Storecupboard lunch recipes
35 Recipes
Whip up a quick and filling lunch using a few storecupboard ingredients. From falafel wraps and pasta salads to bean soup, we've got lots of budget-friendly ideas.
Make falafel with just a handful of storecupboard ingredients. To give the falafels a better texture, be sure to use dried chickpeas rather than canned
This pasta salad makes a quick and healthy lunch, or is perfect prepared ahead for a picnic or lunchbox
A quick, easy and filling treat for after school or work - easily doubled or even quadrupled for a crowd
Top baked sweet potatoes with pesto, cannellini beans and tuna for a simple supper. They take just two minutes to prep and deliver two of your 5-a-day
Have a pack of flour tortilla wraps knocking about in your storecupboard? Sandwich them with a bean filling and griddle
Reach into your storecupboard for pulses and sweetcorn to form the base for this simple side with hot, sweet dressing
These easy-to-make pancakes are great for a late or weekend breakfast, or even an after school snack
Use capers, orzo, chilli and cherry tomatoes to make tuna pasta more exciting – and you may already have tuna and capers in the storecupboard
Enjoy our creamy pesto and kale pasta as a tasty and nutritious supper. Make it with just a handful of ingredients and storecupboard staples
This speedy tortilla supper counts as 3 of your 5 a day and needs just four ingredients. It doesn't get much easier than this veggie storecupboard meal
Use whatever veg you have on hand, along with eggs and milk, to easily whip up a tasty omelette
This family favourite is a great way to get seafood into a gluten-free diet - and by using canned tuna it fits into even the strictest of student budgets
Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping
Make these five-ingredient baked eggs with tomatoes and beans using storecupboard staples. It's a quick, easy, tasty and healthy dish
Make this frittata for a quick, easy and healthy lunch option, making the most of storecupboard ingredients and packing in three of your 5-a-day
Make a batch of this stew at the weekend, then chill or freeze it in portions for easy midweek lunches. See our different toppings to keep it interesting
Upgrade beans on toast and turn it into something special with a sprinkling of feta, a thick slice of sourdough and a tin of chopped tomatoes
A great storecupboard salad, topped with golden brown halloumi and quick, homemade pickled red onion
This warming, spiced vegetarian soup packs in goodness and is filling too. The quick-to-assemble guacamole topping tastes as good as it looks
This simple rice dish is a useful backup – it needs practically no preparation and uses storecupboard ingredients
A meaty and vibrant soup that's great for using up festive ham leftovers or as a comforting storecupboard soup
