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Low salt recipes

Cutting down on the amount of salt we eat is an important change we can make to improve our heart health. Why not try some of these low-salt recipes to freshen up your menu without forgoing flavour?

Spanish-style lentils with eggs in a frying pan

  1. Southern style chicken strips with corn salsa
  2. Baked biryani chicken and rice
  3. Crispy fishcakes with lemon mayonnaise
  4. Lemon and basil roasted cod
  5. Mushroom stew
  6. Sweet potato and quinoa Buddha bowl
  7. Turkey, leek and bean bake
  8. Spanish-style lentils with eggs
  9. Cauliflower and chickpea burgers
  10. Slow cooked beef pie

1. Southern style chicken strips with corn salsa

Southern-style chicken strips and corn salsa

The mix of spices gives a great flavour to these crispy strips without adding salt, and as they are baked rather than fried the fat content is kept low too.

2. Baked biryani chicken and rice

Baked chicken and vegetable biryani in a dish on a wooden table

This simple-to-make curry is full of flavour and its low salt content means you don’t have to miss out on a takeaway favourite.

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3. Crispy fishcakes with lemon mayonnaise

Crispy salmon fishcakes with lemon mayo

These delicious crispy fishcakes are served with a zingy lemon mayonnaise, and are a simple way to add more fish to your diet.

4. Lemon and basil roasted cod

Lemon and basil roasted cod 

Try something different with cod: this easy and healthy recipe pairs with heart-healthy green pea mash. 

5. Mushroom stew

Image of mushroom stew on a blue background

This hearty mushroom stew is full of flavour but low in salt and fat - and it can be frozen if you want to get ahead.

6. Sweet potato and quinoa Buddha bowl

sweet potato quinoa bowl

This colourful Buddha bowl contains plant-based protein and vegetables for a heart-friendly and filling main meal.

7. Turkey, leek and bean bake

Turkey, leek and bean bake 

Use leftover turkey to make this delicious bake which only contains 0.7g of salt per portion.

8. Spanish-style lentils with eggs

Spanish-style lentils with eggs

The lentils in this recipe provide fibre and protein, and the vegetables will help towards your 5-a-day.

9. Cauliflower and chickpea burgers

Cauliflower and chickpea burger 

This meat-free burger is packed with plant-based protein for a delicious heart-healthy main meal.

10. Slow-cooked beef pie

Slow beef pot pie

Ready-made pies can be high in salt, but this one is low in salt and packed with rich flavour. Cooked slowly for deliciously tender beef and topped with a tasty five-veg mash, this pie makes a filling and healthy main meal.

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