Sesame chicken salad

A fresh and healthy Asian-style salad with Thai basil and coriander, soya beans, carrots and tomatoes

Pepper & walnut hummus with veggie dippers

Pack in the vegetables with this quick-to-make dip blitzed with sweet roasted red peppers and served with courgette, celery and carrot batons

Lemony chicken skewers, herbed new potatoes & apple coleslaw

These kebabs are light and tender. Serve with a contrasting shredded slaw and new potatoes with parsley, mint and chives

Middle Eastern carrot & feta salad

A simple side salad packed with sunshine flavours, from cumin, cinnamon and coriander, to lemons, sultanas and cheese

Roasted grape, carrot & wild rice salad with balsamic maple dressing

Enjoy the contrasting flavours and textures of this vegetarian rice salad with nuts, feta cheese and sweet dressing

Carrot, orange & avocado salad

This zingy side salad is packed full of goodness and it adds a touch of colour to any dish

Tomato & rice soup

This low-fat soup is great for using up rice and pesto – it makes a substantial and hearty main course

Bunny carrot cake

A sticky and delicious sponge with decorative candied carrot topping – enjoy a slice with a cup of coffee or tea

Carrot & tomato soup

A creamy vegetable soup flavoured with bay and natural sweetness from the carrots

Lighter chicken katsu

Angela Nilsen makes this Japanese crumbed chicken dish with curry sauce healthier by using some clever swaps to slash the fat and calories

Smoky sweet potato & bean cakes with citrus salad

These storecupboard chipotle patties are not only thrifty, they count as four of your 5-a-day allowance of fruit and vegetables.

Beef & lentil cottage pie with cauliflower & potato topping

Try a new topping for your comforting bake by adding cauliflower and a little cheddar cheese – there’ll be some leftover for a second meal, too