Vegan Quinoa Burrito Bowl This recipe is for a healthy deconstructed burrito, full of flavour – a perfect lunch or dinner to enjoy for Veganuary! Recipe by Amanda Donaldson 0 from 0 votes Servings2servingsPrep time20minutesCooking time10minutesTotal time30minutes Ingredients ½ a cup quinoa1 ½ cups of boiling water

Lentil and Butternut Squash Dahl A heart-healthy budget meal – delicious served over a plate of brown rice. An easy dish to make for lots of people with minimal stress!Top tip: You can swap the butternut squash for any other veggie you like; aubergine and sweet potato

Banana and Oat Bars Quick and easy sugar-free oat bars, a perfect healthy snack for toddlers and children. Recipe by Katie Rufus 0 from 0 votes Servings10servingsPrep time20minutesCooking time10minutesTotal time30minutes Ingredients 150 g rolled oats1 tbsp desiccated coconut50 g cup rapeseed oil1 ½ bananas4 tbsp orange juice

Creamy turkey and leek pasta bake This easy-to follow recipe will help you use up any left-over turkey and vegetables from your Christmas dinner. This dish is low in fat, saturated fat and salt, as well as being high in fibre and a good source of vegetables,

Brussel Sprouts Pad Thai A perfect healthy dish for Boxing Day, to use up leftover Brussel sprouts. Recipe by Katie Rufus 0 from 0 votes Servings4servingsPrep time15minutesCooking time10minutesTotal time25minutes Ingredients 250 g flat rice noodles1 tbsp soy sauce1 tbsp tamarind paste (or juice from 2 limes)1 tsp

Sweet Potato Rösti Röstis were originally made as a breakfast dish, but this recipe could be enjoyed at any time of day! These röstis are crisp and crunchy on the outside with a soft and sweet filling – perfect served with a salad, as a burger filling

Heart-healthy chocolate Yule log A healthy version of a traditional Yule log to help prevent weight-gain over the festive period. Recipe by Ross Evans 5 from 1 vote Servings6servingsPrep time35minutesCooking time10minutesTotal time45minutes Cake 1 tsp Oil3 Eggs85 g Golden Caster Sugar2 tbsp Cocoa Powder1/2 tsp Baking PowderFilling200

Stewed Apple & Rhubarb Fruit Crumble Stewed Braeburn apple and rhubarb crumble topped with a wholemeal, almond, and walnut crumble. Make this crumble recipe for an easy family-friendly desert. Recipe by Ross Evans 0 from 0 votes Servings6servingsPrep time30minutesCooking time45minutesTotal time1hour 15minutes Fruit Filling: 750 g rhubarb, sliced

Hearty Pumpkin Soup Recipe by Simon Taylor 0 from 0 votes Ingredients Light spray + 1 tsp Rapeseed oil2 White onions, finely chopped2 Garlic cloves, finely chopped Finely chopped parsley100 g chopped tomatoes800 g chopped pumpkin100 g split red lentils½ tbsp dried thyme1 Litre litre hot vegetable50

One-pot recipe: Mushroom and pea risotto 5 from 2 votes Servings4servings Ingredients 2 tbsp dried porcini mushrooms2 tbsp rapeseed oil1 onion, diced1 stick of celery, finely chopped2 garlic cloves300 g chestnut mushrooms, sliced300 g brown rice1.2 l litres low-salt vegetable stock4 tbsp tbsp plain quark or low-fat

Vegan Butternut Squash, Carrot and Swede Curry with Wild Rice Recipe by Ross Evans 0 from 0 votes Servings4servingsPrep time15minutesCooking time30minutesTotal time45minutes Curry Spice Mix Blend: 1 tsp ground coriander1 tsp garam masala2 tsp turmeric1 tsp onion powder0.5 tsp garlic powder0.5 tsp ground black pepperVegetables:1 large butternut

