Cheap eat recipes

This crowd-pleasing, low-calorie supper uses cauliflower for rice to bump up the veg count, while frozen peas and beans keep it budget-friendly

The perfect budget-friendly, filling supper for one. The fragrant, zesty flavour of sumac is a refreshing contrast to the creamy whipped feta

Using much overlooked swede, you can create a budget-friendly, restaurant worthy gnocchi main course. Top with butter-fried herbs for a simple veggie dish

This comforting, creamy tarragon chicken bake with fluffy mash is ideal for a family supper. You can speed up the prep by using ready-made mash

This easy healthy supper is an ideal meal for one. Baking the ingredients in parchment gently steams the fish and beans, keeping them tender

This easy hash is full of punchy flavours, and makes a satisfying midweek family supper with streaky bacon, pineapple and spicy seasoned potatoes

Ready in no time, this simple budget sundae will satisfy any midweek sweet cravings. If you're looking for a pudding you can whip up in a flash, this is it

Risotto is the ultimate one-pot winter supper – the perfect vehicle for letting simple, comforting ingredients shine. Scatter on cheese and parsley to serve

Slightly sweet with added richness from the coconut milk, this simple vegan curry is a winner. It's also freezable if you need a quick midweek fix

This storecupboard grain makes a great alternative to rice or couscous. Team with bacon and veggies in this risotto-like stew

Stir parsley pesto through brown rice and top with onions, peppers, courgettes and chunks of halloumi cheese for a filling vegetarian dinner

Serve your pasta with a budget-busting tomato and paprika sauce. It's a healthy choice to boot

If your standby supper is baked potatoes with tuna, switch to sweet potatoes and a fresh, spicy topping. It's budget-friendly and low fat too

This puff pastry slice requires minimum fuss. Use Italian cheese as a simple base and top with garlic mushrooms and salad leaves

Use chunks of stewing beef in this healthy chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread

Use up a few storecupboard staples in this bulgur wheat salad packed with dried fruit, nuts and herbs

This low-fat soup is great for using up rice and pesto - it makes a substantial and hearty main course

You don't get much more comforting than a melty pasta bake with a crunchy topping. Serve with a crisp green salad

A midweek budget supper of roast chicken wings with homemade chips and Cajun spices

Everyone will love this creamy fish curry, cooled down with coconut and sweetcorn. It's budget-friendly too

A saucy, warming casserole with Cumberland sausages, chilli gravy and kidney beans. It's budget-friendly and ready in less than 30 minutes too

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

A bacon joint can stretch a long way. Serve with potato and Savoy cabbage cakes, plus a fried egg and optional tomato ketchup