25 healthy summer recipes

For more plant-based taco inspiration, take a look at these vegan tacos, jackfruit tacos, buffalo cauliflower tacos and more taco recipes.

2. Vegan tempeh and pineapple kebabs

Delicious chunks of marinated tempeh work brilliantly with juicy pineapple in this easy alternative to the traditional BBQ skewer.

Dive into more of our meat-free barbecue recipes.

3. Cod, cherry tomato and green olive traybake

This recipe for cod, cherry tomato and green olives is so quick and easy to prepare but looks impressive when you pull it out of the oven. Serve with a big bowl of buttered orzo.

Try this tasty dish then browse our other traybake recipes.

4. Healthy baked oats

Make the most of tart, juicy blackberries – which grow wild in hedgerows throughout the UK in the summer months – in this easy oat bake that's perfect for breakfast with yogurt, or served for dessert with vanilla ice cream.

Make these comforting blackberry baked oats, then check out our classic baked oats plus more bakes using oats and blackberry recipes.

5. Vegan risotto

Fennel, courgette, peas and parsley make for a wonderfully green risotto, flavoured with a little nutritional yeast in place of parmesan.

Try our vegan risotto recipe then check out our vegetarian risotto, vegan ramen, vegan Thai green curry and vegan pizza.

6. Courgette curry

This light, summery courgette curry is ready in less than an hour – perfect for a vegetarian midweek dinner.

We've also got plenty more vegetarian curries, including a healthy spinach, chickpea and potato recipe.

7. Mediterranean chicken traybake

This simple chicken traybake comes sprinkled with olives, feta, oregano and baby plum tomatoes – it's perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Need more inspo? Check out our best healthy dinner ideas.

8. Aubergine teriyaki bowls

Our 30-minute vibrant vegan recipe is packed with fresh flavours of crunchy radishes, fiery ginger and zesty lime.

Looking for more bowl food ideas? Try our vegan buddha bowl, vegan fajita bowl, vegan sushi bowl and plenty more.

9. Healthy turkey burgers

Make these herby turkey burgers with sweet tomato chutney for a healthy family dinner – they're low in calories and packed with protein.

If you like these, then check out our healthy chicken burgers, vegan black bean burgers and more of the best burger recipes.

10. Smashed broad beans on toast

Looking for a healthy veggie lunch? Try our wonderfully green broad beans on toast. This recipe is quick and easy to rustle up, ideal for when you're short of time.

Make the most of broad beans while they're in season with all our best broad bean recipes.

11. Aubergine kebabs with charred onion salsa

Try these veggie skewers for an easy BBQ option – simple to put together, quick to cook and easily scaled up or down depending on how many you’re feeding.

Try our aubergine kebabs recipe then check out our BBQ aubergines and more skewer ideas such as our mushroom shawarma, Greek chicken skewers and vegan kebabs.

12. Sunblush tomato and olive vegan paella

Filled with rich Mediterranean morsels, this plant-based paella has bags of flavour and will impress the whole family.

We've also got plenty more vegetarian recipes to try, including our vegetarian chilli, vegetarian curry and veg risotto.

13. Chicken pasta salad

Throw together this quick and easy pasta salad using left-over chicken, tomatoes and greens for a protein-packed lunch or midweek dinner.

Make our easy chicken pasta salad or check out more healthy chicken recipes. We've also got plenty more chicken salad recipes to try such as our chicken pasta salad and chicken and avocado salad.

14. Gazpacho

Gazpacho is a refreshing cold soup featuring cucumber, red pepper and red onion on a plum tomato base, best served with crusty baguette.

15. Prawn, avocado and rocket orzo

Try our low-calorie, dairy-free dish for a light, nutritious midweek meal. This healthy pasta dish is zesty from the lemon and packs a good chilli-garlic hit.

If you're looking for something similar, check out our other delicious prawn pasta recipes.

16. Pea and mint soup

Frozen peas are the secret weapon here – always keep a stash in the freezer and you'll be able to whip up this fresh, summery soup in just 30 minutes.

Serve this pea and mint soup with homemade ricotta and lemon crostini, then check out our glorious green gazpacho.

17. Roasted courgette, chickpea and lemon salad

Check out this quick and easy vegan salad recipe with roasted courgettes and crunchy chickpeas tossed in punchy harissa. It's ready in 20 minutes and low in calories, too.

Want to know which are the best chickpeas to buy? Read our review – then make our best chickpea recipes.

18. Tuna and tomato salad with olives

Marinated tomatoes and Kalamata olives add colour and flavour to this vibrant Mediterranean-style tuna salad.

Looking for more delicious tuna recipes? Try our classic niçoise salad, tuna wraps and tuna pasta salad.

19. Healthy blondies

We've put a vegan spin on blondies, using coconut sugar for a caramelised flavour, coconut milk for a creamy texture and blueberries for a fruity zing.

Bake these healthy blondies, then check out our healthy chocolate cake, healthy muffins and sugar-free banana bread.

20. Za’atar roasted aubergine with Puy lentil salad

Make our easy vegetarian dish for roasted aubergine with Middle Eastern za'atar spice and Puy lentil salad. It's under 300 calories and ready in just 30 minutes but still delivers on flavour. Perfect for 5:2 diet days.

Make these za’atar roasted aubergines, then check out more aubergine recipes such as our smoked aubergine with pepper and walnut salad.

21. Spanish chicken traybake

Flavour chicken thighs with sweet smoked paprika and honey, then roast until sweet and sticky alongside new potatoes, red peppers and green olives.

Try our Spanish chicken traybake, then check out our healthy sausage traybake recipe.

22. Healthy spinach omelette

This healthy omelette is a satisfying vegetarian lunch, topped with creamed spinach and juicy cherry tomatoes – we've lowered the fat by replacing cream with light soft cheese and milk.

Make this healthy spinach omelette, then check out our vegetable omelette, broccoli and roasted red pepper frittata and more healthy lunch recipes.

23. Bag-baked cod with tomatoes, chorizo and butter beans

This recipe for bag-baked cod with tomatoes, chorizo and butter beans is really easy to make and is packed full of delicious Spanish flavours. It's a great way to make use of the fantastic variety of tomatoes that we grow in the UK.

For more healthy fish dishes, try our healthy fish pie and lighter fishcakes.

24. Vegan sausage rolls

We think this vegan sausage roll recipe is a real winner – packed with meaty mushrooms, encased in flaky puff pastry and topped with crunchy poppy seeds.

Looking for more meat-free recipes? Try our vegan butternut squash pie and beetroot tart tatin.

25. Two-tone freezer smoothie

Avocados freeze brilliantly, and it’s a great way to prolong the life of perfectly ripe ones. Prepping and freezing ingredients ahead means you can just chuck them all in the blender and still get your berry fix even when they’re no longer in season.

If you like this, you'll love our vegan blueberry smoothie bowl.