Healthy winter recipe ideas

Finding inspiration for new recipes can be daunting, so we’ve collated some of our favourite simple, nutritious and delicious recipes from nutritionist Mel Bald. These are perfect for helping you eat well when the cooler weather sets in.

 

Immune boosting chicken soup

This soup is packed with nutrients and is great for boosting your immune system during the winter months. It is the perfect recipe to make when you are starting to feel a cold coming on, or when you are in the midst of one, as the warm liquid will help to ramp up the body's response to clearing mucous from the airways.

Immune boosting chicken soup

 

Pumpkin, sweet potato, carrot and chickpea soup

Packed with all the vitamins and antioxidants to see you through the cold weather, this hearty pumpkin, sweet potato, carrot, and chickpea soup is a delicious addition to your recipe rotation. 

Pumpkin soup

 

Lentil and vegetable soup

A nice hearty vegetarian soup which is easy to cook and budget friendly. The bonus is that the leftovers are excellent the next day for lunch. 

Lentil and vegetable soup

 

Chicken, ginger and lemon soup

Warm and comforting, this simple but filling chicken, ginger and lemon soup recipe is one to keep handy throughout the cold winter months.

Chicken, ginger, lemon soup

 

Slow-cooked chicken, peanut and pumpkin curry

This curry is super easy to make. It’s a lovely comforting dish that isn’t overly spicy, so even younger ones (or fussier older ones!) should still enjoy.

Slow-cooked chicken curry

 

Soy braised chicken thighs

It's hard to beat a slow cooked dinner, especially during the colder months. Pop these soy braised chicken thighs on in the morning or at lunch time and they will be full of flavour ready for dinner!

Soy braised chicken thighs

 

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