There are some dishes which are so bright and colourful that you just know they're good for you. That's the case with orange recipes. In fact, foods which are orange – think carrots, oranges and butternut squash – contain good amounts of a protective phytonutrient called beta-carotene. This can be converted into vitamin A by our bodies and used to support our eyes and immune system.

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Not only that, there are health benefits to eating a diet with plenty of plant diversity, specifically 30 plants a week. Although it's important to 'eat the rainbow' and include fruits and veggies of varying colours. By doing so, you'll consume plenty of fibre, which supports good gut bacteria, and protective antioxidants.

Discover our best healthy orange recipes below, then have a look at our healthy green recipes, healthy colourful recipes, healthy salads, top recipes for a healthy gut and find out how to improve your gut health.

Healthy fried rice

Cubes of chewy, golden paneer are tossed through fragrant fried rice for a healthy twist on a classic, flavoured with ginger, garlic, chilli and curry powder.

A silver pan of rice with vegetables with a serving spoon on a stone board next to wedges of lime

Turmeric chicken

Make chicken breasts that little bit more exciting by chucking turmeric, smoked paprika, crispy chickpeas and baby spinach into the mix. Serve with lemony yogurt and toasted pittas.

Two plates of spiced chicken with lemon wedges on the side

Butternut squash curry

This easy butternut squash curry will be a hit with the family and is easily adaptable with the addition of extra veg. Serve with brown rice for a filling, wholesome meal.

a bowl of butternut squash curry with rice

Turmeric-fried veggie rice

Try our vibrant turmeric-fried rice. This colourful recipe is packed with punchy flavour and super simple to make. Plus, it comes in under 300 calories per serving.

Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe with Turmeric

Spinach, chickpea and potato curry

Try our lightly-spiced vegan curry for a wholesome midweek meal for four that uses up your storecupboard ingredients such as tomatoes and chickpeas.

Spinach, chickpea and potato curry in a skillet with some naan breads

Carrot and orange soup

That's one seriously orange soup! Blitz six simple ingredients together to make a vibrant, low-calorie lunch.

Orange and carrot soup

Beetroot, orange and feta salad

Earthy beetroot and sweet orange pair up beautifully in this simple winter salad that pops all the more with a salty olive vinaigrette and chunks of creamy feta.

A white bowl filled with a beetroot, orange and green leaf salad with crumbled feta on top

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

Turmeric fried eggs and kale salad

This veggie salad pairs turmeric-spiced fried eggs with crunchy kale and chickpeas. Finish with a drizzle of speedy tahini sauce.

Plate of kale salad topped with a turmeric fried eggnext to a ramekin of dressing and parsley

Spiced chicken and lentils with ginger and turmeric

This gently spiced stew is served soupy like a dhal and is rich with lentils, warming spice and spinach – a hug in a bowl!

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Three white bowls of chicken with lentils

Butternut squash soup

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

Butternut squash soup in a bowl with a spoon alongside

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Isabella Keeling - Deputy health editorDeputy health editor

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