Chickpeas are the base of this protein-packed sandwich filler. Add Tabasco and pickled jalapeños for a lunchtime kick. Each serving provides 197 kcal, 7.7g protein, 15.2g carbohydrate (of which 2.1g sugars), 10.1g fat (of which 0.8g saturates), 6.3g fibre and 0.45g salt.
Master the art of egg mayonnaise with Elly Curshen’s perfect recipe, complete with cornichons and a mustard dressing. Each serving provides 389 kcal, 15.5g protein, 5.4g carbohydrate (of which 5g sugars), 33.2g fat (of which 5.6g saturates), 1.9g fibre and 0.9g 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.
Use up the end of a jar of curry paste to make these spiced egg mayo sandwiches – we’ve used korma paste, but you can experiment with what you’ve got in the fridge.
You can make these easy falafels in minutes for a delicious quick dinner. Top with chilli sauce, yoghurt, pickles or hummus to customise. It’s a simplified falafel recipe for those on a budget with limited kit – it’s so much cheaper than buying ready-made. See also our easy chickpea stew recipe and easy hummus recipe for more ways to zhuzh up that tin!
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