21 Ways to Eat Healthily on a Budget
There's nothing better than finding a delicious, nutritious recipe that you can rustle up on a budget, so we've made a list of healthy recipes that are cheap and cheerful
1. Egg-Topped Smokey Aubergine Salad
This salad uses the runny egg to contribute to the dressing to make it rich and filling, it's the perfect and super-healthy lunch or supper that won't break the bank.
2. Pistachio and Quinoa Bites
These bites are the perfect protein-packed, post-workout treat which can be made in bulk to set you up with healthy snacks for the week.
3. Bruno Loubet's Spring Vegetable and Egg ‘Cassoulet’ with Carrot and Shallots Mustard
It's jam packed with veg and is a hearty, warming, comfort-food dish that can be eaten all year round.
4. Posh Beans on Toast
Homemade beans on toast are a super-scrumptious, protein-filled snack that will keep you going all day.
5. Shakshuka
Healthy eggs poached in a tomato sauce - what's not to love about shakshuka?
6. Bill's Israeli Couscous Salad
This would make a delicious dinner that your body will love and on top of that you could save some for lunch the next day!
7. Kale Salad with Almond Ginger Dressing
A light and zesty salad, packed with healthy ingredients, and perfect for long lazy lunches.
8. Summer Vegetable Risotto
This recipe gives a fresh lift to the ever-faithful vegetable risotto.
9. Red Frilly Mustard, Pepper and Halloumi Salad
Exchange full fat halloumi with a lighter version for a tasty, simple salad.
10. Vietnamese Rice Noodle and Coriander Salad
This one is quick, easy and delicious; what more could you want when you are on a health kick?
11. Multi-coloured and Multi-veggie Pasta
This quick and simple pasta dish is full of veggie goodness!
12. Deliciously Ella's Post-workout Protein Smoothie
This smoothie is great for refueling your body post-workout or just simply having as a nutritious breakfast.
13. Carrot, Asparagus and Beetroot Salad with a Creamy Tahini Dressing
Spiralizing your veg is great for making a filling salad packed with vitamins.
14. Amelia Freer's Garden Summer Salad
This has to be the ultimate salad. Delish!
15. Mujadara (Rice with Lentils and Fried Onions)
A perfect, warming dish with it's sweet spices – simply a bowl of yummy, comfort food.
16. Baked Sweet Potato Chips and Dip
Friday night fodder, even when you're on a health kick? Yes please! Plus they're cheap to make – perfect.
17. Italian Spinach Frittata
For a nutritious lunch on the go, prepare a light Italian Spinach Frittata and serve with a green salad.
18. Aine Carlin's Stuffed Poached Peppers with INDIAN Flavoured Grains
This recipe has bundles of flavour, it's delicious!
19. Aine Carlin's Creamy Spelt and Mushroom Risotto
This mushroom risotto is wonderfully creamy and filling, perfect for when the weather is on the turn but you still want to keep a healthy diet.
20. Goat's Cheese with Beetroot Salad
Jose Pizzaro ticks all of the boxes with this recipe.
21. Baked Pasta Cones Filled with Ricotta, Mozzarella and Basil with a Tomato Sauce
A delcious, healthy bake that all the family can enjoy.
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