Finish with a squeeze of lime and some chopped peanuts and dive in! 5. To make a simple version yourself, spiralise your cuke, throw in some cooked glass noodles, minced garlic, sesame oil, soy, fish sauce and a big handful of chopped coriander.

Turn them into noodlesĭig out the spiraliser, because tonight we’re spiralising… cucumber? This refreshing hack is perfect for cold summer dishes like Yum Woon Sen, a Thai noodle salad. I won’t lie, it turns your drink a scary colour, but you can’t taste the greens at all. What’s your go-to smoothie? I love a mix of peanut butter, banana and almond milk, but recently this fruit and berry version with a sneaky handful of kale or spinach has been a treat. Need a recipe for fluffy American-style pancakes? Click here.

Next time you’re whipping up a stack of pancakes, add around half a cup of sweet potato, pumpkin or butternut squash mash for a sneaky serving of vegetables. More of a mushroom fan? This mushroom pappardelle isn’t just packed with veg, there’s so much savoury, umami flavour that you won’t miss the beef at all. If you’ve not tried lentil bolognese yet, this pantry-friendly pasta isn’t just protein-packed, it also adds a rich, earthy flavour and counts towards your 5-a-day. Good thing I’m here to tell you, you can have the best of both! Here are 27 of my top sneaky ways to reach your 5-a-day and trick yourself into eating more veg. But when I’m craving a smoky bacon-topped burger dripping with cheese, or a stack of pancakes smothered in butter and maple syrup, it can be tough to opt for a salad or bowl of vegetables instead.

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