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15 healthy student recipes

There's something for everyone on this list of healthy treats...

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Spring chicken casserole

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This bright green chicken dish is fresh and nourishing, with all the flavours of Spring!

Triple-tested recipe: Spring chicken casserole

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Ultimate salmon fish cake

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Try our ultimate salmon fish cake recipe, perfect for a comforting midweek meal.

Triple-tested recipe: Ultimate salmon fish cake

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3

Store cupboard omelette

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You can add a few basic ingredients to transform a plain omelette into a feast.

Triple-tested recipe: Store cupboard omelette

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4

Moroccan ragout with couscous

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5

Frittata in a flash

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This speedy frittata recipe uses only five healthy ingredients.

Triple-tested recipe: Frittata in a flash

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6

Aubergine and tomato bake

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Quinoa is a protein-rich seed with a fluffy texture and a lovely nutty flavour - a healthy substitute to carbs.

Triple-tested recipe: Aubergine and tomato bake

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7

Steak salad

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Using pesto as a dressing is a speedy way to inject flavour into salads.

Triple-tested recipe: Steak salad

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Herbed fish crumble

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Add juicy prawns or scallops to make this comforting bake more luxurious.

Triple-tested recipe: Herbed fish crumble

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9

Spinach-baked eggs with mushrooms

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The ultimate healthy comfort food - we highly suggest you try this easy egg recipe as a weekend brunch or as a midweek meal.

Triple-tested recipe: Spinach-baked eggs with mushrooms

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10

Oriental baked tofu

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The oriental flavours in our tofu dish are simply delicious.

Triple-tested recipe: Oriental baked tofu

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Zesty turkey one-pan

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A classic Italian favourite, this easy recipe is a real crowd-pleaser that you’ll turn to time and again.

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12

Chicken salad

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There will be enough of this delicious salad to have for lunch the next day too.

Triple-tested recipe: Chicken salad

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13

Classic quiche lorraine

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This quiche can be eaten hot or cold, as a luxurious lunch, picnic staple or classic supper.

Triple-tested recipe: Classic quiche lorraine

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14

Turkey bolognese

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Lean turkey mince is healthier than beef and this bolognese is simple to prepare and full of flavour.

Triple-tested recipe: Turkey bolognese

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Halloumi salad

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With a creamy houmous dressing, this moreish salad is filled with fresh flavours.

Triple-tested recipe: Halloumi salad

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