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2019-05-23 16:06:10

These protein-packed burgers are really easy to make and are a super-tasty way of adding plant protein to your diet. Red kidney beans are a brilliant source of protein and fibre and they also contain pre-biotics that help promote the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut. You can substitute chickpeas, borlotti beans or black...

Pad Thai is a stir-fried noodle dish. This vegetarian version combines noodles and tofu so it provides a good balance of carbohydrate and protein. It also provides two of your five-a-day. I like making it with spiralized carrots but you don’t need a spiralizer – you can use a peeler or just cut the veg...

Falafel are perfect for al fresco eating – picnics, barbecues – as well as lunch on the move. Chickpeas are packed with protein, fibre, iron, manganese and magnesium. They also contain fructo-oligosaccharides, which increase the friendly bacteria of the gut that improve digestion. These falafel are baked instead of fried, so they don’t absorb extra...

When it starts to get chilly, this is the perfect recipe for a warming midweek meal. Chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre, protein and iron. They also contain fructo-oligosaccharides, a type of fibre that increases the friendly bacteria of the gut. Here, I’ve combined them with spinach, which is a fantastic source of folate...

There’s no tastier way to obtain all your daily vitamin C quota than this super-easy dish. I like to use Romano peppers because their thinner flesh means they cook quicker than ordinary peppers but both work equally well. Here, they are filled with cooked lentils and Goat’s cheese, which means they’re packed with fibre, protein...

This protein-packed curry is delicious and really easy to make. Black beans are rich in protein as well as fibre and iron. Both the yoghurt and almonds supply useful amounts of calcium. Make a larger quantity and keep the remaining portions in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3...