10 minute meals

Bread dipped in egg and fried is a winner any which way, and this is a little bit different from its sweet counterparts. This is a great one to have in the freezer, for those days when you don’t have time to think about what to make for lunch. You can just pop them in the oven to reheat while you’re getting on with other things.


Savoury French toast

free-range eggs

100 milliliters/3½fl oz full-fat milk

salt

tsp sugar

¼ tsp ground turmeric

garlic

tsp onion granules

white bread

turkey

mild cheese

vegetable oil,

Puttanesca is a fiery, easy sauce for pasta that can be made in less time than it takes to cook a pan of linguine.

Linguine alla puttanesca

linguine

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tin chopped tomatoes

anchovies, anchovy fillets

chilli flakes

capers,

black olives, stones removed if you wish

basil leaves

sea salt

The UK's foremost Italian food writer shows you how to make an authentic pasta puttanesca

The perfect pasta puttanesca by Anna Del Conte

Stuff this Taiwanese omelette with whatever fillings you like - shredded carrot, cabbage, fried tofu all work well.


Egg fu yung wrap with chilli sauce

tbsp groundnut oil

mushrooms

red pepper, de-seeded and diced

75 grams/3 ounces smoked bacon, diced

eggs,

soy sauce

white pepper

chicken

spring onions, shredded

salad leaves

sweet chilli sauce

A great veggie way to load up on calcium and protein, this spicy stir-fry is ready in minutes.

Each serving provides 188kcal, 10.5g protein, 6g carbohydrate (of which 4g sugars) 13g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 1g fibre and 1.9g salt.

Spicy tofu and edamame beans

tbsp light soy sauce

tsp dark soy sauce

tbsp Chinese black rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar

tsp dried chilli flakes

red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped

tsp light soy sauce

Chinese black rice vinegar or balsamic vinegar

coriander,

Chickpeas are filling, delicious, easy to cook and cheap, making them the perfect choice for students. See also our <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/easy_hummus_96922">easy hummus recipe</a> and <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/homemade_falafels_with_30527">easy falafel recipe</a> for more ways to shuzsh up that tin!

Each serving provides 357 kcal, 14.5g protein, 30g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 18g fat (of which 3g saturates), 10g fibre and 0.4g salt.

Chickpeas with harissa and yoghurt

olive oil

½ red onion, thinly sliced

courgette, halved lengthways and sliced

tin chickpeas,

harissa paste

8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved

½ lemon, juice only

tbsp plain yoghurt

parsley

salt and black pepper

Three easy, tasty ways with a chickpeas tin- falafel, hummus and with harissa.

Pimp my chickpeas tin

This budget vegetarian burrito uses tinned beans and frozen sweetcorn. You can even use a microwave to cook the whole recipe.

Each serving provides 733kcal, 24.5g protein, 128g carbohydrate (of which 11g sugars), 12g fat (of which 6g saturates), 13g fibre and 2.5g salt.

Bean and rice burrito

200 grams/7 ounces tomatoes, diced

tbsp white wine vinegar

lime, zest only (juice used below)

salt and pepper

tin Mexican-style bean mix or mixed beans

sweetcorn,

tortilla wraps

150 grams/5½oz long-grain rice, cooked according to the packet instructions

lime, juice only

plain yoghurt

Three ingredients, three steps to a speedy midweek supper of trendy cacio e pepe (‘cheese and pepper’). Tangy pecorino cheese combines with the pasta cooking water to make a creamy sauce that clings to the pasta.

Cacio e pepe

spaghetti

tsp black pepper

The best sandwich for lazy afternoons. Also nice on rice!

Recipe tested with 800W microwave.

Microwave chorizo, halloumi and pepper sandwich

chorizo (about 7cm/3in), sliced

½ red pepper, deseeded and sliced

paprika

halloumi

small handful rocket or spinach leaves

bread roll

sweet chilli sauce (optional),

This healthy noodle salad is packed with vegetables and flavoured with a spicy, low-fat soy dressing. This is ideal for lunch if you’re on a low-calorie diet of 1200–1500 calories a day. 

Each serving provides 404 kcal, 30g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 16.5g sugars), 10g fat (of which 2g saturates), 7g fibre and 2g salt. 

