Healthier New Year's day recipes

It’s the day you’ve waited a year for. The day you’ve promised you’ll start making those healthier food choices. Come on. This is the year for that healthy eating resolution to start, and STICK. We’ll ease you in gently with lighter ideas and healthy makeovers, food you’ll want to eat…

And make sure you take a look at our 31 ideas for Veganuary, and get involved with the pick of January’s seasonal food.

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Root vegetable and lentil tagine

Lentil recipes

Root vegetable and lentil tagine

Our take on a Moroccan tagine is packed with warming spices, seasonal veg and fibre-rich lentils for a healthy, vegan midweek meal.

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Speedy salmon biryani

Healthy salmon recipes

Speedy salmon biryani

Biryani is a fantastic, but usually time-consuming, dish so we've gone ahead and made this speedy salmon version so you can enjoy it on busy weeknights.

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Fisherman’s stew

Healthy fish recipes

Fisherman’s stew

You can make this easy fisherman's stew using mostly store-cupboard staples but you'd never know – it tastes so fresh and nourishing!

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Chickpea, orzo and tomato stew with feta and dill

One-pot recipes

Chickpea, orzo and tomato stew with feta and dill

This tasty and easy-to-make one-pot chickpea and orzo stew proves that healthy family food doesn't need to break the bank.

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Lighter moussaka

Beef mince recipes

Lighter moussaka

This Greek classic can pack a calorie punch so we've tweaked it to make it a little bit healthier. Our lighter moussaka would make a great midweek meal.

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Lighter caponata

Vegan dinner recipes

Lighter caponata

Our lighter take on the classic Sicilian dish, caponata, is less than 250 calories per serving – perfect if you're following the 5:2 diet.

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Spicy potato and cauliflower burger

Vegetarian burger recipes

Spicy potato and cauliflower burger

This potato and cauliflower vegan burger delivers sweet and spicy flavours with a generous dollop of creamy fresh coconut yogurt and tangy tamarind paste.

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Aubergine, tomato and chickpea traybake

Vegan dinner recipes

Aubergine, tomato and chickpea traybake

Food writer Elly Pear's aubergine, tomato and chickpea traybake is one of her favourite recipes from her vegetarian cookbook Green.

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Baked falafel in tomato sauce

Vegan dinner recipes

Baked falafel in tomato sauce

A seriously simple supper with the warming spices of the Eastern Mediterranean. Give this baked falafel dish a go for a vegan take on shakshuka.

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Lighter bolognese sauce

Italian pasta recipes

Lighter bolognese sauce

A pot of bolognese simmering away on the stove is a joy for the senses. Serve half straight from the pot, then freeze the rest and use it later.

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Spicy braised monkfish

Healthy fish recipes

Spicy braised monkfish

This spicy braised monkfish dish, from Caroline Hwang's new cookbook, Korean Food Made Easy, is ever so simple to make and served with noodles

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Pomegranate and sweet potato chicken traybake

Traybake recipes

Pomegranate and sweet potato chicken traybake

Try our five ingredient, one-tray wonder for an easy midweek meal that's healthy too. Chicken, sweet potatoes, broccoli and feta make this a balanced meal

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Mackerel with potato hash

Mackerel recipes

Mackerel with potato hash

Mackerel is an underrated fish that's full of flavour and omega-3s, while being a sustainable option too. Buy at its freshest, when in season if you can

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Healthier chicken satay

Chicken breast recipes

Healthier chicken satay

A lot of the calories in satay come from the peanut butter, so we’ve replaced a good portion of that with natural yogurt

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Winter panzanella with chilli, broccoli and anchovies

Broccoli recipes

Winter panzanella with chilli, broccoli and anchovies

Inspired by delicious. Produce Award winner Richard Bertinet, this winter salad is hearty and full of flavour - a rustic dinner party dish.

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Fish pie with sliced potato topping

Fish pie recipes

Fish pie with sliced potato topping

We've made the traditional fish pie lighter by using a sliced potato topping. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for a midweek family dinner.

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