Our 13 favourite healthy comfort food recipes
1. Chicken noodle soup
Fry shredded chicken in miso and gochujang, and add to this nutritious broth for a gut-friendly meal. See more cosy chicken soup recipes to try next.
2. Easy baked bolognese sauce
Our all-in-one baked bolognese is simple and low in calories, requires very little preparation time, and tastes amazing! A great way to sneak in extra veggies, and perfect for feeding the whole family. Any leftovers can easily be frozen. Now try our healthy spaghetti bolognese.
3. Vegan chilli non carne
This sweet-and-smoky chilli is the epitome of healthy comfort food, providing plenty of satisfying plant protein and fibre from the beans. The tomato sauce is rich in skin-healthy antioxidants and potassium – important for replenishing your salt balance after a workout. It also freezes well, perfect for busier days. Check out more healthy vegan recipes.
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4. Tomato soup
This filling tomato soup really packs a punch, thanks to all that chipotle. Add plenty of fresh ginger for even more warmth.
5. Pork shoulder casserole
Check out our melt-in-the-mouth pork shoulder casserole with mixed beans. This slow cooker recipe is an easy one-pot to feed a crowd. Discover more slow cooker recipes to try.
6. Tuna pasta bake
A classic, made even better with the addition of dried chilli flakes and rosemary. Like the sound of this? Check out more of ou favourite pasta bake recipes.
7. Vegetarian shepherd’s pie
This recipe for spiced lentil shepherd’s pie is a great veggie version of a classic. It’s ready in an hour and is enough to feed the whole family.
8. Chilli con carne
Our most popular chilli con carne recipe ever, made Tex-Mex-style with aged minced beef, chipotle powder, red wine, dark chocolate and semi-dried tomatoes. Tomatoes offer a skin-healthy dose of the antioxidant lycopene, while the addition of cocoa provides depth of flavour and gut-healthy polyphenols.
9. Chicken saag
Packed with fresh red chillies, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cloves and spinach – this recipe proves you can eat your favourite takeaway dishes without compromising on flavour or nutrition. Low in fat and rich in protein, this comforting dish makes for a great Friday night dinner or tasty packed lunch.
10. Tuscan bean and barley stew
This recipe is a perfect one to have on hand for a quick midweek meal. It’s hearty, nourishing and ready in just 30 minutes. You can use any leafy greens for this, just whatever you have around.
11. Creamy lamb curry
This creamy lamb and tomato curry recipe is a great one to have on hand midweek. It may take a little time but it’s worth it and it’s really easy. Big flavours for minimal effort. Try more of our curry recipes next, from a Japanese chicken katsu to creamy butter paneer curry.
12. Coconut chicken noodle soup
This slurp-able bowl of comforting noodles was inspired by classic Thai red curry. The freshness of the DIY curry paste really sings in this soup, and will help ward off any winter blues.
13. Thai green tofu curry
Looking for a quick and easy vegan curry recipe? Try our Thai green curry with smoked tofu and plenty of crunchy veg, ready in 25 minutes and low in calories. Browse all our tofu recipes for more inspiration.
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