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.
Dr Rupy makes a quick chilli oil that makes all the difference to his speedy mushroom ramen. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.46 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 427 kcal, 15.5g protein, 30.7g carbohydrate (of which 13.2g sugars), 25.2g fat (of which 4.5g saturates), 7.4g fibre and 3.35g salt.
This vegetarian low-calorie chickpea curry makes a wonderful, easy after-work meal, and is ready in less than 20 minutes. It’s also vegan if you leave out the egg. Each serving provides 441 kcal, 26g protein, 92g carbohydrates (of which 8.5g sugars), 20g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 15g fibre and 0.6g salt. With a GI of 45 this meal is high protein, low GI.
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