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This tasty vegetarian chilli is packed with lentils, veggies and beans. Serve with rice and guacamole, and top with soured cream,  cheese, coriander, fresh chillies...  the list goes on!

Each serving provides 265kcal, 15g protein, 33g carbohydrate (of which 12g sugars), 5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 12g fibre and 0.4g salt.

Vegetarian chilli

green lentils

sunflower oil

onion,

garlic, crushed

chilli powder

cumin seeds

carrots,

tomatoes

tomato purée

vegetable stock

100 grams/4 ounces frozen peas

courgette, chopped

salt and black pepper

kidney beans, drained

Dr Rupy packs tonnes of veggies into his jambalaya and it's well under £1 per portion! Hearty, nutritious and full of flavour, this store cupboard saviour will become a midweek staple.

Each serving provides 351 kcal, 10g protein, 54g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 9g fat (of which 1g saturates), 8g fibre and 1.7g salt. 

Smoky vegetable jambalaya

120 grams/4½oz dried kidney beans,

olive oil,

onion, finely chopped

garlic cloves, crushed

tsp smoked paprika

oregano

thyme

fennel seeds

grams/5½oz brown basmati rice

bay leaf

tin chopped tomatoes

vegetable stock cubes,

milliliters/26fl water

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces mixed frozen vegetables

Dr Rupy shows you how to turn a few vegetables, spices and rice into a delicious meal.

Dr Rupy's smoky vegetable jambalaya

An easy smoky halloumi burger that will make you rethink burgers for ever. Whip this up for a veggie barbecue or a quick Friday dinner.

Easy halloumi burgers

olive oil

portobello

cheese,

brioche buns,

tbsp finely chopped onion

tbsp tomato

tbsp finely chopped cucumber

tbsp finely chopped fresh mint

lime, juice only

tbsp hummus

tomato,

romaine lettuce leaves,

Lightly spiced halloumi combined with the Indian flavours of a cooling raita and mango chutney makes the perfect vegetarian wrap filling. 

Each wrap provides 492 kcal, 21g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 23g fat (of which 13g saturates), 4g fibre and 3.1g salt.

Halloumi wraps

curry powder

tbsp low-fat Greek-style yoghurt

½ lemon, juice only

250 grams/9 ounces halloumi, cut into bite-sized pieces

multi-seed tortilla wraps

mango chutney

Baby Gem lettuce, shredded

125 grams/4½oz low-fat Greek-style yoghurt

red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

tbsp mint leaves, finely chopped

¼ cucumber, halved, seeds removed,

½ red onion, finely chopped

vine tomato, roughly chopped

Rustle up a moreish veggie traybake full of roasted vegetables and halloumi. An oregano dressing and easy tzatziki take it to another level. Dr Rupy's recipe costs just over £1 per portion.

Each serving provides 626 kcal, 24g protein, 38g carbohydrate (of which 15g sugars), 40.5g fat (of which 18.4g saturates), 7g fibre and 2.8g salt. 

Vegetable and halloumi traybake with tzatziki

tbsp red wine vinegar

red onion,

green pepper, deseeded and cut into chunks

halloumi,

Greek-style yoghurt

garlic clove, crushed

mint

Dr Rupy makes a delicious vegetable and halloumi traybake with homemade tzatziki.

Dr Rupy's vegetable and halloumi traybake

An easy veggie curry that makes a cheap and healthy meal. It uses basic store cupboard ingredients so is very quick and easy to cook. It's simple to make vegan too, just swap the yoghurt for a dairy-free alternative.

Each serving provides 335 kcal, 9g protein, 41g carbohydrate (of which 14.5g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 10g fibre and 0.5g salt.

Easy vegetable curry

potatoes

carrot,

cauliflower (around 300 grams/10½oz),

tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

tbsp curry powder

300 milliliters/10fl oz vegetable or chicken stock

peas

plain yoghurt

mango chutney, to serve

Freshly baked pizza tastes great, and this pizza dough without yeast requires no waiting around for the dough to rise. Just mix it up and you're ready to go. Try it with your favourite toppings.

Easy no-yeast pizza

tsp dried mixed herbs, plus extra for topping

caster sugar

garlic

mozzarella (or any other cheese), torn into pieces, for topping

300 grams/10½oz self-raising flour,

tsp baking powder

salt

300 grams/10½oz natural yoghurt

Lisa Faulkner cooks up an easy pizza in less than 30 minutes.

