
Budget dinner recipes
Discover budget-friendly lunches and dinners that use affordable storecupboard ingredients to create cheap pasta dishes, soups, curries and stir-fries.
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Posh egg, chips & beans
Whip up a classic egg and chips with smoky beans for an easy dinner or weekend brunch. This version is healthy, high in fibre and low-calorie too
Air fryer harissa sausage & veg traybake
Make this sausage and veg traybake in the air fryer for a budget-friendly dinner. It only take 15 minutes of prep so makes a perfect midweek meal
Summery beans & herby green aïoli
Make this summer bean stew and use it as a base for three meals. Using dried beans is a cost-effective cooking option. See the three extra recipes below
Potato, pea & egg curry rotis
Cook this low-calorie potato curry for a budget-friendly midweek family meal. Serve warm bowlfuls with rotis and yogurt on the side
App onlyCrispy pork & broccoli noodles. This is a premium piece of content available to subscribed users.
Use a pack of pork mince to make this stir fry for two, with egg noodles, broccoli and spring onions. Finish with a spoonful of crispy chilli oil
Hot pasta salad
This a good source of vitamin C and packed full of veg. Take some to work
Easy sausage & fennel risotto
Warm up on chilly nights with this comforting risotto. It's a budget-friendly choice for feeding the family on busy weeknights
Smoked mackerel chowder with hedgehog garlic bread
Whip up this budget-friendly, creamy fish soup and easy garlic loaf using smoked mackerel and a few store cupboard ingredients
Miso mushroom & tofu noodle soup
Rustle up this miso, mushroom and tofu noodle soup with just six simple ingredients. Healthy and low in calories, it makes a tasty light lunch or supper
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















