Eating well doesn't have to break the bank. Have a look at our delicious healthy budget meals.
Jamie says: "Baby spinach is such a fab veg to have in your fridge. Not only does it count towards 1 of your 5-a-day, but it’s also low-cost. This dish is brilliant, whether you’re looking for a great breakfast, brunch or WFH lunch. And, at under £1 a portion, it’s a great value way to add some sunshine to your table."
A delicious healthy, spiced dinner that's both healthy and vegan! This easy channa dhal is quick to cook and perfect to try on meat-free Mondays.
This healthy, dairy-free recipe is a great way to enjoy your favourite kebab fakeaway at home.
Jamie says: "This budget-friendly, colourful, veg-packed salad is all about the creamy, minty yogurt dressing. It’s super-easy to make and absolutely delicious. I rehydrate the couscous in the same pan as the veg, so it soaks up all their lovely flavour."
Jamie says: "For a cool twist on your stir-fry, I’m heroing wholegrain microwave rice and shop-bought kimchi. Kimchi fried rice is usually made with leftover cooked rice, but I’ve used a wholegrain rice pouch as a convenient shortcut and an easy way to add more fibre into your meals. Crunchy veg and a crispy fried egg complete this healthy dinner."
Jamie says: "This gorgeous one-pot is a celebration of spring. Inspired by the Italian dish ‘vignole’, I’m putting seasonal veg front and centre in this special centrepiece. New potatoes, asparagus and leeks are elevated with a twist of lemon and a grating of Parmesan, and served with crusty bread for dunking."
Jamie says: "Inspired by the viral crunchy croissant hack, I’ve turned a pack of Tesco Finest 4 Blueberry & Lemon Hot Cross Mini Loaves into the ultimate in crispy dippers. Teamed with compote-rippled yogurt and a sprinkling of nuts, this is perfect for a brekkie, brunch or dessert. The hot cross mini loaves are rolled out until thin, baked with maple syrup till crisp, then they’re ready to dunk!"
Jamie says: "I’m taking pasta in a new direction using orzo and juicy cherry tomatoes. These little guys may be small in size, but they’re big on flavour and a great source of vitamin C. This easy dinner is a one-pan wonder that’s ready in 30 mins – what’s not to love?"
Jamie says: "This one-tray chicken recipe is proper springtime eating, heroing the best of the season’s produce. It’s easy to chuck together and enjoy outside, if the weather’s looking good."
Jamie says: "Whether you’re prepping for barbecues, picnics or just dinner in the garden, this budget-friendly meal ticks all the boxes. Cooking green beans in this way makes them wonderfully smoky and tender. Served on a bed of creamy, garlicky whipped feta with toasted pitta for dunking, this is summer on a plate."
Jamies says: "Celebrating a bunch of delicious Greek-inspired flavours, this fresh, vibrant no-cook salad is just the ticket for a sunshine lunch or colourful barbecue side. Humble cucumber gives double bang for your buck: it stars in the salad and adds texture to a tangy feta dressing. This is sure to become an easy summer favourite."
Jamie says: "I’m celebrating the nostalgic flavours of a Niçoise salad with these juicy tuna burgers, perfect for summer and just in time for National Burger Day! Heroing storecupboard favourites and summer veg, they’re a joy to make and eat."
Jamie says: "Beans on toast just got a summer makeover with my elevated take on a lunchtime staple. Using creamy butter beans, fresh spinach, shop-bought pesto and a squeeze of fresh lemon is a quick and clever way to turn something humble into a memorable meal."
Jamie says: "Fantastic for picnics and parties, and of course for serving alongside curries, these fragrant nibbles made with humble ingredients are incredibly simple to make, and are a guaranteed winner if you’re feeding a crowd. They’re easy to make gluten-free or vegan, too – simply swap in gram flour or vegan yogurt."
Pistachios are the star of this homemade pesto, which provides a vibrant topping to sweet vine tomatoes. A simple yet stunning summer salad.
This Hungarian soup takes a little while to make, but it serves 8 so it's great for batch-cooking.
Make the most of glorious spring asparagus and peas alongside peppery watercress, rocket, spinach and creamy mozzarella. Just blanch the asparagus and peas, add the salad and mozzarella and finish with fresh mint and a glug of olive oil and it's ready.
A limp assembly of lettuce and tomatoes simply won't cut it after you've tried this warm bulgar wheat, roast squash and ricotta salad. There's a fair amount of effort involved in de-seeding, peeling and cubing the butternut squash but those caramelised chunks are more than worth it.
Get your day off to a healthy start with this cinnamon porridge with rhubarb compote.The sprinkling of cinnamon brings a touch of sweetness, while the rhubarb is enhanced by being roasted with caster sugar, orange juice and a vanilla pod.
Grilled pork is given an upgrade in this simple dinner recipe. Dressed in a ginger and orange sauce, the humble pork loin is finally able to live up to its full flavour potential for you to enjoy. Serve with new potatoes and broccoli.
This Thai inspired dish is the perfect speedy supper
Try a spoonful of nature's nectar in loads of delicious dishes, from sweet to savoury.
Not only does this dish look beautifully colourful, but it tastes fantastically juicy, make it with the kids and enjoy a fun way to get your 5-a-day!
Cooking asparagus in a griddle pan gives it a lovely charred flavour
Don’t let summer veg go to waste – this quick pickle is great for using up leftovers. Serve with salads, houmous and pitta bread, or simply enjoy straight from the jar!
Once you start making your own granola, you won't look back. Apple juice, honey and ground cinnamon are mixed with oats and almonds. Serve with seasonal berries of your choice and yogurt mixed with honey.
Aromatic and crunchy, this prawn noodle salad is packed with zest and spice. Only the noodles require cooking for this easy treat of a dish, however it is best made a day in advance if you prefer raw vegetables to be on the softer side.
This Irish-influenced recipe is a healthier take on fish pie – plus it uses parsnip as well as potato for the mash. The other difference? The mash is at the bottom, while the poached white fish and prawns top it.
This warming bowl of organic chicken stir-fry is a quick and super simple midweek meal. Experiment with the Asian flavours depending on what's in the storecupboard: swap the soy for sweet chilli sauce for added kick or for oyster sauce for depth of flavour
A quick and healthy snack that works as a canapé or as a lunch that even picky children will enjoy. Simply wrap houmous and OJ-soaked grated carrot and rocket in slices of ham and secure with cocktail sticks.
A quick and easy way to get in your pizza fix, this rosemary, olive and pesto pizza recipe takes just 40 minutes from start to finish. The homemade pizza base fares especially well under its coating of wafer-thin Parmesan slices and brackish green olives.
Making the most of storecupboard spices can transform dishes such as this one. A simple fish and rice dish can become something new and exciting to add to your weekly menu. Finish with a little natural yogurt or soured cream.
This simple, nourishing dhal really hits the spot when it comes to flavour and can be served with a little rice or some bread, if you like. Share with friends or keep handy leftovers for the next day.