Including easy Slimming World recipes
If you are looking for Slimming World dinner recipes that are also budget-friendly then this is the post for you. These delicious Slimming World recipes are great for the whole family.
All of these can be made really cheaply and are great for meal ideas when you need to fill up your weekly meal plan.
If you are looking for more Slimming World ideas then have a look at:
Aldi Slimming World Shopping List – This is a full list of Slimming World approved food that you can buy from Aldi. There is a mixture of syn free and low syn food. These are healthy foods that are perfect for the whole family.
Cheap and Easy Slimming World 7 Day Plan – This gives you a full week meal plan with a shopping list. Use this if you need a full plan and a place to start.
The Best Aldi Slimming World Meal Plan and Shopping List – This gives you and your family ideas on what you eat for a whole week. Use this with our post here to fill up your meal plan with yummy food that everyone will eat while keeping your grocery bill down.
If you are a vegan then have a look at our post 71 Budget Vegan Slimming World Recipes for the Whole Family. This covers vegan meals and a shopping list that can help you to keep your food bill in check.
You can also find 75 Slimming World Vegetarian Recipes here that can help you come up with food ideas for the whole family.
If you are finding it hard to find Slimming World friendly recipes that the whole family will eat then have a look at:
27 Slimming World Breakfast Ideas for the Whole Family – This is full of breakfast ideas that are great for beginners of Slimming World and new cooks. All of these are great for families and those on Slimming World.
101 Easy Slimming World Meals For The Whole Family – This is a full list of Slimming World meals that include syn free recipes and instant pot ideas on days when cooking is a hardship.
Slimming World Budget Ideas
If you are a beginner at Slimming World and need some food budgeting help then we’d suggest starting by:
Meal plan
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Write down the meals you want for a week. These don’t have to be set in stone but means that you are less likely to go for a takeaway and will cook from scratch.
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Downshift your food
Buying value ranges is a great way to save money. You don’t have to buy everything fresh either. Use cans or frozen food to make cooking your meals quick and easy. Start by buying the lower range items and slowly work your way up depending on if you liked the product taste or not.
If you are struggling to come up with meal ideas and need help then have a look at Spicentice*.
They send out packets of spices with easy to follow instructions so you can make a meal from scratch.
They are great to use if you are new to cooking from scratch or if you are looking to get your family eating new budget-friendly meals and have no clue where to start.
We tried them at the start of this year and loved them. We got stuck in a food rut and they helped by giving us ideas while keeping our food budget really low.
Most of their spices are Slimming World friendly and can be made for all kinds of diets.
We made the below meals using Spicentice. Try them for yourself here:
Easy Chicken Fajita Recipe: A Family Meal for 94p a Person
Spaghetti Meatball Recipe For 73p a Head
Vegan Shepherd’s Pie For Just 82p Per Portion
Beginner Chilli Con Carne Recipe for Just 95p a Head
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101 Ideas for Slimming World dinners
These Slimming World dinner are easy to cook and most can be made in advance. They are family-friendly too which is great for your budget and means that you only have to cook one meal.
These meals can get mixed in and out of your meal plans around some of your other family favorite meals too. Don’t feel like you are stuck in a rut. Get cooking and enjoy food again.
A lot of our vegetables and meat we buy frozen as it saves waste. You only use what you need.
**Please note these are unofficial Slimming World dinner ideas. We are in no way connected to Slimming World at all. These are just meals that we have used ourselves on our own personal journey.**
Low-calorie pasta recipes
If you are looking for quick and easy dinner ideas for the whole family that are also Slimming World friendly then these are for you.
1. Carbonora
This amazing Carbonara recipe is a really quick family meal that you can put together within 10 minutes. It takes 5 minutes to prep and 13 minutes to cook.
350g JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Spaghetti 14p
250g JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Cooking Bacon 37p
62g mushrooms 13p
3 garlic cloves 5p
2 eggs 10p
60g Grana Padano 80p
Total: £1.59 for 4 people that’s 40p a person.
Cook the spaghetti first as per the packet instructions, normally for 12 minutes. While it’s cooking, cut the bacon into small chucks and start to fry it. You shouldn’t need any oil, as the bacon is pretty fatty. Add the mushrooms to the frying pan and fry until soft. Add the garlic. Whisk the eggs and Grana Padano cheese together in a bowl. Drain the pasta and add it to the frying pan with the egg mixture. Stir quickly so the egg does not scramble. Salt and pepper to taste.
2. Penne with Arrabbiata
Now, this arrabbiata is my go to recipe if I fancy a bit of spice. I tame it down a bit for the kids, so might add some chili flakes in at the end for myself and my husband. It takes 20 minutes to boil down but is so worth it.
500g Wholemeal penne 55p
Onion 22p
60g Chillies 55p
500g Smartprice Passata 35p
10g Asda Vegetable stock 50p
Total: £2.17 that’s 54p for four people.
3. Italian Meatball Marinara
This is a gorgeous meatball recipe that the whole family will love. It’s a healthy meal that uses a basic tomato sauce recipe that can be used for loads of meals.
Make this amazing meatball marinara here.
500g minced meat £1.99
2 onion 16p
3 glove garlic 7p
1 egg 10p
1 tsp salt 2p
2 tsp low cal spray 10p
1 tin passata 32p
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 3p
Half tablespoon sugar 5p
Half tablespoon salt 3p
210g Spaghetti 8p
Total: £2.95 that’s 73p for four people.
4. Bacon and Cheese Pasta
This bacon and cheese pasta is my little one’s favourite dinner. She’d eat this every night if we let her, and I have to say, at just £3.41 for the four of us, this is a bargain!
Mushrooms 22p
English medium Cheddar cheese £1.74
Smartprice unsmoked middle bacon £1.04
Smartprice Pasta 31p,
Onion 8p,
Garlic 24p,
Total: £3.41 that’s 85p for four people.
5. Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes
This is one of those “chuck in whatever you have” recipes. It’s mega easy and even grilling the tomatoes only takes minutes.
500g Wholemeal penne 55p,
250g Cherry tomatoes 53p,
14g Dried basil 69p,
Total: £1.77 that’s 44p for four people.
6. Spicy Sausage and Cheese Bake
As long as you have butter, flour, and milk in your cupboards, then this sausage and cheese bake comes in way under budget.
500g Smartprice pasta shapes 30p,
Smartprice thick sausages (12 per pack – 681g) 88p,
200g Chosen by You English Mature Cheddar £1.27,
125g Smartprice mozzarella 44p,
Total: £2.89 that’s 72p for four people.
7. Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Cheesy pasta is a family favourite in my house. Try it in the slow cooker for an extra easy weeknight dinner.
200g macaroni pasta 13p,
200g cheese £1,
100g plain flour 10p,
Stock cube 6p,
25g butter 3p,
Total: £1.32 that’s 33p for four people.
8. Spaghetti Bolognese
This spaghetti bolognese recipe is so simple and the longer you leave it in the more intense the flavour. The sauce can be left to cook all day, ready to be mixed with freshly-cooked pasta when you get home.
Make our spaghetti bolognese recipe here.
1 onion chopped 22p,
1 tbsp tomato puree 10p,
2 tins chopped tomato 58p,
1 tbsp caster sugar or to taste 4p,
1 celery stick chopped 10p,
250g minced beef 83p,
1 carrot chopped 7p,
2 cloves garlic chopped 4p,
1 tsp oregano 2p,
2 large mushrooms chopped 75p,
1 beef stock cubes 6p,
1 handfull Parmesan for sprinkling 20p,
Total: £3.01, that’s 75p a head.
9. Tuscan chicken pasta
This creamy pasta is a real hit in my house. It only takes 15 minutes to cook and is a great fast dinner if you are in a rush. Boil the water for the pasta and add a stock cube. Wait until it has desolved and add the pasta and cook. Normally about 12-15 minutes. In a different pan, add the chicken cubes to the pan. You can use oil but I use a little water to stop it sticking. Add the garlic and tomatoes and simmer on a low heat. Add the cream cheese and cream to the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes or until it looks more reduced. Add the pasta to the sauce and stir.
