This creamy mushroom pasta makes a healthy, super-satisfying dinner for two at just over £1 per portion. Dr Rupy uses silken tofu to give the sauce a wonderful creaminess and extra protein. Each serving provides 743 kcal, 28g protein, 53g carbohydrate (of which 7g sugars), 14g fat (of which 2g saturates), 12g fibre and 1.2g salt.
Butternut squash makes a lovely vegetarian stew when mixed with a few store cupboard ingredients. A great dinner for busy days where you want something cheap and healthy. If you add plant-based yoghurt, it’s also vegan.
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.
A vegetarian Cumberland pie that makes excellent use of store cupboard ingredients. Topped with cheesy mash, it’s comfort food heaven. Each serving provides 625 kcal, 29g protein, 76g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 18.5g fat (of which 10g saturates), 18g fibre and 2g salt.
Spice up your stew with chorizo and stir in some cannellini beans for a super dinner on a budget. Each serving provides 517 kcal, 30g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 13g sugars), 21g fat (of which 7g saturates), 17g fibre and 2g salt.
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