Seasonal dishes to keep you nourished during the cold & flu season

In the colder months, it’s important to continue to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods to keep your body and mind nourished. Thinking of seasonal and wholesome recipes can be overwhelming and seem out of reach, but our Healthy Lunch Box website has you covered!  

Here are our top five nutrient-packed recipes:  

1. Vegie pasta soup 

Soup is an easy option to get more vegies and wholegrains into your diet, and to keep you nourished over the winter months.  With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a tasty meal packed with half of your daily serves of veg! Try our vegie pasta soup recipe today! 

2. Balsamic glazed vegetables 

These comforting baked veggies are the perfect side dish for any dinner or can be the star of the show with the addition of some protein such as grilled chicken or salmon. Top tip: Add through a tin of drained chickpeas for added protein.  

3. Spanish chicken rice 

This one pot wonder is the perfect meal for the whole family. With three serves of vegetables per portion, brown rice for fibre and lean chicken for protein  our Spanish chicken rice makes for the perfect nutrient-packed dinner meal. 

4. Lamb tagine 

This lamb tagine is nutritious and comforting, full of warm spices and sweet flavors to keep you full and satisfied in the winter months. If you have any leftovers, this tagine makes for a quick and easy lunch the next day.  

5. Sweet potato and lentil curry 

Your new favourite curry – ready in only 35 minutes and with half of your recommended serves of veg per portion, this dish is a perfect dinner for a cold night.   

For more delicious and nourishing recipe ideas visit healthymadetasty.com.au