Feeling drained but craving a nourishing, homemade meal? With a repertoire of quick, fuss-free recipes, you'll have a delicious dinner on the table in just 20 minutes.
These 15 simple meals are perfect for busy nights when time is tight but you still want something comforting and full of flavour. From vibrant veggie bowls to hearty one-pan pastas, each dish is easy to prepare and sure to make your weeknight dinners satisfying and stress-free.
We’ve been cooking this creamy green soup on repeat now that Cavolo Nero is in season. It’s filled with a nourishing mixture of green veg, blended with protein-packed butter beans and topped with crunchy lentils. It’s the perfect quick lunch or comforting supper for when you’re lacking in time and energy, but still want to eat something nourishing.
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Packed with charred broccoli, spicy harissa and tangy lemon, this is a seriously flavoursome midweek meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes. We love the simplicity of this recipe, but for an extra source of protein why not try adding peas, edamame or kale?
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With seven different plant-based ingredients and plenty of tasty textures, this recipe is the answer if you’re looking for a nourishing salad to help you feel great. It’s delicious as it is but we also love it served with some simple roasted tamari-tofu and butter bean mash.
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A nourishing, one-pan dinner in under 20 minutes! Packed with veggies and loaded with flavour, this cosy Super Green Tortelloni Soup is everything you need midweek. Truly a no-fuss bowl of goodness.
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Satisfying and deliciously moreish, this one-pan pasta dish is just the thing for a quick midweek dinner for the whole family. A comforting creamy tomato sauce made with passata and coconut yoghurt, a handful of fresh basil and beluga or Puy lentils for energy-fuelling protein. You can swap the spaghetti for any pasta you have in the cupboard.
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Short on time? Pick up a bag of spinach on your way home and this vibrant green pasta, loaded with goodness is ready in just 15 mins. Spinach, garlic, chilli and fresh basil make up the silky-smooth sauce, with lentils adding a bit of bite and protein. Did we mention there’s only one pan to wash up?
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Speedy and vibrant, every mouthful of this tangy noodle salad is full of healthy zingy flavours. Red grapefruit, chilli, basil, mint and lime give you a fresh, juicy hit, while creamy avocado, crunchy cashews and noodles give it great texture. Not to mention it looks lovely with the pink and green colours.
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Every mouthful of this punchy noodle soup tastes deliciously healthy. And it’s super speedy — ready in just 15 minutes. Soft, comforting udon noodles and crunchy veg are combined with fragrant lemongrass, zingy lime, ginger, red chilli and moreish miso stirred through to finish.
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For an easy lunch, try these chargrilled broccoli pittas. With maple- and chilli-toasted chickpeas and walnuts and tahini yoghurt, they’re big on flavour but light on prep time. You can swap the broccoli for any quick-to-cook veg — courgettes, mushrooms and asparagus all work well too.
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A rainbow in a bowl! Loaded with protein and veggies, this quick and colourful dish is supercharged with flavour. You can use any veggies you’ve got to hand and it will always taste amazing with the sweet, sticky tofu and zingy fresh ginger and lime.
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This is one of my favourite recipes; I love its simplicity and the mix of flavours. The yoghurt with fresh mint is light and creamy, while the pan-fried harissa tofu adds real depth and spice. Adding a squeeze of lemon brings it all together.
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If you’re looking for a perfectly balanced lunch or dinner option that will keep you feeling satisfied until your next meal, this easy salad combines complex carbs, fibre, protein and healthy fats — plus it’s on the table in just 20 minutes.
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Looking for a quick midweek dinner? This speedy stir-fry is crammed full of fresh vegetables and covered in a rich, satisfying sauce. Feel free to substitute any vegetables or noodles with whatever you have. Why not also add some cubes of tofu for extra protein? Simply fry the tofu in the pan for several minutes, before adding the vegetables.
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When we heard that Jennifer Aniston ate a version of the same salad every day for 10 years on the set of Friends we knew it had to be good. While we can’t verify exactly what Jen put in hers we feel that this homage is pretty delicious — the perfect workday lunch.
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These green miso noodles are a quick and simple recipe for a busy day. The creamy green sauce is full of flavour thanks to coriander, cashews, sunflower seeds and miso. We've kept this recipe simple, but you can easily add any veg that you have at home.
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