Healthy Mediterranean recipes

Use leftovers from our Roast pepper & chorizo salad to make this easy pasta dish - see the recipe, below right

This roast fish dish was inspired by Sicily, where the aromatic spices and dried fruit of Arabian cuisine meet with the fresh fish and veg of the Med

With just 20 minutes preparation and no cooking time you'll be able to whip up this colourful avocado and bread salad in no time

A budget rice dish flavoured with rosemary, basil and sweet cherry tomatoes. It's healthy, filling and simple to make – an ideal midweek supper

For a healthy no-fuss fish dish, try this all-in-one Italian-inspired bake with crispy potatoes, roasted peppers and olives

Serve lean fillet steak with a rich, Italian-style pepper, olive and caper sauce and wilted spinach

Swap a mayonnaise base for cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers and fresh Italian herbs in this low-fat salad

This simple vegetarian side dish can be served with meat, fish and veggie mains alike

Throw a new spin on the classic Spanish rice one-pot by adding fresh, green broad beans, dill, mint and parsley

Romesco sauce is made from peppers, almonds, chilli and garlic. Team with white fish and a cauliflower and spring onion mix

This good-for-you baked chicken dish is perfect for entertaining. Serve on a bed of potatoes with a crisp side salad

Use roasted vegetables in this speedy, low calorie soup - we used peppers, aubergines, onions and courgettes. Serve with herby ricotta-topped rye bread

Swap your usual beef mince for turkey to reduce the fat content of this classic Italian sauce. Serve with wholemeal pasta for a hearty weeknight meal

Puy lentils bulk out this low-calorie vegetarian bake with mozzarella cheese, tomato and basil sauce and roasted aubergines

A good-for-you vegetarian pasta served with roasted peppers, tangy green olives, sweet basil and chilli breadcrumbs

Whizz up a quick homemade pesto with parsley and lemon juice, then serve spooned through hot pasta with fish, tomatoes and green beans

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

Use super-ripe tomatoes in this Italian fish recipe to add extra sweetness to the spicy broth

A vibrant salad packed with yellow and red peppers, colourful onion, beef cooked to your liking and healthy grains

Griddling vegetables gives them a deeper flavour, which matches the toasted seeds and salty cheese perfectly

Try this classic Italian recipe for veal escalopes wrapped with prosciutto, sage & lemon. Serve it with crusty bread to mop up the delicious pan juices

You can't beat this low-fat, one-pot recipe for an easy meal, bursting with summer colour and flavour

Serve this healthy bowl of pasta topped with cherry tomatoes for a quick and easy midweek meal. It's tossed with broccoli pesto, and takes just 25 minutes to make

Rustle up a hearty, healthy soup for a satisfying lunch or supper. Packed with cannellini beans, carrots, cavolo nero and pasta, this Italian classic is filling and comforting