Healthy green recipes
Get your greens with our nutritious recipes using peas, kale, spinach, broccoli and more
It's no secret that eating your greens is good for you, but why? Well, green vegetables such as kale and spinach, contain vitamin C, magnesium, bone-friendly calcium and heart-healthy vitamin K. Brassica vegetables, like broccoli, are rich in fibre and sulphur, both of which support gut health. Peas are a great source of plant-based protein and iron which helps with energy.
Not to mention the well-known health benefits of eating a diet with plenty of plant diversity, specifically 30 plants a week. Although it's important to 'eat the rainbow' and include fruits and veggies of varying colours. By doing so, you'll consume plenty of fibre, which supports good gut bacteria, and protective antioxidants.
Discover our best healthy green recipes below, then have a look at our best green smoothies, healthy colourful recipes, top recipes for a healthy gut and find out how to improve your gut health.
Lime and pistachio salmon with salsa greens
Make salmon shine, serve it on a bed of greens dressed in zingy lime and pistachio salsa. Don't forget the Greek yogurt on top.
Broccoli and peanut soba noodles
This recipe for broccoli and peanut soba noodles is really quick and tasty. Add chopped roasted peanuts for crunchy texture and a top up of protein.
Turmeric fried eggs and kale salad
This veggie dish is packed with goodness thanks to the kale, chickpeas and crispy fried egg. Finish with a drizzle of speedy tahini sauce.
Healthy bean salad
Throw together this colourful salad using green beans, kidney beans and cannellini beans, and finish with a vibrant green tahini dressing.
Crispy chickpeas on green toast
You get a double protein and fibre hit with this easy breakfast recipe that counts as your beans, greens and seeds for the day.
Courgette and chimichurri salad
For a light summery side with plenty of zing and crunch, toss green beans and courgette ribbons in a chimichurri dressing, then crumble over salty feta.
Kiwi smoothie
Four ingredients and a handful of ice is all you need to make this super-green smoothie – the perfect light way to start your day.
Healthy cod and rice one-pot
Save on the washing-up with this easy one-pot filled with fragrant basil, sweet tomatoes and plump, juicy hunks of cod.
Feel-good winter salad
This nourishing salad is packed with lots of fresh ginger and garlic, full of antioxidants and vitamins. Raw kale is great for digestion, along with beetroots, broccoli and avocado.
Get-your-greens soup
Loaded with green veg and potato for creaminess, this immune-supportive soup needs just a splash of cream to become a hearty, warming lunch.
Smoked haddock and spinach rye toasts
For a light lunch with a double hit of protein, top rye bread with smoked haddock, spinach and boiled eggs.
Spiced grains with peas, spinach and jammy eggs
Nutty freekeh is a nutritious alternative to rice. Here, we've combined it with spinach, peas, eggs and flavoured with cumin, coriander and turmeric.
Vegan pesto
Perfect with pasta for a midweek meal, try our recipe for vegan basil pesto. It's packed full of creamy pine nuts and nutty almonds.
Leek, pea and spinach soup
Soothing and full of spring veg, this comforting bowl of homemade soup comes topped with toasted seeds to up your plant points.
Healthy gnocchi
Baked gnocchi, hazelnut pesto and vibrant veggies such as butternut squash and kale come together in this hearty vegetarian dinner.
Smashed broad beans on toast
For a healthier take on beans on toast, try smashed broad beans with lemon, chilli and parmesan. Serve with rocket to double up your greens.

Kale chicken caesar salad
Mix up your salad game with this kale chicken caesar. It's lower in calories than the original and you'll benefit from the nutritious kale.
Hummus, kale and coriander noodles
Noodles and green veg are tossed with a creamy hummus and peanut butter dressing for a filling, healthy dinner.
Healthy green smoothie
A healthy green smoothie loaded with avocado, baby spinach, lime and pineapple juice. Perfect for an energising breakfast.
Grains, greens and beans salad with pesto dressing
Toss leafy green veg and whole grains in a fresh pesto dressing and you'll get one seriously wholesome green salad.
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