Chicken noodle salad

grams/2½oz egg noodles

grams/1¾oz frozen soya beans peas

carrot, peeled

red pepper, seeds removed, sliced

75 grams/2¾oz mangetout, trimmed and halved lengthways

chicken breast (about 125 grams/4½oz)

spring onions, trimmed and finely sliced

long red chilli, finely sliced (deseeded if preferred)

grams/½oz coriander leaves

mint leaves

grams/½oz roasted cashew nuts, roughly chopped

water

tsp caster sugar

½–1 tsp dried chilli flakes, to taste

sesame oil

Salad is not just about lettuce, this zingy noodle salad is perfect for popping in your lunchbox. 

Noodle salad with chilli nuts

vegetable oil

tsp clear honey

¼ red pepper, finely chopped

grams/3½oz egg noodles, cooked according to packet instructions

peanuts

½ tsp chilli flakes

Cheese on toast meets pizza in this easy peasy cheesy recipe – add whatever toppings take your fancy.

Pizza on toast 

bread

pasta sauce, pizza topping, tomato salsa or passata

chorizo, salami, ham, mushrooms

cheese,

Pack in the flavour with this spicy steak burrito bowl, which takes just 10 minutes from prep to plate. Ideal as a speedy supper on busy weeknights

Steak burrito bowl

fillet steak

sachet fajita seasoning

Mexican-style rice pouch

red peppers

lemon

pack parsley

yogurt

Coat the steak with half of the fajita seasoning and 1 tbsp of the olive oil. Heat a frying pan over a high heat and add the steak, cook for 2 mins on each side for medium rare, remove from the pan and set aside.

Turn down the heat to medium and add the remaining oil to the pan. Tip in the rest of the fajita seasoning, the rice and red peppers. Stir well so everything is coated and cook for 2 mins, until hot through. Add a splash of water if it starts to stick. Add the lemon juice, stir through half the parsley and season.

Cut the steak into strips. Tip the rice into bowls and top each with the steak and a dollop of yogurt. Scatter with parsley and serve with a lemon wedge.

There’s scrambled eggs, and then there’s miso butter scrambled eggs! This is the perfect dish to wake up to any day of the week, and it’s full of creamy, savoury-packed, cheesy goodness. How to make it better? Serve it as breakfast in bed to a loved one!

Miso Butter Scrambled Eggs | Marion&#039;s Kitchen

(3.5 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature

tbsp shiro miso paste*

eggs

buttered toast

sichimi togarashi*, to serve (optional)

Step 1.First make the miso butter by combining the butter and miso until well mixed. Place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes or until firm, before using.

Step 2.When ready to cook, whisk the eggs and salt until just combined.

Step 3.Heat a pan over low heat. Add a heaped tablespoon of butter and wait for it to melt (it shouldn’t foam or brown). Then pour in the eggs and let them set for a minute or until they just starting to show signs of setting at the sides. Use a spatula to swirl and create large egg curds. Then start to stir more vigorously to break the large curds into smaller curds. Add another heaped tablespoon of cold butter to the eggs and keep stirring until thick and glossy. Pour out the eggs onto some toast.

Step 4.Top with parmesan cheese and sichimi togarashi, if using. Serve right away.

Notes: – Shiro miso is a white miso paste and is commonly found in the Asian aisle of most supermarkets or from an Asian grocery store.

– Sichimi togarashi is a type of Japanese chilli powder.

This quick and tender stir-fry recipe blends Mongolian beef with chewy udon noodles for an Asian fusion dish the whole family will love. Perfect for midweek.

Mongolian Beef Udon Noodles

(10.5

onion,

4cm (1.5”) piece ginger, peeled, finely julienned

garlic cloves, roughly chopped

carrot

zucchini

(7 oz) packets shelf-ready udon noodles

oyster sauce

Chinese Shaoxing wine

spring onions (scallions),

Marinade:

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

tsp cornflour (cornstarch)

1.Place a large pot of water over high heat and bring to the boil. In the meantime, place the beef and the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Mix until well combined.