1 chicken stock cube 5p,
200g JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Pasta Shapes 15p,
1 tbsp mixed herbs 5p,
2 JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA frozen Chicken Breast Fillets £1.26,
2 garlic 10p,
175g tomatoes 25p,
100g JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Soft Cheese 26p,
25ml double cream 20p,
400g tin tomatoes 28p,
200g frozen carrots 22p,
100g Spinach Leaves in Water 30p,
50g Grana Padano 73p.
Total: £3.85 that’s 96p for four people.
10. Chicken and pepper pasta
This creamy pasta recipe is great for the whole family. It uses only frozen vegetables and chicken so is really cheap to make.
Read how to make our Easy Creamy Chicken and Pepper Pasta here.
100g Lightest Philadelphia 80p
125g Wholemeal pasta 14p
125g Frozen peppers 25p
125g Cherry tomatoes 25p
10g Garlic 2p
400g Frozen chicken breasts £2.54
Total: £4 that’s £1 a head.
11. Tuna pasta bake
This pasta dish is easy to make and great if you need a quick and cheap meal.
500g pasta 50p
50g butter 10p
50g plain flour 5p
600ml milk 80p
250g strong cheddar £2.15
2 x 160g cans tuna steak in spring water £2.40
330g can sweetcorn 47p
Total: £6.47 that’s £1.61 a person.
12. Pesto pasta
All these vegetables can be grilled can be quickly grilled and mixed in with the green pesto and spaghetti. This makes a great and easy family dinner when you are in a rush.
210g spaghetti 25p
2 corn on the cob 95p
100g frozen squash 50p
165g tomatoes 42p
100g spring onions 37p
75g green pesto 37p
Total: £2.86 that’s 71p for 4 people.
13. Grilled Ratatouille Linguine
This is an easy ratatouille recipe that is really quick to make. You can grill all these vegetables and mix them when ready with the vegetables.
210g linguine 10p
80g courgette, cut into chunks 40p
100g red or yellow peppers, cut into chunks 40p
100g onion 30p
Total: £1.20 that’s 30p per person.
14. Vegan Mushroom Bolognese
Just like a meaty bolognese, this vegan one makes the best comfort food dish for a weekend. We use mushrooms to get that amazing flavor.
1 onion chopped 22p
1 tbsp tomato puree 9p
2 tins chopped tomato 58p
1 tbsp caster sugar or to taste 4p
1 celery stick chopped 10p
1 carrot chopped 7p
2 cloves garlic chopped 4p
1 tsp oregano 2p
2 large mushrooms chopped 75p
1 vegetable stock cubes 6p
210g spaghetti 25p
Total: £1.94 that’s 48p per person.
15. Vegan Lasagna
This lasagna will get the whole family asking for more. It does take a while to make the white sauce as it needs to thicken. Once both sauces are ready then layer it up with the sliced tomatoes on top. We cook it until the white sauce has set so about 20 minutes for us.
For the lasagna:
4 lasagna sheets 13p
140g firm tofu £1
5g olive oil 2p
100g frozen onion 15p
3 garlic cloves 5p
2g dried oregano 2p
100g mushrooms 25p
225g frozen spinach 37p
White sauce:
5g olive oil 2p
100g all-purpose flour 25p
50g almond milk 10p
5g. nutritional yeast 10p
5g garlic powder 5p
55g 3 tomatoes 25p
Total: £2.76 that’s 69p a person.
16. Chipotle Pasta
This is a great vegan pasta recipe for the whole family. It makes a creamy vegan pasta sauce that has zero lumps as you blend it all together then heat it in the pan.
100g Almonds £1.40
50g Almond milk 10p
50g Chipotle pepper 30p
10g Garlic 5p
75g Water 5p
55g Tomato 25p
5g Lemon juice 2p
210g spaghetti 25p
Total: £2.42 that’s 60p for 4 people.
Slimming World lamb recipes
17. Lamb Kebabs in Pitta
This is a great fakeaway recipe for a Saturday night. You can change this up and add any meat or even have this vegetarian.
500g Lamb & mutton mince £1.59,
Paxo natural breadcrumbs 65p,
200g Natural Greek-style yogurt 65p,
Garlic 25p,
Cucumber portion 38p,
White Pitta (6) 25p,
Total: £3.77 that’s 94p for four people.
18. Lamb Cottage Pie
This is a classic cottage pie recipe! Just chuck it all in and grill at the end.
Tin of New Potatoes (550g) 32p,
frozen lamb mince (500g) £2,
Onion 22p,
carrots x2 9p,
Mushrooms 68p,
Everyday Value soft cheese (200g) 49p,
Total: £3.89 that’s 97p for four people.
19. Lamb Koftas
This is a simple lamb kofta recipe that is great for the whole family. It doesn’t have many ingredients and only takes 15 minutes to make.
400g lamb mince £4,
1tsp ground cumin 2p,
1 tsp ground coriander 2p.
Total: £4.02 that’s £1 per person.
Start by mixing together all the ingredients. Divide the lamb mixture into 8 balls. Put 2 balls on each skewers and brush with a little oil so they do not stick to the pan. Cook on a griddle pan for a few minutes on each side. they can burn easily so do watch them. Don’t turn them until the meat is sealed though or they will full apart. you can serve these with rice, flatbreads or koftas.
20. Homemade Lamb Burgers
These are gourmet burgers that can be spiced up or down depending on what your family like spice wise. We also cook our homemade chips and add cheese slices.
You can make them in the morning if you don’t have time in the evening.
500g lamb minced meat £1.99,
125g frozen onion 8p,
2 garlic cloves 6p,
1 egg 10p,
Pinch of salt 3p,
6 burger buns 56p,
Lettuce leave 25p,
Tomato 50p,
Cheese slices 35p,
4 potatoes 40p, Total: £4.32.
21. Lamb Mince Tacos
Lamb mince tacos make a great weekend fakeaway meal that is perfect for the whole family and really cheap to make. Minced beef tacos are really easy to make and can be as spicy or not as you like. We like using frozen mince or Quorn mince as you get to pick out as much as you want and freeze that rest.
You can use frozen vegetables if you prefer as they are re-cut so can make the process a bit quicker. This taco recipe includes the light salsa that is really fruity so great for kids. Put everything in the middle of the table and let everyone help themselves and build their own perfect mine taco.
100g lamb mince 75p
175g baby corn 95p
190g frozen red onions 42p
100g red pepper 45p
110g kiwi fruit 60p
115g tomatoes 50p
5g garlic clove 2p
85g red cabbage 20p.
Total: £4 that’s £1 a head for four people.
22. Lamb Jalfrezi
This curry serves 4 people and is of medium spice. It takes 30 minutes to cook but you can make it in the morning and then throw it all in one pan when you get home. Make our lamb Jalfrezi with egg fried rice and our homemade naan.
2 lamb steaks £1.40,
150g frozen onions 16p,
1 red pepper 15p,
1 tomato 16p,
3 garlic cloves 9p,
Small piece of ginger 2p,
2 tbsp tomato puree 6p,
2 tbsp cooking oil 3p,
2 tbsp cooking oil 3p,
Total: £2.09.
23. Lamb & vegetable casserole
This is a lovely winter recipe that can be cooked all at once in the slow cooker. We cook ours on low for 8 hours.
2 celery sticks 10p
100g frozen onion 25p
400g tin carrots 25p
5 bay leaves 5p
1 tbsp vegetable oil 5p
1 tbsp butter 8p
2 tbsp plain flour 5p
2 tbsp tomato purée 10p
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 10p
2 beef stock cubes 5p
200g lamb steak £2
Total: £3.08 that’s 77p for four people
24. Lamb & macaroni bake
This is a really easy dinner recipe for the whole family. It takes about 20 minutes to make and can be used as leftovers the next day.
