Healthy casserole & stew recipes

A healthy one-pot with warming spices that's low fat, low calorie, 3 of your 5-a-day and also full of fibre!

Serve up a simple healthy side of slow-cooked vegetables with basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese

We've cut the calories and fat and boosted the fibre in this comforting casserole by using a lean cut of beef and upping the vegetables

This healthy veggie stew has real depth of flavour. A North African-style dish that contains three of your five-a-day and is great for feeding the family

Fry veg with chorizo and orzo to make this healthy, colourful summer stew. You can add any leftover veg you have in the fridge to reduce food waste

A fragrant tagine is perfect for summer entertaining, lighter than stew but just as satisfying with meaty aubergines and aromatic spices

Make this healthy chicken stew – it's simple and perfect for a filling family supper. Our easy, low-fat recipe is delicious served with a warm cheese scone

This quick and healthy one-pot is packed with white fish fillets, king prawns, a rich tomato sauce and enough veg for 3 of your 5 a day

This healthy Moroccan-style one-pot can be slow-cooked and dished up at different times - ideal for busy households

The classic Italian 'hunter's stew' gets a healthy makeover, with low-fat chicken breasts, prosciutto and a rich herby tomato sauce

This traditionally rich, slow-cooked, French casserole is made healthier with lean gammon steak and pork shoulder for a hearty, warming meal

Try this simpler, lighter version of bouillabaisse, a classic fish soup - serve with toasted slices of baguette to mop up the tomato based sauce

This can be eaten as stew or used in a pastry or cottage pie. The chocolate adds an extra richness and glossiness to the finished sauce

This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. Team with bacon and veggies in this risotto-like stew

Spruce up a light tomato-based casserole with a generous sprinkling of parsley, lemon and garlic, also known as 'gremolata'

This hearty, satisfying one-pot is low fat and easy on the washing up

A fish casserole with healthy prawns, topped with an Italian garnish of parsley and lemon zest - it's low in fat and calories too

Adapt this flavourful stew based on the seafood you have. British squid is cheap, sustainable and underused, while Nduja is a spicy, spreadable salami

Dig out the slow cooker to make this stew. Topped with toasted pine nuts and served with flatbreads, it makes a healthy and nutritious vegan meal

John Torode's Mexican-inspired one-pot casserole is packed with shellfish, white fish and plenty of chilli

The potatoes in this recipe take on the spicy flavours beautifully - our idea of the perfect veggie supper

Lesley Waters’ rich chicken dish has vibrant North African flavours and goes fantastically with rice or couscous

This all-in-one, 40-minute meal makes a brilliant, fuss-free supper, and saves on the washing up too. Pair with potatoes or rice for a hearty dinner

Try a healthy dinner that's packed with goodness and will set you on the way to lower your cholesterol