Lunch recipes
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Beans alla Nerano
These beans alla Nerano are inspired by the famous Southern Italian pasta dish spaghetti alla Nerano. The original is a creamy dish made with olive oil, caramelised courgettes and Provolone del Monaco. I’ve somewhat simplified the recipe and turned it into a hearty, high-fibre vegetarian bean recipe using creamy white beans. To make things easier,…
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Gochujang Butter Beans with Tofu
These Creamy Gochujang Butter Beans with Tofu are the perfect high-protein vegetarian dinner. They’re creamy, spicy, and ready in under 20 minutes, making them ideal for busy weeknights. Packed with plant protein and fibre, this easy one-pan meal is full of bold flavour without requiring lots of ingredients or effort. Better still, it keeps well,…
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High Protein Cottage Cheese Toast with Pickles & Cheddar
This tangy, savoury, and slightly spicy high-protein cottage cheese toast with pickles and Cheddar is the perfect quick healthy lunch. Each serving contains over 40g of protein while still being vegetarian-friendly, making it an ideal post-gym snack or easy high-protein meal. It’s crisp, creamy, and packed with bold flavour, perfect when you want something fast…
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High Protein Spanakopita Cottage Cheese Toast
This High Protein Spanakopita Cottage Cheese Toast is a Greek-inspired, spanakopita-style recipe packed with spinach, feta, and fresh herbs. It delivers almost 50g of protein per serving thanks to cottage cheese, feta, and high-protein bread. Made in the air fryer, it’s quick, easy, and ready in under 20 minutes, making it the perfect speedy high-protein…
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Goat’s Cheese & Chilli Cottage Cheese Toast
This Goat’s Cheese & Chilli Cottage Cheese Toast is a high-protein, easy lunch designed to help you hit your protein goals, with almost 50g of protein per serving from cottage cheese and high-protein bread. Made in the air fryer, it’s quick, simple, and ready in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy days, post-gym…
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High Protein Tuna Cottage Cheese Toast
This high-protein tuna toast is made with cottage cheese, tuna (I used a vegan alternative), and protein-fortified bread for a delicious, protein-packed lunch. I add red onion, pickled chillies, gherkins, and dill for loads of flavour, plus a light sprinkling of grated Cheddar for extra richness. Why you’ll love this recipe I had this tuna…
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Creamy Beans and Leeks
These creamy beans and leeks are some of the richest I’ve made, and they’re completely dairy-free and vegan. The creaminess comes from a simple blend of silken tofu, soaked cashews, soy milk and nutritional yeast. Made with sweet leeks and cavolo nero, this dish is packed with protein and fibre. Why you’ll love this recipe…
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Air Fryer Cream Cheese Bagel with Hot Honey
Air fryer cream cheese bagel with hot honey, Cheddar & Chives – a warm, cheesy bagel with a spicy, sweet twist. Topped with cream cheese, melty cheddar, chives, and a drizzle of hot honey, these air fried bagels are crispy, creamy, and full of flavour. They’re the perfect snack, lunch, or brunch treat and might…
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Herby Cream Cheese Air Fryer Bagel
This herby cream cheese air fryer bagel is the perfect lunch or snack when you’re craving a fresh cream cheese bagel but still want something warm and comforting. Topped with parmesan, it turns golden and crisp in the air fryer, adding a savoury crunch that makes every bite feel just right. Why you’ll love this…
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Chicken Tender Sandwich
A crispy chicken tender sandwich featuring toasted white bread, tangy Buffalo burger sauce, crunchy lettuce, and tangy pickles. I’ve used vegan chicken tenders for a plant-based twist, but feel free to whatever you prefer. Why you’ll love this chicken tender sandwich Served on crisp toasted bread, this sandwich features freshly cooked, crunchy chicken tenders paired…