100g frozen onion 25p,
1 garlic clove 10p,
200g minced lamb £3,
1 tsp ground cinnamon 3p,
1 beef stock cube 10p,
2 x chopped tomatoes £1.20,
1 tbsp dried oregano 2p,
400g macaroni 30p,
250g tub ricotta £1.35,
50g parmesan 80p,
50ml milk 75p.
Total: £7.90 that’s £1.90 a person.
Slimming World chicken recipes
We love chicken! It makes a great filling meal for the whole family and the price isn’t too bad if you buy frozen. You can do so much with it as well!
25. Peanut Chicken
This Peanut Chicken is really easy to make. It takes 10 minutes to make and can be put into the slow cooker and takes about 4 hours. Start by cutting the chicken into chucks and add it to the slow cooker. Then add the rest of the ingredients and set our slow cooker to medium. When you are ready to serve, cook the rice in a pan for about 20 minutes or until the rice is soft.
3 JUST ESSENTIALS by Asda chicken breasts £1.90,
100g frozen onions 19p,
2 garlic cloves 5p,
200g frozen mixed peppers 40p,
200g frozen carrots 10p,
120g JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Crunchy Peanut Butter 31p,
1 tbsp cornflour 5p,
2 tbsp lemon juice 2p,
2 tbsp soy sauce 5p,
1 tbsp curry powder 2p ,
1 tbsp chilli flakes 2p ,
400ml tin tomatoes 28p,
300g wholemeal rice 48p,
Total: £3.87 that’s 96p per person.
26. Sweet and Sour Chicken
This easy to make sweet and sour chicken recipe is perfect if you have friends coming over. Make a huge batch with brown rice and add as many vegetables as you like!
Here’s how we make our sweet and sour chicken recipe here.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts £1.16,
1 x 425g can pineapple chunks in natural juice 50p,
2 tbsp cornflour 2p,
½ tsp dried chilli flakes 2p,
2 tbsp dark soy sauce 5p,
2 tbsp tomato puree 2p,
1 medium onion 8p,
300g frozen peppers 43p,
2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 5p,
Total: £2.33.
27. Chicken Fajitas
Making your own fajitas is a great family treat! Make sure you marinate the chicken and peppers before you cook as it does make them taste amazing!
Here’s how we cook our yummy fajitas.
This takes about 40 minutes to cook. If you like it spicy then add some chillis too.
4 chicken breasts £1.40,
2 peppers 30p,
100g frozen onion 16p,
1 Lime 6p,
3 garlic cloves 9p,
1 tbsp salt 2p,
1 tsp sugar 5p,
8 pack Tortillas £1.
Total: £3.08 that’s 77p for four people.
28. Tomato-Baked Chicken
This is great if you have toddlers in the house too. It’s healthy and will keep you all full up.
Smartprice Chicken wings (1kg) £1.65,
Tomato & garlic pasta sauce (560g) 92p,
Smartprice British small potatoes (1kg) 50p,
Baby button mushrooms (150g) 86p,
Total: £3.95.
29. Chicken Pilaf
This is a really easy dinner that can be made when you are in a rush. It takes about 20 minutes to cook, and that’s all down to the rice, so there is very little prep. Start by frying off the onions, garlic and chilli. Add the frozen vegeatables then add the chicken. Put the rice and the 1 litre of stock into the pan as well and bring to the boil. If you have a lid, put it on and let it boil for 20 minutes or so. The rice should take up all the liquid.
1 tbsp oil 5p,
100g frozen onion 30p,
150g frozen vegetables 12p,
1 garlic 5p,
1 red chilli 5p,
250g rice 15p,
250g frozen chicken 63p,
Chicken stock 5p.
Total: £1.40 thats 28p for four people.
30. Chicken Kebabs
You can make these homemade chicken kebabs with chicken breast or chicken thighs. We prefer chicken breasts as you can cut them into chunks easily. If you are planning to use the pitta then you may want to finely chop the vegetables smaller. You can also make the marinade as spicy as you like. My children do not like spice but you can add chillis or flakes to the sauce for that extra kick.
Read how to make our chicken kebabs here.
300g frozen chicken breasts £1.08
100g red peppers 25p
100g green peppers 25p
425g tin pineapple 90p
Marinade:
5g turmeric 5p
5g mild curry powder 10p
5g smoked paprika 5p
5g tomato purée 7p
150g natural yogurt 20p
5g garlic clove 10p
Total: £3.05 that’s 76p per person. (4 people)
31. Baked Chilli Chicken
This baked chilli chicken recipe is a great Friday night dinner for the whole family. You can add as many different vegetables as you like. It only takes about 10 minutes to cook as you have very little to chop and fry.
25g flour 10p,
1 garlic clove 5p,
1 tsp chilli flakes 5p,
2 chicken breasts £1.20,
5 tbsp oil 5p, stir fry vegetables 50p,
spring onions 85p,
10g rice wine vinegar 7p,
1 tsp ground ginger 5p,
2 tsp tomato puree 5p,
1 tbsp honey 7p.
Total: £2.99 that’s 74p a person for four people.
32. Chicken Jalfrezi
This curry serves 4 people and is of medium spice. It takes 30 minutes to cook but you can make it in the morning and then throw it all in one pan when you get home. Make our Chicken Jalfrezi with egg fried rice and our homemade naan.
4 frozen chicken breasts £1.40,
150g frozen onions 16p,
1 red pepper 15p,
1 tomato 16p, 3 garlic cloves 9p,
Small piece of ginger 2p,
2 tbsp tomato puree 6p,
2 tbsp cooking oil 3p,
2 tbsp cooking oil 3p,
Total: £2.09.
33. Chicken Balti
This serves four people and isn’t as spicy as it sounds. If you prefer it light then don’t add any chillis or paprika. This takes about 20 minutes to cook and does perfect with our egg fried rice recipe too.
4 frozen chicken breasts £1.40,
150g frozen onions 16p,
200ml tinned tomatoes 28p,
3 garlic cloves 9p,
Small piece of ginger 2p,
1 tbsp tomato puree 3p,
2 tbsp cooking oil 3p,
1 tsp salt 2p,
1 red chilli 5p,
Pinch of dried paprika 3p,
Total: £2.11.
34. Chicken Korma
This is a mild and creamy korma curry that is perfect for kids who hate spice.
Read how to make our Chicken Korma recipe here.
Put the slow cooker on and sear the chicken. Stir in the spices and cook for a few minutes. Then add the chicken stock. Leave to cook for 6 hours. Add the cream then serve.
2 garlic cloves 5p,
Ground ginger 2p,
100g onions 25p,
3 chicken breasts £1.20,
2 tbsp tomato purée 5p,
1 tsp ground cumin 2p,
1 tsp paprika 2p,
1 tsp turmeric 2p,
1 tsp ground coriander 2p,
½ tsp chilli powder 2p,
2 tsp sugar 5p,
300ml chicken stock 35p,
150ml double cream 62p,
Total: £2.69 that’s 67p a person.
35. Sali murghi
This is packed with spices and is a great sweet curry. Blitz the spices and sear the chicken in the slow cooker. Add the tinned tomatoes and vinegar. Add some water if you think it’s needed. Leave to cook for 6 hours then add the apricots at the end.
3 chicken breasts £1.20,
1 tsp Ground cinnamon 2p,
1 tsp ground cumin 5p,
200g onions 25p,
3 garlic cloves 15p,
1 tsp ground ginger 2p,
1 tsp ground coriander 2p,
1 tsp ground garam masala 5p,
½ tsp ground turmeric 2p,
400g tinned tomatoes 28p,
2 tbsp white wine vinegar 10p,
150g dried apricots 31p.
Total: £2.47 that’s 61p for 4 people.
36. Easy butter chicken
This takes a bit of prep the night before but is great for a fakeaway recipe for a weekend. Add the spices to the slow cooker and sear. Add the chicken including the puree and chicken stock. Cook on low for 6 hours and serve with the natural yogurt. Soak the chicken in lemon juice, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp ground paprika, 1tsp hot chilli powder, 200g fat-free natural yogurt.