2.Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Pour in the oil. Add the onion and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes or until the onion is starting to colour. Add the beef and use a spatula to spread it out in the pan. Allow to sear for 2 minutes. Then stir-fry and allow to settle and sear again for another minute. Add the ginger, garlic, carrot and zucchini. Stir-fry until just combined. Turn the heat off while you prepare your noodles.

3.Place the noodles in your pot of boiling water. Use tongs to gently separate the noodles. As soon as they have come loose, use tongs to transfer the noodles to the pan with the beef. Turn the heat back on and add the soy sauce, oyster sauce and Chinese wine. Toss until everything is well combined and the sauce is shiny and thickened slightly. Toss through the spring onion. Remove from the heat and serve.

Easy chilli peanut noodle recipe that you can make with a choice of noodles, peanut butter, chilli oil, and simple pantry staples. If you’ve been searching for a hassle-free, quick peanut noodle, this is the right recipe for you! You can whip up everything in 10 minutes and it is so good!

Spicy Peanut Noodles

noodles

Garlic (Minced/chopped)

2-3 tbsp Chilli flakes (Dried crushed chillies)

Sesame seeds

peanut butter (Organic peanut butter

tbsp Regular soy sauce (Or light soy sauce)

tsp Dark soy sauce

½ Chicken bouillion (Or vegetable bouillon cube

Sesame oil

Spring onions (Scallions, cut thin slices)

peanuts (Crushed)

In a heat-proof bowl, add crushed chilli flakes, minced garlic, and sesame seeds. In a small pot, heat neutral-flavour oil until smoking hot. Turn off the heat once the smoke starts to appear. Gently pour hot oil over the chilli garlic bowl and let it sizzle for a few seconds. Stir it well and set it aside. ( If you are using store-bought chilli oil, you can skip this step. )

Fill the pot with water and bring it to a boil. Add noodles and cook the ramen noodles for 3-4 minutes or until al dante. ( Cooking time can be varied depending on the types of noodles you use. ) 

While the noodles are cooking, you can prepare the peanut sauce. In a ramen bowl or large serving bowl, add the prepared chilli oil, peanut butter, regular soy sauce, dark soy, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Scoop a couple of tablespoons of boiling noodle water and pour it into the sauce. Mix everything well until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. 

Once the noodles are cooked, drain the water out and place it in the peanut sauce. Coat the noodles well with the sauce. ( Add more hot water if the sauce is too thick and sticky. ) Divide the noodles into each serving bowl. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, and chopped spring onions.

This recipe for Thai morning glory stir-fry, aka pad pak boong fai dang, is Asian greens at their best: crunchy, savoury, spicy and sweet. Cheap and quick to make, it’s often served as a side dish and is perfect for busy days.

Thai Morning Glory Stir-Fry (Pad Pak Boong Fai Dang)

tbsp oyster sauce

tsp white sugar

tbsp fish sauce

1.Using your hands, break the morning glory into 5cm (about 2 inches) pieces and place in a large bowl.

2.With a mortar and pestle, pound the garlic and chillies to a rough paste, then add to the morning glory. Next, add the oyster sauce, sugar and fish sauce to the bowl. Give everything a good mix until all the ingredients are incorporated.

3.Place a wok over high heat. When smoking hot, empty the contents of the bowl into the hot wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes or until just wilted. Transfer to a serving plate.

Chinese restaurant-style easy Egg Drop Soup recipe made with silky egg ribbons, delicious chicken stock base, and simple cupboard-friendly seasonings! It’s ready in just 10 minutes for a satisfying creamy soup anytime. A perfect quick soup to cook for a Chinese takeout craving!

Egg Drop Soup ( Easy 10-Minute )

Chicken Stock (or Water (About 750 milliliters))

Garlic (Minced)

Salt

White pepper

Spring onion (Cut thin slices)

1½ tbsp Cornstarch (Mix with 3 tbsp water to make cornstarch slurry)

Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and set it aside. 

Add chicken broth/stock to a pot and bring it to a boil.

Add minced garlic, white pepper, and salt. Reduce the heat and bring it to a simmer. 

Pour the egg gently and keep stirring the soup slowly.

Now add cornstarch and water mixture. Stir well until the soup reaches the desired consistency.

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