Healthy carb recipes
Try our tasty healthy carb recipes, including soba noodles with broccoli and peanuts, homemade beans on toast and avocado pasta
Looking for some healthy carb inspiration and carb-based meals that are good for you? Check out our recipes made with rice, noodles, fruit and more, then take a look at our healthy dinner ideas.
Carbohydrates get a bad rap, but they're not all bad – actually, carbs are the first source of energy in the body. But, the challenge is often that we eat too many carbs, or not the right ones. By focussing on healthier carbs, you'll ensure that the portions are in balance and that you're getting that all-important fibre in your diet – it's integral to your gut microbiome, and keeps you fuller for longer.
We also have plenty of low-calorie meal ideas and inspiration for low-fat recipes.
Healthy carb recipes
1. Broccoli and peanut soba noodles
This recipe is really easy to make and can be ready in 20 minutes. The fresh greens pair well with the noodles, while the roasted peanuts add a moreish crunch.
2. Healthy risotto
Ever tried swapping rice for quinoa when making risotto? Our healthier version of the Italian dish offers a protein boost while bringing earthy flavours of chestnut mushrooms, leeks and pecorino.
3. Posh beans on toast
Make comforting beans on toast a bit fancier with this vegetarian low-calorie recipe for two. The best bit? It only takes 20 minutes to make.
4. Banana, almond, berry and kefir smoothie
Full of good bacteria, fruit and protein, this smoothie recipe makes a great on-the-go breakfast.
5. Warm red rice, herb and salmon salad
Try this nutritious, spice-packed rice salad with cucumber and tomato for a healthy midweek meal.
6. Farro risotto with leek and toasted hazelnuts
This creamy risotto is low in calories, but bursting with flavour. The toasted hazelnuts provide crunch and a dose of healthy fats. If you can't find farro, spelt is a great alternative.
7. Avocado fusilli pasta
Avocados make salad dressings and ice creams super-creamy, so why not put them in a pasta sauce? It’s a great way of using up overly ripe avocados.
8. One-pot quinoa and chicken tagine
Try our lightly spiced quinoa tagine. This one-pot recipe is easy to make and low in calories for a healthy family meal.
9. Chickpea and squash coconut curry
This chickpea and squash coconut curry is a healthy vegetarian midweek meal.
10. Asparagus, saffron and almond pilaf
This asparagus, saffron and almond pilaf is a lovely spring dish. Asparagus is officially in season at the end of April, but might be in the shops a bit earlier depending on the weather.
11. Gochujang roast sweet potato with mixed grain salad
Pack plenty of texture into this low-calorie vegetarian salad with roast sweet potatoes, mixed grains, radishes and cucumber, all lifted by a punchy dressing.
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