Try this smoky chipotle bean stew for a satisfying veggie dinner. You can make this in half an hour using tinned beans but dried beans do come out a bit cheaper. Dr Rupy’s recipe is great served with tortilla chips and his quick pickles, and only costs around 50p per portion to make. Each serving provides 404 kcal, 18g protein, 51g carbohydrate (of which 12g sugars), 13g fat (of which 5.5g saturates), 4g fibre and 1.1g salt.
Sweet potato soup is a big bowl of comfort. It’s vegan, has cheap ingredients, is quick and easy to make. It can also be frozen for future lunches and dinners. Perfection! Each serving provides 234 kcal, 3g protein, 43g carbohydrates (of which 16g sugars), 4g fat (of which 0.5g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.5g salt.
A speedy no-cook sandwich filler or salad topper, this spiced chicken mix will pep-up midweek mealtimes. Each serving provides 246 kcal, 19.3g protein, 2.3g carbohydrate (of which 1.8g sugars), 17.6g fat (of which 3.3g saturates), 0.4g fibre and 0.18g salt.
We made these protein-packed wraps to take on a picnic and they were substantial and tasty – a feast in a flatbread. They survived the journey in a bicycle pannier well too, so just the thing for a day out in the hills and dales. Each wrap provides 461 kcal, 39g protein, 45g carbohydrate (of which 4.5g sugars), 14g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.8g salt.
If you’re ready to up your lunch game these Greek-style skewers and slaw are ideal. Everything can be made in advance and keeps well in the fridge, so feel free to double the recipe if you want to get more meals prepped for the week. For this recipe, you will need two wooden skewers that have been soaked in cold water for at least 20 minutes. Each serving provides 608 kcal, 36.2g protein, 10.6g carbohydrate (of which 9.2g sugars), 45.5g fat (of which 9.8g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 0.28g salt.
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