Cheap and healthy recipes
Eat well for less with our healthy budget favourites - each serving comes in at £2 or less.
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Creamy pasta with asparagus & peas
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Take five ingredients and whip up this simple green vegetable fusilli supper for two, plus hit 3 of your 5-a-day
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Lemon spaghetti with tuna & broccoli
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15 minutes is all you need to whip up this fresh, light and healthy fish pasta with olives, capers and greens
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Chicken katsu
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Katsu is a Japanese method of breadcrumbing chicken- this version is served with a rich curry sauce
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Spring cabbage with mustard seeds
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Give your greens a fresh new look by tossing them with mustard, ginger, onion and garlic
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Spinach with chilli & lemon crumbs
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Wilt fresh greens then serve with crispy breadcrumbs, chilli and garlic for a low-fat, healthy side dish
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Watercress mashed potato
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Creamy mash laced with good-for-you greens makes for a simple, low-fat side that's budget friendly too
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Red lentil, chickpea & chilli soup
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- Ready in 35 mins
Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup
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Sweet potato, spinach & lentil dahl
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Cost-effective and ready in 30 minutes, this veggie supper makes an ideal midweek meal
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Full English frittata with smoky beans
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This healthy baked omelette with classic fry up ingredients is versatile enough for brunch or supper
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Salmon & broccoli cakes with watercress, avocado & tomato salad
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Bump up the good-for-you factor with these vegetable-packed salmon fishcakes, served with a fresh salad
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Tagliatelle with vegetable ragu
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This healthy veggie bolognese-style sauce is great served with pasta and crams in 3 of your 5-a-day
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Baked turkey meatballs with broccoli & crispy potatoes
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Turkey mince is the leanest of its kind and is great rolled up into balls and served with tomato sauce and veg
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Chicken, edamame & ginger pilaf
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Make this healthy rice pot for a mid-week supper - crammed with fibre and vitamin C
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Black bean tostadas with avocado salsa
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For a quick veggie health-boost make this speedy supper using flavourful corn tortillas, which make a really nice change from flour tortillas
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Yellow lentil & coconut curry with cauliflower
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This healthy veggie curry is diet-friendly and a great source of iron and fibre
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Caramelised onion & barley soup with cheese croutons
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Nutty and nutritious barley adds real substance to this twist on classic French onion soup
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Moroccan spiced cauliflower & almond soup
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Satisfying and comforting soup is the ultimate meal in a bowl, like this smooth and spicy North African blend
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Chicken, red pepper & almond traybake
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A tasty one-pan roast chicken supper with lemon, cumin, paprika, coriander and other North African flavours
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Pork, green bean & oyster stir-fry
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A rich Asian dish of noodles or rice that's ready in 20 minutes - a wholesome midweek family supper
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Thai prawn fried rice
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This delicious Asian supper is faster, healthier and cheaper than a takeaway - ready in a super-quick 20 minutes
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Turkey & spring onion wraps
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Give yourself a low-fat treat with these super-quick sandwich tortillas - a fab way of using up leftover turkey
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Smoked salmon & avocado sushi
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Fancy making sushi at home? This simple recipe makes 32 healthy little bites, ideal for lunch or served as canapés
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Carrot & sweet potato mash
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Pair this comforting mash with a warming casserole for a match made in heaven
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Crab & sweetcorn chowder
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This low-fat soup is packed with flavour and so simple to cook
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Baked sweet potatoes & beans
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A superhealthy supper that's perfect for a busy weeknight, try making double the beans and freezing for next time
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Low-fat moussaka
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- Ready in 55 mins
A rich and comforting Greek classic without the calories, what's not to love?
