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Serve risotto with peas as a side dish to all sorts of main courses, from grilled chicken or other lean meat to steamed white fish.

This soup is substantial enough for a full meal. Serve with some whole wheat bread and enjoy!

This is a very warming winter soup. It’s very substantial and will keep you going through those cold winter months!

Polenta is a good alternative to the usual potatoes, rice and pasta. It is readily available in most supermarkets and easy to cook.

This soup is dramatic and delicious. The chilli and garlic give it a really strong flavor that’s also full of goodness. If you find dried beans too time consuming to cook, feel free to use canned beans.

Who doesn't love lasagna? The downside of this delicious dish is that all that cheese, meat and cream isn't great for you (or your waistline). This version is totally skinny, yet simply delicious.

Puy lentils originate from France and have a distinct flavor. They also cook much faster than other varieties.

Lentils are a good source of iron and protein. Eat them with rice or bread, to get a complete protein, and add a salad or fruit for dessert. Vitamin C helps with absorption of iron.

This is a mild and delicious curry. Serve with a side of fluffy rice!

Sautéed beans with all the Tuscan flavor to make your low GI diet more palatable.