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Can't decide what to have for lunch? Never fear, we've got plenty of simple recipes to choose from including classic sandwiches and easy wraps. And if you're on a healthy diet we've got it covered with our 10 quick, lower-fat lunch recipes.

We often forget that lunch is an important part of our day, especially for your kids. We've rounded up our top healthy lunch ideas for kids' lunchboxes and have designed weekly meal planners to make your life a little easier. 

From filling salads to easy homemade soup, we've got plenty of recipes for you to try this lunch time so get making!

 

  • Made with a mixture of finely chopped carrots , beetroot and celeriac this delicious cheese topped recipe is…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 15 mins

  • Low in calories and fat, these smoked haddock fish cakes make a tasty healthy dinner option for the family.…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 50 mins

  • Bagels (from the Yiddish word beygel) were first made and eaten by the Ashkenazi Jewish community in Poland in…

    Serves: 2

    Total time: 5 mins

  • This is a quick, easy and really tasty dish to serve as a simple starter or light lunch. Serve with lots of…

    Serves: 2

    Total time: 1 hr 10 mins

  • It just takes a few ingredients to create this simple and satisfying ultra speedy fish soup. Fresh fish pie mix…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 20 mins

  • Potatoes are underground tubers, according to the scientists, which means they store all the vitamins and…

    Serves: 1

    Total time: 1 hr 20 mins

  • Corn chowder is a lovely thick and creamy soup, similar to New England clam chowder, another North American…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 50 mins

  • This is a modern, French-inspired version of the classic English tea-time favourite of cheese on toast. The…

    Serves: 2-4

    Total time: 30 mins

  • Plain flatbread wraps, which have been a staple in many parts of the world for centuries, are so easy to use,…

    Serves: 2

    Total time: 5 mins

  • If falafel is something you love but you'd like to make it even healthier, then this oven-baked recipe is a…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 30 mins

  • This bulgur wheat salad is a very healthy choice and can be served on its own or with fish, meat or poultry.…

    Serves: 4-6

    Total time: 30 mins

  • This is based on a traditional Greek spanakopita recipe which uses filo pastry, but we have made it much…

    Serves: 6

    Total time: 55 mins

  • There's nothing like a comforting bowl of soup to warm you up. This butterbean and bacon soup can even be…

    Serves: 3-4

  • Add crushed chilli flakes and baked beans to a simple tomato soup for a filling main meal. Enjoy with fresh,…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 40 mins

  • This salad is quick and simple to prepare but looks amazing and has a very refreshing flavour and texture. If…

    Serves: 1

    Total time: 15 mins

  • This wrap is spiced up with Indian flavours. Enjoy the heat from the hot curry paste then cool the palate with…

    Serves: 4

  • This traditional French quiche makes an easy family meal, a delicious lunch served cold or a tasty addition to…

    Serves: 4

    Total time: 1 hr

  • This recipe uses slow roasted tomatoes which have a gorgeous, rich, intense flavour

    Serves: 2

  • When it's too hot for a roast dinner, use tender beef as the basis for this delicious colourful salad

    Serves: 6

  • This deliciously warming soup is full with vitamins, making it perfect for winter or when you're feeling a bit…

    Serves: 4-6

  • The sweetness of the honey and the kick of the ginger combine to make this the tastiest way to eat tuna.

    Serves: 4

  • Carrots and leeks make a hearty, healthy soup that's great for lunch - or perfect for a winter dinner party starter

    Serves: 4

  • Why only eat eggs and bacon for breakfast? They make a winning combination in this tasty salad, too

    Serves: 4

  • This filling vegetarian frittata makes a great lunch - or serve it with potatoes and salad for a hearty evening meal

    Serves: 4-6

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