Healthy meal for two recipes

Use storecupboard ingredients to pack umami flavour into this simple vegetarian dish, which gives aubergines centre stage. It makes a tasty meat-free midweek meal

The butter beans in this veggie curry create a satisfying texture. We’ve paired them with dark-skinned aubergine, which is packed with antioxidants

Enjoy the health benefits of salmon in this dish, or make a vegan version (see tip, below). Save leftover lentils for quick meals later in the week

Get all five of your 5-a-day in this mildly spiced, healthy pasta dish. It's rich in iron, fibre and vitamin C as well as being low-fat and low-calorie.

Rustle up our simple weeknight supper in 25 minutes. The courgettes and couscous require minimal prep, and mint, chilli, garlic and lemon combine to create a punchy dressing

Rustle up this one-tray wonder with gnocchi, ricotta, artichokes, plum tomatoes and courgette. It can be adapted by using any veg you have in the fridge

Make the most of harissa to add a boost of flavour to this butterbean, spinach and ricotta stew. Packed with nutrients, it delivers four of your 5-a-day

Combine pasta with nduja, spring greens and a breadcrumb topping to make this simple and speedy dish. It's ideal if you're after a simple midweek meal

Cook lentils with plenty of herbs and some vinegar for an easy and healthy supper. The radicchio and crumbs add more flavour and need only minimal cooking

A rescue recipe for when there's nothing in the fridge or when you fancy something cheap, this curry is delicious and filling. It's healthy and vegan-friendly, too.

Try a basic soup recipe that can be adapted for whatever veg you've got in the fridge. Serve with creme fraiche and fresh herbs

Marinate tofu in a punchy maple, chilli and soy dressing – never again will you think tofu is bland. Garnish with coriander leaves and sesame seeds

Use guacamole ingredients to make this low-calorie vegan linguine which can also be served cold as a pasta salad. It delivers on flavour and it's healthy.

Warm up on chilly evenings (and pack in three of your 5-a-day) with this fragrant chana masala curry that’s healthy and low in fat. Serve with pomegranate raita

After a luxurious dinner for two? Perfect for Valentine’s Day, this pasta needs a little prep, but the cooking is simple, so you can enjoy time together

This quick, fibre-rich veggie supper is filling and good for you too. Chickpeas are a great source of manganese, which is essential for healthy bone structure

Combine lean chicken with super-healthy broccoli, ginger and garlic for a quick and cheap, weeknight dinner

Mary Cadogan's aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter's evening - it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.

Try this no-fuss, midweek meal that's high in protein and big on flavour. Marinate chicken breasts, then drizzle with a punchy peanut satay sauce

Make these five-ingredient baked eggs with tomatoes and beans using storecupboard staples. It's a quick, easy, tasty and healthy dish

A satisfying vegetarian supper that packs in 4 of your 5-a-day. Stuff peppers with cream cheese, beans, aubergine and feta

Pack in the veg with our flavour-packed Japanese-inspired yaki udon. It's healthy, takes just 25 minutes to make, and is low in fat and calories

Super-charge your lunch with protein-rich quinoa and combine it with black beans, avocado and fried egg in this nutritious veggie dish for two

This healthy, vegan pasta dish is ready in under 20 minutes. It's low calorie and provides 3 of your 5-a-day along with fibre, vitamin C and iron.