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This vegetarian low-calorie chickpea curry makes a wonderful, easy after-work meal, and is ready in less than 20 minutes. It's also vegan if you leave out the egg. 

Each serving provides 441 kcal, 26g protein, 92g carbohydrates (of which 8.5g sugars), 20g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 15g fibre and 0.6g salt. 

With a GI of 45 this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>.

Chickpea, spinach and egg curry

eggs

olive oil

tsp cumin seeds

tsp black mustard seeds

tbsp medium curry powder,

garlic

ginger

tin chopped tomatoes

tin chickpeas,

lemon juice

milliliters/3½fl water

baby leaf spinach

salt and black pepper

tbsp chopped fresh coriander, to garnish

Spiced lentils make a cheap, wholesome supper - add extra chilli and cumin seeds for a more robust flavour. This is designed to be a low cost recipe.

Each serving provides 477kcal, 26g protein, 71g carbohydrate (of which 2.5g sugars), 8g fat (of which 4g saturates), 7.5g fibre and 0.2g salt.

Tarka dal with rice

tsp turmeric

butter

garlic cloves, finely chopped

green chillies, finely chopped, to taste

salt and pepper

A healthy and delicious noodle dish that will feed the whole family. 

Each serving provides 259 kcal, 7g protein, 38g carbohydrates (of which 1g sugars), 7g fat (of which 1g saturates), 6g fibre and 2g salt.

Rainbow noodles

wholewheat egg noodles

vegetable oil

red pepper, seeds removed and finely sliced

spring onions, finely sliced

carrots,

courgette,

soy sauce

tbsp sweet chilli sauce

lime, juice only

150 milliliters/5fl oz vegetable stock

unsalted

coriander

red chilli, roughly chopped

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

black pepper

sweet chilli sauce, Tabasco

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

This chunky Greek salad recipe is quick to make and packed with protein. The wholemeal pitta makes a high-fibre accompaniement.

With a GI of 45, this meal is <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/diets/high_protein_low_GI_diet">high protein, low GI</a>.

Greek salad

red onion, thinly sliced

tomatoes,

½ cucumber, deseeded and roughly chopped

grams/3½oz reduced fat feta cheese,

grams/1¾oz black olives, oil

mint leaves

oregano

tsp extra virgin olive oil

sea salt and black pepper

wholemeal pitta breads, warmed

Take Greek salad to the next level by frying the feta until crisp – once you’ve tried it, you’ll never go back.

Greek salad with crispy feta

1½ tsp red wine vinegar

½ tsp dried oregano, plus extra to serve

garlic clove, crushed

red onion,

wholemeal pitta bread

½ cucumber, roughly chopped

green pepper, deseeded and roughly chopped

300 grams/10½oz tomatoes, roughly chopped

pomegranate seeds

salt

Shakshuka is an incredibly easy baked egg recipe that works just as well for brunch as it does for dinner. Smoky, sweet peppers combine with rich, creamy eggs and tangy yoghurt and salty feta for a completely moreish dish.

Each serving provides 462 kcal, 26g protein, 28g carbohydrates (of which 25g sugars), 25g fat (of which 8g saturates), 8.5g fibre and 1.4g salt.

Shakshuka

onions,

colours,

cumin seeds

caraway seeds

cayenne pepper

tomato pepper purée

tomatoes

coriander,

parsley,

free-range eggs

feta, crumbled

tbsp thick natural yoghurt

Hairy Bikers Shakshouka

This is a nice, simple vegetarian egg curry with a delicate coconut masala. The whole eggs are fried first then finished off in the curry. 



Egg coconut masala curry (egg moilee)

free-range eggs, hard-boiled,

tsp Kashmiri chilli powder

400 milliliters/14fl oz coconut milk

red onions, very thinly sliced

4cm/1½in fresh root ginger, finely shredded

green chillies, thinly sliced, with seeds

tsp sugar

coriander leaves, chopped

½ tsp garam masala

basmati rice

Courgette fritters are an easy, cheap and quick vegetarian lunch or dinner. This recipe uses peas and cumin, but you can use whatever vegetables and spices you have.

Each serving provides 283 kcal, 15.5g protein, 24g carbohydrates (of which 4g sugars), 15.5g fat (of which 2.3g saturates), 3g fibre and 1.8g salt.

Courgette fritters

120 grams/4½oz courgette, coarsely grated

sea salt

½ tsp baking powder

tbsp plain flour

1½ tsp ground cumin

grams/2 oz frozen peas, thawed

vegetable oil,

tbsp plain yoghurt

mango chutney

Make broccoli the star of the show with this creamy broccoli pasta. This recipe is a doddle to prepare and will get you on your way to five a day. 

Quick broccoli pasta

150 grams/5½oz rigatoni or penne pasta

spring onions

grams/4½oz cherry tomatoes

broccoli

chilli flakes,

grams/2¾oz cream cheese

A tasty pasta meal in less than 20 minutes - with cream cheese, chilli and tomatoes.

Lisa Faulkner makes quick broccoli pasta

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