For the curry:
100g frozen onion 23p,
3 garlic cloves 5p,
1 green chilli 7p,
1 tsp garam masala 5p,
3 tbsp tomato purée 7p,
300ml chicken stock 5p,
3 chicken breasts £1.20.
Total: £1.72 that’s 43p for 4 people.
Fakeaway Slimming World recipes
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37. Chicken vindaloo
This is quite a spicy chicken curry recipe and does need a bit of prep work. Cut the chicken into cubes. Use the ingredients above and add the chicken to a bowl. Let it marinate overnight. In the morning, fry off the chicken cubes. Then add the rest of the ingredients with a can of water. Put on a slow heat for 6 hours and come home to a hearty meal.
1 tbsp lemon juice 5p,
3 chicken breasts £1.20,
2 tbsp white wine vinegar 6p,
2-3 garlic cloves 5p,
2 tsp finely grated ginger 5p,
1 tsp garam masala 5p,
1 tsp ground cumin 2p,
1 tsp ground coriander 2p,
½ tsp cayenne pepper 2p,
½ tsp black mustard seeds 2p,
For the sauce:
Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until it becomes a smooth paste.
½ tsp flaked cinnamon stick 2p,
½ tsp chilli flakes 2p,
½ tsp cayenne pepper 5p,
50g onion 25p,
½ tsp salt 2p.
Total: £1.90 that’s 47p for 4 people.
38. Chicken Tikka Masala
This serves four and is a medium heat. This really does just take 10 minutes to make but does take up to 40 minutes to cook so make sure you have some time as it’s worth it. We make our homemade naan bread with this too.
Make our Chicken Tikka Masala here.
4 frozen chicken breasts £1.40,
150g frozen onion 16p,
2 garlic cloves 6p,
1 small piece of ginger 15p,
200ml tinned tomatoes 28p,
100ml single cream 60p,
1 tsp lemon juice 5p,
4 tbsp low cal spray 20p,
1 tsp salt 3p,
180g Rice 24p,
Total: £3.17 that’s 79p for 4 people.
39. Chinese beef stir fry
We love this beef stir fry! It makes a great Friday night dinner that will have you throwing the takeaway menu away. We serve us with rice but noodles would work great as well. Start by mixing together the cornflour and five spice. Chop the beef into strips and fry. It will only need about 5 minutes or so depending on how you like your beef cooked. When cooked, remove from the heat and leave to cool. Once cool, add the beef strips to the cornflour mix and coat.
Using the same pan, fry the beef in small batches, remembering to put it on a paper towel so it doesn’t stay greasy. Add the garlic, ground ginger and your vegetables to the pan and cook. We like ours soft but if you like them crunchy then they will only need about 3 minutes.
Mix the wine vinegar, chilli sauce, ketchup and soy sauce together in a bowl. Using the same pan, cook the sauce for a few minutes on a shimmer. Add the beef and the vegetables to the sauce. You may need to add a little water if the sauce is to thick.
3 tbsp cornflour 5p,
2 tsp dried spice 5p,
170g JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Beef Steak £2,
2 tbsp oil 5p,
1 garlic cloves 3p,
1 tbsp dried ginger 5p,
red pepper 50p,
1 carrot 30p,
50g mange tout 50p.
Sauce:
4 tbsp rice vinegar 5p,
2 tbsp chilli sauce 5p,
2 tbsp ketchup 5p,
2 tbsp soy sauce 5p.
Total: £3.73 thats 93p for four people.
40. Chinese Chicken Curry
This family-friendly meal is a great fakeaway recipe for a Friday night. It’s not very spicy and you can use frozen vegetables if you are short of time.
Here’s how we cooked our Chinese chicken curry.
2 frozen chicken breasts 65p,
125g frozen onions 16p,
Small piece of ginger 15p,
2 garlic cloves 6p,
400ml stock 3p,
2 tbsp low cal spray 10p,
3 tbsp plain flour 10p,
1 tsp sugar 5p,
180g Rice 24p,
Total: £1.54 that’s 38p for 4 people.
41. Chicken chow mein
We love Chicken Chow Mein but it costs so much to order so making our own saves so much money. This is a really easy recipe to make and only takes as long as the chicken takes to cook.
2 chicken breasts £1.20,
1 tsp Chinese 5 spice 5p,
2 tbsp oil 5p,
1 tsp chilli sauce 5p,
2 sets of egg noodles £1,
200g frozen peppers 40p,
4 spring onions 50p,
1 tbsp soy sauce 5p.
Total: £3.30 that’s 82p for 4 people.
42. Peri-Peri Chicken
This does take a bit of prep but is perfect for a weekend fakeaway. It takes about 30 minutes to cook and goes with wedges, rice and salad. You can also have this with tortillas and salad if you prefer.
4 frozen chicken breasts £1.40,
3 garlic cloves 9p,
Small piece of ginger 2p,
Rind of lemon 3p,
5 tbsp lemon juice 9p,
2 tbsp cooking oil 3p,
1 tsp salt 2p,
4 potatoes 40p,
180g Rice 24p,
Total: £2.32 that’s 58p for four people.
43. Southern Fried Chicken
These are one of my family’s favourite meals. This friendly meal is great with homemade chips and corn of cob. Get the kids to help you make them too.
This is how we make our Southern Fried Chicken.
4 frozen chicken breasts £1.40,
150g breadcrumbs 65p,
2 eggs 20p,
4 tbsp plain flour 15p,
4 tbsp milk 10p,
2 tbsp low cal spray 10p,
4 potatoes 40p,
4 corn of cob 52p, Total: £3.52.
44. Chicken Doner Kebabs
We make our own chicken doner kebab marinade which we smother all over our kebab meat. Our kebab marinade recipe is: 50g low-fat natural yogurt curry powder chilli powder dried coriander finely chopped chillis Optional spices are: smoked paprika garlic powder onion powder It is really easy to make chicken kebabs healthy. You do not need oil to keep the chicken, you can grill it instead with the rest of the vegetables or even roast them with a pinch of salt.
This chicken doner kebab recipe is really easy to make. We use frozen chicken breasts but you can use chicken thighs if you prefer.
This is how we make our chicken doner kebab.
50g low-fat natural yogurt 7p
5g curry powder 10p
5g chilli powder 10p
10g lime or lemon juice 5p
10g dried chopped coriander 10p
10g red chilli 10p
300g chicken breasts £1.08
100g green salad 55p
4 pitta breads 25p
Total: £2.40 that’s 60p for four people.
45. Firecracker Chicken
This firecracker recipe is based on four people. It takes only takes about 10 minutes to actually cook the sauce but the rice could take up to 20 minutes.
Read how to make our amazing Firecracker Chicken recipe here.
3 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts (defrosted) £2.10
2 onions 20p 3 garlic cloves 15p
5g ground ginger 5p
1 red pepper 45p
1tbsp lemon juice 10p
1 bunch of spring onions 37p
2 tbsp tomato puree 5p
4 tbsp soy sauce 6p
2 tbsp hoisin sauce 6p
1 tbsp plain flour 10p
1 tbsp low cal cooking spray 5p
150g wholemeal rice 25p
Total: £3.99 (prices correct at time of publishing)
46. Katsu Curry
If you are looking for a fakeaway recipe that is also Slimming World friendly and easy to cook then this Katsu chicken curry is for you. This chicken Katsu curry comes in at under £1 a head for four people. It can seem a little spicy so if your family needs it toned down then add a little Greek yogurt to the side of the dish.
Read how to make our Katsu curry here.
3 frozen chicken breasts £1.20
1 onion 28p
2 carrots 10p
3 garlic cloves 5p
1 egg 10p
900ml chicken stock 5p
2tbsp soy sauce 5p
1tsp honey 7p
3tbsp plain flour 5p
100g breadcrumbs 15p
200g wholemeal rice 37p
Total: £2.19 that’s 54p for four people.
