37 Cheap and Healthy Dinners For When You're Broke

Try to buy seasonal produce when you can and make sure your store cupboard is stacked.

Get the best of both worlds with these budget recipes that are not only delicious, but packed with nourishing vitamins your body craves. From these Black Bean and Corn Veggie Burger with Sweet Potato "Buns", to a Grilled Tofu-Chicken Pad Thai, these meals will fill your belly and make you feel good without you having to spend a fortune on the weekly shop.

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Roasted Cauliflower Lasagne

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Toss the cauliflower in a bowl with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Spread the florets in an even layer on a baking sheet and roast, tossing once, until tender and golden brown in spots, 30 to 35

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Black Bean and Corn Veggie Burger with Sweet Potato "Bun"

Preheat the oven to 220°C. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat. Brush the sweet potatoes with 1 tablespoon of the oil, and sprinkle with a large pinch of salt. Lightly oil the grill grates. Arrange the sweet potato rounds on the grill, cover wit

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Waffled Falafel

Preheat the oven to 90°C (to keep cooked waffles warm).Combine the oil, coriander, flour, parsley, baking powder, cumin, salt, coriander, cayenne, egg whites, garlic and chickpeas in a food processor and pulse until smooth.Lightly brush the top a

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Simple Chicken Soup

Put the bones and carcass from a leftover chicken (they can be in pieces) in a large pot. Cover with the broth and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Skim any foam or fat from the broth wi

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Spicy Three-Bean Chilli

Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste and cook, smearing and stirring constantly with a heat-proof spatula or flat-edged wooden spoon, until dark and aromatic, about 90 seconds. Add the chipotle, chilli powder and o

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Tuna, White Bean and Olive Flatbread Pittas

Pulse the beans, 4 of the sun-dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of the oil, 2 tablespoons water, vinegar, granulated garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor until blended and semi-smooth. Thinly slice the 2 remaining sun-dried tomatoes. Gentl

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Spicy Kale and Corn Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Can't decide what to use kale for? This chicken dish has the answer.

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Rainbow Pepper Couscous

Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the garlic and shallots and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add 2/3 cup water, the bell peppers, oregano, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, bring to a boil o

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Bean, Kale and Egg Stew

Preheat the grill. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add the beans and reserved bean liquid, chicken broth, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few

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Vegetarian Tenderstem and Peanut Noodles

In a wok or large frying pan heat the oil until hot. Stir fry the Tenderstem, red and yellow peppers and spring onions over a high heat for about 3 minutes, or until they are starting to soften a little. Add the garlic, chili and ginger and fry for

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Quinoa Bowls with Chicken, Green Beans and Lentils

Put the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil, add the quinoa and cook until it is translucent and tender and the threadlike germ wraps around each kern

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Bacon, Egg and Prawn Fried Rice

Heat a wok over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon peanut oil. Add the eggs, reduce the heat a bit and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes to scramble. Remove and set aside. Reheat the wok and add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil. When the oil is hot, add th

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Vegan Tofu and Spinach Scramble

Combine the tofu, turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt and cayenne if using in a medium bowl. Toss well to combine and set aside.Heat the oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the spring onion whites and cook

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Low-Carb Chicken Breasts with Fresh Herbs

1. Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and place them skin side down in the pan. Cook, turning once, until firm to the touch, about 5 minutes per s

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Prawn Stir-Fry

Melt the butter with the olive oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the prawns and garlic, then saute until they are opaque, about 3 minutes. Remove the prawns to a plate.Increase the heat to high, then throw in the courgette. Stir

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Goat's Cheese, Lentil and Brown Rice Rolls

Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Butter a 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish. Set aside.Remove the thick stem from the center of each chard leaf. Cut each leaf in half lengthwise. Trim the ends from the leaves

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Sage Rubbed Pork Chops with Warm Apple Slaw

1) Combine the three teaspoons of fresh sage or one teaspoon dried, garlic, half teaspoon of salt and a few grinds of fresh pepper. Rub this mixture all over the pork chops and let the chops sit at room temperature for ten minutes. Meanwhile, thinly

