Budget dinner recipes
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Speedy lentil coconut curry
This quick and easy curry has such great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours. It's healthy too, as well as being low in fat and calories
Fajita chicken rice bowl with burnt lime
Make crowd-pleasing fajitas the easy way with this one-tray recipe that's full of nutrients and low in fat and calories. It makes a speedy midweek meal
Orzo & chickpea soup
Rustle up this healthy, low-fat, low-calorie soup with orzo, chickpeas, veg and a can of chopped tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan to serve
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Get the best out of seasonal parsnips in this one-pot roast that’s quick enough to make for a midweek dinner. Enjoy with steamed greens or broccoli
Spiced chicken kebabs with chopped salad & flatbreads
Marinate chicken in yogurt, spices and lemon zest, then grill to make these flavourful chicken skewers. Serve in flatbreads with salad and cucumber yogurt
Black bean & tortilla soup
Make the most of any tins of black beans in your cupboards and make this easy and satisfying soup. Serve with coriander, avocado, feta and pumpkin seeds
Stir-fried beef with ginger
Forget a takeaway – make this beef and green pepper stir-fry with fragrant lemongrass and ginger instead. Marinate the beef while you prep the other ingredients
Turbo beans & cheese on toast
Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they're great topped with cheese
Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons
Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch
Miso lentil & cabbage soup
Make a filling soup with the help of green lentils, pancetta, white cabbage and mushrooms, along with miso flavours. It packs in three of your 5-a-day
Chole with cumin rice & raita
Make a chickpea curry served with raita for a brilliant budget-friendly family meal. As well as being quick and easy, it's healthy too
Waste-nothing chicken & dumpling stew
Buy a larger chicken than usual and make extra meals from the leftovers. The bones contain lots of flavour, which take this comforting stew to the next level
Turkey pasta bake
Make the most of leftover Christmas turkey (or chicken) and use it in a low-cost, easy pasta bake. A few leftover pigs in blankets make for a nice surprise, too
Jacket potato with whipped feta & sumac
The perfect budget-friendly, filling supper for one. The fragrant, zesty flavour of sumac is a refreshing contrast to the creamy whipped feta
Spicy ‘vedgeree’
Try our veggie twist on kedgeree for a healthy supper. Like the traditional version, it's served with boiled eggs and has a lovely mild curry flavour
Red lentil & squash dhal
A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney
Sardine pasta with crunchy parsley crumbs
An affordable way to include oily fish in your diet. Canned sardines are a great source of omega 3 and add oomph to this simple, family pasta dish
Spicy jerk potato & pineapple hash
This easy hash is full of punchy flavours, and makes a satisfying midweek family supper with streaky bacon, pineapple and spicy seasoned potatoes
Teriyaki & lime-glazed chicken wings
Glaze chicken wings in sticky sauce and serve with jasmine rice for an easy family meal. Chicken wings are budget-friendly and full of flavour
Slow-cooker pumpkin soup
Put in a little effort the night before and you can have a velvety soup ready as a starter for a special dinner with guests. This recipe serves six generously
Spicy sausage & bean one-pot
A saucy, warming casserole with Cumberland sausages, chilli gravy and kidney beans. It's budget-friendly and ready in less than 30 minutes too
Smoked haddock & creamed corn curry
Everyone will love this creamy fish curry, cooled down with coconut and sweetcorn. It's budget-friendly too
Spicy oven-baked chicken & chips
A midweek budget supper of roast chicken wings with homemade chips and Cajun spices
Scandi meatballs
Put mushroom soup to clever use in this Scandinavian-style beef meatball dish with dill sauce