Quick lunch recipes

Use seeded tortillas as pizza bases for a quick and healthy lunch - crack an egg in the centre and bake to boost protein intake

Try an extra special version of beans on toast for brunch or lunch with our white beans in a miso sauce served on thick slices of sourdough toast

Swap soggy sandwiches for tortilla wraps filled with chicken, cheese and veggies in this tasty packed lunch recipe that kids will love

Pack in protein, carbohydrate and vitamins with this broccoli, pasta and eggs dish, a healthy vegetarian lunch to keep you going on a busy afternoon

Swap your weekly takeaway for this healthy beef chow mein – it's quick to cook and low in fat and calories

Crusty ciabatta, spicy chorizo, a generous dollop of pesto and sweet roasted peppers make a moreish combination. Serve warm for a quick supper you'll really enjoy

This noodle salad with sugar snap peas and baby corn makes a great packed lunch for kids - an easy way to get 2 of their 5 a day

Liven up lunchtime with spicy cabbage cooked with a kick of chilli and topped with a fried egg. It's a low-fat recipe that packs in four of your 5-a-day

A seriously gourmet quesadilla. This easy, chicken-filled snack will curb your cheese cravings – serve warm and golden brown with your favourite dipping sauce

Torn mozzarella, salami, sundried tomatoes, balsamic and basil in ciabatta are the ultimate lunch combo

Make our faff-free traybake kebab and use the leftovers as the base to make these wraps, filled with leftover lamb, hummus, peppers and chickpeas

Pack a pitta with chicken, salad and homemade caesar dressing for an easy lunch. It takes just 10 minutes from prep to plate and it's healthy too

Fish fingers make a quick and easy filling for tortilla wraps. Spruce them up with pea purée for colour and tangy cornichons for crunch

Add vibrant colours and fresh flavours to your plate with this blush red grapefruit salad, with prawn, avocado and tamarind. It's a lovely lunch or starter

Cooking up eggs with cheese and tomato makes for a super-quick meal for one that's ready in 10 minutes

Sweet, earthy beetroot, salty feta and fresh mint shine in this simple lunch. ‘Eating the rainbow’ is a nutritional plus and beetroot ticks the purple box

A new take on the classic salad Niçoise. This lean salad is bulked out by storecupboard cannellini beans and flavoured with dill and lemon

Liven up leftover pork by combining with bulgur wheat, curry powder, cumin seeds and spring onions to make a salad that is healthy yet packed full of flavour

Forget soggy lunchbox sandwiches and whip up a tasty and healthy chicken and noodle salad for lunch using our pre-made roast chicken recipe

Rustle up this healthy and filling coronation chicken salad for a packed lunch in just five minutes using our roast chicken cooked beforehand to save time

Curly kale, avocado and a smattering of chickpeas make this a filling vegan option to perk up your lunchbox