60 healthy recipes for cold winter nights (2024)

Just because it’s colder doesn’t mean you have to stop your clean-eating streak. Filled with nutritious grains, herbs and spices, these are the recipes that’ll see you through those cold and miserable days.

Almond butter chicken satay with Asian slaw

The humble chicken thigh is chargrilled and slathered in a creamy, rich satay sauce.

Flu-busting super greens soup with truffle oil

“Super greens aren’t just for smoothies. Turn nourishing veg into a rich, creamy soup loaded with plant-based iron and vitamins A and C, and with an extra boost thanks to the addition of chickpeas” - Shannon Harley.

Matt Moran's ocean trout, quinoa and zucchini salad with tahini yoghurt

Could you possibly fit more superfoods into one meal?Beautiful zucchini flowers elevate this ocean trout and quinoa salad to culinary highs.

Roasted pumpkin and ginger soup

When the leaves turn golden and dusk begins to settle earlier, it's time for soup. Pumpkin and ginger will warm you up - and fill you up!

Red lentil dhal with spinach

Simple but oh so tasty. This red lentil dhal recipe is bound to become a firm favourite that's both vegetarian and vegan-friendly.

Lamb, wild rice and quinoa salad

This vibrant lamb and quinoa salad packs a punch of flavour.

Tomato soup with melting bocconcini

San Marzeno tomatoes from Napoli are the inspiration for this rich tomato soup with melting bocconcini cheese.

Kale, fennel and radish salad with ricotta salata

Featuring the food trend of the moment (kale) this salad is packed with superfoods and flavour.

Kale, fennel and radish salad with ricotta salata

Featuring the food trend of the moment (kale) this salad is packed with superfoods and flavour.

Chicken and egg noodle soup

Ward away autumn chills and winter colds with this fragrant and spicy soup.

Hot and sour noodle soup with prawns

This hot and sour prawn soup may be super speedy, but it's packed with fresh herbs and delicious Thai flavours.

Spiced lentil soup

Swirl a spoonful of creamy Greek-style yoghurt through this hearty lentil soup to really make it sing.

Chicken stock

This versatile chicken stock makes a fantastic base for a number of recipes including stew and soup.

Chicken noodle soup recipe

There's nothing better than a fragrant bowl of golden chicken broth studded with root vegetables and herbs. And the best part is it can all be made in one pot.

Japanese pumpkin and tofu soup

With instant dashi in the pantry, you’re on the fast track to a healthy dinner of Japanese pumpkin and tofu soup.

Chilli bean soup

Take everything you like about chilli con carne – the meat, beans, tomatoes, and chilli – turn it into soup, and serve it with spicy nachos.

Floating market fish soup

Enjoy this wonderful Asian dish that delivers flavour and freshness with a light touch that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished.

Hot and sour prawn soup

The whole family can enjoy this Asian favourite.

Prawn wontons in star anise broth

This fresh and vibrant broth is healthy and easy to make.

Provencale prawn soup with pistou

Lentil, beetroot and celery fattoush with labne

Creamy labne offsets earthy beetroot in this lentil and celery salad.

Soup sips

Soup sips are a great idea to serve with pre-dinner drinks. Use your favourite soup recipes or try these. Any leftover soup can be frozen for up to 3 months.

Pesto soup with zucchini and potato (gluten-free)

Leftover greens, seeds and cheese tart

Start the evening right with this leftover greens, seeds and cheese tart. It's delicious, colourful and packed full of flavour.

Greg Malouf's zucchini fritters with spinach and golden raisin dip

Greg Malouf's crispy vegetable-packed fritters can be served warm or cold, as a mezze or part of a decadent brunch spread.

Chickpea and spinach curry

This Middle Eastern vegetarian curry makes a hearty, healthy meal.

Fennel and pepper pork with artichoke, lentil and spinach salad

Lighten up with this healthy and fresh fennel and pepper pork that's ready in a flash.

Udon noodles with teriyaki steak and spinach

For a Japanese twist on steak and mushrooms, try this recipe for udon noodles with teriyaki steak, mushrooms and spinach.

Capsicum, kale and feta frittata

Cook up a pan of antioxidant-rich kale leaves with capsicum and eggs for a bright vegetarian meal.

Vegetarian haloumi hash burgers with kale aioli

This is not your standard vegie burger. Forget processed patties and go for home-made haloumi hash, with an earthy aioli and punchy Sriracha to round things out.

