Quinoa is a complete protein and contains all your essential amino acids. Oh, it’s also nutty, squiggly and delicious in a grain bowl. Jazz it up with fresh mint and mango. This meal is low calorie and provides 340 kcal, 9g protein, 45g carbohydrate (of which 18g sugars), 14g fat (of which 2g saturates), 4g fibre and 0.1g salt per portion.
This 10-minute salad base is spiced with citrusy sumac and given a nuttiness with golden fried almonds. It keeps really well in the fridge so you can dip into it for lunches, sides and meals-to-go all week. For this recipe you will need a food processor.
This vegan mushroom stroganoff is served with a flat ribbon pasta, such as pappardelle or fettuccine. It’s rich and full of flavour and quick to cook – ideal for a midweek supper. Each serving provides 503 kcal, 14g protein, 66g carbohydrates (of which 6g sugars), 19g fat (of which 6g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.7g salt.
This healthy bean stew is quick to put together, packed with protein and easy to assemble from storecupboard ingredients and fresh vegetables. Each serving provides 298 kcal, 12g protein, 52g carbohydrates (of which 16g sugars), 1.6g fat (of which 10g saturates), 10g fibre and 0.4g salt.
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.
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