Christmas recovery recipes
You've overindulged all Christmas, and it's time to consider calories again. The good news is you don't have to resort to soggy salads or cottage cheese with our healthy yet tasty recipes.
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Roast pork with couscous & ginger yogurt
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Give your system a boost of iron with this low-fat yet satisfying roast pork recipe
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Cinnamon lamb steaks with rice & kale
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On the table in 30 minutes, this spiced lamb supper is not only fast but healthy
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Vietnamese prawn, rice & dill soup
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Fast, healthy and low in calories, this spicy one pot supper will perk up your taste buds on a chilly evening
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Sticky carrots with thyme & honey
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Give your carrots some flavour with this easy idea using small Chantenay carrots and just three other ingredients
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Superhealthy salmon burgers
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If you're after something a bit lighter than potato-packed fishcakes, try these simple oriental-style burgers
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Superhealthy salmon salad
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- Ready in 25 mins
Superhealthy by name, superhealthy by nature: this salad is high in omega-3, iron and calcium and counts as 2 of your 5-a-day
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Moroccan chicken with sweet potato mash
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Fragrant, tender chicken and creamy sweet potato mash makes a comforting and low-fat midweek meal
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Creamy porridge with spiced apple & cranberry
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Stewed fruit in spiced compote sauce makes a great topping for a warming oat-pot on a chilly morning
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Lemony roast chicken couscous
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Quick, cheap and packed full of vitamin C and iron
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Quinoa, lentil & feta salad
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Quinoa, a protein-rich seed, makes a great substitute for rice or couscous
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Super-veg pasta
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Get two of your five-a-day with this deliciously versatile sauce
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Quick steak & mushroom stroganoff
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It's almost too good to be true... this deliciously creamy winter warmer is superhealthy too
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Mushroom & chickpea burgers
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High in fibre and low in fat, these veggie burgers with spiced yogurt are the healthy way to enjoy fast food
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Carrot & coriander soup
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- Ready in 40 mins
Everyone loves this super healthy soup, perfect for an easy supper
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Bean, ham & egg salad
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This satisfying salad, crammed full of green vegetables, new potatoes and lean ham is low calorie and low fat
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Super berry smoothie
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Frozen berries are a thrifty way of creating a healthy smoothie - pad it out with oats to make it extra filling
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Tom yum (hot & sour) soup with prawns
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An authentic and deliciously nourishing clear Thai broth with seafood and big bold flavours by John Torode
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Prawn & pink grapefruit noodle salad
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Take a healthy Vietnamese approach to salads by using cold vermicelli noodles with a sweet dressing, shellfish, coriander and mint
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Fresh & light chowder
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There's no need for shop-bought soup with this quick and nutritious recipe
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Korean rice pot
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A one pot rice dish is a fab way to use up leftovers - this one combines healthy veg and turkey, topped with fried egg
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Chicken tikka with spiced rice
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Indian food needn't be a guilty pleasure - this healthy baked chicken with fragrant, fresh rice is nutritious and flavoursome
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Pan-fried mackerel with orange salsa
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Mackerel is not only a sustainable fish, it's also rich in omega-3 and cooks in minutes - great with a citrus sauce
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Roasted squash with pesto & mozzarella
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Bake squash with peppers and onions then serve in a salad with basil sauce and creamy cheese - full of goodness and low calorie too
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Mango & passion fruit smoothie
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A tropical fruit blend to start the day the nutritious way - full of vitamin C and low in fat too
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Butternut & broccoli super salad with mackerel
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Serve a vibrant, crunchy and extra-nutritious vegetable salad with tasty mackerel packed with omega-3
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