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Light Meals

For anyone struggling to manage larger meal portions, we’ve create a fantastic range of light meals which are full of flavour and nutritionally balanced ingredients. With salads, soups and other easily adjusted recipes, you’re sure to find something tempting to try.

Light Meals

Brinjal Chutney
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Brinjal Chutney

Brinjal Chutney is a punchy, aromatic dish, which can be served as a side or with greens and cooked rice or chapati. Click here to find out how to make this authentic dish using the recipe card and step-by-step video.
Pan-Seared Cod with Tomato and Basil Sauce
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Pan-Seared Cod with Tomato and Basil Sauce

This light meal provides a healthy source of protein with fresh, juicy tomato sauce. Find out how to make this simple dish by following the recipe card and step-by-step video.
Avocado Tuna Salad
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Avocado Tuna Salad

This salad is packed full of fresh, bright flavours. Find out how to make this tempting dish by following the recipe card and step-by-step video.
Stuffed Zucchini Boats Two Ways
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Stuffed Zucchini Boats Two Ways

These stuffed zucchini boats can be made with quinoa or Italian filling, perfect for a light lunch or dinner. Find out how to make this versatile dish by following the recipe card and step-by-step video.
Recipe Sweet Potato Chickpea Buddha Bowl
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Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

This nutritious sweet potato and chickpea recipe is full of colour and aromatic flavours. Buddha Bowls are perfect to customize for your own needs and tastes. Click here for the downloadable recipe card and step-by-step video.
Maple Roasted Beet Sala
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Maple Roasted Beet Salad

This colourful salad is a great light meal or side dish providing good levels of dietary fibre and vitamin C. Click here for the downloadable recipe card and step-by-step video.
Roasted Eggplant Fan with Tofu
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Roasted Eggplant Fan with Tofu

This roasted eggplant and tofu dish is packed full of fibre and is the perfect dish for when you’re wanting a lighter meal option. Click here for the downloadable recipe card and step-by-step video.
Cabbage Rolls
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Cabbage Rolls 2 Ways

These two recipes with vegan or meat fillings are the perfect light meal packed with hearty, savoury flavours. Find out two ways to make cabbage rolls using the recipe card and step-by-step video
Super Summer Salad
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Super Summer Salad

Find out how to make this bright, zesty salad using our recipe card and step-by-step video.
Spanish Gazpacho
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Spanish Gazpacho

This light, cool soup is perfect for the warmer months, click here to find out how to make this authentic Spanish Gazpacho using the recipe card and step-by-step video.
Salmon Fishcakes
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Salmon Fishcakes

These fluffy fishcakes are an excellent option for someone looking for a light meal. Find out how to make them here.
Fig and Avocado Salad
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Fig and Avocado Salad

Click here to find out what goes into this perfectly balanced salad and how to make it
Roasted Squash and Crispy Ham Salad
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Roasted Squash and Crispy Ham Salad

With chilli, garlic and honey this salad is full of flavour: the perfect light meal for anyone experiencing a decreased sense of taste.
Mackerel Salad
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Smoked Mackerel Salad

This colourful, fruity salad is full of imaginative flavour combinations, perfect for people with a decreased sense of taste.
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Watercress Soup

This delicate soup is easy to eat with plenty of fragrant flavour. Click here to find out how to make it.
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Vegetable Hash

This colourful, delicious breakfast is a great way to start the day. Watch this video to learn how to make it.

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