Healthy Meals at Christmas

Salmon fillet baked with lemon, orange, rosemary, and garlic 

Serve with steamed or roasted greens (broccoli, asparagus, green beans, cabbage) 

Diced potatoes, air fried in a small amount of olive oil, salt, pepper and garlic 

1 chicken breast (4–5 oz) 

1 tbsp lemon juice 

1 tsp olive oil 

Garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper 

1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peppers, parsnip, sprouts, cauliflower, red onion, courgette) 

Mixed greens, salad leaves, vegetables cooked and raw 

100g cooked chicken breast 

1 tbsp dried cranberries 

1 tbsp chopped walnuts 

1 tbsp feta (optional) 

Dressing: 1 tsp olive oil + 1 tsp balsamic vinegar 

Cod, haddock, seabass 

Lemon, dill, salt, pepper 

1 tsp olive oil 

1 sheet puff pastry (whole-grain if available or lighter filo pastry) 

1 cup cooked lentils 

2 cups mushrooms, chopped 

1 onion, diced 

3 garlic cloves, minced 

1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari 

1 tbsp olive oil 

1 tsp thyme 

Salt & pepper 

1 egg (for egg wash, optional or plant based milk) 

Adds crunch + natural sweetness. 

Optional balsamic drizzle. 

Creamy without heavy cream or butter overload. 

Use just a touch of honey or maple syrup. 

Add fresh dill or parsley. 

Sautéed lightly in olive oil. 

Almonds bring healthy fats + crunch. 

Toss with herbs, dried cranberries, pecans. 

Mix roasted sweet potatoes, spinach, goat cheese, and pecans. 

4 apples, halved and cored 

1 tbsp maple syrup 

1 tsp cinnamon 

1/4 cup chopped nuts 

Optional: a dollop of Greek yogurt