
Iron-rich recipes
Looking to boost your iron levels? Check out our nutrient-packed recipes, ranging from steak stews and chicken livers to tofu dishes, lentil salads, mussels and oysters.
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Steaks with goulash sauce & sweet potato fries
Enjoy fillet steak with sauce for a healthy dinner that also boasts sweet potato fries, spinach and cherry tomatoes. You'll be getting all of your 5-a-day
Slow-cooker beef stew
Cook braising steak in the slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour – it will be an instant family favourite.
Spinach, sweet potato & lentil dhal
A comforting vegan one-pot recipe that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat, low-calorie supper
Curried spinach, eggs & chickpeas
Pack in the nutrients with this veggie supper made from spinach, eggs and chickpeas. It's healthy, low in calories, full of flavour and delivers four of your five-a-day
Lamb biryani
Make this classic Indian dish for deliciously moist lamb with paneer, rice and spinach, all spiced to perfection. Great for casual entertaining
Cashew curry
This easy low-carb lunch is packed with iron rich veggies, crunchy cashews and chicken. Serve with your favourite steamed greens and a scattering of coriander
Beef stroganoff
Make a classic beef stroganoff with steak and mushrooms for a tasty midweek meal. Garnish with parsley and serve with pappardelle pasta or rice.
Rosemary balsamic lamb with vegetable mash
Enjoy all five of your 5-a-day in this healthy Sunday roast. It's a good source of energising vitamin C and iron, needed for healthy nails and hair
Lentil salad with tahini dressing
Pack four of your 5-a-day into each portion of this healthy lentil and sweet potato salad, which provides calcium, iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre.
Easy lamb tagine
This fruity, Moroccan-style lamb tagine is full of goodness and guaranteed to satisfy a crowd. Save time and make this easy one-pot up to two days ahead
Tofu & spinach cannelloni
Tasty tofu is a vegetarian's best friend and this cannelloni dish, packed with protein and iron, is sure to be a freezable favourite
Zingy teriyaki beef skewers
If you're looking for a light and healthy dinner then these kebabs are just the ticket - rich in folate, fibre, iron and vitamin C, plus 3 of your 5-a-day
Vegan lentil stew
Providing an impressive five of your 5-a-day in each portion, this filling vegan stew is low calorie and low fat, and also provides fibre, vitamin C, iron and calcium
Mussels with chorizo, beans & cavolo nero
Team the bold flavours of mussels and chorizo with mellow cannellini beans and cavolo nero for a tasty, light meal. Ideal for a romantic evening
Lamb & squash biryani with cucumber raita
Cook our healthy lamb curry with butternut squash for a tasty, filling dinner. It's low-calorie, rich in iron and provides three of your 5-a-day
Oysters with chilli & ginger dressing
John Torode's seafood dish with a kick makes a spicy addition to a Chinese-style banquet
Steak, beetroot, horseradish & warm lentil salad
Get four of your 5-a-day in one meal from this steak, beetroot and lentil salad. As well as being super-nutritious, it only takes 20 minutes to make
Lamb & quinoa burgers with beetroot tzatziki
Serve our lamb burgers with a vibrant beetroot slaw for an easy midweek family dinner that delivers two of your 5-a-day. They'll be on the table in just 30 minutes
Lentil bolognese
Struggle to get your five-a-day? This superhealthy lentil ragu will get you four steps closer and can be frozen for extra convenience
Steak & kidney pudding
This classic British recipe by Elaine Paige uses suet pastry, lean stewing steak and a rich, thick stout gravy. Serve with creamy mash and fresh greens
Chicken liver pâté
James Martin's luxuriously rich dinner party starter can be made up to two days in advance for fuss-free entertaining - serve with toasted brioche, cornichons and chutney.
Mussels with tomatoes & chilli
This spicy seafood recipe makes a fantastic meal for two but can be easily increased for a stylish dinner party starter
Slow cooker beef bourguignon
Feed a crowd or freeze a batch of our comforting beef bourguignon. This classic recipe uses slow-cooked beef and red wine for a deliciously rich stew
Puy lentils with smoked tofu
Benefit from the slow-release energy of lentils and wholegrains combined with the rich flavour of smoked tofu, paprika and sweet peppers





