47. Easy chicken curry
This is a great creamy chicken recipe that is easy for beginners and can be spiced up if needed. Chop the chicken breasts into cubes. Sear in the slow cooker. Add the spices. Then add the chopped tomatoes and can of water. Leave to cook for 6 hours on low heat. Once cooked, add the yogurt for a creamy texture. 100g onion 25p, 2 garlic cloves 5p, Dried ginger 2p, 3 chicken breasts £1.20, 3 tbsp medium spice paste 15p, 400g can chopped tomatoes 28p, 100g Greek yogurt, and a can of water. 19p. Total: £2.14 that’s 53p for 4 people.
One pot recipes
Using your slow cooker is a great way to make a healthy meal while you are working. You can chunk all the ingredients in and leave it to cook.
48. One-pot Chicken Pepper Bake
With little washing up involved, this one-pot chicken pepper bake is one of my personal favourites. It’s great for Sunday lunch or if the extended family comes round.
Chicken Thighs (1kg) £2.75,
Green Pepper 50p,
Tin of Baby potatoes (550g) 32p,
Total: £3.99 that’s 99p for four people.
49. Slow cooker no-spice chicken curry
This is a great slow-cooking curry recipe that is great for leftovers too.
1 large onion,
3 tbsp mild curry paste,
400g can chopped tomatoes, 2
tsp vegetable bouillon powder,
1 dried ginger,
1 yellow pepper,
2 chicken breasts.
Cut the chicken breasts into cubes. Sear then in the slow cooker. Once cooked, add the spices and cook for a few minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes to the slow cooker and cook on slow for 6 hours then serve.
50. Slow cooker Chicken Madras
This is a really easy curry to make and perfect for those nights when you can’t really be bothered to cook. It can all be chucked into the slow cooker and left until you are ready to eat. It normally takes about 6-8 hours and you may need to take the lid off the slow cooker during the last hour to stop the sauce going watery.
Cut the chicken into chunks and sear in the slow cooker. Add the spices. the chilli powder is optional. Add the chopped tomatoes and a can of water. Cook on low for six hours. Once done, you can serve with rice, mango chutney, or poppadoms.
100g frozen onion 20p,
2 garlic cloves 5p,
Dried ginger 2p,
½ red chilli 2p,
½ tsp turmeric 2p,
1 tsp ground cumin 2p,
1 tsp ground coriander 2p,
1-2 tsp hot chilli powder 2p, 3
chicken breasts £1.20,
400g can chopped tomatoes 28p.
Total: £1.85 that’s 23p for 4 people.
51. Tarka Dhal
You can put all these ingredients straight into the slow cooker and leave it to cook during the day.
455g dry split pigeon peas
200g frozen onions
1 tbs cumin
1 tbs vegetable oil
1 tsp turmeric
3 cloves of garlic
2 tbs ground ginger
1 tsp garam masala
120ml passata
1.5 litres water
Wash the split pigeon peas and then add everything to the slow cooker. Set the slow cooker to either 4 hours on high or 6 hours on low heat. You can serve this with rice or naan bread.
52. Chicken & Chorizo Jambalaya
This sausage casserole recipe is great if you are looking for a filling meal for the whole family. We have it with pasta but you could easily have it with potatoes. We add everything in together and cook slowly for 6-8 hours. You may need to take the lid off if you find the sauce is a bit loose.
100g frozen onions 22p,
1 celery stick 10p,
400g tin carrots 35p,
12 chipolatas £2.90
1 sweet potato 22p
400g tin tomatoes 28p
1 tbsp tomato purée 18p
1 beef stock cube 5p
Total: £3.98 that’s 99p for four people.
53. Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken
Pulled chicken is a great dinner for the whole family. It’s really simple to cook in the slow cooker and is really tender. You can have it with rice or in a bread bun. It all needs to cook for 6-8 hours to make the chicken really tender.
2 tbsp vegetable oil 5p
3 chicken breasts £1.20
2 red onions 50p
2 garlic cloves, 5p
2 tsp paprika 2p
2 tbsp chipotle paste 10p
250ml passata 25p
100g barbecue sauce 30p
1 tbsp light brown soft sugar 8p
Total: £2.55 that’s 63p for four people.
54. Slow Cooker Chicken Chasseur
It does need to cook for 8 hours in low so the chicken is tender. You can serve it with jacket potatoes or rice.
2 tbsp olive oil 5p
3 chicken breasts £1.20
100g frozen onion 28p
2 garlic cloves 5p
200g tin mushrooms 25p
200ml white wine £1.50
1 tbsp tomato purée 5p
200g chopped tomatoes 25p
400ml hot chicken stock 5p
Total: £3.63 that’s 90p for four people.
55. Slow-Cooker Chicken Casserole
This is a really easy slow cooker casserole that you can put all in together. It takes about 6 – 9 hours to cook on a low heat.
1 tbsp butter 28p
½ tbsp olive oil 5p
100g frozen onion 25p
1 ½ tbsp flour 5p
250g chicken breasts £1.20
3 garlic cloves 10p
400g tin baby new potatoes 28p
2 sticks celery 50p 400g tin carrots 28p
250g tin mushrooms 15p
500ml chicken stock cubes 5p
Total: £3.19 that’s 79p for four people.
56. Slow Cooker Mac ‘n’ Cheese
Cheesy pasta is a family favourite in my house. Try it in the slow cooker for an extra easy weeknight dinner.
200g macaroni pasta 13p,
200g cheese £1,
100g plain flour 10p,
1 stock cube 6p,
25g butter 3p,
Total: £1.32 that’s 33p a head.
57. Beans with Potato Wedges
You can make this budget-friendly bean with potato wedges recipe even cheaper by leaving the meat out. My kids love this for breakfast and I love the fact it can be frozen too.
3 tsp Oil 15p,
100g frozen onion 22p,
2 rashes of bacon 26p,
1 tsp sugar 4p,
400g chopped tomatoes 29p,
200ml stock 4p,
410g can of cannellini beans 60p,
1 tbsp white flour 4p,
1 tsp mild chilli powder 9p,
1 tsp dried mixed herbs 9p,
400g tin potatoes 42p,
Total: £2.24 thats 56p a head.
58. Irish Stew
We don’t eat a lot of meat due to its cost, but when we do, we look for the middle neck of the lamb. This budget stew does need to be cooked on low to make sure its soft to eat but is tender after a day of cooking. This dish can be bulked out with potatoes, and the cooking liquor is optional.
1 tbsp oil 5p,
100g bacon 56p,
400g lamb £1.50,
Frozen onion 22p,
400g tin carrots 18p,
400g tin potatoes 46p,
2 stock cubes 12p,
Leek 52p,
Total: £3.61 that’s 90p a head.
59. Slow Cooked Ribs
Despite their restaurant prices, spare ribs are actually one of the cheapest meat you can buy. This uses barbecue sauce and cooks them slow for tenderness.
1kg Pork ribs £2,
350g Barbecue Sauce £1,
2 stock cubes 4p,
2 bay leaves 2p,
1 tsp coriander seeds 2p,
tsp mustard seed 2p,
1 tsp peppercorn 2p,
Total: £3.12 that’s 78p a head.
60. Slow Cooker Peach Chicken
This slow cooker recipe is great for those rush evenings. All of this can be prepped in the morning or the night before. Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker pot (apart from the rice) and cook on low for 8 – 10 hours. When you are ready to serve, cook the rice as per the packet instructions.
2 chicken breasts £1.20,
400g tin peaches 34p,
200g frozen peppers 40p,
1 red onion 28p,
2 tbsp brown sugar 5p,
4 tbsp soy sauce 7p,
1 tbsp ground ginger 5p,
250g rice 30p.
Total: £2.69 that’s 67p per person.
Pork recipes
These are the best pork recipes that the whole family will love.
61. Easy Sausage and Potato Casserole
This Sausage and potato casserole is so easy to make and really cheap to buy. A lot of these ingredients, including the sausages and puree, can go toward other meals too.
