Budget summer recipes

Serve your choice of pasta with ham and a vivid green sauce made from peas, mint and crème fraîche

Whip up a curry-in-a-hurry with this Goan-style mild dish with korma paste, coconut, green beans and sustainable white fish

Use a lime-spiked spicy marinade to coat thighs and drumsticks then roast and serve with paprika rice for a cheap and healthy supper

Peanut butter is the secret ingredient in our Asian-style prawn salad. This budget meal takes just 15 minutes to make, so it's ideal for busy weeknights

Pair subtly spiced sumac turkey meatballs with sweet-and-sour slaw for a vibrant dinner. This recipe takes just 25 minutes to make and is budget-friendly, too

For a quick, easy veggie family meal, try these black bean, avocado and pepper fajitas. If you don't have the spices, swap them out for fajita seasoning

These beany veggie burgers are easy to make and the toppings make them wonderfully moist - cook from frozen to save time

Add chorizo and kale to hummus for a dish that's packed with protein and flavour. Drizzle over olive oil and serve with flatbread to make lunch for one

This simple loaf is easy to make but big on flavour and texture, with mature cheese, grated courgettes, oats and thyme

Make this deli-style falafel wrap stuffed with spinach, gherkin, cucumber and red cabbage in just 10 minutes for a quick and easy supper for one

Prep this vibrant veggie puff pastry tart easily using courgettes and sweet caramelised red onion – it's a great way to feed the family on a budget

Make the most of strawberry season with these homemade lollies. Made with yogurt and plenty of berries, they're quick and easy to prepare before freezing

Make this easy Asian-inspired dish in just 30 minutes. It's healthy and low in calories but big on flavour, making it perfect for a speedy family supper

Use seeded tortillas as pizza bases for a quick and healthy lunch - crack an egg in the centre and bake to boost protein intake

Forget a takeaway – make this beef and green pepper stir-fry with fragrant lemongrass and ginger instead. Marinate the beef while you prep the other ingredients

Make marrow the star of the show in this filling soup. Made with butter beans, coconut milk and curry powder, it has a delicate spiced flavour

Scoop out the seeds before slicing and frying the courgettes to achieve a firmer texture in this curry. Nothing is wasted – the seeds bulk out the sauce

This make-ahead mousse combines strawberries and marshmallows for a gorgeously fluffy texture. It's ready in under 15 minutes to enjoy as a light summer dessert

Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.

Whip up these colourful veggie tostadas in just 30 minutes. Packed with summer veg, they make a flavourful, healthy and low-calorie midweek meal

Enjoy our creamy pesto and kale pasta as a tasty and nutritious supper. Make it with just a handful of ingredients and storecupboard staples

Make a quick and summery veggie curry with tofu and spinach for an easy midweek meal. Serve with lime wedges and wholemeal chapatis.

The perfect budget-friendly, filling supper for one. The fragrant, zesty flavour of sumac is a refreshing contrast to the creamy whipped feta