Summer is traditionally the season for committing to a healthier lifestyle, and that can come in many different forms, whether it means being more active, eating more nutritious foods or simply taking more time for yourself.
Instead of bullying you into healthy eating, or even dieting — which you’ll see a lot of this month — we’d encourage people to just be more aware of the food you’re eating, something that comes naturally when you start cooking your own meals from scratch.
One notion people seem to take from these resolutions is that being “healthy” has to mean that your food is boring, flavourless and generally bland.
This really doesn’t have to be the case, and we’ve carefully chosen quick and easy recipes packed with vegetables, seasoning and spices that will really add some brilliant flavour to your meals.
In order for your healthy eating goals to become sustainable, lasting habits, the most important factor is that you actually enjoy the foods you’re eating — so we’ve picked 31 of the tastiest, healthiest, most convenient meals to get you on the right path for 2021.
Bursting with Asian flavours, these Korean-style tacos with a simple siracha slaw are bound to become a new warmer weather favourite.
2. Moroccan chickpea soup
The perfect spicy, fibre-rich soup for dreary and drizzly January evenings.
3. Mint and yoghurt lamb chops with mash
Something a little different if you’re feeling adventurous — super easy to make too!
4. Cauliflower Bolognese
Trying to reduce your meat intake but don’t know how to make it tasty? Here you go!
5. Smoked salmon tartare
Perfect for a light lunch, or if you’re having friends over and want to make an impressive looking (and tasting) snack.
6. Soy-glazed chicken with rice
Another really easy dish to prepare if you’ve had a long day at the office and need something quick.
7. Easy fish stew
We just love stews. This is a brilliant, hearty option for cold January evenings — and it keeps well, so you can easily make a batch to last you a few days.
8. Turkey kofta curry
Bored of chicken? Try turkey; it’s packed with protein and this kofta curry recipe is one of our favourites!
9. Stuffed tomatoes
Perfect for lunches or a light evening meal — and bursting with flavour, too!
10. Thai red curry salmon burgers with mango avocado salsa
The perfect way to give your salmon fillets a taste upgrade.
11. Chicken, leek and sweet potato pie
Full of flavour, requires minimal prep time and cost effective, too. What else do you need?
12. Pork chops with black pudding and apple sauce
If the thoughts of this flavour combination has your mouth watering, you’re absolutely right — it’s delicious. Fine dining at home.
13. Asian prawn and spring onion frittata
Frittatas are new omelettes for 2021, get on it. Quick, convenient and über tasty.
14. Tuna and sun-dried tomato pasta
Tuna and pasta doesn’t have to mean bland and boring.
15. Thai turkey burgers with Asian slaw
Craving a burger but don’t want all the calories? This Thai-style turkey burger is just the thing! Serve with oven-roasted chips and you’ll have the healthiest tasty fakeaway there is!
16. Chicken and chorizo paella
Make it for dinner and then keep the leftovers for lunch the next day. Simples.
17. Smoked salmon and kale frittata
Yes, another frittata. You can never have too many frittata recipes in your life.
18. Spaghetti with bacon, tomato and corn
Not a conventional pasta dish, but quite light and a great way to get extra vegetables in. Let your tastebuds pretend it’s summer…
19. Healthy steak dinner
Steak, sweet potato and broccoli has never been so full of flavours.
20. Cheesy fish pie
We’re back on that alternative pie buzz. Cheese on everything please.
21. Honey cashew chicken stir-fry
Another flavoursome stir-fry option that’s a definite winner if you’re having guests over.
22. Warm potato, chorizo and egg salad
Chorizo and egg and potato makes salad seem a little bit less grim. You do make friends with salad after all.
23. Tapas frittata
Another frittata, you say. Absolutely, we say. This is a great one if you offer to make a brunch at home instead of going out for it. It’s January after all — have to look after the pennies.
24. Meatloaf
‘Cause we would do anything for love.
25. Falafels
Love falafels and have always wondered how to make them? Here’s our best and easiest recipe. Perfect for lunch, for dinner, for anytime in between.
26. Thai fishcakes
Fishcakes are never not a good idea — and easier to prepare and make than you think.
27. Mongolian beef
One of the best beef dishes on the list — the flavours in this are amazing!
28. Baked coconut curry cod
We love the texture that coconut milk add to a curry, and the fish keeps it light.
29. Curried meatballs
Meatballs and curry mightn’t seem like a typical match — but it’s one that works.
30. Lemon honey chicken stir-fry
Living for that sour and sweet combo. Add it to your collection of tasty stir-fry offerings.
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