Onion 22p,
Tin of New Potatoes 32p,
Frozen Sliced Peppers (600g) £1,
Frozen Value pork sausages (20 pack) 99p,
Chopped Tomatoes 29p,
Puree (80g) 75p,
Total: £3.57 that’s 89p for four people.
62. Risotto with Ham & Peas
Using just one pot, this risotto is an easy mid-week meal when you really can’t be bothered to cook. Just chuck it all in and let it cook!
Onion 7p,
Ham 50p.
Total: 57p that’s 13p for four people.
63. Creamy Tomato Courgetti
Low in calories but really high in taste, this Creamy Tomato Courgetti meal is a great way to hide vegetables. I use my spiralizer for everything!! The original recipe calls for a sauce, but I make my own using mascarpone cheese, which takes about 2 minutes.
Onion 7p,
three big tablespoons of mascarpone cheese, 44p,
Ham, 25p
2 x Courgette, 60p.
Total: £1.36 that’s 34p each for 4 people.
64. Ham Stir Fry
Simple and quick, just chuck what ever you have in. I use rice noodles, as you can chuck them in with a sauce and just fry it all together, but any will do.
3x Tomatoes, 34p,
200g Frozen Peppers, 40p,
Onion, 7p,
Ham, 25p.
Total: £1.06
65. Sausage Chilli
Using sausages instead of mince is a great way to have a great meal on a budget. you have this with potatoes or rice, and it makes a great mid-week quick meal for the whole family. It only takes about 5 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook.
8 JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Pork Sausages 96p,
200g frozen peppers 40p,
250g ASDA Scratch Cook Mediterranean Vegetables 62p,
1 garlic clove 5p,
1 tbsp dried coriander 5p,
1tsp chilli powder 2p,
1tsp ground cumin 2p,
400g tin tomatoes 32p,
2 tbsp sugar 10p,
5 tbsp plain yogurt 10p,
1tbsp dried chives 5p.
Total: £2.69 that’s 67p for four people.
66. Honey Pork Sausage traybake
This easy sausage recipe is great for when you have friends around. Slice the sausages up and serve with mash instead of sweet potato chips if you prefer. This takes very little time to prep as most of the vegetables are frozen and pre-cut. Set the oven to 200 degrees. Put all the vegetables onto a baking tray. Add the sausages. Put 4 tbsp of honey over the tray and mix it all in. Season if required then add it to the oven for 30 minutes or until the sausages are cooked through.
85g JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Clear Honey 18p,
8 JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA 8 Pork Sausages 96p,
230g ASDA Sweet Potato Chunks 45p,
1 onion 30p,
200g frozen peppers 40p,
450g frozen Root Veg Mix 45p.
Total: £2.74 that’s 68p for four people.
67. Pork Loin Traybake
Looking for an easy meal with very little prep? This pork loin trayback is great for when you have guests around. It’s easy to bulk up and really cheap to make. You can have it with roast potatoes or baby potatoes from a tin. Start by heating the oven at 180 degrees. Put the pork chops and any vegetables you are using on on a baking tray. Sprinkle with seasoning and cook for 30 minutes or until the pork is cooked.
550g JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA New Potatoes 36p,
4 pork loins £2.99,
300g tomatoes 50p,
garlic cloves 5p,
1 tbsp fried oregano 5p,
1 tbsp dried paprika 5p.
Total: £4 that’s £1 a person for four people.
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Beef Slimming World meal ideas
Beef is a great source of protein and really can fill you up till breakfast.
68. Cottage Pie
This is a classic cottage pie recipe! Just chuck it all in and grill at the end.
Tin of New Potatoes (550g) 32p,
Beef mince (500g) £2,
Onion 22p,
carrots x2 9p,
Mushrooms 68p,
Everyday Value soft cheese (200g) 49p,
Total: £3.89 that’s 97p for four people.
69. Homemade Beef Burgers
These are gourmet burgers that can be spiced up or down depending on what your family like spice wise. We also cook our homemade chips and add cheese slices.
Here’s how we make our Homemade Burgers.
You can make them in the morning if you don’t have time in the evening.
500g beef minced meat £1.99,
125g frozen onion 8p,
2 garlic cloves 6p,
1 egg 10p,
Pinch of salt 3p,
6 burger buns 56p,
Lettuce leave 25p,
Tomato 50p,
Cheese slices 35p,
4 potatoes 40p,
Total: £4.32.
70. Lasagne
20g tomato purée 15p
400g tin chopped tomatoes 28p
200ml beef stock 5p
4 lasagne sheets 10p
150g cheese, grated £1.50
500g JUST ESSENTIALS by ASDA Beef Mince £1.79
For the white sauce 50g butter 17p
50g plain flour 5p
500ml semi-skimmed milk 40p
Total: £4.49 that’s 1.12p for four people.
71. Chilli Con Carne
This chilli con carne recipe is easy to do and can be frozen for another night.
Read how we cooked our Chilli Con Carne recipe here.
500g beef minced meat £1.99,
200g frozen onion 32p,
3 garlic gloves 7p,
300ml tinned tomatoes 28p,
400g tinned kidney beans 30p,
3 tbsp tomato puree 15p,
Half a lime 12p,
220ml stock 3p,
4 tbsp low cal spray 20p,
1 tsp salt 2p,
Half tsp sugar 5p,
180g Rice 24p,
Total: £3.77
Gammon recipes for Slimming world
We love gammon! It is a great meat that can used as leftovers in so many meals.
72. Slow Cooker Gammon in Diet Cola
Add all the vegetables to the bottom of the slow cooker and then add the gammon and the cola. Cook for 6 hours on low heat. Put the gammon in a roast tin and cook for 15 to 30 minutes with the glaze.
375g unsmoked boneless gammon joint £2.12
2l cola 20p
400g tin carrots 28p
100g frozen onion 25p
1 stick celery 10p
1 cinnamon stick 5p
½ tbsp peppercorns 5p
For the glaze:
150ml maple syrup 75p
2 tbsp wholegrain mustard 5p
2 tbsp red wine vinegar 5p
Total: £3.90 that’s 97p per person for 4 people.
73. Slow cooker honey roast ham
This slow cooker ham takes a little more work but is worth the effort. Almost fill your slow cooker with water, adding the gammon and any vegetables for flavor. Cook for 6 hours on low heat. Once done, score the gammon and mix together a tablespoon of English mustard, with honey and two tablespoons of demerara sugar. Pour that over the gammon. Cook for a further fifteen minutes in the oven on low heat.
750g ASDA Delicious Unsmoked Gammon Joint £4.50
1 tsp English mustard 7p
1 tbsp honey 5p
2 tbsp demerara sugar 5p
Total: £4.67 that’s £1.16 for four people.
74. Slow cooker cranberry and orange gammon
This is great if you are having friends over or even as a Christmas recipe. Cook the gammon in cranberry juice for around six hours on a low heat. Add some root vegetables to the bottom of the slow cooker in case all the juice gets sucked up. Once cooked, take the gammon out and add a mix of one tablespoon of mustard, with three tablespoons of sugar, marmalade and cider vinegar. Put it on a low heat for another 15 minutes.
750g ASDA Delicious Unsmoked Gammon Joint £4.50
1L ASDA Cranberry Juice Drink £1
500g ASDA frozen root vegetables 65p
1 tsp English mustard 7p
1 tbsp marmalade 5p
1 tbsp cider vinegar 5p
2 tbsp demerara sugar 5p
Total: £6.37 that’s £1.59 for 4 people.
75. Slow cooker apple juice and cider gammon
This simple recipe is great for the whole family. Score the gammon then add one large cupful of cider and one large cupful of apple juice. Add the gammon in and cook for 6 hours on a low heat.
750g ASDA Delicious Unsmoked Gammon Joint £4.50
1L ASDA Apple Juice Drink £1
500g ASDA frozen root vegetables 65p
1 tsp English mustard 7p
1 tbsp marmalade 5p
1 tbsp cider vinegar 5p
2 tbsp demerara sugar 5p
Total: £6.37 that’s £1.59 for 4 people.