Poached chicken and spelt fettucine with kale pesto

Packed with superfoods, this dinner for four will be on the table in under 30 minutes.

Soft scrambled eggs with kale and LSA pesto

Start your day off on the right foot with a superfood breakfast of perfect scrambled eggs topped with homemade kale and LSA pesto.

Chicken broth with kale, quinoa and preserved lemon

It would be hard to create a bowl more healthy and soothing than this quinoa, kale and preserved lemon infused chicken soup.

Tamari and maple glazed chicken breasts with ginger quinoa

Served with red quinoa and broccolini, this tamari and maple marinated chicken is an instant supper staple.

Gnocchi with miso butter prawns

Miso-caramelised prawns and crispy roasted kale put a delicious Asian twist on easy homemade gnocchi.

Oven-roasted meatballs with kale pesto and mozzarella

Phoebe Wood's weeknights are about maximum flavour in minimum time. This rich meatball tray bake is a life saver after a long day at work.

Bean, pea and lentil salad

Dukkah-crusted blue-eye with roasted garlic mayo

The fish is an easy week night dinner, heavy on the flavour but light on the dishes.

Garlic, ginger and sesame brown rice

"If I’m honest, brown rice is the only variety I’m good at cooking without the help of a rice cooker. For this recipe I tend to overcook the brown rice to make a congee-style dish that is brilliant on its own or with most other things as a side." Matt Wilkinson

Moroccan lamb, tomato and lentil soup (Harira)

This hearty, fragrant soup is sure to satisfy. Don't do dairy? Just omit the yoghurt.

Healthy pumpkin, lentil and mushroom curry

Filled with plant based protein and fibre, this vegetarian curry is one even the carnivores will like.

Vegetarian bolognese with fettuccine

Don't knock it until you try it. This healthy vegetarian bolognese recipe features high protein lentils as a substitute for mince.

Vegan lentil, sweet potato and chickpea stew

Full of hearty lentils and filling sweet potato, this warming vegan stew is perfect for chilly winter nights.

Jamie Oliver's lentil and feta keftedes with dill yoghurt

In Greece and Cyrus, you find meatballs (keftedes) in every taverna. This is Jamie Oliver's meat-free version made with lentils.

Lamb with lentils, feta and mint

Lentils are a useful (and filling) way to help balance the proportions of meat to non-meat on your plate. Jill Dupleix's lamb recipe uses the robust flavours of sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and salty feta and olives to make every mouthful exciting.

Roasted mushroom and haloumi salad with crispy lentils

Create the perfect meat-free winter meal with this roasted mushroom and haloumi salad served with crispy lentils and spinach pesto.

Pan-seared chicken livers on lentil and rocket salad

Lentil and brown rice salad

A filling salad that's perfect as a side dish or serves as a meal on its own.

Ham hock and lentil soup

Warm up this winter with this classic rendition of ham hock soup.

Leek, almond and bruised tomato galette

"Use it, don't lose it" is the motto of waste warrior Phoebe Wood, who comes to the rescue with this upcycled leek, almond and bruised tomato galette recipe.

Chicken quinoa schnitzels with sun-dried tomato pesto

If a clean approach to eating is your thing, you'll find this light and fresh recipe loaded with flavour.

Quinoa risotto with prawns, oregano and tomatoes

Quinoa stars in this healthy twist on traditional Italian risotto.

Harissa lamb with roast carrots and quinoa pilaf

Serve up a feast with this succulent roast lamb served with golden roast carrots and quinoa pilaf.

Sumac-spiced barramundi with quinoa salad

Experience this crowd-pleasing main that will entertain your family and friends all summer long.

Roasted artichokes with quinoa and seed salad

Looking for a vegetarian dish within a dish? These quinoa loaded artichokes are just the ticket.

Marinated fennel with quinoa and seed salad

Let the robust, clean flavours of fennel work their wonders on this salad.

Steamed ocean trout with spiced quinoa

A quick and healthy meal to satisfy those who want to be good. Fresh fish, salad greens, veggies and grains seasoned with sweet fennel and cumin to provide the ultimate spring meal.

Spelt margherita pizza with ‘pepperoni’ chickpeas

Mouth watering Italian flavours spring to life in this healthy, vegetarian pizza recipe by Phoebe Wood. Introducing: spelt margherita pizza with ‘pepperoni’ chickpeas.

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