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Get through Blue Monday with colourful fruit and vegetable dishes

16 January 2025

Blue Monday (20 January) is known as the bleakest day of the year, but with colourful fruit and vegetable dishes, you can brighten up that very day! The hues of fresh ingredients like bright orange carrots, deep green spinach and juicy berries not only bring colour to your plate, but also boost your mood. Healthy, nutritious meals full of vitamins and minerals can help you get through this grey day with more energy and positivity. In this blog, we share inspiring recipes that will make Blue Monday just a little bit sunnier.
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Smoothie with Kanzi and beetroot

Drinks

0 - 10 minutes

This delicious smoothie with Kanzi apples and beetroot is a true vitamin bomb full of colour and flavour. The fresh sweetness of the Kanzi apples combined with the earthy notes of beetroot makes for a surprisingly delicious mix, which not only indulges your taste buds but also nourishes your body with essential nutrients. Perfect as a nutritious breakfast or refreshing snack, and, thanks to the beautiful pink colour, also pleasing to the eye.

This recipe contains 15 grams of vegetables and 120 grams of fruit per person.

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Quinoa salad with orange, pistachio and dates

Main course

20 - 30 minutes

This quinoa salad with orange, pistachio and dates is a tasty and nutritious combination with a delicious mix of sweet, sour and crunchy. The fresh, juicy orange gives a citrusy kick, while the soft dates provide a natural sweetness. The crunchy pistachios add texture, and the quinoa makes it nutritious and filling. Perfect as a light lunch or colourful main dish, and full of vitamins and protein to keep your energy up.

This recipe contains 225 grams of vegetables and 125 grams of fruit per person.

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Spicy fajitas with chicken and peppers

Main course

20 - 30 minutes

These spicy fajitas with chicken and peppers are a tasty and quick meal, perfect to brighten up blue Monday. The combination of chicken pieces, crunchy peppers and a delicious mix of spices makes this dish a real taste explosion. Wrapped in a warm tortilla and topped with your favourite toppings, these fajitas are not only easy to make, but also a party for the whole family.

This recipe contains 380 grams of vegetables and 50 grams of fruit per person.

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Quick plate cake with courgette, carrot and honey

Main course

10 - 20 minutes

This quick plate cake with courgette, carrot and honey is not only delicious and easy to make, but also the perfect way to brighten up dreary Blue Monday with a colourful meal. The vibrant colours of the courgette and carrot bring cheer to your plate, while the sweet hint of honey provides a comforting taste. By using fresh vegetables, this dish is also packed with vitamins that will give you energy.

This recipe contains 305 grams of vegetables per person.

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Potato trays stuffed with vegetables

Side dish

30 - 60 minutes

These potato trays stuffed with vegetables are a festive and nutritious dish that will give your Blue Monday a colourful boost. The crispy potato trays are the perfect base for a filling of fresh, varied vegetables, which not only provide a vibrant palette of colours on your plate, but also provide you with a healthy dose of vitamins. This dish is ideal for adding some extra cheer and flavour to your meal on a winter's day.

This recipe contains 75 grams of vegetables per person.

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