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.
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.
A vegetarian Cumberland pie that makes excellent use of store cupboard ingredients. Topped with cheesy mash, it’s comfort food heaven. Each serving provides 625 kcal, 29g protein, 76g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 18.5g fat (of which 10g saturates), 18g fibre and 2g salt.
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.
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