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Tarka Dhal

1. Place the split peas and lentils in a sieve and wash under running cold water. Put into a large saucepan with 900ml water and bring to the boil. Skim off any froth that rises to the surface. Stir in the turmeric, then cover the pan and simmer, sti

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Kale and Pistachio Pesto Spaghetti

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Add the kale to the boiling water and cook, stirring, until just wilted but still bright green, about 2 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the kale to the ice wa

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Tuna and Avocado on Toast with Crunchy Slaw and Five-Spice Oranges

Whisk together 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, the almonds, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, the ginger, honey, half of the spring onions and some pepper. Toss with the coleslaw mix and set aside. Mix together the remaining spring onions, vinegar and soy sauce

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Sesame Noodles with Chicken

You won't miss your Chinese takeaway with this delicious noodle recipe.

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Irish Stew

1. Peel and cut the Desiree potatoes, carrots, and celery into 2cm cubes and set aside. 2. Slice the cabbage in a Kenwood food processor using the thin slicing plate, remove to a bowl and set aside. 3. Slice the onions and garlic in the food pr

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Beetroot Soup (Borscht)

1. Slice the spring onions, gherkins, beetroot, potato and onions, and reserve. 2. Heat the oil or butter in a large saucepan, add the beef and season well. Brown the beef all over. Add the vegetables and stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat

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Chicken Pad Thai

1. Slice the chicken into thin strips and marinate in the soy sauce, peanut oil, fish sauce and the chilli for at least an hour. 2. Boil the noodles in salted boiling water, cooking according to the packet instructions, then drain. 3. Heat a wok un

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Wild Alaskan Salmon and Feta Cheese Pesto Pasta

A delicious lunch or light dinner with feta and succulent salmon.

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Garlic and Herb Grilled Sweet Potato Fries

1) Place the potatoes in a large pot of cold water, add 2 tablespoons of salt and cook until potatoes are tender, but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly. 2) Heat the griddle to high. 3) While the potatoes are cooling, hea

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Pressure Cooker Beef Stroganoff

Bet you didn't know you could cook this meaty classic in 30 minutes!

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Mock Risotto

Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the rice and barley and cook until al dente, 15 minutes. Drain well. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, pepper flakes (if using) and salt and pepper to taste. Coo

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Healthy Farro Fried 'Rice'

Bring a medium saucepan filled two-thirds full of water to a boil. Add the farro and cook until tender but still chewy, about 15 minutes. Drain well and cool. (This can be done one day ahead).Combine the spring onion whites, garlic, ginger, crushed r

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Vegan Lemon Fettuccine Alfredo

Cono Sur wine pairing: Intensify the lemon in this Fettuccine Alfredo with the refreshing citrus aromas of Sauvignon Blanc.

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Pearl barley risotto with roasted winter vegetables

Swap risotto rice with plump pearl barley for a healthier alternative.

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Potato and Basil Frittata

1) Heat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4. Melt 45g of the butter in a 25cm ovenproof omelette pan over a medium-low heat. Add the potatoes and fry until cooked through, turning often, about 10 to 15 minutes. Melt the remaining 65g of butter in a small dis

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Broccoli and Cheddar-Stuffed Potato Skins with Avocado Cream

or the avocado cream: Combine spring onion whites, avocado, sour cream, lime juice, coriander, garlic and salt in the small bowl of a food processor and process on high until smooth. About 30 seconds. Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate whi

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Organic Lamb Burger with Fresh Mint Yoghurt and Quinoa

q. Rinse the quinoa in a large fine mesh strainer with cold water, then transfer to a small saucepan. Cover with 2 cups cold water, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a low simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, fluff with a for

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Organic Tofu and Shiitake Stir-Fry

1. Drain the tofu and use kitchen paper to gently squeeze out any excess water. 2. Cut the tofu into cubes and coat lightly with the cornflour. Fry the tofu in the sesame oil in a pan until golden brown. 3. Meanwhile, cook the ramen noodles as i