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Delicious budget lunch recipes that are easy on your wallet and packed full of flavour.
This simple avocado on toast with poached eggs and tomatoes is so tasty and can be made in under 30 minutes. It's the perfect for a lazy breakfast or brunch when you need a little boost.
Rustle up this comforting soup made with fresh carrots, fragrant ginger and warming turmeric, topped with a spicy garnish
A quick, light and simple omelette that makes a great breakfast or lunch. Tender asparagus, chopped chives and parsley, and creamy, melty Gruyère cheese elevate the humble omelette into a thing of beauty.
Cavolo nero is sweeter and more tender than kale, making it the perfect addition to this hearty pasta bake
With a gorgeous dark green colour, cavolo nero is a vibrant, nutritious variety of kale brimming with bitter-sweet flavour. We love it paired with punchy pancetta, anchovies, and pine nuts in this simple pasta dinner.
Experience great depth of flavour and heat in this gorgeously spiced Indian-inspired omelette. Made with curry powder, garam masala and green chilli – there is plenty of spice to enjoy.
Feeling adventurous? Why not try chef, Fatima 'Fatti' Tarkleman's epic burger recipe featuring spiced tuna steak, fried pickles and sweet brioche, served with a zingy carrot slaw. Tuck in!
A classic Greek salad is a staple for your recipe repertoire. It's great on its own or as part of a bigger spread with grilled meat or veg. We like to serve it with toasted pittas for an easy lunch.
Tangy raspberries and sweet almonds are one of the great taste duos.
These egg pots are a super-easy snack to prepare for the week ahead. Roasted chickpeas and tomatoes are topped with feta and a jammy egg for a protein hit. They also count towards 2 of your 5-a-day and are way more colourful than a cereal bar.
If you’ve not tried fruit in your salad before, you’re missing a trick. Clementine’s add a pop of juiciness and go so well with the fresh herbs. Lucy's recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre, all whilst delivering big, bright flavours. It's great on its own or works well as a side dish too.
There's nothing like wild swimming to give you an appetite, and Sue's crispy pork noodles, made using a Tesco Finest ultimate salt-aged pork loin joint, has become a bit of a tradition.
Sticky, sweet and spicy, this hot honey lamb is the ultimate Easter centrepiece. Slow cook your lamb shoulder for 6 hours until the meat is soft and tender. Shred the lamb onto whipped feta with a scattering of fresh coriander. This is a dish that's sure to impress!
Gluten-free fried goodness! These cauliflower pakoras are easy to make for a big gathering and deliver tongue-tingling flavours
Dina Macki's slow-cooked brisket is coated in a spiced walnut and pomegranate marinade and served with a fresh and zingy chermoula. Dina says: "In Oman, we slow-cook a lot. I'm also called the Pomegranate Queen, so I had to represent!"
These easy chicken nuggets are made with a secret ingredient... Blitzed cauliflower is added to the mixture to help get the kids eating their veg - they'll never know and they taste delicious!
These "sushi" wraps come together in 5 minutes and kids will love them. Filled with ham, cheese and carrots, they're great for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacks.
Lighten up a classic Caesar salad by using fish fingers as a crispy crouton replacement. Salty anchovies and Parmesan make a delicious yogurt-based Caesar dressing. Finish with jammy soft-boiled eggs for a fresh and simple spring lunch or dinner.
This chargrilled chicken salad is brimming with fresh and fragrant flavours, plus seasonal green veg to get you excited for spring. The perfect light lunch for two.
Tesco magazine's editor Lauren Rose-Smith shares her mum's recipe for lamb stew. Comfort in a bowl, this winter warmer makes a great alternative to Sunday lunch or serve midweek and freeze extra portions. Try serving it with fresh crusty bread to mop up the juices – zero leftovers!
Team peppery curly kale with tangy green apple and sweet, buttery pecans for a salad that's chock-full of flavour and texture. This is a super side or light lunch – and it's ready in just 15 minutes.
Soup is the perfect winter warmer and we’ve paired it with everyone’s curry house favourite. Our indulgent butter chicken soup is served with a cheesy coriander naan toast for dipping. Just the ticket for chilly winter lunches.
Zhoug is a vibrant green sauce made using coriander, garlic, mint and cumin, like a spicy Middle Eastern pesto. Here it is paired with chopped boiled eggs and crispy fried aubergines to fill a delicious pitta
Try something new with your leftover lamb with this super easy ramen recipe. Give packet noodles extra flavour with miso and ginger, then load on your leftover meat and whatever toppings you fancy. We recommend pak choi, carrots and jammy eggs.
Transform your potato salad with asparagus, soft boiled eggs and a creamy buttermilk dressing.
These samosas make a great lunch if you're looking to shake up your sandwich routine. They can be baked in the oven or cooked in the air-fryer. Served alongside pickled red onions and a vibrant salad, they're bursting with big flavours!
Delicate pear marries well with the creamy tang of Dolcelatte cheese. It makes a delicious topping to this open sandwich that's finished with a honey mustard dressing.
Spoil yourself and your guests with this mushroom and leek bake with home-made crêpes as the star. A cheese, leek and mushroom filling gives the dish real comfort factor and when served warm sprinkled with fresh chives it looks irresistible.
This tart is quick to make and full of flavour
Christmas and roast turkey go together like roast turkey and cranberry stuffing. Orange zest and macadamia nuts bulk out the scratch stuffing in this recipe while our easy-to-follow homemade gravy ensures that your Christmas dinner spread will come together just nicely.
A mediterranean-style vegetarian supper with roasted sweet potato and red and green peppers. While the veg is roasting, stir olive oil and spicy harissa sauce into fluffy couscous. Just before serving, top the dish with crumbly feta for a salty, creamy kick.
A classic tomato soup made using delicious Tesco Finest temptation tomatoes, this simple, healthy recipe is a great one to start with if you've never made soup. Make extra and freeze for another time.
This recipe really couldn’t be easier or more delicious – little chefs from five and six upwards will love making them and they’ll learn some great cooking techniques along the way