Roasted broccoli
Serve this simple side dish alongside fish or chicken, or stir into grains. If you aren’t a fan of boiled broccoli, this is a great way to enjoy this versatile veg
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Serve this simple side dish alongside fish or chicken, or stir into grains. If you aren’t a fan of boiled broccoli, this is a great way to enjoy this versatile veg
Save hob space by using a slow cooker to braise red cabbage – take the lid off for the last 30 mins to reduce the juices for a lovely, sticky texture
Tuck into this vibrant salad packed with nutritious kale, root veg, nuts and cheese. It’s a satisfying lunch, but can also be served as a side
Cook sprouts in an air fryer for a super-easy cooking method, then add flavourings of your choice, such as chilli or chopped crispy bacon
Garlic mushrooms are simply great served as a side dish, on toast or in pasta. We scatter over parsley in this recipe but tarragon, chives or thyme also work well
Try our gingery broccoli-fry for a healthy veggie dinner. It’s a bit like fried rice but with antioxidant-rich broccoli instead
Showcase quinoa in this wonderful salad, with greens, avocado, feta and raisins. Rather than a grain, quinoa is a seed and is a great source of protein
Make perfectly roasted sweet potatoes that are fluffy on the inside and lightly browned at the edges for a colourful side dish. Add a few sliced red onions to the roasting tin, if you like
Serve our fennel and rocket salad as a side – raw fennel can be fibrous, but finely slicing it before lightly pickling it in lemon juice breaks it down
Break away from your usual roast chicken and potatoes with this version that uses the meat juices to baste a creamy dauphinoise. It’s sure to impress for Sunday lunch