This tasty vegetarian chilli is packed with lentils, veggies and beans. Serve with rice and guacamole, and top with soured cream, cheese, coriander, fresh chillies… the list goes on! Each serving provides 265kcal, 15g protein, 33g carbohydrate (of which 12g sugars), 5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 12g fibre and 0.4g salt.
Using potato gnocchi instead of the more traditional sliced potato turns this frittata into a one-pan wonder, simple enough for busy weeknights. The gnocchi will be pillowy-soft, but will harden as the frittata cools, so do be sure to reheat any leftovers. Serve with a side salad to make into a bigger meal! Each serving provides 363 kcal, 21g protein, 38g carbohydrates (of which 4g sugars), 13g fat (of which 4.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.4g salt.
Poke bowls have all the deliciousness of sushi but in a convenient bowl, which means there’s more of it and no tricky rolling! With a sticky rice base, they can be topped with fresh ingredients, or leftovers from the fridge – make it colourful, make it delicious, make it yours. Each serving provides 784 kcal, 26g protein, 106g carbohydrate (of which 8.1g sugars), 27g fat (of which 5.1g saturates), 5.3g fibre and 2.5g salt.
This healthy shepherd’s pie is perfect if your kids are fussy eaters. It’s not exactly cheating by hiding their five-a-day inside. And even if it is, no jury will convict you! Plus this pie is freezer friendly so perfect for making in advance. This meal served as six portions provides 466 kcal, 27g protein, 36g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 24g fat (of which 13g saturates), 8g fibre and 1g salt per portion.
These healthy meatballs and their delicious sauce hide a variety of vegetables – but the kids will never guess! This dish is also suitable for freezing so perfect for making ahead or saving any leftovers. Slide some cooked whole wheat pasta into this bake if you want an all-in-one meal. Equipment and preparation: For this recipe you will need a hand-held blender or food processor. This meal, if served as six portions, provides 305kcal, 25g protein, 21g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 12g fat (of which 5g saturates), 4g fibre and 0.5g salt per portion.
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