Dr Rupy’s easy fish gratin uses frozen fish and vegetables to keep costs down without compromising on flavour. Each serving provides 233 kcal, 17.5g protein, 18.6g carbohydrate (of which 5.9g sugars), 7.9g fat (of which 1.7g saturates), 8.5g fibre and 0.74g salt. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.29 per portion when checking prices at three UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
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.
This mushroom curry by Dr Rupy is so easy to whip up for a midweek dinner, and it contains 3 of your 5-a-day. Go the extra step and make your own chapatis and the whole meal will cost under £1 per portion. Each serving provides 646 kcal, 25g protein, 79g carbohydrate (of which 11g sugars), 22g fat (of which 8.5g saturates), 14g fibre and 1.4g salt.
Take Greek salad to the next level by frying the feta until crisp – once you’ve tried it, you’ll never go back.
This 10-minute salad base is spiced with citrusy sumac and given a nuttiness with golden fried almonds. It keeps really well in the fridge so you can dip into it for lunches, sides and meals-to-go all week. For this recipe you will need a food processor.
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