Eating healthily doesn’t need to involve complicated recipes or hours spent in the kitchen, nor does it have to mean giving up your favourite foods. In this collection of easy and nutritious midweek meals, you’ll find everything from warming soups to weeknight pizzas that can be whipped up in a flash.
Jamie Oliver’s Steak and Sticky Aubergine Salad
It’s steak night, but not as you know it: this medley of textures and flavours is tied together by a sticky gochujang sauce.
Discover more midweek cooking inspiration with Jamie Oliver’s healthy kickstart meal plan.
Moroccan-spiced Chicken Soup with Olives and Couscous
Inspired by the flavours of Moroccan cuisine, this winter warmer is the perfect easy pick-me-up, especially if you’re feeling under the weather.
Air Fryer Chicken Skewers with Satay Peanut Sauce
Made with lean chicken breast meat and a punchy satay-inspired marinade, this calorie-counted recipe takes under 30 minutes to cook and pairs beautifully with leafy green veg and steamed rice.
Mary Berry’s Thai Green Chicken Noodle Soup
Featuring lean chicken breast meat, nutritious pak choi, and a light yet flavoursome broth, this “dinner in a bowl” is warming yet fresh and aromatic.
Beef Larb and Black Rice Salad
Who said salads have to have to be boring? Mindful Chef’s take on a Thai classic is light, refreshing, and packed with aromatic flavours.
Air Fryer Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco Sauce and Chickpeas
For a plant-based dinner that’s still filling and satisfying, look no further than these perfectly crispy cauliflower steaks, complete with a topping of protein- and fibre-packed chickpeas and a roasted red pepper romesco sauce that packs a punch.
Easy Noodle Broth
A soothing noodle broth that can be ready in just 20 minutes, this vegan soup also happens to be packed with fresh vegetables and protein-rich tofu.
Mary Berry’s Hoisin Chicken with Cashews
This quick chicken stir-fry is bursting with flavour thanks to the hoisin and ginger marinade, while the cashew nuts add a welcome crunch.
Healthy Duck Soup (Ped Toon)
Featuring a broth packed with herbs, spices, and beansprouts rich in nutrients, this Thai noodle dish is deliciously savoury and warming.
Za’atar Chicken, Aubergine, and Squash Traybake
Featuring tender chicken and vegetables tossed in herbs and cooked all together in one tray, this recipe from Simply Good For You ticks all the boxes for a healthy midweek meal.
Dr Rupy’s Thai Green Curry Lentil and Hake Traybake
Packed with plants, protein, and fibre, this simple traybake dinner takes just 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to cook.
Sticky Soy and Honey Roasted Salmon with Asparagus and Sugar Snap Peas
This brightly flavoured traybake can be ready in under 30 minutes and makes for a really flavourful midweek dinner. The sweet, sticky salmon fillets and zingy green vegetables can be paired with rice or noodles, or eaten just as they are for a carb-free meal.
Jamie Oliver’s Greek-inspired Cauliflower Stew with Olives, Zingy Lemon, Fresh Tomatoes, New Potatoes and Peas
Add a little Mediterranean sunshine to your evening with this oregano and lemon infused one-pot. Jamie recommends mopping up the juices with some crusty bread for the full taverna experience.
Monday Miso Noodle Soup
Proving that not everything associated with Mondays is bad, this hearty bowl of umami goodness from Eat Happy is our go-to on cold winters nights and will take just 30 minutes to throw together.
Pad Thai Noodles
Another enticing recipe from Eat Happy, with this healthy twist on a much-loved Thai dish there’ll be no need to reach for the takeaway menu.
Cauliflower Flatbread Pizza
Thought pizza was off the menu? Think again. This recipe from Everyday Detox is your ticket to a healthier version of pizza for any night of the week.
Naked Fish Pie
With vitamin A-rich sweet potato and nutritient-packed white fish, this easy recipe from Eat Beautiful manages to be as indulgent as it is good for you.
Skinny Carbonara Smoky Bacon, Peas, Almonds and Basil
Can’t bear to part ways with your beloved pasta while you’re eating healthily? Thanks to this joy of a recipe for carbonara from Everyday Super Food, there’s no need. Featuring wholewheat spaghetti and nutrient-dense peas, it’ll be on the table in just 20 minutes.
Seared Turmeric Chicken Houmous, Peppers, Couscous and Greens
For a quick and healthy dinner packed with flavour, we love Jamie’s turmeric chicken from Everyday Super Food, served with cous cous, greens and hummus.
Tofu Kebabs with Sweet Chilli Sauce
A great healthy vegetarian option, this quick midweek meal is brimming with punchy flavour thanks to a tangy sweet chilli sauce.
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Chilli Fish with Tahini
Using healthy halibut, this quick and easy recipe from Ottolenghi SIMPLE is perfect for a hit of lean protein and nutritious fats.
