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.
Avocado salads are quick and easy to make and will keep you full for longer. This vegan salad is made with cannellini beans, tomatoes and fresh herbs. Great for lunch or a light supper. Each serving provides 727 kcal, 23g protein, 51g carbohydrates (of which 8g sugars), 42g fat (of which 8g saturates), 28g fibre and 1g salt.
Grab that tin of beans from the back of your store cupboard and whip up this simple bean salad. Each serving provides 321kcal, 9g protein, 24g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 18g fat (of which 3g saturates), 12g fibre and 0.3g salt.
Serve this antipasti orzo salad as a main course or on a party table – it’s a great crowd pleaser and fridge clearer. The dressing is made from the oil from the jarred vegetables, and you can use any you like – it doesn’t matter if you only have a few artichokes, or more sun-dried tomatoes.
Full of flavour, colour and crunch this high protein prawn salad can be made in advance and all mixed together just before serving. Perfect for packed lunches. Each serving provides 503 kcal, 33.7g protein, 26g carbohydrate (of which 24g sugars), 26.8g fat (of which 11.2g saturates), 11.4g fibre and 4.58g salt.
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