76. Slow cooker gammon in ginger beer
Add your gammon joint to the slow cooker with ginger beer. Remember to add some root vegetables to the bottom to stop the gammon sticking. Cook for around 6 hours on a low heat. For a more intense taste, score the meat once cooked and add some mustard and dried ginger to the meat and cook in the oven for another 15 minutes.
750g ASDA Delicious Unsmoked Gammon Joint £4.50
1L ASDA ginger beer Drink £1 500g
ASDA frozen root vegetables 65p
1 tsp English mustard 7p
1 tbsp dried ginger 5p
1 tbsp cider vinegar 5p
2 tbsp demerara sugar 5p
Total: £6.37 that’s £1.59 for 4 people.
77. Slow cooked BBQ gammon
This is a smoked gammon recipe that is great for parties. Add root vegetables to the bottom of the slow cooker. Score your gammon and then add 4 tablespoons of tomato puree, dried cinnamon, dried ginger, 5 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, with 5 tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, then 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and granulated sweetener. Cook for six hours on a low heat then serve.
750g ASDA Delicious Unsmoked Gammon Joint £4.50
1L ASDA ginger beer Drink £1
500g ASDA frozen root vegetables 65p
2 tbsp demerara sugar 5p
5 tbsp Tomato puree 10p
1 tsp Dried cinnamon 2p
1 tsp Dried ginger 2p
5 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 10p
5 tbsp balsamic vinegar 10p
2 tbsp soy sauce 10p
Total: £6.64 that’s £1.66 for 4 people.
Vegetarian meal ideas
We love these vegetarian recipes as they are really easy to cook and are very filling.
78. Mango and Tomato Curry
Who needs a takeaway when you can cook this mango and tomato curry for less at home. This is so simple and is a hit with the whole family.
Red onion 17p,
Green chillies (50g) 65p,
Loose tomatoes 60p,
Small mango £1.15,
Organic 2% Fat natural yogurt (150g) 49p,
Basics long-grain rice (350g) 40p,
Total: £3.46 that’s 86p for four people.
79. Roasted aubergine & tomato curry
This vegetarian curry is really easy to make. You can grill or roast the aubergines which help make them sweet.
600g aubergines 70p
3 tbsp olive oil 5p
100g frozen onions 22p
2 garlic cloves 4p
1 tsp garam masala 5p
1 tsp turmeric 2p
1 tsp ground coriander 2p
400ml can chopped tomatoes 42p
400ml can coconut milk 75p
Total: £2.27 that’s 56p a person.
80. Chickpea Curry
This is a really easy chickpea curry that is perfect for the whole family. It costs under £1 a head for 4 people and you can use all your cupboard staples with it including tins of chickpeas, tomatoes, and loads of ground spices. Cook time for this simple chickpea curry is about 20 minutes depending on how you like your chickpeas. We like ours really soft so tend to wait until the liquid has reduced quite a lot. If you like your curry spicy then you could add some curry powder or red pepper.
To help make this creamy you could add yogurt as well as coconut milk. You could also add a dash of lime juice. If you are using the slow cooker then we would suggest you make the paste as below and then add everything to the slow cooker. Put it on high heat for 6 – 8 hours as the liquid does need to reduce.
Read how to make our Chickpea Curry here.
For the paste:
2 tbsp oil 5p
100g frozen onion 25p
5g dried chilli 5p
9 garlic cloves 25p
5g ground ginger 5p
5g ground coriander 5p
7g ground cumin 5p
5g garam masala 5p
10g tomato purée 11p
For the curry:
2 x 400g tin chickpeas £1.10
400g tin canned tomatoes 42p
100g tin coconut milk (optional) 18p
100g spinach (optional) 20p 2
50g rice 40p
Total: £3.21 that’s 80p for 4 people.
Start by making the paste. Add the oil then fry off over medium heat with the onion and chili flakes until the onion is clear. This is when you want to put the rice on as per the packet instructions. Whizz up the garlic cloves, ginger, coriander, cumin, garam masala, tomato purée, and salt. Once it’s turned into a smooth paste, add it to the pan. Stirring occasionally will help the paste not stick to the pan or wok. Drain the chickpeas and add them and the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes. This will help all the liquid to reduce down. If you like your curry creamy, then add the coconut milk and keep reducing it down for another 5-10 minutes. When the curry is ready, add the spinach.
81. Spicy mixed bean tortillas
These Spicy mixed bean tortillas are great for weekend days when you want something quick and easy. All of these ingredients come from tins or the freezer.
8 tortilla wraps 85p
200g onion 10p
1 tin of carrots 49p
400g can chopped tomatoes 39p
400g can kidney beans 30p
400g can of mixed beans in a mild chilli sauce 30p
100g mature cheddar cheese, grated 49p
Total: £2.92 that’s 73p for 4 people.
82. Homemade Pizza
This is an easy quick Friday night dinner. You can make the dough in the morning or straight away as it doesn’t need to sit. We use plain flour, dried yeast and some water to make the dough.
Taw Valley Mature Cheddar (approx 100g) 85p,
Onion 10p,
Chopped tomatoes (400g) 31p,
2 x mozzarella (125g) 44p each,
Loose closed cup mushrooms 20p,
Total: £2.34 that’s 58p for four people.
83. Vegetarian Chilli
4 of your 5 a day, this Vegetarian Chilli only takes about 30 minutes and can be bunged into a pan and left to its own devices. Itself of buying a bag of vegetables, I cut up my own and roast, and mix and match every time, depending on what we have left over in the fridge. I’ve thrown in ham, pineapple, frozen vegetables and even sweet potato. Anything goes!
Courgette, 30p,
Onion, 7p,
400g of Frozen Peppers, 60p,
3x Tomatoes, 34p,
Tin of Kidney Beans, 30p.
Total: £1.61 that’s 40p for four people.
84. Veggie Stir Fry
Simple and quick, just chuck what ever you have in. I use rice noodles, as you can chuck them in with a sauce and just fry it all together, but any will do.
3x Tomatoes, 34p,
200g Frozen Peppers, 40p,
Onion, 7p,
Ham, 25p.
Total: £1.06
85. Quorn Spaghetti Bolognese
This easy Quorn bolognese recipe comes in at under £1 a head and is great if you are vegetarian or if you are trying to cut down on how much meat you buy.
Read how to cook our Quorn spaghetti Bolognese here.
1 onion chopped 22p
1 tbsp tomato puree 9.5p
2 tins chopped tomato 58p
1 tbsp caster sugar or to taste 4p
1 celery stick chopped 10p
Quorn Mince Frozen £1.79
1 carrot chopped 7p
2 cloves garlic chopped 4p
1 tsp oregano 2p
2 large mushrooms chopped 75p
1 vegetable stock cubes 6p
1 hand full Parmesan for sprinkling 20p
Total: £3.87 that’s 96p a person.
86. Roasted Cauliflower With Tomato & Cashew Sauce
This is an easy vegetarian dinner that is great for the whole family. It’s really quick to make and budget-friendly.
1 cauliflower £1.75
2 tsp nigella seeds 5p
2 tbsp vegetable oil 5p
3 tsp garam masala 5p
2 garlic cloves 4p
2cm piece ginger 5p
500g passata 32p
2 tbsp cashew nut butter 10p
50ml double cream 25p
Total: £2.66 that’s 66p
87. Pizza roll-ups
These pizza roll ups are great for lunchboxes and great for fussy eaters.
375g Ready-made pastry. £1.75,
100g puree 80p,
100g cheese 95p. T
otal: £3.50 that’s 87p for 4 people.
Start by getting the pastry out of the fridge so it can come up to room temp. When ready, spread the puree over the pastry and add the grated cheese. Cut the pastry into lines then shape into circles. Cook for 20 minutes on 180 degrees fan.
88. Chickpea rice pilaf
This takes about 30 minutes to cook but is a great side dish to one of our curries or can be eaten by itself as a main meal.
