Looking for healthy meal ideas? Whether you’re after a fresh and flavour-packed salad for lunch, want to fire up the barbecue for some juicy lean grilled meat for dinner or are hankering for a nourishing chicken soup to keep the winter chill at bay, we’ve got all the healthiest recipe ideas you need right here. Want to start the day off right? We’ve also got healthy sweet and savoury breakfast ideas, as well as nutrient-packed smoothies to keep your immune system strong. And for those with a sweet tooth, we’ve got plenty of low-sugar cakes and desserts that are big on satisfaction. Check out our full collection of best-ever healthy recipes below, and make this week your healthiest and most delicious yet.
"Sweet potato is deliciously meaty and sweet if you give it a good grilling. You’ll know it’s ready to flip when it starts to bead and sweat on top – just like steak. If you want to up the protein on this dish and make it more substantial, feel free to add some refried black beans. You’ll find queso fresco (soft Mexican cheese) at specialty delis, but if you can’t find it, use quark, or just add extra yoghurt to serve." – Alice Zaslavsky
"A quick, tasty, low-carb midweek meal that still looks impressive." – Lucy Nunes
A leftover parmesan rind can add rich flavour and creaminess to your meals. Ellie and Sam Studd share a hearty and nourishing cheesy recipe idea.
All things bright and beautiful come together in this sensational salad from Yotam Ottolenghi, which is perfect for summer entertaining.
"A quick, tasty vegetarian dinner to pop on the table on a busy weeknight. Like all curries, it gets better reheated the next day." – Lucy Nunes
“This strog employs a new way of cooking the mushrooms – poaching them in stock and shiitake powder first, to boost their juiciness and umami levels.” – Matt Preston
“Rice paper rolls are all about the herbs. I don’t think people use enough herbs when making them at home. I sometimes get lazy, and instead of cooking prawns and pork, I’ll buy a supermarket roast chook, shred it and sub that in instead. I also like to let people roll their own rolls at the table.” – Khanh Ong
"This simple, speedy soup packs in big flavour in a short time. The smokiness of the salmon, the saltiness of the feta, the anise of the fennel and a bright citrus hit are a glorious combo that’ll have you coming back for seconds." – Emma Knowles
Warren Mendes puts a spicy twist on a quick and easy Mexican classic – fish tacos.
"This hearty dish is very traditional and a family favourite of ours. We always make this for Ramadan and serve it as a starter." – Roya Moeen. This recipe is by Roya Moeen.
"The spicy miso burnt butter takes this humble bowl of flavoured rice and canned tuna to another level. Mixed with creamy Kewpie and served alongside a bowl of miso soup, it’s comfort food at its best." – Lucy Nunes
“I’ve given this pie a little Middle Eastern spin with falafel vibes. Making less go further is a big part of affordable, less waste cooking, and I love how far a head of broccoli extends when you finely chop it.” – Tom Walton
"The trick with cauliflower rice is to take your time. Make it in small batches using the pulse button on your food processor to control the texture, so you don’t end up with mush." – Lucy Nunes
“Bo tai chanh is a super-vibrant and deliciously simple beef salad that’s cooked using the acidity in limes. The meat changes from red to light pink in the fridge as the garlic and fresh lime begin to coat the fillet. Combined with lightly pickled veg and a herbaceous salad, and finished with peanuts and nutty shallots on top of a prawn cracker, it’s a playground of texture and flavour. We usually serve this with different types of prawn crackers or cassava crackers. Grab some salad and place it on the cracker and have a bite.” – Khanh Ong
Matt Preston shares a healthier homemade take on fried chicken wings.
