An easy pork and chickpea stew that looks as though you slaved over it all afternoon but it only takes 30 minutes! Full of hearty flavour and everything all in one pot! See the tip at the bottom of the recipe for how to make a veggie version, too. Each serving provides 279 kcal, 22g protein, 18.5g carbohydrates (of which 8g sugars), 12g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 6.5g fibre and 1.3g salt.
Like a puttanesca sauce, but with sardines in place of the anchovies, this simple storecupboard pasta recipe works well with any strongly flavoured tinned fish. Each serving provides 504 kcal, 23g protein, 50g carbohydrates (of which 5g sugars), 22.5g fat (of which 3g saturates), 4g fibre and 1.3g 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.
Dr Rupy’s spicy baked eggs with kidney beans are a super easy and filling lunch, brunch or dinner. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.32 per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard. Each serving provides 333 kcal, 20.1g protein, 22.5g carbohydrate (of which 13.3g sugars), 16.2g fat (of which 3.4g saturates), 8.5g fibre and 0.94g salt.
Spice up your stew with chorizo and stir in some cannellini beans for a super dinner on a budget. Each serving provides 517 kcal, 30g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 13g sugars), 21g fat (of which 7g saturates), 17g fibre and 2g salt.
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