Healthy batch cooking recipes (2024)

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  • Five-bean chilli

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.42 ratings

    Batch-cook this vegan five-bean chilli, then freeze in portions for busy weeknights. With beans, tomatoes and peppers, it's full of nutritious, filling veg

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Big-batch bolognese

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.70 ratings

    Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal

    • 1 hr 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.187 ratings

    Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Slow cooker ratatouille

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.28 ratings

    Make up a batch of this slow-cooked ratatouille and freeze for easy midweek meals when you’re busy. Packed with nutrients, it also delivers four of your 5-a-day

    • 6 hrs 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Slow-cooker pumpkin soup

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously

    • 15 hrs 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.40 ratings

    Tasty tofu is a vegetarian's best friend and this cannelloni dish, packed with protein and iron, is sure to be a freezable favourite

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.51 ratings

    Take some time aside to batch-cook and fill your freezer with this moreish leek, cannellini beans and squash pie and you'll thank yourself on busy weeknights

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.41 ratings

    As well as being tasty, this aubergine and artichoke is low fat, low calorie and cost effective. Make a large batch and eat it cold the next day

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Chicken jalfrezi

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.493 ratings

    Instead of calling the Indian takeaway, make your own easy chicken jalfrezi. Our healthy curry recipe also has two of your 5-a-day and a good dose of vitamin C

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.34 ratings

    Make a batch of this stew at the weekend, then chill or freeze it in portions for easy midweek lunches. See our different toppings to keep it interesting

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Slow cooker meatballs

    A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.53 ratings

    Try these slow cooker meatballs for a tasty family meal. Turkey mince makes lighter meatballs which kids love. They also freeze well so you can batch cook

    • 6 hrs
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Basic lentils

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.20 ratings

    Make our tasty lentil recipe and use it as a base to make three more fabulous dishes. By itself it's a tasty vegan, low-fat and gluten-free meal

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Slow cooker chilli

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.28 ratings

    Batch-cook this chilli and freeze for healthy dinners when you're pushed for time. It'll soon become a family favourite with hidden vegetables to nourish fussy eaters

    • 7 hrs 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Vegan ragu

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.16 ratings

    Make this healthy vegan ragu base and turn it into a variety of meals, like warming lasagne, mouth-watering moussaka or a hearty bolognese

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Peanut butter rainbow rice

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.4 ratings

    Enjoy a colourful bowl of healthy goodness with chicken, rice and veg. A great family dish that's freezable, the peanut butter dressing will prove popular!

    • 45 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.331 ratings

    This healthy low-calorie soup is a delicious way to use up courgettes when they're in season. Plus it's freezable, so you can make it in summer and enjoy all year

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Urad dhal

    A star rating of 3 out of 5.3 ratings

    Cook this lightly spiced vegan dhal long and slow to a naturally rich, creamy consistency. It freezes well so you could make a double batch and freeze one

    • 3 hrs 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Italian vegetable soup

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.139 ratings

    Warm up your week with this nourishing healthy vegetable soup that's packed with veggies and pasta, and easy to freeze ahead

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.13 ratings

    Make a batch of our aubergine and pepper tagine at the start of the week for a couple of lunches, and then put extra portions in the freezer for a rainy day

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • For-the-freezer ratatouille

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.11 ratings

    Make a batch of our healthy veg mix, then serve three ways- with feta, as pictured, with jacket potatoes, or in stuffed peppers

    • 2 hrs 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.1 out of 5.23 ratings

    Batch cook this healthy vegetable soup then pack into lunchboxes and freeze - it's spiced with coriander, fennel, turmeric and ginger

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    Try these toddler-friendly meatballs with tasty tomato sauce for your little one. Batch-cook and freeze them for easy, healthy dinners when you're busy

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Little spicy veggie pies

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.12 ratings

    Each individual potato-topped pie provides four of your 5-a-day, and is healthy, vegan, low calorie and gluten-free too. Get ahead and freeze for another day

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
Healthy batch cooking recipes (2024)

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