Easy Margherita Pizza

A speedy, vegan stir-fry with aromatic spice and plenty of veg. Dr Rupy and the BOSH! team make a flavour-packed dinner that costs under £1 per portion.

Each serving provides 489 kcal, 14g protein, 81.5g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 9g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 11g fibre and 1.1g salt. 


Vegan Singapore noodles

grams/5½oz rice vermicelli noodles

onion, thinly sliced

½ red pepper, deseeded and thinly sliced

parsnip,

½ savoy cabbage, finely shredded

chilli flakes

50 grams/1¾oz spring onions, thinly sliced

tbsp light soy sauce

tsp sesame oil

A speedy, vegan stir-fry with aromatic spice and plenty of veg.

Donal's aubergine parmigiana is so easy to make and tastes wonderful. It's simpler than a lasagne and lighter, too. The tomato sauce can be doubled and frozen for another easy dinner. 

Each serving provides 390 kcal, 20g protein, 14g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 24g fat (of which 11g saturates), 6.5g fibre and 1.3g salt. 

Aubergine parmigiana

aubergines,

100 grams/3½oz ricotta

grams/3½oz Parmesan, grated (or alternative vegetarian hard cheese)

grams/3½oz mozzarella, sliced

sea salt and black pepper

garlic cloves, finely chopped

red onion, finely chopped

x 400 grams tins chopped tomatoes

125 milliliters/4fl oz red wine

This vegetarian paella uses mainly store cupboard ingredients, including roasted red peppers, chargrilled artichokes and black olives, all from a jar.

Each serving provides 293 kcal, 6g protein, 38g carbohydrates (of which 6g sugars), 9.5g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 6g fibre and 1.5g salt.


Vegetable paella 

tbsp virgin olive oil

leeks,

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

150 grams/5½oz paella rice

tsp hot smoked paprika

bay leaves

milliliters/2½oz sherry or white wine

600 milliliters/20fl oz hot vegetable stock (made with 1 stock cube)

160 grams/5¾oz chargrilled artichoke antipasti, drained

grams/1¾oz black olives,

parsley

lemon wedges

This budget minestrone is the classic Italian soup made with cannellini beans and broken up spaghetti. Feel free to stir in extra vegetables, depending on what you have in the fridge. This is designed to be a low cost recipe.

Each serving provides 300 kcal, 18.3g protein, 37.1g carbohydrate (of which 14g sugars), 5.2g fat (of which 1g saturates), 16.5g fibre and 1.85g salt.

Minestrone soup

onion, chopped

celery sticks, chopped

1.2 litres/2 pints vegetable or chicken stock,

tin cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

100 grams/3½ dried spaghetti, broken into short lengths

cabbage,

This vegetarian fry up has many highlights, including herb and chilli-flecked fried potatoes. Combine them with juicy mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach.
Each serving provides 500 kcal, 27g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 8g sugars), 26g fat (of which 5.5g saturates), 8g fibre and 2.1g salt.

Veggie breakfast fry up

250 grams/9 ounces new potatoes, quartered

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme

¼ tsp dried chilli flakes (optional)

vegetarian sausages, chilled (optional)

tomatoes,

tbsp extra virgin olive oil,

grams/3½oz chestnut mushrooms, sliced

spinach (about 40 grams/1½oz)

free-range eggs

An easy take on the viral dish, this version is super speedy but just as tasty. Make for a group, or cook for two with plenty of leftovers for the next day.

'Marry me' chickpeas

150 grams/5½oz sun-dried tomatoes,

basil,

tsp sweet smoked paprika

½–1 tsp dried red chilli flakes

200 milliliters/7fl oz vegetable stock, warm

150 grams/5½oz double cream

tin chickpeas, drained

green vegetables

crusty bread

Lentils and nuts make these tasty vegetarian meatballs a protein-packed meal, while spinach provides an iron boost. Why not double the meatball recipe and use in wraps and salads for lunch-laziness the rest of the week?

Each serving provides 798kcal, 33g protein, 109g carbohydrate (of which 21g sugars), 21g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 16.5g fibre and 0.9g salt.

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