Budget spring recipes

Make this simple pasta dish using whatever you’ve got to hand, including different pasta shapes, beans or chopped tomatoes. You can leave out the chilli if you prefer

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

Give student staple tuna pasta a boost with capers, mascarpone, lemon zest and parmesan for a more sophisticated take on a budget-friendly midweek meal

Cook this low-calorie potato curry for a budget-friendly midweek family meal. Serve warm bowlfuls with rotis and yogurt on the side

Use up leftovers with this easy mint, pea and pasta frittata, which takes just 20 minutes. It keeps really well – pack into lunchboxes for the next day

You can easily adapt this Japanese savoury pancake - swap the prawns or bacon for a different take

Give falafel a makeover by using a mix of chickpeas and frozen peas, serve with couscous and a dollop of yogurt for a cheap but tasty meal

This cheap pea risotto doesn't skimp on flavour, with lemon zest and Italian-style hard cheese, such as pecorino or Parmesan

This lunchbox or picnic-friendly dish takes an Italian-style thick omelette and adds some Indian spice, along with potatoes, peas and coriander

This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. Team with bacon and veggies in this risotto-like stew

This vibrant soup is fresh-tasting and substantial enough to have for dinner

A low-fat and low-calorie vegetable curry that's made with madras spice and yogurt

This soup keeps well in the fridge and is easy to freeze

There's no tedious stirring with this one - just stick it in the oven until creamy and delicious

Savour all the flavours of spring in every bite with this elegant, seasonal salad

Add tortellini to this green minestrone soup with leeks, spring veg and peas for a filling lunch or supper. It's a healthy, low calorie choice on cold nights

Mini veggie pastry parcels with oozing cheese make a great value and comforting homemade snack

Using nettles instead of spinach gives the classic spanakopita a spring time twist. Young nettles are a sweet, nutritious and free alternative to spinach

A simple, budget, spring salad that can add a healthy dose of vegetables to your midweek meal. This easy vegan dish also makes great leftover lunches

Omit the chilli if you prefer less heat, or if you’re making this spiced paneer dhal for kids. This is a balanced and flavourful midweek meal for the family

Make our noodle salad for a light lunch or side – toasted dried noodles are combined with fresh veg and citrus to make this satisfying recipe