10 healthy Valentine's Day meals
Discover romantic dishes to serve on Valentine's Day that are special enough to celebrate with your loved one, but healthy and nutritious too.
If you're planning to treat your Valentine's Day date to a homecooked meal, we have plenty of nutritious dishes that are guaranteed to impress. Be inspired by our selection of romantic recipes packed with goodness. Check out our healthy Valentine’s Day recipes for more nutritious and romantic dinners.
We’ve also curated menus to suit every palate and preference. Our Classic Valentine’s Day menu features timeless favourites for those craving the classics, like steak and chips paired with a cupid-red cocktail. Following a plant-based diet? Be inspired by our Vegan Valentine’s Day menu or Vegetarian Valentine’s Day menu for meat-free dishes that are just as special.
On a budget? You can still serve up something spectacular with our Budget Valentine’s Day dinner ideas – proof that romance doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
And why not host a fabulous Galentine’s soirée for those celebrating friendship this year? Gather your closest pals, pop open some bubbles and enjoy a night to remember. Our guide on how to host a Galentine’s Day party has everything you need to plan the ultimate get-together and remind everyone that love comes in many forms.
Make this Valentine’s Day one to remember – whether it’s romantic, budget-friendly, or just about celebrating those you cherish most.
1. Spiced chicken with coconut rice & beans
Serve up this creamy Jamaican-inspired chicken alongside kidney beans and red pepper-studded coconut brown rice. It’s a dish that feels indulgent but is deceptively healthy – low in fat and packed with fibre.
If you like your chicken with a bit of heat, a touch of chilli will do the trick – but remember to keep your partner’s preferences in mind!
Check out more of our spicy chicken recipes.
2. Herb & ricotta chicken with mushroom rice
A creamy garlic and parmesan filling makes these stuffed chicken breasts extra special, while brown basmati rice is used in a delicious pilaf-style side dish with mushrooms and leeks. It's healthy, gluten-free and low-fat too.
Discover more gluten-free dinner recipes, perfect for any occasion.
3. Steak & Vietnamese noodle salad
Steak is a Valentine's Day classic, and for good reason – it's a real treat when it's cooked right. Lighten it up with some fresh flavours and serve on top of a filling noodle salad, with crunchy vegetable ribbons and a punchy chilli dressing. This dish is healthy, low in calories and gluten-free, too.
Discover more noodle salad recipes to liven up your weekly meals.
4. Steaks with goulash sauce & sweet potato fries
Cook a sumptuous fillet steak happy in the knowledge that you're also getting all your five-a-day in one dinner. We've served it alongside a delicious goulash sauce and crisp, oven-baked sweet potato fries.
Explore our collection of healthy steak recipes, perfect for a romantic dinner or a fuss-free midweek treat.
5. Crab & asparagus pappardelle
Combine dressed crab and asparagus with fennel, chilli, crème fraîche and chopped hazelnuts in this stunning pasta dish for two. It may look impressive, but it's quick and easy – it's ready in just 25 minutes.
Get a taste of the Mediterranean with more of our Italian pasta recipes.
6. Tahini noodles with red cabbage & Sichuan peppercorn slaw
Though Valentine’s Day falls in the work week this year, a romantic gesture doesn’t have to mean hours spent in the kitchen. Sometimes, the best way to show your love is by taking care of dinner after a long day.
This vibrant 15-minute noodle dish is the perfect solution – bursting with flavour and quick to prepare, it ensures you both spend less time cooking and more time enjoying each other’s company.
Make dinner in a flash with our dinner ideas ready in under 20 minutes.
7. Fennel spaghetti
This flavour-packed pasta dish is a brilliant, budget-friendly option for Valentine's Day. Finish with parmesan shavings for a classy supper, or make it veggie by using a vegetarian brand of Italian-style hard cheese.
Explore our collection of budget healthy recipes for meals that are wholesome, delicious, and kind to your wallet.
8. Asparagus & broad bean lasagne
This light veggie lasagne is full of flavour and packed with goodness – using baby broad beans, peas and asparagus along with wholewheat lasagne sheets to boost the fibre content. If you're serving two, you'll have leftovers to look forward to later in the week.
Comfort food doesn't have to compromise your health goals with our healthy lasagne recipes.
9. Healthy chicken katsu curry
This Japanese-style dinner may look complicated, but it's actually easy to make. Chopped almonds give a golden, crisp coating to chicken breasts, while brown rice, crunchy salad and a tasty curry sauce complete the meal. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.
Curries are a delicious way to load up on veg. Try our healthy curry recipes for flavour-packed, wholesome meals.
10. Prawn curry in a hurry
Add some spice to your evening with this super-easy seafood curry. Add some tempting side dishes, such as pakoras, wholemeal flatbreads or a spicy cauliflower pilau to make it a real feast for two.
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This article was updated in December 2024.
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