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Eating well doesn't have to break the bank. Have a look at our delicious healthy budget meals.
Demi's smoky aubergine parmigiana is hearty and healthy. It's packed with 3 of your 5-a-day, and the butter beans make it extra filling and are a great source of plant protein. It's topped with a zesty dill gremolata and a dollop of yogurt for freshness.
This one-pot wonder is great for feeding the whole family on a budget and is packed with delicious vegetables and comforting flavours.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year in style with this simple yet authentic side dish
Not only does this taste great, but it’s a fantastically simple recipe for children from seven and eight upwards. They’ll learn how to peel, squeeze, snip, mash, stir and most of all enjoy!
If beans on toast is your thing, you need to try recipe creator Lucy's twist which has big bold curry flavours. Her recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and butter beans are a great source of fibre!
These 3-ingredient fruity pops make a great healthy snack or dessert all year round! Prep in just 10 minutes before popping in the freezer.
Sweet, refreshing and great fun to make, this watermelon pizza makes a fab healthy dessert for midweek, the weekend or a party. Get creative and change up the toppings!
You'd never know this mac 'n' cheese includes hidden veggies to make a creamy cheesy sauce. It's definitely one to make when you need a comforting yet healthy bowl of pasta.
Here's a great slow-cooker casserole recipe to fall back on when you need something hearty, healthy and budget-friendly to feed the family. Chock full of veg, it's wholesome and warming – just perfect for cold winter evenings.
Brimming with veg and lean chicken, this wholesome soup provides 2 of your 5-a day, is low in saturated fat and high in protein. Filling enough for your evening meal, throw everything in the slow cooker for up to 6 hours and you'll have a comforting dinner to serve to the troops!
Here's a healthy, veggie version of Friday night fajitas that's packed with veg and fibre. Pop everything in the slow-cooker (apart from the rice) and get on with other things while it slow-cooks to perfection. All the family will love topping their chilli with their favourite trimmings!
These lighter veggie rolls have a spiced butternut squash and cheese filling encased in super-easy ready rolled puff pastry. Perfect for a picnic or as a tasty lunchbox addition.
Have a healthy and tasty dinner on the table in just 20 mins with these air-fryer stuffed peppers that count towards 2 of your 5-a-day. Take your fave antipasti ingredients and a pack of microwave rice to load the peppers up with. Serve with salad on the side. Simples!
We’ve given the Italian classic a winter makeover, so you can enjoy the flavours of tomato, mozzarella and basil year-round. Serve with homemade basil garlic bread to scoop up all that delicious tomato.
Recreate a healthy version of your favourite takeaway! These easy chicken kebabs are full of feel good ingredients. Make your own flatbreads using just 3 ingredients and load with colourful veggies and tender chicken.
Try Demi's delicious twist on a jacket potato, topped with coconutty black beans, a sweet 'n' spicy pineapple salsa and zesty yogurt. They're full of flavour and good for you too!
Make a batch of these healthy apple crumble oat bars to have on hand when you need a snack. Oats, apples and sultanas are a source of fibre, and these are the perfect fix for when you're craving something sweet.
Shiitake mushrooms are the star of these bao buns, lending a meaty and buttery texture to this Chinese-inspired creation. Packed with sweet, spicy and umami flavours, this dish makes a super side to a weekend fakeaway or a tasty 'treat' lunch.
This cheat’s lasagne is an absolute crowd-pleaser, even for the little ones! Spinach is blitzed with mozzarella and Parmesan to make a hidden-veg cheese sauce. Layer up with mushrooms and lasagne sheets for a hearty family dinner that leaves you feeling good.
Start your day off the best way possible with these feel-good green pancakes. Spinach is secretly blended into your pancake mix with a dash of honey for extra sweetness. Stack them up high with a dollop of Greek yogurt and some blueberries for good measure.
Blitz some spinach leaves with soy sauce, garlic and peanuts to make a colourful sauce for a stir-fry. This recipe packs 2 of your 5-a-day and is ready in just 15 minutes! You can even make the sauce the night before and keep it in the fridge for a super-speedy meal the next day.
With a flapjack-inspired base, these peanut butter cups are loaded with fruits and veggies for extra taste, texture and nutrition. A great morning or afternoon snack and providing 1 of your 5-a-day, this recipe can be doubled to make a batch for the freezer.
Fabulously fruity, zingy and slightly spicy, this rhubarb slaw is not a shy side! Serve with a juicy burger, kebabs or whatever you fancy – this recipe serves 6, but you could keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Think veggie sausage and mash, but better! We’ve packed five different fruit and veg into this epic traybake, including fibre-rich sweet potatoes (no need to peel), creamy butter beans and Savoy cabbage, which is a source of vitamin C.
Chilly winter evenings call for a bowl of this warming veggie stew. Packed with cauliflower, sweet potatoes and cannellini beans, serve with toasted pitta breads for dipping into that smoky tomato sauce.
This nutritious, plant-based stew uses pre-chopped veg for speed, protein-rich tinned kidney beans and creamy peanut butter. And better yet, we reckon you’ve already got some of the ingredients in your cupboards!
Inspired by a Middle Eastern recipe called ‘Mujadara’, this simple spiced rice dish makes for an affordable but delicious dinner and is packed with protein-rich brown lentils and filling brown rice. We’ve added broccoli and green beans to get you on your way to 5-a-day, too.
Fancy trying your hand at making your own pasta? It's not as tricky as it looks if you have the right recipe and follow the steps with patience. Don't forget the resting time to allow the pasta to develop its consistency. Once rolled, shaped and cooked, serve with your favourite pasta sauce for an authentic taste of Italy at home!
Fancy making your own pasta? This simple recipe is based on classic northern Italian pasta, which contains just two ingredients – flour and eggs. Give it a go!
Smoky, sweet and packed full of flavour, this cod and chorizo one-pot is ready in just 40 minutes. Surprise the family midweek or serve to guests at the weekend – this dish is so versatile and can you believe it's healthy too?
Sweet, spicy and aromatic, this baked squash one-pot is too good to save for hosting! The perfect healthy winter warmer, everyone will be intrigued by the flavours, not just those on plant-based diets. Simple, tasty and budget-friendly – what's not to like!
Rich, spicy and so moreish, you'd never believe these meatballs are healthy. Serving six, they're ideal for a night-in sharing platter or serve with couscous for a family meal and freeze any leftovers. Using flavoursome turkey thigh mince, this recipe's budget-friendly too!
Middle Eastern soft cheese, labneh is actually strained yogurt and while it looks cheffy, it's super-easy to make, you just need a little patience. Made from Greek-style yogurt strained overnight, you just need to add the final flourishes the next day, then serve with crudités and flatbreads. This is going to impress without a doubt!