5 ingredient meals

Have this cheap and cheerful store-cupboard-ingredient recipe up your sleeve for a last-minute brunch or lunch for two.

Each serving provides 480 kcal, 28g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 8g sugars), 24g fat (of which 6.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.8g salt.

Corned beef hash 

sunflower oil

onion, finely chopped

can new potatoes, drained

corned beef

free-range eggs

Worcestershire sauce

black pepper

These 5-ingredient vegetarian freezer burritos are perfect for making a big batch of and then having for lunches throughout the week.

5-Ingredient Vegetarian Freezer Burritos

dry brown rice (cooked (yields about 2 cups))

tortilla shells

black beans (drained)

salsa (to heat level of your liking)

Mexican blend shredded cheese

Cook rice according to package instructions (I cook this ahead of time).

Lay a tortilla shell on a board, add a few spoonfuls of brown rice, then topp with a few spoonfuls of black beans, salsa and a pinch of shredded cheese.

Roll the burrito tightly.

Wrap the burrito in plastic wrap and then put in a ziplock freezer bag. Repeat until all the burritos are made.

To warm the burritos: I like the toaster oven method best- I remove the burrito from the freezer and remove plastic wrap. Put on a plate and cover with a paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds, then put in the toaster oven on high heat for 10 minutes, flipping half way through, until both sides start to brown slightly.

If you don't have a toaster oven, simply microwave burrito on a plate on high, covered in a paper towel for 1 minute, then flip the burrito and microwave for an additional minute. Let sit in the microwave for one minute, then remove and enjoy. Sometimes I've had to microwave for an additional 30 seconds if the burrito is really stuffed!

Add a few extras to a ready-made tomato sauce for a wonderfully quick and substantial pasta dish!

Each serving provides 658 kcal, 26g protein, 72g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars),28g fat (of which 9g saturates), 6g fibre and 1.8g salt. 

5-ingredient sausage pasta 

olive oil

red pepper, seeds removed, finely chopped

350 grams/12¼oz tomato and chilli pasta sauce

penne

salt and black pepper

Parmesan,

tbsp chopped fresh basil, to serve (optional)

Once you know how to cook golden, crispy halloumi, the options are endless, but pairing it with hummus and salad in an easy wrap is a great place to start. If you like it spicy, add a drizzle of hot sauce.

Each serving provides 790 kcals, 33g protein, 45g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars) 51g fat (of which 21g saturates), 10g fibre and 4g salt.

Easy halloumi wrap

grams/3½oz halloumi

soft flour tortilla wrap

tbsp hummus

carrot,

spinach leaves

sweet chilli sauce, Tabasco

olives, diced sundried tomatoes, pickled chillies, sliced red onion

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

salt

This combination of earthy lentils, tangy goats' cheese and fragrant basil is really satisfying. Serve it with salad leaves and crusty bread.

Each serving provides 288 kcal, 20.5g protein, 24.5g carbohydrates (of which 1g sugars), 11g fat (of which 7g saturates), 6g fibre and 0.6g salt. 

Lentil and goats' cheese salad

100 grams/3½oz small green lentils,

garlic clove, crushed

½ lemon, juice only

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

basil,

75 grams/3 ounces goats' cheese

This easy sausage bake is made with gnocchi rather than pasta. Roasted gnocchi is magical – while the inside stays light and fluffy, the outside goes crisp and golden, like mini roast potatoes.

Each serving provides 600 kcal, 24g protein, 47g carbohydrates (of which 10g sugars), 33.5g fat (of which 12g saturates), 8g fibre and 1.8g salt.

Sausage bake with gnocchi

pepper,

orange

gnocchi

pork sausages

A vegetarian breakfast, lunch or snack that’s really quick, easy and packed with protein. 

Each serving provides 237 kcal, 20g protein, 3g carbohydrates (of which 3g sugars), 16g fat (of which 6g saturates), 2g fibre and 1.3g salt.

Tray-baked eggs

red peppers, deseeded and finely sliced

80 grams/3 ounces chestnut mushrooms, halved and thinly sliced

grams/1½oz spinach, roughly chopped

grams/1¾oz mature cheddar cheese, grated

sea salt

These easy sweetcorn fritters from the Hairy Bikers are the perfect accompaniment to fried chicken or pulled pork, but also good as finger food for little ones or brunch with sliced avocado and toast. 

Sweetcorn fritters

300 grams/10½oz sweetcorn (you can use tinned

spring onions, very finely chopped

milliliters/1fl oz milk

75 grams/2½oz plain flour

cayenne pepper

vegetable oil,

Fresh or frozen broccoli can be used for this delicious, comforting broccoli cheese gratin. The cheese sauce is simple but spiked with mustard for added depth of flavour. Serve as a side dish or a vegetarian supper.

Each serving provides 319 kcal, 14g protein, 14g carbohydrates (of which 5g sugars), 22g fat (of which 13.5g saturates), 3.5g fibre and 1.6g salt.

Broccoli cheese

grams/5½oz broccoli florets

unsalted butter

grams/¾oz plain flour

150 milliliters/¼ pint milk

60 grams/2¼oz mature cheddar,

tsp English mustard mustard (optional)

These fish cakes are a doddle to make and you can make them from frozen fish and leftover mashed potato. 



Fish cakes

grams/1lb fish

parsley

egg,

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