This creamy, gently spiced dhal makhani brings together lentils, kidney beans and aromatic Indian spices for a rich, comforting bowl that tastes like it’s been simmering all day. It’s deeply flavoursome, naturally plant-based and perfect with rice or warm naan. Nutritional information based on one serving with 150g brown rice and 100g cooked frozen spinach.… Continue reading Creamy Lentil & Kidney Bean Dhal Makhani
Category: Healthy recipes
Jacket Potatoes with Smoky Chipotle Beans & Sour Cream
This easy dinner layers fluffy jacket potatoes with a deeply spiced chipotle bean mix and a cool, creamy tofu sour cream. It’s a satisfying, budget-friendly midweek meal that delivers maximum comfort with minimal effort. £1.45 per serving.
Creamy Cauliflower Curry With Crispy Tempeh Sprinkle
This gently spiced cauliflower curry, enriched with coconut milk, gets an irresistible upgrade from sticky-savoury crispy tempeh scattered on top. A balanced, comforting dinner that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Nutritional information based on 150g cooked brown rice. £1.55 per portion.
Creamy Orzo Traybake with Roasted Butternut, Butterbeans & Pesto
A colourful, hearty traybake packed with roasted squash, tender orzo and butterbeans, finished with a hit of pesto and optional vegan cheese. Perfect for a simple, all-in-one dinner. £1.64 per serving (this includes Aldi vegan cheese. If you’d like it to be cheaper then leave out the spinach and the vegan cheese. Without the spinach… Continue reading Creamy Orzo Traybake with Roasted Butternut, Butterbeans & Pesto
Quick & Easy Ramen
A hearty, flavour-packed vegan ramen that comes together quickly and uses everyday ingredients – perfect for busy weeknights and lunchtimes. Adjust the broth to your liking and load it up with your favourite toppings. 34p per serving (or 72p per serving with the tofu and pak choi).
Smoky Tofu & Chickpea Toast with Spinach and Cherry Tomatoes
With its comforting mix of smoky tofu, tomatoes, spinach and chickpeas, this savoury toast delivers a hearty bite on a budget. Finish with sunflower seeds and your favourite drizzle for a satisfying, nutrient-rich meal. 98p per serving.
5-Minute Power Muesli with Fruit, Nuts & Seeds
A crunchy, fruity mix that’s as nutritious as it is delicious – ready in minutes and made with simple pantry ingredients you probably already have. Nutritional information based on 75g muesli per serving with 100ml soya milk. 42p per serving (not including plant milk).
10-Minute Vegan Egg & Cress Baguette
Be the star of every picnic – or any time a sandwich is needed – with this scrumptious, easy-to-make classic that everyone will love! 94p per serving.
Creamy Banana Oat Smoothie with Cinnamon, Nutmeg & Peanut Butter
Cheap, easy and surprisingly healthy – this recipe uses just a handful of ingredients and still tastes like a treat. Honestly, it’s so good it could pass for dessert. 60p per serving (if using peanut butter, 66p if using almond butter or 68p if using cashew butter).
Budget Bliss Poke Bowl
This is our deliciously budget-friendly take on a traditional Hawaiian poke bowl – quick to make, nutritious and just £1.29 per serving (or even less with a few swaps). Nutritional information is based on one serving using tofu as the protein option, one tablespoon of sunflower seeds, one tablespoon of crispy onions and sriracha mayo.

