Chunky vegetable soup

Make this vegetable soup for a healthy lunch. Cottage cheese is the secret ingredient in the gluten-free dumplings – a healthier option and adding in calcium

Spicy chickpea stew

Make a filling meal that encourages healthy gut bacteria with this chickpea and cauliflower stew. A valuable plant-based protein, chickpeas are full of fibre

Chunky peanut soup

Make this peanut soup for lunch. Nutrient-dense, peanuts are a great source of good-for-you fats, protein and fibre, as well as stress-busting B vitamins

Lamb & chickpea soup

Enjoy this warming lamb soup, which provides all five of your 5-a-day. It’s comforting and filling, so you’d never guess it’s low in calories, too

Prawn, pepper & chickpea filo pie

Try a lighter version of a traditional pastry-topped pie, with a prawn, pepper & chickpea filling. The filo pastry also gives it an excellent crunch

Tom yum soup with prawns

Enjoy an impressive homemade Thai tom yum soup that’s healthy and easy to make – it’s vibrant, fresh and full of flavour

Microwave prawn laksa noodle soup

Tuck into a bowl of soothing and comforting prawn laksa noodle soup. A simple dish, it takes just 15 minutes to make and is packed with flavour.

Black bean soup with chunky raita

Rustle up this spice-rich soup and hearty raita for a tasty and speedy lunch. It’s also healthy, delivering four of your 5-a-day

Roasted cauliflower & chickpea coconut curry

On a mission to eat less meat? Tom Kerridge’s roasted cauliflower and chickpea coconut curry will be a new favourite. Enjoy with your choice of sides

Cucumber soup

The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer’s day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.

Golden noodle soup with soft-boiled eggs

Kids can learn how to cook noodles and boil an egg with this simple noodle soup recipe. If they like spice, they can add chilli too

Chickpea fritters

Make a batch of these chickpea fritters for your little ones. Full of healthy goodness, they’re also freezable so are ideal for making ahead