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Roasted vegetable & feta tostada
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- Ready in 30 mins
A Mexican-inspired crispy, oven-toasted tortilla with roasted vegetables and a zingy tomato and avocado salsa
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Thai spiced turkey patties with noodle salad
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Treat yourself to this low-fat, healthy Thai dish after a hard day's work, it's quick and easy to make
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Cinnamon porridge with banana & berries
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Start the day in a superhealthy way with energy-boosting oats and fresh fruit
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Skinny pepper, tomato & ham omelette
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If you're in need of a protein boost try making this healthy omelette for breakfast, using fewer yolks lowers the cholesterol
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Open prawn cocktail sandwich
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A lighter version of the classic prawn cocktail, treat yourself to this satisfying yet low-fat lunch
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Frozen fruit sticks with passion fruit & lime drizzle
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This fun and fruity snack is low fat and a great source of vitamin C
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Summer vegetable curry
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Give your Friday night curry a healthy makeover with this low-fat, superhealthy, vegetarian dish
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Pasta with tomato & hidden veg sauce
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Get your family to eat more veg with this superhealthy pasta sauce recipe which counts as 5 of your 5-a-day. The sauce is freezable too
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Chocolate & berry mousse pots
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Dessert doesn't have to be devilish as this good-for-you pud proves
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Feta & semi-dried tomato omelette
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Cooking up eggs with cheese and tomato makes for a super-quick meal for one that's ready in 10 minutes
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Winter vegetable pie
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One portion of this delicious vegetarian shepherd's pie contains all 5 of your recommended 5-a-day intake
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Lemony prawn pasta
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This storecupboard staple is low fat, summery and superhealthy to boot
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Frazzled chorizo & rocket linguine
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This lovely, low-fat linguine is big on flavour and uses only five ingredients
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Spicy lentil soup with curry pinwheel rolls
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Warm up a winter evening with this spicy and flavoursome curried soup
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Mediterranean sardine salad
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A superhealthy salad that's full of intense flavours with oily fish, olives and capers
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Baked eggs with spinach & tomato
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A rustic dish with a delicious combination of flavours and just four ingredients, try whipping it up for brunch
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Chinese-style pork fillet with fried rice
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A low-fat family favourite with tender pork that's simple to make, a great mid-week meal
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Spicy turkey & pepper bake
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This warming bake is a real family winner, it's cheap, low-fat and superhealthy
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Spicy chickpeas
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Get the whole family snacking on this low-fat alternative to peanuts
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Pumpkin falafel pockets
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Make some magic in your microwave with these easy-to-prepare pumpkin or butternut squash pockets
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Smoked trout fish cakes with mushy peas
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- Ready in 45 mins
These homemade fishcakes, with a horseradish kick are packed with flavour and goodness, perfect for a midweek meal
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Sweet & sour chicken skewers with fruity noodles
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Kid friendly and easy to barbecue, these low-fat skewers are sure to become a family favourite
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Zingy salmon & brown rice salad
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This summery recipe has the ideal combination of slow-releasing carbs, lean protein and heart-friendly fats
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Indian spiced shepherd’s pie
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A low-fat, superhealthy shepherds pie that can be popped in the freezer or enjoyed on the day
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Courgette, broccoli & gremolata pasta
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- Ready in 30 mins
Lovely, light and perfect for warmer evenings - use up leftovers in a summery salad
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Moroccan turkey meatballs with citrus couscous
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Lighter than pasta and packed with protein - these meatballs make for a satisfying and superhealthy supper
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Five-spice beef & sugar snap noodles
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Fancy a Chinese tonight? Tear up the takeaway menu and make this low fat, spiced supper instead
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Veggie rice pot
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Find two of your five-a-day in this veggie dish - a superhealthy option for midweek with plenty of seasoning
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Mushroom, spinach & potato pie
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A low fat, superhealthy, vegetarian midweek meal - you can even freeze any leftovers for later
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Chickpea & coriander burgers
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High in fibre, low in fat and counting as 2 of your 5-a-day, this tasty veggie burger delivers on every level
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Sweet & sour lentil dhal with grilled aubergine
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Spice up supper with this superhealthy recipe that's high in fibre, packed with iron and counts as 4 of your 5-a-day - it's cheap too!
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Spaghetti with crab, cherry tomatoes & basil
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Punchy fresh flavours in a good-for-you-dish are often what you need for a midweek boost. This pasta dish has it all
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Chicken parmigiana
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This classic cheesy recipe gets the Good Food makeover, resulting in a hearty yet healthy dish great for sharing with your mates
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Puy lentil, spiced roast carrot & feta salad
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High in fibre, a good source of iron, vitamin C and it counts as 3 of your 5-a-day - what's not to love about this superhealthy salad?
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Tofu & asparagus pad Thai
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A vegetarian, superhealthy alternative to the ever popular pad Thai
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Spiced pea & potato rolls
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A superhealthy vegetarian dish that makes the most of your storecupboard staples
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