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.

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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.

Lime Salmon Recipe With Salsa Greens

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.

Soba Noodles in a Bowl with Broccoli, Peanuts and Limes

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.

Plate of kale salad topped with a turmeric fried egg next to a ramekin of dressing and parsley

Healthy bean salad

Throw together this colourful salad using green beans, kidney beans and cannellini beans, and finish with a vibrant green tahini dressing.

Healthy bean salad with 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.

Two slices of chickpeas on toast on a white plate

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.

A green courgette salad on a grey plate and light blue background

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.

Kiwi smoothie

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.

Ceramic cooking pot filled with rice and fillets of cod, with a green napkin

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.

Platter of winter salad next to a ramekin of dressing

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.

Three bowls of green soup

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.

Smoked haddock and spinach rye toasts

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.

Spiced grains with peas, spinach and jammy eggs

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.

Bowl of vegan basil pesto with a spoon inside

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.

A bowl of leek, spinach and pea soup, topped with seeds

Healthy gnocchi

Baked gnocchi, hazelnut pesto and vibrant veggies such as butternut squash and kale come together in this hearty vegetarian dinner.

A white marble background topped with two grey bowls, filled with golden gnocchi, green kale and cubes of squash

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.

Several pieces of toast with smashed broad beans spread over them

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.

Kale Chicken Caesar Salad Recipe

Hummus, kale and coriander noodles

Noodles and green veg are tossed with a creamy hummus and peanut butter dressing for a filling, healthy dinner.

Easy Soba Noodle Recipe with Hummus and Kale served on a dark metal dish on a dark blue table

Healthy green smoothie

A healthy green smoothie loaded with avocado, baby spinach, lime and pineapple juice. Perfect for an energising breakfast.

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Avocado and limes alongside a glass of green smoothie

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.

Easy Grain Salad Recipe with Pesto Dressing

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