Budget friendly
Recipes tagged budget friendly, using everyday ingredients and practical meal combinations.
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31 recipes · Open a recipe for ingredients, serving adjustments and a printable version.
Beans & Feta Smash Toast
White beans smashed with lemon and olive oil, topped with feta and herbs.
8 min · 20g estimated protein / servingBlack Bean & Cheese Quesadilla
Crisp tortillas stuffed with smoky black beans, peppers and melted cheese.
18 min · 24g estimated protein / servingBriam Roasted Vegetables
Greek-style slow-roasted courgette, potato and tomato in olive oil and herbs.
40 min · 9g estimated protein / servingChicken & Vegetable Soup
Nourishing one-pot chicken broth loaded with seasonal veg and tender shredded chicken.
25 min · 36g estimated protein / servingClassic Egg Fried Rice
Golden egg fried rice with spring onions, peas, and a soy-sesame glaze.
26 min · 18g estimated protein / servingClassic Ratatouille
Slow-cooked Provençal summer vegetables in a rich herby tomato base.
40 min · 9g estimated protein / servingCottage Cheese Banana Bread
A lightly sweetened wheat-flour banana loaf made with blended cottage cheese and cut into eight thick slices.
80 min · 8g estimated protein / servingCreamy Tuna Pasta Bake
Comforting pasta bake with tuna, sweetcorn, and a cheesy breadcrumb topping.
25 min · 38g estimated protein / servingFrench Puy Lentil Stew
Earthy Puy lentils simmered with carrot, celery and thyme — rustic and filling.
35 min · 22g estimated protein / servingGarden Vegetable & Lentil Potage
A hearty French-style vegetable and lentil soup, light but satisfying.
35 min · 18g estimated protein / servingGigantes Greek Baked Beans
Giant lima beans baked low and slow in a sweet tomato and herb sauce.
35 min · 17g estimated protein / servingGolden Chickpea Curry
Fragrant coconut and tomato chickpea curry with spinach and warm Indian spices.
30 min · 22g estimated protein / servingGreek Red Lentil Soup
Hearty Mediterranean lentil soup with lemon, olive oil, and crispy onion topping.
25 min · 26g estimated protein / servingHearty Minestrone Soup
A big pot of vegetables, beans and pasta in a savoury tomato broth.
32 min · 18g estimated protein / servingLemony Red Lentil Soup
Velvety spiced red lentil soup brightened with a generous squeeze of lemon.
28 min · 18g estimated protein / servingLentil Bolognese
A deeply savoury vegan ragu made with green lentils, red wine, and fresh herbs.
30 min · 25g estimated protein / servingMexican Street Corn Salad
Charred corn tossed with lime, yogurt, chilli and a little cheese — esquites style.
18 min · 12g estimated protein / servingMicrowave Egg Rice Cup
Leftover rice, egg, peas, soy, and spring onion cooked fast in a mug or bowl.
10 min · 19g estimated protein / servingPesto Tuna Pasta Mug
Microwave pasta tossed with tuna, pesto, spinach, and a squeeze of lemon.
14 min · 35g estimated protein / servingProtein Overnight Oats
No-cook make-ahead oats with Greek yogurt, chia seeds, banana, and honey.
5 min · 26g estimated protein / servingPumpkin & Red Lentil Curry
Tender pumpkin and red lentils simmered in a warming coconut curry with spinach and lime.
55 min · 20g estimated protein / servingQuick Chana Masala
Hearty spiced chickpea curry in a rich tomato-onion base, ready in 25 minutes.
25 min · 18g estimated protein / servingRajma Kidney Bean Curry
North Indian red kidney bean curry in a thick spiced gravy — pure comfort, high fibre.
28 min · 19g estimated protein / servingRed Lentil & Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie
A savoury lentil, mushroom and pea filling under golden ridges of sweet potato mash.
75 min · 24g estimated protein / servingRed Lentil Dal Tadka
Comforting red lentil dal finished with a sizzling cumin-garlic tempering.
30 min · 20g estimated protein / servingRoasted Aloo Gobi
Oven-roasted potato and cauliflower tossed in turmeric and cumin for deep flavour.
35 min · 11g estimated protein / servingRoasted Veg & Herb Couscous
Fluffy couscous tossed with roasted Mediterranean veg, herbs and lemon.
30 min · 12g estimated protein / servingSalmon & Potato Fishcakes
Crisp crumb-coated patties made with canned salmon and mashed potato, served with a lemon-yogurt dip.
85 min · 31g estimated protein / servingSweet Potato & Black Bean Tacos
Roasted sweet potato and smoky black beans in tortillas with lime and avocado.
30 min · 16g estimated protein / servingSweet Potato Glow Bowl
Microwaved sweet potato split open with Greek yogurt, beans, salsa, and lime.
12 min · 21g estimated protein / servingTomato & White Bean Stew
A comforting tomato stew of white beans, spinach and garlic, ready fast.
25 min · 18g estimated protein / serving