Healthy recipes for eye health
Good nutrition plays a key role in protecting your vision and supporting overall eye health. The below recipes bring together a variety of wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients known to benefit your eyes—like leafy greens, colorful vegetables, healthy fats, and lean proteins.
Easy to prepare and full of flavor, these dishes make it simple to eat well while giving your eyes the care they deserve. Whether you're cooking for yourself or your family, you'll find plenty of inspiration to keep your meals both nourishing and delicious.
Carrot and red lentil soup
Serve this warming, eye-healthy and budget-friendly carrot and red lentil soup with a dollop of yoghurt, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and some crusty bread. A perfect simple family meal.
Chicken, kale and ginger stir fry
When time is tight and the family is hungry, make this quick and easy, eye-healthy and protein-rich recipe for smiles all round! This chicken, kale and ginger stir fry is nutritious, colourful and a pleasure to eat – and it only takes 20 minutes to prepare.
Kale nicoise with kale pesto
Kale is a nutritional powerhouse and an excellent source of lutein—a vital antioxidant that plays a key role in maintaining eye health. These kale recipes can easily be made vegan by leaving out the eggs and replacing them with a protein such as marinated tofu, and using a vegan cheese for the pesto.
Kedgeree with dark leafy greens
Kedgeree with dark leafy greens is the ultimate comfort food - creamy, warming and filling, just what's called for on a stress-free weekend lunchtime.
Baked eggs
This exclusive recipe from chef, food writer (and niece of Prue) Peta Leith is packed with antioxidants important for eye health, including lutein. And it’s absolutely delicious.
Gnocchi traybake with sausage, vegetables and salsa verde
Packed with summer veg and nutrient-rich ingredients, this easy gnocchi traybake isn’t just a feast for your taste buds - it’s a real treat for your eyes, too.
Summer Greek salad
This Greek salad serves 2 as a main, 4 as a side (double quantities to serve 4 as a main).
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