Make a wholesome chicken dinner for all the family in under an hour. First, the chicken is coated in a smoky blend of spices then it’s fried until brown. The magic happens when you cook the rice, leeks and herbs in the same garlicky-coated pan, so that it sucks up all the flavour. Once the rice is fluffy, it’s time to serve.
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2. Kitchari
Kitchari is a soothing, dhal-like dish linked to Ayurvedic cleanses (an ancient system of alternative medicine from India) that’s made with lentils, rice and spices. Make a bit batch of this version with cauliflower to enjoy all week.
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3. Smoky beans & baked eggs
Pack in the protein with these vegetarian smoky beans and baked eggs. Great for a nutritious family supper, this dish calls for less than 10 ingredients – most of which you probably already have in your kitchen cupboard.
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4. Butternut squash & chickpea tagine
Make this tasty vegan tagine for dinner. It’s packed with plant-based goodness, thanks to the squash, courgette, tomatoes and chickpeas. One serving counts as an impressive four of your five-a-day. It’s freezeable, too, so you can make a big batch.
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5. Pearl barley, bacon & leek casserole
This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. The plump grains are super filling and they work wonderfully with all kinds of flavours. Here, we’ve teamed pearl barley with bacon and veggies to make a risotto-like stew.
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6. Chorizo, orzo & sweetcorn summer stew
Although this light pasta supper sings of summer, it can be eaten all year round. The crispy fried chorizo adds pops of spicy saltiness that work wonderfully with the tomato, sweetcorn and paprika. If you haven’t tried orzo yet, give it a go, we just know you’re going to love it.
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7. Artichoke & aubergine rice
Think of this as a healthy, vegan version of paella. Instead of seafood, it’s made with jarred artichokes and chunks of aubergine, as well as parsley, lemon and garlic. It’s low in fat and low in calories, and the leftovers are delicious, too.
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8. Prawn jalfrezi
Spice up your week with this fragrant prawn jalfrezi. Forget about jarred sauces – they contain high amounts of sugar and salt – and make your own the authentic way, by blitzing together the onions and spices. Serve with wholegrain rice and yogurt.
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9. Chicken cacciatore one-pot with orzo
Enjoy comfort food at its best with this chicken cacciatore. As it cooks, the orzo soaks up the flavours of chicken and tomatoes, making a wonderfully rich pasta bake that’s still
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10. One-pot goulash pasta
We’ve taken all the ingredients of a hearty goulash and turned them into a low calorie pasta dish. Steak mince, tomato, peppers, paprika, and thyme are simmered with the penne to make a seriously filling meal.
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