With Yasmeen Mohamed
With Chloe Hodgson
With Katie White
Ever glanced at a recipe and felt a little put off by a long list of ingredients? We totally get it. We're big believers that healthy home cooking should be simple, enjoyable, and never involve hours spent in the kitchen – or wandering the supermarket trying to track down a dozen different things.
The good news? You don’t need a jam-packed shopping list to cook something truly delicious. With just a few thoughtfully chosen ingredients, you can create meals that are nourishing, satisfying, and genuinely full of flavour.
To help you with this, we’ve rounded up some of our all-time favourite recipes, all made with 10 ingredients or fewer. So, whether you’re after a quick weeknight dinner, a speedy lunch, or something to batch-cook for the week ahead, these recipes are here to make everything a little easier – and a lot more delicious.
Satisfying and deliciously moreish, this one-pan pasta dish is just the thing for a quick midweek dinner for the whole family. A comforting creamy tomato sauce made with passata and coconut yoghurt, a handful of fresh basil and beluga or Puy lentils for energy-fuelling protein. You can swap the spaghetti for any pasta you have in the cupboard.
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We’ve given a little love to our Guacamole Salad recipe. This simple but mighty salad, hero’s nutritional powerhouses like red beans, which provide plant-based iron and protein, creamy avocados, a source of healthy monounsaturated fat, and tomatoes, which are a brilliant source of Vitamin C and antioxidants. Perfect for a quick lunch or light supper.
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This is quick and easy cooking at its best, showcasing what you can do with a few simple ingredients. We love it as a lazy lunch, or as part of a bigger spread with lots of tasty dips and nourishing salads. If you can, use good quality butter beans and olive oil, as you’ll really notice the difference.
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Wondering what to do with a glut of summer courgettes? This recipe is a combination of two of our favourite courgette recipes from Healthy Made Simple and it’s completely delicious. Creamy and indulgent but packed with fibre and protein, it freezes well making it a great batch-cook recipe that you’ll keep coming back to.
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Short on time? Pick up a bag of spinach on your way home and this vibrant green pasta, loaded with goodness is ready in just 15 mins. Spinach, garlic, chilli and fresh basil make up the silky-smooth sauce, with lentils adding a bit of bite and protein. Did we mention there’s only one pan to wash up?
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Simple ingredients made super tasty. The crispy golden potatoes with the soft umami mushrooms and sweet cavolo nero, are quick and tasty to rustle up on a busy weekday or for a hearty weekend brunch.
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Using only a handful of ingredients, these spicy smashed chickpeas are a go-to for speedy meals. We love them piled onto avocado on sourdough toast.
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This perfectly balanced bowl of leftover noodles makes an amazing lunch. The sweet and juicy mango, crunchy toasted peanuts, rich and meaty aubergine, fresh herbs and spicy chilli all combine to make this bowl extremely satisfying.
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It’s safe to say that we’re slightly obsessed with this toastie in the DE office at the moment! We’ve revisited an old community favourite recipe, and it certainly stands the test of time. It’s the perfect speedy lunch, and we love it teamed up with a crunchy slaw, green salad or a mug of steaming soup.
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This panzanella salad is a real celebration of summer produce; juicy tomatoes, refreshing cucumber, and fragrant basil — you’ll be making this recipe on repeat! Look for tomatoes with a deep colour and a strong tomato aroma; storing them out of the fridge is the best way to preserve their flavour.
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If you’re looking for something delicious to make for friends, this is it. You only need a handful of ingredients, and don’t be put off by the slightly longer prep-time: you’re only spending about 15 minutes hands-on, and the rest of the time the vegetables are getting deliciously jammy in the oven!
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I make this for my family a lot as it’s an easy way to pack in loads of greens and the leftovers are brilliant to get a meal on the table in minutes (something I often need to do!). It’s a great example of what the book is about; simple ingredients coming together quickly to provide something nutritious and delicious.
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Our most popular muffins yet. These are sweet, super satisfying and have a lovely warmth from the of cinnamon. They’re also incredibly easy to make.
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Using lots of storecupboard ingredients, this creamy roasted aubergine dip is brimming with umami flavours — and it’s simple and easy to create.
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