Never thought you’d hear the words ‘healthy sausage casserole’? Well, here it is. This all-in-one-dish dinner is packed with veggies for a perfect midweek meal. Each serving provides 348 kcal, 34g protein, 33.5g carbohydrates (of which 18g sugars), 7g fat (of which 2g saturates), 9.5g fibre and 1.8g salt.
Veg-packed vegan meatballs and a rich tomato sauce are baked with whole wheat spaghetti for a dinner that will do you good. Dr Rupy’s vegan recipe costs less than a pound per portion. Each serving provides 533 kcal, 24g protein, 80g carbohydrate (of which 15g sugars), 9g fat (of which 2g saturates), 19g fibre and 0.9g salt.
A vegetarian family lasagne that’s ready in just 45 minutes. Cottage cheese makes it a healthier option, plus you don’t need to make the traditional cheese sauce. Serve with a green salad or sweetcorn for even more of your five-a-day. Each serving provides 285 kcal, 20g protein, 33g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 7g fat (of which 3g saturates), 6g fibre and 0.8g salt. For this recipe you’ll need a 20x28cm/8x11in ovenproof dish.
This is a rich and satisfying vegetarian version of the classic cottage pie. Lentils make a great substitute for mince and are packed with protein, and carrots make the mash topping extra sweet. Each serving provides 387 kcal, 15.5g protein, 50g carbohydrates (of which 16g sugars), 10g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 17g fibre and 0.85g salt.
Dr Rupy packs tonnes of veggies into his jambalaya and it’s well under £1 per portion! Hearty, nutritious and full of flavour, this store cupboard saviour will become a midweek staple. Each serving provides 351 kcal, 10g protein, 54g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 9g fat (of which 1g saturates), 8g fibre and 1.7g salt.
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