Peri Peri Chicken Thighs with Spiced Vegetable Rice and Grilled Corn A tasty chicken and spicy vegetable rice dish – your taste buds will not be disappointed! Recipe by Ross Evans 5 from 1 vote Servings4servingsPrep time15minutesCooking time35minutesTotal time50minutes Peri Peri Chicken Thighs: 2 tbsp Extra virgin

Roasted Pesto Salmon with a mixed Mediterranean Vegetable Couscous and Tomato Salad Recipe by Ross Evans 0 from 0 votes Servings4servingsPrep time30minutesCooking time20minutesTotal time50minutes Salmon 4 Boneless Salmon fillets4 tbsp low-fat green pestoMediterranean Couscous1 Carrot, peeled and chopped into 1cm roundshalf Courgette, chopped into rounds and then

Salmon, Rocket and Pea Capellini with a Chilli, Garlic and Caper Vinaigrette Recipe by Ross Evans 0 from 0 votes Servings3servingsPrep time10minutesCooking time20minutesTotal time30minutes Salmon Filling 4 Salmon Fillets1 tsp Oil (rapeseed, sunflower or vegetable oil)1 Large Red Chilli, deseeded and finely chopped 160g Frozen Peas, defrosted3

Gammon and Pea Risotto Recipe by Ross Evans 5 from 2 votes Servings2servingsPrep time40minutesCooking time40minutesTotal time1hour 20minutes Ingredients 2 Gammon Steaks1 tbsp Rapeseed Oil1 Large Onion, finely diced1 Large Sick of Celery, finely sliced2 Large carrots, peeled and diced into 2cm pieces1 Small leek, washed and finely diced

Beef Ragu with Tagliatelle Contains wholewheat pasta, which is a good source of fibre. Recipe by Ross Evans 5 from 1 vote Servings4servingsPrep time25minutesCooking time2hours Total time2hours 25minutes Tomato Sauce Base: 300g Fresh Tomatoes (Preferably on the vine)1 Large Red Bell Pepper, deseeded and chopped into 1cm pieces4 Cloves

Lighter Creamy Mixed Fish Pie Recipe by Ross Evans 0 from 0 votes Servings4servingsPrep time40minutesCooking time45minutesTotal time1hour 20minutes Sauce 1 tbsp Rapeseed Oil1 Large Onion, peeled and finely chopped2 Large Carrots, washed and diced into 0.5cm pieces1 Large Leek, cleaned, halved lengthways, and sliced 500ml Semi-Skimmed Milk3 tbsp

Winter Roasted Root Vegetable and Chickpea Bake Recipe by Ross Evans 0 from 0 votes Servings4servingsPrep time15minutesCooking time25minutesTotal time0minutes Roasted Vegetables 1 small butternut squash, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces2 large parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces2 large beetroots, topped & tailed, peeled, and quartered

Baked Breaded Cod with Potato Wedges and Mushy Peas A healthier alternative to fish and chips Recipe by Ross Evans 0 from 0 votes Servings2servingsPrep time30minutesCooking time30minutesTotal time1hour  Breaded Cod 2 Large Eggs, beaten 100g Plain Flour2 tbs Ground Black Pepper 250g Golden Breadcrumbs 60g Reduced fat

Banana Berry Breakfast Smoothie We hope you enjoy this delicious healthy smoothie! Recipe by Katie Rufus 5 from 1 vote Servings1servings Ingredients 1 whole banana1 handful berries (fresh / frozen)1 cup Milk (plant based milk / cow’s milk)1/2 cup oats (these could be gluten free oats if

The Heart Research UK Cookbook is live! We have launched our first charity cookbook, featuring 17 recipes from celebs, chefs and some of the web’s biggest food bloggers. The e-book, which is available to download here for a suggested donation of £5, features a selection of balanced

Recipe by Heart Research UK Health Promotion and Education team Banana Pancakes The following recipe will make 5-6 small pancakes. Ingredients: 125g Oats 2 Eggs 1 Banana (ideally not too ripe) 50-100ml of any type of milk (more for larger, flatter pancakes) 1 teaspoon of Rapeseed/Olive Oil

