These healthier versions restaurant dishes are perfect to prep at home

In the cost of living crisis, it’s often hard to go out for a meal at a restaurant. Here’s a selection of restaurant meals that you can cook at home. Not only will they save you money - they’re healthy alternatives!

Treating is far from cheating with these better-for-you twists on restaurant classics like chow mein, bolognaise – and even pulled pork.

Pad Thai.

Healthier vegetarian pad Thai

With the same delicious flavour as the original version, our healthy vego pad Thai is also low in saturated fat and high in fibre.

Healthy-yet-creamy pea and ham pasta

A quick, easy and irresistibly creamy pasta dish that’s healthier too - what could be better for a weeknight dinner?

Lemon chicken.

Healthier Chinese lemon chicken

We’ve made popular Chinese lemon chicken better for you, so you can enjoy it any night of the week!

Healthier chicken chow mein

Try this healthy version of the Chinese takeaway classic. In just 25 minutes you can feed the whole family a tasty healthy chicken dish that won’t disappoint!

Osso bucco.

Healthy osso bucco

Try our osso bucco recipe for a healthy, tender and mouth watering meat stew.

20-minute healthy bolognese

Lentils, cherry tomatoes and basil provide a rich colour and flavour for this bright, modern take on beef bolognese that the family will love. The best part is that it’ll be ready in just 20 minutes.

Chilli con carne.

Healthier turkey chilli con carne

Made with turkey mince, this better-for-you chilli con carne will be a firm family favourite.

Healthier one-pan baked fried rice

Better-for-you fried rice cooked in the one pan in the oven – it’s a midweek meal miracle!

Butter chicken.

Better-for-you butter chicken

Our lower-fat recipe hits the spot with its authentic taste. No butter here, just butternut pumpkin, plus skinny yoghurt for creaminess.

Healthy fish ‘tacos’

For a light and tasty dinner, try Jessica Sepel’s zesty fish tacos all wrapped up in a lettuce leaf.

Thai noodle salad.

Healthy beef mince Thai noodle salad

This Thai beef mince noodle salad ticks all the boxes: it’s quick, it’s easy, it’s healthy, it’s affordable and of course, it’s delicious.

Better-for-you chicken cacciatore

We’ve made a few tweaks to traditional chicken cacciatore, so it’s better for you but still loaded with flavour.

Sloppy joes.

Healthier sloppy joes

The whole family will love these better-for-you sloppy joes made with turkey mince.

Light chicken korma

Serve up a low calorie, winter warmer with this better-for-you chicken korma curry.

Barley risotto.

Chicken and mushroom barley risotto

You’ll love this better-for-you risotto with a nutty twist. Enjoy with lemon and garlic roasted chicken pieces and lots of parmesan!

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