Kale soup is great for batch cooking as it freezes so well. Priya tops hers with fried bacon and grated Parmesan, so it’s got tons of flavour. Don’t be tempted to season with salt while cooking the soup as the stock, bacon and Parmesan are all quite salty. With a GI of 48, this meal is high protein, low GI. Each serving provides 410kcal, 19g protein, 32g carbohydrate (of which 21g sugars), 20g fat (of which 7.5g saturates), 9g fibre and 2.9g salt.
Dhansak is a traditional Parsi curry of lentils, vegetables and meat. This vegetarian version removes the meat, but is still bursting with flavour.
Dr Rupy’s speedy, spicy cashew and vegetable stir-fry makes a great fakeaway for a Saturday night. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.55 per portion when checking prices at three UK supermarkets. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard. Each serving provides 387 kcal, 14.1g protein, 33.8g carbohydrate (of which 10.5g sugars), 19.9g fat (of which 3.6g saturates), 8.1g fibre and 1.74g salt.
This cottage pie from Eat Well for Less is the ultimate comfort food. Baked beans are a low cost way to make the sauce extra rich, and come with a bonus portion of protein and fibre. Each serving provides 570 kcal, 28g protein, 64.5g carbohydrates (of which 19g sugars), 20g fat (of which 9g saturates), 10g fibre and 2.5g salt.
This super-simple one-pot healthy chicken casserole has a rich and spicy tomato sauce studded with black olives, with spinach stirred in just before serving. Each serving provides 333 kcal, 36g protein, 16.5g carbohydrates (of which 10.5g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.2g salt.
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