25 healthy meal ideas that are quick, nutritious and faff-free
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You've barely finished your overnight oats for breakfast yet you're mentally trying to remember what exactly you've got left in the fridge for dinner. Was it one sweet potato or two? Spring onion or red onion?
Let WH help. Keep clicking through for 25 easy meal ideas that'll take any fuss out of cooking—whether you're vegan, veggie, looking for fat loss meals or a fish lover, there's something for everyone.
Recipes with plenty of lean protein that make cooking healthy meals look easier than Jamie Oliver's five-ingredient masterpieces.
Remember–healthy cooking doesn't have to be a chore.
Healthy Chicken Recipes
High in protein and versatile? Keep clicking.
Chicken and Vegetable Broth
This chicken rich soup is a hearty, nutrient-rich broth that can be reheated for lunch, dinner and, if you like, even breakfast. Don’t knock it till you’ve tried it.
Healthy Cajun Chicken with Lettuce Wraps and Rainbow Slaw
A healthy dinner idea; perfect for any die hard Nandos fans. Looking for healthy fast food? This speedy chicken dinner is low in fat, high in protein and packed full of vitamin A, B1 and C.
Korean Chicken With Glass Noodles And Toasted Peanuts
It's time to show off your chopstick skills. This is a refreshing and light dish that infused with flavour and healthy oils. What's more, the peanuts give this noodle dish an extra layer of texture–there's hardly anything more satisfying then hearing them crunch.
Lemon & Rosemary Chicken
Refuel your workout with this perfectly-proportioned, nutrient-packed plate. Chicken is a fit-body staple for good reason—it's one of the leanest protein sources. Plus, it's rich in magnesium which enhances performace. A natural winner.
Healthy Budget Meals
Just because you're skint doesn't mean your nutrition needs to go out the window. Let WH help.
Chard Baked Eggs
Banish the notion of bland vegetarian food – this dish includes anchovies, chilli flakes, garlic, Tabasco sauce and dill makes this a fantastic take on a classic omelette. Plus, instead of frying the mixture in a pan, these chard-baked eggs are cooked in the oven so less oil is needed. Healthy win.
Coley with Almond, Chilli and Lime Crust Recipe
Lean protein, healthy fats and a kick of chilli - this could be the perfect dinner. This recipe works with any firm white fish; experiment with Bream or Pollack to take the pressure off those precious cod. Serve with wild rice and a fresh salad.
Haddock with Tahini-Lemon Cream
A detox dinner for under £5, this haddock is rich in fatty acids Omega-3 which will replenish tired skin, plus cauli and lemon offer essential minerals and nutrients. Dreamy.
Stuffed Aubergine with Soya Yoghurt Dressing
This smokey aubergine dish from the Detox Kitchen is served with spiced brown rice and a zingy soya yoghurt dressing is the perfect late summer supper. Delicious, healthy and seasonal - just the way we like it.
Healthy Fish Recipes
Grilled Sea Bass with Sauce Vierge
Sea bass is a textured, sweet-fleshed fish high in protein and low in fat. When cooking, bake plain to a pearly colour and serve with very simple accompaniments, such as a sauce vierge made from olive oil and baby vegetables.
Sumac Seared Tuna With Courgette Tabbouleh
If you’re on looking for healthy fish recipes, then this is a nutritious meal that can be rustled up during a busy week. It's under 20 minutes—you can’t argue with that. Tuna is the star of this show, giving you a protein kick. Accompanied by bulgur wheat, which is a naturally high-fibre and low in fat, it will help to keep you fuller for longer.
Grape Leave Sardines with a Tomato, Sumac and Pesto Salad
This recipe may seem a little fiddly, but it is well worth the effort and is guaranteed to impress friends and family at your next dinner party. It's full of complex flavours and keeps your party—or date night—options healthy.
Miso Salmon With Cauliflower Rice
If you're looking for a high protein meal that's also a quick and simple dinner idea, this cauliflower rice and miso salmon will hit the spot. Yum.
Crab, Avocado And Cucumber Noodles With Wasabi Dressing
Time to whip out the spiraliser. This piece of kitchen equipment is fantastic for all those raw food enthusiasts out there. These ‘fake noodles’ are nutritious and are a fantastic alternative to carbs.The cucumber spaghetti adds another dimension to this salad. Packed with avocados, apples, lime and coriander leaves – this is one green bowl of super food. Plus, the white crab meat is rich Omega 3 and the dressing is utterly delicious.
Healthy Vegetarian Recipes
Keep clicking for some veg-spiration.
Chipotle Black Bean, Avocado And Feta Tacos
Wholesome, vegetarian and tasty - this is a winner. Great for when all your friends are round—get ready to dig in. Just make sure that everyone keeps to their share - you don't want any arguments on who's had three tacos, not four...
Feta, Watermelon and Avocado salad
This combination of sweet watermelon, salty feta and creamy avocado is a real winner. Serve as a light lunch or tasty vegetarian friendly dinner dish.
Healthy Weight Loss Meals
WH brought you best breakfasts for weight loss, best lunches for weight loss and best snacks for fat loss: next up, evening meals perfect for post-training.
Ally is a contributing food journalist with over four years digital experience, plus a freelance food stylist, having worked backstage at many a BBC Good Food Show. Her career highlight? Winning Rude Health’s porridge championships two years in a row.
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