Dr Rupy’s creamy coconutty curry is quick and easy to prepare. The perfect midweek meal when you’re cooking on a budget. In November 2023, this recipe was costed at an average of £1.22 per portion when checking prices at four UK supermarkets. This price is based on using chopped tomatoes, if using tinned cherry tomatoes it is £1.29 per portion. The recipe is designed to be made in conjunction with a low-cost store-cupboard.
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.
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.
A speedy, vegan stir-fry with aromatic spice and plenty of veg. Dr Rupy and the BOSH! team make a flavour-packed dinner that costs under £1 per portion. Each serving provides 489 kcal, 14g protein, 81.5g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 9g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 11g fibre and 1.1g 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.
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