Spicy vegetable pilau with cucumber raita

Replace rice with freekeh for a deliciously different, low-calorie one-pot with red pepper and sweet sultanas

Roast chicken with sweet potato gremolata salad

Roast a whole chicken for this low-calorie lunch or dinner and save the leftovers for later – swap the chicken with hard-boiled eggs for a vegetarian version.

Veggie meatballs with tomato courgetti

Spiralize courgettes to make this healthier, gluten-free 'pasta' dish. The vegetarian meatballs use ground almonds instead of breadcrumbs to increase the protein

Asparagus & lentil salad with cranberries & crumbled feta

Asparagus tips take the leading role in this healthy, seasonal salad with spring onions, cherry tomatoes and salty crumbled cheese

Peanut hummus with fruit & veg sticks

This healthy, nutty dip, with tahini and smoked paprika, is perfect for spreading – eat with apple slices and vegetables for a quick lunch or snack

Herby lamb fillet with caponata

Tick off all 5 of your 5 a day with this super-healthy Sunday roast. To make it vegetarian, omit the lamb and add chickpeas to the caponata.

Summer pistou

A cross between a soup and a stew, this healthy French dish is packed with vegetables and beans – perfect as a light lunch. If making ahead it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.

Barley couscous & prawn tabbouleh

Crunchy cucumber and juicy nectarines add a freshness to this high-fibre, healthy lunch – for a veggie version, swap the prawns for cashews or pecans.

Herb pancake wraps with goat’s cheese

Replace flour tortillas with thin omelettes, then pile high with tasty vegetarian toppings for a low-calorie lunch – enjoy warm or cold

Wholewheat flatbreads with beans & poached egg

This wholesome, flavourful dish makes for a really substantial brunch – if you’re eating earlier for breakfast you could serve half the beans.