I’ve used chickpeas in this, but the curry base is adaptable; just add your choice of protein. A squeeze of lemon adds vitamin C to aid iron absorption and mixing quinoa with rice increases your intake of high-fibre wholegrains and protein.
Use your air fryer to make these tofu batons coated in sesame seeds – they’re served with quinoa, plus an edamame, white cabbage and apple salad
Try this simple curry for a family dinner. It delivers seven plant points, plenty of fibre and two of your five-a-day
Enjoy gently spiced cauliflower with roasted kale and a quinoa and lentil grain mix. You could also roast the cauliflower in an air-fryer, if you have one
Use roast beef leftovers to make this quinoa salad with a punchy chimichurri dressing for lunch the next day
Love Marmite? Try mixing it with creme fraîche and chicken stock to make a creamy sauce for chicken breasts. Serve with seasonal veg and quinoa or mash
Eat like a sports champ with a grain bowl piled with chipotle turkey, tomatoes, sprouted seeds and avocado. Serve with lime on the side to squeeze over
“This meal is a complete hug in a bowl. Substituting half of the rice for quinoa not only adds extra wholegrain goodness but also boosts the meal’s fibre and protein content. Alternatively, wholegrain brown rice serves as an excellent alternative. A squeeze of lemon juice is an excellent way to include vitamin C, aiding in the absorption of iron from the lentils and spinach.” — Dr Chintal Patel
Combine protein-rich quinoa with root veg to enjoy all five of your 5-a-day. The added fermented coconut yogurt will have gut bacteria benefits, too
Toss together beetroot, carrot, feta, hazelnuts, quinoa and bulgur wheat, plus herbs and the zesty orange and lemon, to make this stunning salad
Enjoy this quick and easy smoked salmon grain bowl with beetroot, radish and cucumber. Pull it together in just 20 minutes and top with dill yogurt
Made from protein-rich quinoa and peanut butter, these flavoursome nuggets taste great served with our healthy slaw made with gut-friendly bio yoghurt