2 cloves of garlic
50g red onion
180g rice
540ml vegetable stock
50g red pepper
100g courgette
240ml canned chickpeas
Fry the onion snd garlic in a pan. Add the rice, red pepper, courgette and chickpeas to the pan. Pour the stock in the pan and simmer until all the stock has gone. When all the liquid has gone, cover the pan for 10 minutes to stop the steam from leaving. After the time, you can open the lid and season.
89. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
This is a great recipe if you need to feed a lot of people quickly. Make this in the morning and just chuck it in the oven when you need it.
Read how to make our vegan shepherd’s pie here.
400g tin chickpeas 33p,
400g tin lentils 55p,
2 large potatoes 20p,
3 sweet potatoes 47p,
125g frozen onion 8p,
4 sun-dried tomatoes 20p,
2 carrots 14p,
5 mushrooms 40p,
2 celery sticks 60p,
2 garlic cloves 5p,
300ml vegan stock 3p,
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 6p,
2 tbsp tomato puree 10p,
2 tbsp low cal spray 10p.,
Total: £3.31.
90. Vegan tacos
These vegan tacos are really easy to make. They aren’t spicy at all, and the homemade salsa is really fruity.
Read how to make our vegan tacos here.
175g pack baby corn £1.20
190g frozen red onion 25p
100g frozen peppers 20p
½ tsp cumin seeds 5p
2 tsp olive oil 5p
110g kiwi 11p
400g tin tomato 42p
100g wholemeal flour 20p
1 large garlic clove 5p
5g dried coriander 5p
1 tsp vegan bouillon powder 5p
½ tsp smoked paprika 5p
85g red cabbage 20p
Total: £2.88 that’s 72p a person.
91. Vegetarian quesadillas
This is a really quick and easy vegetarian lunch recipe that works well in a lunch box. They are great for the whole family to enjoy as a cheap snack too.
2 x 400g cans mixed bean salad £1.20
3 tbsp chipotle sauce 6p
1tbsp dried coriander 5p
140g red Leicester cheese £1.50
8 flour tortillas £1
Total: £3.81 that’s 95p a person.
92. Mexican Red Rice
A very simple dish that takes only 20 minutes to cook, this Mexican red rice dish is perfect for the whole family.
1 tbsp oil 5p,
2 garlic cloves 5p,
1tsp dried coriander 5p,
1 tbsp chilli powder 2p,
100g frozen onion 15p,
350g long-grain rice 40p,
1 veggie stock 15p,
3 tbsp puree 10p,
250g frozen vegetables 20p.
Total: £1.17 that’s 29p for four people.
Start by heating the oil and cook the garlic, dried herbs and onion. Add the rice to the pan with your 1 litre of stock and tomato puree. Add the mixed veg and reduce the stock down. The rice will take on the stock but it may take about 15 minutes. When you are done, remove from the heat and rest the dish for around 15 minutes to make sure that the rice has taken on all the liquid and flavour.
93. Grilled Ratatouille Linguine
This is an easy ratatouille recipe that is really quick to make. You can grill all these vegetables and mix them when ready with the vegetables.
210g linguine 10p
80g courgette, cut into chunks 40p
100g red or yellow peppers, cut into chunks 40p
100g onion 30p
Total: £1.20 that’s 30p per person.
94. Thai Vegetable Soup
This is a simple soup recipe that you can eat on the move. It is full of vegetables and perfect for cold water nights.
100g frozen onion
180g of aubergine
100g sweet potato
2 tsp Thai Red Curry Paste
120ml vegetable stock
1 tsp fish sauce
100g courgette
300g frozen mixed veg
120ml coconut milk
Peel the sweet potato and cut into chunks. Roast the chucks in the oven for 20 minutes or until they are soft. In the pan, fry off the aubergine and onion and add a little salt. Wait until the aubergine in soft. Add the sweet potato into the pan as well. Add the curry paste and fish sauce. Then add the stock and reduce down. Add the courgette and frozen veg to the pan about 10 minutes before the end. The coconut milk can go right in at the end and then you can serve.
95. Sweet Potato Carrot Soup
This sweet potato carrot soup recipe is really easy to make and is great for weekend lunches. Everything you need should be in your cupboard or freezer.
Read how we make our Sweet Potato Carrot Soup Recipe here.
The roasted sweet potatoes taste really nice in this soup.
500g chopped and cubed sweet potatoes 55p
400g tin carrots 49p
3 tbsp olive oil 5p
100g frozen onion 16p
2 garlic cloves 5p
1L vegetable stock 5p
100ml tin coconut milk 82p
10g pinch chilli flakes 10p
Total: £2.27 that’s 56p a person.
96. Pulled Mushrooms with BBQ Sauce
This serves four people and makes a perfect Friday night treat.
500g of king oyster mushrooms
1 tsp olive oil
120ml vegetable stock
2 spring onions
Barbecue sauce:
180ml passata
2 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp yellow mustard
1 tsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp dark soy sauce
½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
Cut the mushrooms into really small pieces or pull them with two forks like you would pork. Heat the pan in some oil, and add the mushrooms. Add some salt and pepper while cooking. Add some stock slowly as the mushrooms are reducing down. In a separate sauce pan, add all the sauce ingredients and simmer until the sauce is thicker. When ready, pour the sauce across the mushrooms and make sure they are all covered. Serve with your choice of sides.
97. Tomatoes and White Beans
This is a super easy recipe that can be a main meal or a side dish. It takes about 25 minutes to cook but only takes 5 minutes to prep.
100g frozen onion
100g cloves of garlic
1 tsp paprika
1 chilli
400g chopped tomatoes
400g haricot beans
1 tbsp tomato paste
240ml vegetable stock
10g fresh parsley
10g fresh basil
Fry the onion and garlic together in a pan. Add in the peppers and paprika. After a few minutes, add the tin tomatoes, beans, paste and stir. You can add a spoonful of sugar to counter the tomatoes if needed. Bring to the boil and shimmer for about 15 minutes. Season and then add the fresh parsley and basil then serve.
98. Napa cabbage
This is a perfect dish for a quick dinner when you are on the go. It only takes 10 minutes to cook and a few minutes to prep.
1 chopped Napa cabbage
3 cloves of garlic
4 spring onions
1 tsp chilli flakes
2 tsp of soy sauce
60ml water
2 tsp maple syrup
1 tsp sesame oil
Chop the cabbage really small and fry the garlic in a pan. Put the soy sauce, chilli flakes, water and cabbage together and mix. Add it all to a frying pan then add the spring onions and maple syrup. Keep coating the cabbage with the liquid as this will turn into a lovely glossy sauce.
99. Carrot & lentil soup
This is great slow cooker soup recipe that can be made in the morning and ready for when you get home. 2 tsp cumin seeds 5p
1 pinch chilli flakes 5p
2 tbsp olive oil 8p
600g carrots 55p
140g split red lentils 28p
1l hot vegetable stock 5p
125ml milk 85p
Total: £1.91 that’s 47p for four people.
100. Sweet Potato Curry
This easy non-spicy slow cooked curry recipe that can handle any meat. It looks like a long ingredient list but most of these are kitchen staples. You can add any vegetable too and just mash it all at the end.
1 large onion 19p,
2 tsp curry power 5p,
1 green pepper 30p,
2 garlic clove 4p,
1 tbsp sunflower oil 1p,
400g can chopped tomato 25p,
300g of boiled sweet potato 25p,
2 tbsp mango chutney 4p,
rice 20p,
naan bread 45p,
Total: £1.78 that’s 45p a head.
101. Squash Curry
This vegan curry serves a family of four and tastes amazing. You can add rice with this and our homemade naan bread.
500g frozen butternut squash
100g frozen onion
2 cloves of garlic
1 tsp ginger
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chilli powder
420ml vegetable stock
120ml coconut milk
Start by lightly frying the onion. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric and chilli powder with about 60ml of stock. Add the squash and add the rest of the stock. Bring it till the boil and then simmer until the squash is soft. This could take up to 25 minutes. Stir in the coconut milk until creamy. You can serve this with white or brown rice and naan bread.
Laura x
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