Butter bean curry

The butter beans in this veggie curry create a satisfying texture. We’ve paired them with dark-skinned aubergine, which is packed with antioxidants

Puy lentils with seared salmon

Enjoy the health benefits of salmon in this dish, or make a vegan version (see tip, below). Save leftover lentils for quick meals later in the week

One-pan beef stew with vegetable mash

Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)

Creamy tofu curry with homemade roti

Make a deceptively rich and filling tofu curry that’s entirely vegan. The roti will take just 10 minutes to make while the curry simmers

Jewelled squash, chestnut & mushroom wreath

Make this vegan wreath as a showstopping Christmas centrepiece, or serve it alongside meat as an alternative to stuffing, adding texture to your dinner plate

Vegan spinach omelette

Try an omelette made with chickpea flour – it’s high in protein and gluten-free. The quantities here are for one, but the recipe is easily doubled

Deep-fried globe artichoke

Golden spears of deep-fried artichoke, perfect for dipping in aïoli. This recipe is based on carciofi alla giudia, a classic dish served in the Jewish quarter of Rome

Slow cooker spiced parsnip soup

Have some leftover parsnips from your Sunday roast? They’ll go down a treat in this vegan spiced curry soup. The recipe is made in a slow cooker

Easy green gazpacho

Try this green version of gazpacho, brimming with green veg for a fresh as well as satisfying lunch or supper. Enjoy chilled with crusty bread

Coconut ice cream

Make a creamy and refreshing vegan coconut ice cream. It can be served in cones or bowls, and is great topped with even more coconut

Vegan burrito bowl

This nourishing rice bowl is topped with spicy black beans, sweetcorn, avocado and lime. It’s packed with fibre, counts as 4 of your 5-a-day and is low in saturated fat.

Overnight oats with apricots & yogurt

Soaking oats overnight is great for a speedy breakfast the next day, and it makes them easier to digest. Antioxidant-rich chia seeds and apricots are thought to benefit heart health