Don't fret about feeling stuffed after Christmas! 

<p>The search for diet dishes starts on Boxing Day and if you're anything like us, you'll want some simple food after all those excess mince pies. From snacks that aren't just Quality Street chocolates, to smoothie bowls you can whip up in your new blender, here's how to put down that leftover turkey sandwich and get back on the wagon.</p><h2>Smoothie Bowls </h2><p>Smoothies bowls are all over social media. You're supposed to eat them with a spoon, a bit like soup; an Instagrammable brekkie that's full of goodness. This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/blackberry-pear-coconut-smoothie-in-a-bowl">blackberry, pear and coconut smoothie bowl</a> looks pretty as a picture and is packed with your five a day! Not got blackberries in the fridge? Don't worry; the beauty of a smoothie bowl is that you can put in any kind of combination of fruit and veg that you want!</p><p><img alt="blackberry-pear-coconut-smoothie-in-a-bowl__square" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/blackberry-pear-coconut-smoothie-in-a-bowl__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Winter Soups </h2><p>For quick winter warmers that boost your 5 a day intake, try one of these comforting soups. Make in one huge batch and freeze for a quick lunch or dinner on those chilly January evenings</p><p>This <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/winter-chunky-vegetable-soup" target="_blank">Chunky Winter Vegetable Soup</a> is a great way to use up those leftover veggies and eat some extra greens. </p><p><img alt="winter-chunky-vegetable-soup__hero" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/winter-chunky-vegetable-soup__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><p>Or for a twist on a classic, try this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/roasted-red-pepper-tomato-soup" target="_blank">Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup</a>, bursting with sweet, rich and tangy flavours. </p><p><img alt="roasted-red-pepper-tomato-soup__hero" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/roasted-red-pepper-tomato-soup__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Quick dinners</h2><p>Let's face it, on a cold January evening, all you want to do is lie on the sofa and the idea of making an elaborate meal is extremely unappealing. If you're tired of cooking big dishes, we've got a range of quick meals that will take less than an hour, without compromising on flavour. </p><p>Ditch the chips for sweet potato wedges, and boost your 5-a-day intake at the same time with this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cajun-style-cod-with-sweet-potato-wedges">Cajun-Style Cod</a> recipe (pictured below). Did you know that we should all be eating two portions of fish per week, one of which should be oily like salmon or mackerel.</p><p>Perhaps you're feeling peckish for fried chicken? These<a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cornflake-chicken-nuggets-with-spicy-potato-cubes" target="_blank"> Cornflake Coated Chicken Nuggets</a> are baked not fried so they're lower in fat, and you'll still feel like you're having a treat! Team with spicy potato cubes to add that extra kick. </p><p>Or, if you've been craving something light and fresh this flavour-packed <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pomegranate-butternut-squash-cauliflower-cous-cous">Pomegranate, Butternut and Cauliflower Cous Cous</a> is just the thing for a quick evening meal or to brighten up those work-day lunches. </p><p><img alt="cajun-style-cod-with-sweet-potato-wedges__hero__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cajun-style-cod-with-sweet-potato-wedges__hero__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Something sweet</h2><p>You can't go a whole month without any dessert, right? These dishes are good options if you need to make pudding, or you just fancy something sweet, but don't want to ruin your January eating plan!</p><p>Swapping sugar for sweetener makes this delicious <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/chocolate-pear-upside-down-pudding" target="_blank">Chocolate & Pear Upside-Down Pudding</a> (pictured below) only 174 cals per serving - we can't say no to that! </p><p>If you're after a fruity fix, these gorgeous <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/nectarine-raspberry-crepes" target="_blank">Nectarine and Raspberry crepes</a> are the perfect after-dinner treat. Lightly bake the nectarines before serving to gently caramelise them.</p><p><img alt="chocolate-pear-upside-down-pudding__hero__hero" class="ci-image ci-hero" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/chocolate-pear-upside-down-pudding__hero__hero_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Healthy Snacks </h2><p>Finding yourself reaching for the Quality Street each evening? If the Christmas break has made you a serial snacker, we've got just the thing. Dip cucumbers, peppers, oat or rice cakes into this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/tzatziki">homemade easy tzatziki.</a></p><p><img alt="feta-tzatziki__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/feta-tzatziki__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p>You can pick up all the fresh ingredients you'll need by visiting your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/?cmpid=ahc-_-otc-storeloc-_-asdacom-_-hp-_-header-_-store">local store</a> or by heading <a href="http://www.asda.com/">online</a> too. </p><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script><script async defer src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script>

Lighter recipes you'll be craving after Christmas

By Asda Good Living,26th December 2016

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