Try a basic vegetable soup recipe that can be adapted for whatever veg you've got in the fridge. Serve with creme fraiche and fresh herbs

Whizz up a low fat breakfast smoothie in no time. Use banana with other soft fruit, plus honey for a little sweetness and oats for slow-release fuel

Whizz up a quick and filling peanut butter smoothie, with rolled oats and banana. Brilliant for breakfast, you can freeze the banana for extra thickness

Get your fruit fix with our strawberry smoothie made with banana and orange juice. It's free from dairy, so it's vegan too – making it a great start to anyone's day

This healthy veggie chilli makes for a quick and satisfying supper, crammed with pulses and colourful fresh vegetables

This vegetarian soup is packed with vegetables and lentils - it's healthy, low fat and full of flavour. To bulk it up, why not add borlotti beans or chicken?

The secret to getting gloriously puffed-up Yorkshire puddings is to have the fat sizzling hot and don't open the oven door!

Add feta and basil to roasted vegetables for a perfect summer side dish. The trick is to cut the veggies the same size, so they cook simultaneously

Make this low-calorie veggie lasagne as a lighter alternative to the traditional bake. It's layered with pasta, ratatouille and sliced aubergine, and packs in all of your five-a-day

A creamy breakfast-friendly blend that's high in calcium and low in calories

Give yourself a dose of vitamin C in the morning with this vegan green smoothie. Along with kale and avocado, there's a hit of zesty lime and pineapple

This sweet smoothie packs in plenty of nutritious ingredients, such as spinach, flaxseeds and banana, with an optional spoonful of maca powder for a natural energy boost

Serve up these crisp vegan samosas as a tasty starter or side dish with your favourite curry. They also make great buffet food for your next party.

Get the maximum flavour out of all the veg in our pasta bake by pan-frying it first. You can also freeze this for up to three months to enjoy on busier days

Make a colourful berry smoothie bowl for breakfast. You could swap in mango, pineapple and kiwi and substitute coconut water for the oat milk for a tropical version

Warm up your week with this nourishing healthy vegetable soup that's packed with veggies and pasta, and easy to freeze ahead

Use the slow cooker to make our easy veggie curry with coconut sauce and freeze the leftovers for another day. One delicious serving provides four of your five-a-day

This simple vegetable curry is budget-friendly and great for feeding a crowd, served with naan and rice. You can freeze batches for future midweek meals.

Blend fresh pineapple and banana with lime juice to make this tangy pineapple smoothie. It's great for breakfast and kids will love it too

When it's cold outside, treat yourself to a healthy homemade vegetable soup, packed with immunity-supporting vitamin C and four of your 5-a-day

Make a quick and simple blueberry smoothie with yogurt, banana and apple juice for busy mornings. You can easily make it vegan by using coconut yogurt

A Mediterranean one-pot stew with peppers, courgettes, lentils, sweet smoked paprika and thyme. This veggie stew is perfect for cold winter nights

Make an easy stew that contains all of your 5-a-day. If red meat is lean, it’s a valuable source of protein, iron, zinc and B vitamins, but we also have a vegan option (see tip, below)

Make the most of the berry season with a glass of fruity goodness

Try using frozen cherries for ease to make this vibrant smoothie. Serve on its own or with brunch. Kids will love it, too

Cook a vegetarian take on a classic paella, packed with nutritious ingredients like red peppers, green beans, broccoli and butter beans

Combine courgettes, peppers, passata and cheese to make this simple risotto. It's gluten-free, vegetarian, and makes an easy meal for four

Enjoy roasted veg as a healthy and colourful side dish. You can use any vegetables you like – this recipe is brilliant for clearing out the fridge