vegan one-pot packed with plenty of ginger, garlic and turmeric to support your immune system, plus beta-carotene-rich sweet potatoes for vitamin A and eye health.

A hearty one-pot in a yellow broth with vegetables and spinach

Healthy spaghetti bolognese

This spaghetti bolognese has slightly less meat in than usual but no less flavour, and is bulked out with lentils for healthy fibre. You could also use vegetarian mince, if you like.

A white bowl of spaghetti bolognese with parmesan and a grater in the background

Orzo risotto with cavolo nero, peas and chilli

Make our creamy veggie orzo risotto with cavolo nero, sweet peas and punchy chilli for a warming midweek meal. Orzo pasta makes a great base for risottos.

Chilli con carne cottage pie

Make cottage pie so much more exciting with paprika, chilli and cumin. This low-calorie, high-fibre midweek dinner is topped with mashed sweet potatoes.

A cottage pie topped with sweet potato mash

Sweet potato and lentil curry

A vibrant, low-calorie and vegan dinner, made with sweet potatoes, red split lentils, coconut milk and plenty of spices. Enjoy with a naan or pilau rice.

Carrot and parsnip dhal

Show your leftover roast veggies some love and use them to top a nourishing bowl of spiced tarka dhal. This makes an easy vegan dinner.

Two bowls filled with yellow dhal and topped with roast parsnips

Balsamic lentils with pork fillet

Balsamic brings tartness to our vibrant pork dish. This well-balanced meal is high in protein but low in calories and salt.

Veggie butter curry

Chicken gets swapped for cauliflower, chickpeas and spinach for this meat-free version of a curry classic – chill or freeze in portions, then reheat gently to serve.

A bowl filled with chickpea and cauliflower curry and topped with flaked almonds

Vegetarian shepherd's pie

This vegetarian recipe for spiced lentil shepherd's pie is a great vegan version of a classic. It's ready in one hour and is enough to feed the whole family.

Butternut squash soup

Make this silky butternut squash soup for a light supper. It's simple to whip up and only needs a handful of ingredients. Finish with toasted seeds and a swirl of Greek yogurt.

Tuna pasta bake

An absolute classic made even more wonderful with the addition of dried chilli flakes and rosemary. It’s a real crowd-pleaser.

Miso and chilli chicken noodle soup

Fry shredded chicken in miso and gochujang, then add to this nutritious broth for a healthy, gut-friendly meal.

Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe with Miso and Chilli

Healthy slow cooker chicken curry

Packed with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander and mild chilli, this slow cooker curry packs a punch in the flavour department and is gluten-free, too.

Two bowls of chicken curry with a white linen napkin and wooden-handled cutlery

Chickpea stew

Try our easy vegan chickpea stew packed with dates, crunchy almonds, cinnamon and turmeric. Slow cooking chickpeas with spices really ramps up the flavour in this frugal dish.

Moqueca Baiana, a traditional Brazilian fish stew, is typically made with rich, red dendê palm oil. Here, we have gone with the lighter Moqueca Capixaba, which is just as delicious but uses extra-virgin olive oil instead.

Vegan chilli

A sweet 'n' smoky chilli recipe with vegan mince, two types of beans and plenty of spices for added kick. Serve with brown rice or wholemeal wraps.

Healthy sausage traybake

Charred corn on the cob, succulent sausages, smoked paprika spice rub, roasted tatties and nutty chickpeas make for a deliciously colourful traybake.

Healthy chicken casserole

This chicken, leek and Dijon casserole is really simple to make, is ready in under and hour and comes in at under 500 calories.

Chicken and Leek Casserole Recipe with Dijon Mustard

Healthy gnocchi

Golden baked gnocchi, hazelnut pesto and vibrant veg such as butternut squash and kale come together in this hearty vegetarian dinner recipe.

A white marble background topped with two grey bowls, filled with golden gnocchi, green kale and cubes of squash

Healthy fish pie

Make your next fish pie more nutritious and colourful with cooked beetroot wedges and fresh herbs. Packed with haddock, salmon, prawns and butter beans, it's a high-protein option, too.