Healthy budget recipes

Eating healthily on a budget can be challenging, but watching the pennies doesn’t have to mean boring meals. Browse our low cost but flavour-rich recipes – from soups and curries to pastas and cakes.

And we’ve tonnes more budget recipe inspiration here  and healthy family dinners to add to your weekly rotation.

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Masala baked beans with coriander chutney

Batch cooking recipes

Masala baked beans with coriander chutney

Looking for a vegan batch cook recipe? Make and freeze these warming masala baked beans, then enjoy with rice, jacket potatoes or on toast.

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Brothy beans with pumpkin

30-minute meal recipes

Brothy beans with pumpkin

Brothy beans are comfort in a bowl. This simple dinner showcases the sweet warmth of pumpkin, pairing it with creamy white beans.

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Classic pasta puttanesca

Italian pasta recipes

Classic pasta puttanesca

One of the most famous classic pasta dishes of all time, pasta puttanesca includes anchovies, garlic, capers, olives and tomatoes.

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Pomodori col riso (tomatoes stuffed with rice)

Tomato recipes

Pomodori col riso (tomatoes stuffed with rice)

A classic Roman dish of tomatoes stuffed with anchovy,caper and garlic-flavoured rice, with roast potatoes underneath to catch the juices.

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Risi e bisi (classic Venetian rice and peas)

Italian vegetarian recipes

Risi e bisi (classic Venetian rice and peas)

Ursula Ferrigno shares her recipe for risi e bisi. This classic Venetian dish of rice and the sweetest fresh peas is served in a rich stock.

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Vegan broccoli, leek and lemon pâté

Easy vegan recipes

Vegan broccoli, leek and lemon pâté

This versatile vegan pâté can be used as a dip, spread on toast or stirred through pasta. The crunchy almonds pair beautifully with broccoli.

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Cabbage asazuke (Japanese pickled cabbage)

Pickled recipes

Cabbage asazuke (Japanese pickled cabbage)

Kenji Morimoto shares his easy recipe for cabbage asazuke. This light Japanese pickle has a fresh bite and makes a great intro to pickling.

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Stir-fried romaine lettuce with sesame

Lettuce recipes

Stir-fried romaine lettuce with sesame

Stir-fried lettuce is quick, with a good balance of crunchy and juicy leaves. Coat romaine in sesame seeds and tahini for a nutty contrast.

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Paneer, tomato and pea curry

Paneer recipes

Paneer, tomato and pea curry

This speedy vegetarian curry combines tinned tomatoes and frozen peas with plenty of spices and sticks of paneer cheese.

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Pollock, red pepper and olive stew

Healthy fish recipes

Pollock, red pepper and olive stew

This easy fish stew has smoky depth. Lemon and briny olives add contrasting freshness, while potatoes and chickpeas make it a filling dinner. 

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Chipotle black bean and broccoli tacos

Taco recipes

Chipotle black bean and broccoli tacos

These black bean tacos are a midweek winner. Quick-pickling the broccoli stem saves waste and helps make a piquant salsa.

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Spiced pickled radishes

Radish recipes

Spiced pickled radishes

Peppery radishes are beautiful when pickled, turning bright pink and retaining their satisfying crunch. Great in salads, or with cheese.

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Indo-Chinese soya chilli

Chilli recipes

Indo-Chinese soya chilli

Chef Aktar Islam loves to make this flavour-packed vegan chilli at home. The Indo-Chinese chilli is made with soya chunks.

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Mushroom larb

Healthy dinner recipes

Mushroom larb

Inspired by larb, the Thai recipe of fragrant pork mince in lettuce cups, this mushroom version is a party for your palate.

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Sprout ’kraut

Brussels sprouts recipes

Sprout ’kraut

Enjoy sprouts year-round with this funky sprout sauerkraut with pink peppercorns. It's great with pork or in a grilled cheese sandwich.

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Smoky kale and carrot sauerkraut

Cabbage recipes

Smoky kale and carrot sauerkraut

Kale and carrots give cabbage sauerkraut extra vibrancy and flavour. If you’re new to fermenting, this recipe is a great place to start.

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