Budget dinner recipes (2024)

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  • Sticky Chinese five-spice chicken traybake

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.218 ratings

    Flavoured with honey, hoisin sauce and Chinese five-spice, this one-pan chicken dish makes a cheap and easy midweek family meal

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.45 ratings

    Enjoy these sticky honey and soy chicken thighs as part of an easy midweek meal. This budget-friendly dinner is sure to be a family favourite

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
  • Stir-fried beef with ginger

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.12 ratings

    Forget a takeaway – make this beef and green pepper stir-fry with fragrant lemongrass and ginger instead. Marinate the beef while you prep the other ingredients

    • 28 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.183 ratings

    A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.20 ratings

    Peanut butter is the secret ingredient in our Asian-style prawn salad. This budget meal takes just 15 minutes to make, so it's ideal for busy weeknights

    • 15 mins
    • Easy
  • Speedy lentil coconut curry

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.24 ratings

    This quick and easy curry has such great depth of flavour – it tastes like it’s been cooked for hours. It's healthy too, as well as being low in fat and calories

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.29 ratings

    Cook this flavour-packed coconut fish curry in just 30 minutes for a speedy meal. For a dose of sour use lime juice or tamarind paste if you have it to hand

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • Spicy ‘vedgeree’

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.14 ratings

    Try our veggie twist on kedgeree for a healthy supper. Like the traditional version, it's served with boiled eggs and has a lovely mild curry flavour

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Pilchard puttanesca

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.11 ratings

    Raid the storecupboard and knock up this tomato-based Italian pasta supper in twenty minutes.

    • 20 mins
    • Easy
  • Smoky chickpeas on toast

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.22 ratings

    Spend just 12 minutes on this healthy, budget-friendly supper for two. Our fuss-free smoky chickpeas on toast deliver two of your 5-a-day and is low in calories

    • 12 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.37 ratings

    The perfect budget-friendly, filling supper for one. The fragrant, zesty flavour of sumac is a refreshing contrast to the creamy whipped feta

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings

    Rustle up this healthy, low-fat, low-calorie soup with orzo, chickpeas, veg and a can of chopped tomatoes. Top with grated parmesan to serve

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch

    • 27 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.49 ratings

    A saucy, warming casserole with Cumberland sausages, chilli gravy and kidney beans. It's budget-friendly and ready in less than 30 minutes too

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Glaze chicken wings in sticky sauce and serve with jasmine rice for an easy family meal. Chicken wings are budget-friendly and full of flavour

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
  • Sardine pasta with crunchy parsley crumbs

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.28 ratings

    An affordable way to include oily fish in your diet. Canned sardines are a great source of omega 3 and add oomph to this simple, family pasta dish

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.5 ratings

    Make a filling soup with the help of green lentils, pancetta, white cabbage and mushrooms, along with miso flavours. It packs in three of your 5-a-day

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
  • Air-fryer meatballs

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Cook these sausage and beef meatballs in an air-fryer for ease. Serve with tomato sauce and pasta or enjoy in a meatball sub

    • 32 mins
    • Easy
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Make the most of any tins of black beans in your cupboards and make this easy and satisfying soup. Serve with coriander, avocado, feta and pumpkin seeds

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.6 ratings

    Get the best out of seasonal parsnips in this one-pot roast that’s quick enough to make for a midweek dinner. Enjoy with steamed greens or broccoli

    • 1 hr 20 mins
    • Easy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.10 ratings

    Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they're great topped with cheese

    • 42 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegetarian
  • A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.21 ratings

    Make a chickpea curry served with raita for a brilliant budget-friendly family meal. As well as being quick and easy, it's healthy too

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.20 ratings

    This easy hash is full of punchy flavours, and makes a satisfying midweek family supper with streaky bacon, pineapple and spicy seasoned potatoes

    • 50 mins
    • Easy
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