Recipe by Dr Helen Flaherty, Head of Health Promotion and Education at Heart research UK Serves 2 Ingredients: 80g rolled porridge oats 200ml skimmed milk 200ml water 2 tbsp ground flax seeds 1-2 tbsp stevia 1 tbsp vanilla paste or vanilla extract 100g chopped strawberries 4 strawberries

Recipe by Heart Research UK Ambassador Sally Bee - sally-bee.com Bombay Potato and Chicken Wraps A light spray of rapeseed oil 1 large red onion (peeled and finely chopped) Garlic cloves (peeled and crushed) 200 g skinless (boneless chicken thigh fillets, sliced) 3 tbsp tikka curry paste

Recipe by Heart Research UK Ambassador Sally Bee - sally-bee.com Chicken meatballs with bean chilli Chicken meatballs with bean chilli The meatballs ● 1 large carrot (finely chopped) ● 1 onion (roughly chopped) ● 2 garlic cloves (peeled) ● 2 red chillies (deseeded (or 1 tsp dried

Recipe by Anjali Shah - pickyeaterblog.com Cocoa brownie oatmeal Cocoa brownie oatmeal ½ cup of rolled oats cooked with 1½ cups of water 1 tsp raw (unsweetened cocoa powder) ¼ tsp cinnamon ½ cup unsweetened almond milk 1 tbsp walnuts 1 tbsp ground flax seeds Cook the

Recipe by Wendy - daisiesandpie.co.uk   Couscous bowl with harissa chicken 4 skinless chicken breasts 4-6 tsp of harissa paste A splash of rapeseed oil 400 g baby courgettes (sliced into bitesize pieces) 2 red bell peppers (sliced into bitesize pieces) 2 small red onions (sliced into

Recipe by Ronnie-Sheree Walsh - instagram.com/ronniesheree Red Pepper soup Hearty, healthy happiness in a bowl, 500 ml water A spray of rapeseed oil Low salt vegetable stock cube 4 sweet pointed red peppers 2 to matoes 2 sweet potatoes 1 carrot 1 onion 4 cloves of minced

Recipe by Carina Blum - searchingforspice.com Roasted Garlic and Beetroot Soup Vibrant, hearty, and bursting with flavour. 500 g beetroot (chopped into large chunks) 1 bulb garlic (chopped in half) 1 large potato (chopped into large chunks the) same size as the beetroot 1 large carrot (cut

Traffic light kebabs Traffic light kebabs 400 g tuna steak A large handful of coriander A knob of fresh root ginger (peeled & finely chopped) 2 cloves of garlic (peeled & finely chopped) 1 tsp low sodium soy sauce 200 g wholemeal bread 1 tbsp dried chilli

Cake in a mug This fruity little chocolate delight is exactly what it says on the tin 1 tbsp almond milk 1 tbsp raspberry jam 2 tbsp almond flour 3 tbsp plain flour 1 tsp cocoa powder 1 tsp sweetener 1 small egg Handful raspberries Simply pop

Mini chocolate puddings (gluten free) So desserts aren’t healthy right? With a few healthy swaps you can make them a lighter option. - 1 medium potato cut into chunks (boiled, mashed and cooled (you’ll need around 65g, not butter or salt)) - 50g soft spread - 2

Mussels in spicy tomato sauce A delicious and nutritious starter that’s quick to make 500 g fresh mussels - 150g passata - 3 shallots - 1 garlic clove - ½ red chilli - 1 teaspoon dried chilli flakes - 150mls low salt vegetable stock (made up as

Lighter Carbonara A creamy pasta dish that tastes delicious but, with less saturated fat than a traditional carbonara, it’s a little kinder to the heart. 150 g spaghetti 1 spray rapeseed oil 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 200 g turkey mince 100 mls low salt vegetable stock