after school suppers

Pure soul food, this warming, easy chicken soup makes the most of leftover roast chicken. It's a simple soup recipe, so really relies on the quality of the stock

Each serving provides 288kcal, 28g protein, 11.5g carbohydrate (of which	7g sugars), 14g fat (of which 6.5g saturates), 3.4g fibre and 0.7g salt.

Chicken soup

butter

onions, sliced

celery,

carrots, finely diced

flour

1.2 litres/2 pints chicken stock

450 grams/1lb cooked chicken,

parsley

salt and black pepper

A Friday night quick supper that's healthy and delicious - who could ask for anything more?

Each serving provides 617kcal, 15g protein, 80g carbohydrate (of which 14g sugars), 23g fat (of which 8g saturates), 15g fibre and	1.8g salt.

Grilled vegetable wraps with salsa and guacamole

tomatoes,

onion,

green chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped

tbsp fresh coriander, finely chopped

avocados,

lime, juice only

courgette,

red pepper, seeded and cut into quarters, lengthways

yellow pepper, seeded and cut into quarters, lengthways

flour tortillas

coriander

lime,

This fresh-tasting vegetable pasta is ready in about 15 minutes and is perfect for a quick healthy lunch or dinner.

Each serving provides 440 kcal, 14g protein, 58g carbohydrate (of which 11g sugars), 14g fat (of which 2g saturates), 13g fibre and 0.6g salt.

Quick vegetable pasta 

150 grams/5 ounces whole wheat pasta,

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

yellow pepper, deseeded and

cherry tomatoes

spring onions, trimmed and sliced

¼ tsp dried chilli flakes

½ small lemon, finely grated zest and juice

spinach leaves (around 75 grams/2½oz)

sea salt and black pepper

grated Parmesan (or alternative vegetarian hard cheese), to serve (optional)

Egg-fried rice is a classic Chinese dish. Fast, easy and this one is also vegetarian. It’s a tasty way to use up leftovers, especially cold rice.

Egg fried rice

tbsp groundnut oil

eggs,

400 grams/14 ounces cooked long-grain rice, chilled until completely cold

broccoli,

carrot,

tomatoes, sliced

tbsp light soy sauce

sesame oil (optional)

black pepper (or pinch white pepper)

spring onion, finely sliced

A gnocchi bake is a super comforting and easy one-pan family dinner. A bit like a pasta bake just using a bag of gnocchi and some veggies straight out of the freezer.

The great thing about only using one pan is you hardly have to wash up!

Each serving provides 405 kcal, 19g protein, 22g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 26g fat (of which 14.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.1g salt.


One-pan gnocchi bake

olive oil

onion, finely sliced

tbsp plain flour

400 milliliters/14fl oz milk, full-fat

Dijon

150 grams/5½oz mature cheddar,

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces shop-bought gnocchi

broccoli florets

100 grams/3½ oz frozen peas

cherry tomatoes, halved

Miguel Barclay makes an easy, creamy gnocchi bake with frozen veg. Perfect family fare.

One-pot gnocchi bake

Cheese on toast meets pizza in this easy peasy cheesy recipe – add whatever toppings take your fancy.

Pizza on toast 

bread

pasta sauce, pizza topping, tomato salsa or passata

chorizo, salami, ham, mushrooms

cheese,

Freshly baked pizza tastes great, and this pizza dough without yeast requires no waiting around for the dough to rise. Just mix it up and you're ready to go. Try it with your favourite toppings.

Easy no-yeast pizza

tin chopped tomatoes

tsp dried mixed herbs, plus extra for topping

caster sugar

garlic

mozzarella (or any other cheese), torn into pieces, for topping

300 grams/10½oz self-raising flour,

tsp baking powder

salt

300 grams/10½oz natural yoghurt

Lisa Faulkner cooks up an easy pizza in less than 30 minutes.

Easy Margherita Pizza

These quick and simple wraps do not require any cooking so are great for an easy lunch with family or friends. They are suitable as a low-calorie meal option for anyone eating 1200–1500 calories a day. 

Each serving provides 271 kcal, 21g protein, 14g carbohydrates (of which 13g sugars), 13.5 fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 6g fibre and 1.2g salt. 


Chicken satay wraps

iceberg lettuce

chicken breast (about 100 grams/3½oz)

cucumber

½ red pepper, deseeded and

radishes,

grams/½oz coriander leaves

red chilli, finely chopped

spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced

lime wedges,

peanut butter

tbsp sweet chilli sauce

tsp dark soy sauce

lime juice

Make broccoli the star of the show with this creamy broccoli pasta. This recipe is a doddle to prepare and will get you on your way to five a day. 

Quick broccoli pasta

150 grams/5½oz rigatoni or penne pasta

spring onions

grams/4½oz cherry tomatoes

broccoli

vegetable oil

chilli flakes,

grams/2¾oz cream cheese

salt and pepper

A tasty pasta meal in less than 20 minutes - with cream cheese, chilli and tomatoes.

Lisa Faulkner makes quick broccoli pasta

An easy cheat’s dinner, Lorraine Pascale's tortilla pizza take minutes and are a great use of leftover wraps.

Each pizza provides 371 kcal, 18.5g protein, 42g carbohydrate (of which 8g sugars), 14g fat (of which 7.5g saturates), 4g fibre and 1.4g salt.

Tortilla pizza

spray oil

wholewheat, plain flour or corn tortillas (about 19cm/7½in diameter)

garlic clove,

tin chopped tomatoes (preferably with herbs)

¼-½ tsp chilli flakes (optional)

grams/4½oz pecorino cheese

70 grams/2½oz rocket

basil leaves (optional)

balsamic vinegar (optional)

extra virgin olive oil (optional)

These tasty tortilla pizza bites are just the trick for an easy cheat’s pizza.

Simple tortilla pizza bites

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Grilled vegetable wraps with salsa ...

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Easy no-yeast pizza

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Tortilla pizza

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