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Have this cheap and cheerful store-cupboard-ingredient recipe up your sleeve for a last-minute brunch or lunch for two.

Each serving provides 480 kcal, 28g protein, 35g carbohydrates (of which 8g sugars), 24g fat (of which 6.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.8g salt.

Corned beef hash 

sunflower oil

onion, finely chopped

can new potatoes, drained

corned beef

free-range eggs

Worcestershire sauce

black pepper

This easy sweet potato and chickpea curry uses only a few storecupboard staples and is perfect for a laid-back supper. This is designed to be a low cost recipe.

Each serving provides 551kcal, 15.5g protein, 97g carbohydrate (of which 14.5g sugars),	8g fat (of which 1g saturates), 13g fibre and 0.2g salt.


Sweet potato and chickpea curry 

vegetable oil

cumin seeds

onion, finely sliced

garlic cloves, crushed

½–1 tsp chilli flakes (to taste)

grams/1¾oz fresh root ginger,

tins chickpeas,

tin chopped tomatoes

grams/1lb 10 ounces sweet potato, peeled and cut into bite-sized cubes

salt and black pepper

Flour + salt + oil = a delicious tortilla wrap. Quick and easy too. You can even use this as the base of a tortilla pizza topped with any bits and pieces of toppings you have leftover in the fridge.

This <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/tomato_sauce_for_pizza_19260"> no-cook pizza sauce</a> recipe is great for kids to put on the wrap if turning into a mini pizza. 




Tortilla wraps

grams/4½oz plain white flour, plus extra for rolling

¼ tsp fine sea salt

tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil

How to make homemade tortillas

Antonio Carluccio's not above an easy tuna pasta recipe. A store cupboard favourite with a twist of fresh ginger.

Tuna pasta sauce 

375 grams/13 ounces dried linguine or other pasta

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

tbsp finely chopped parsley

garlic cloves, finely chopped

chilli pepper, finely chopped

1cm/½in fresh ginger root, thinly sliced

grams/1lb passata

tinned tuna

A simple veggie burger with a nice kick of spice. Serve with a zesty mango salsa for a snack that's full of flavour. 

Each serving provides 450kcal, 16g protein, 67g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars), 11g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 7.5g fibre and 1.3g salt.

Vegetarian chickpea burgers

tin chickpeas

curry powder

breadcrumbs

salt and pepper

mango

spring onion

lime, juice only

mint

chilli flakes

wholemeal pittas

Shelina Permalloo - Spicy Chickpea Burger v4.mov

Sweet and summery berry crumble bars

almonds

flour

icing sugar

butter (cubed)

dark chocolate (chopped)

cherry (stones removed and chopped)

blueberry

raspberry

This is a very simple, hearty one pot with a lovely bit of heat &#8211; Mexican made easy!

One Pot Cheesy Black Bean Enchiladas

butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed and cut into 2cm cubes

red onion, finely diced

garlic,

tsp sugar

tsp cumin

tsp chilli powder

tsp smoked paprika (optional)

cinnamon (optional)

salt

tin black beans,

small tortillas (use GF if required),

suggestions:

Whip up this cheap treat using storecupboard ingredients, tinned tuna and sweetcorn

Tuna pasta bake

rigatoni

butter

plain flour

milk

strong cheddar, grated

tuna

can sweetcorn, drained

parsley

Boil 600g rigatoni for 2 mins less time than stated on the pack.

To make the sauce, melt 50g butter in a saucepan and stir in 50g plain flour.

Cook for 1 min, then gradually stir in 600ml milk to make a thick white sauce.

Remove from the heat and stir in all but a handful of the 250g grated cheddar.

Drain the pasta, mix with the white sauce, two 160g drained cans tuna, one 330g drained can sweetcorn and a large handful of chopped parsley, then season.

Transfer to a baking dish and top with the rest of the grated cheddar.

Bake for 15-20 mins until the cheese on top is golden and starting to brown.

This simple ragù imitates an Italian dish that’s usually made with fresh beef and tomatoes, simmered for hours until the meat falls apart in delicate fronds at the touch of a fork. Stewed steak in gravy perfectly replicates the slow-cooked tender meat of its grander cousin. 

I made both versions side by side to test this recipe, and all of the people I gave them to in blind taste tests preferred this version! The lentils aren’t mandatory, but they add extra texture and protein, and make the meal go further; ideal if you’re meal prepping for the freezer, or feeding a crowd. 


Stewed steak ragù 

onion, onion

garlic paste garlic

herbs

tin brown

x 400 grams tins chopped tomatoes

175 milliliters/6fl oz red wine (optional, see Recipe Tip)

tbsp vinegar (any kind)

pasta

grated cheese

This tasty vegetarian chilli is packed with lentils, veggies and beans. Serve with rice and guacamole, and top with soured cream,  cheese, coriander, fresh chillies...  the list goes on!

Each serving provides 265kcal, 15g protein, 33g carbohydrate (of which 12g sugars), 5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 12g fibre and 0.4g salt.

Vegetarian chilli

green lentils

onion,

garlic, crushed

chilli powder

carrots,

tomatoes

tomato purée

vegetable stock

100 grams/4 ounces frozen peas

courgette, chopped

kidney beans, drained

Chickpeas are filling, delicious, easy to cook and cheap, making them the perfect choice for students. See also our <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/easy_hummus_96922">easy hummus recipe</a> and <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/homemade_falafels_with_30527">easy falafel recipe</a> for more ways to shuzsh up that tin!

Each serving provides 357 kcal, 14.5g protein, 30g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 18g fat (of which 3g saturates), 10g fibre and 0.4g salt.

Chickpeas with harissa and yoghurt

olive oil

½ red onion, thinly sliced

courgette, halved lengthways and sliced

tin chickpeas,

harissa paste

8–10 cherry tomatoes, halved

½ lemon, juice only

tbsp plain yoghurt

Three easy, tasty ways with a chickpeas tin- falafel, hummus and with harissa.

Pimp my chickpeas tin

This budget vegetarian take on classic Italian puttanesca sauce is a store-cupboard saviour.

If you're making this recipe to serve two, cook half the pasta and freeze half the cooked sauce.

Each serving provides 504kcal, 12g protein, 65g carbohydrate (of which 12g sugars), 17g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 7g fibre and	1.4g salt.

Veggie puttanesca

onions

garlic cloves,

grams/4½oz drained, pitted black olives, cut in half

capers

tsp dried chilli flakes

½ tsp fine sea salt

150 milliliters/5fl oz red wine or vegetable stock

300 grams/10½oz dried spaghetti

Dr Rupy packs tonnes of veggies into his jambalaya and it's well under £1 per portion! Hearty, nutritious and full of flavour, this store cupboard saviour will become a midweek staple.

Each serving provides 351 kcal, 10g protein, 54g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 9g fat (of which 1g saturates), 8g fibre and 1.7g salt. 

Smoky vegetable jambalaya

120 grams/4½oz dried kidney beans,

olive oil,

tsp smoked paprika

oregano

thyme

fennel seeds

grams/5½oz brown basmati rice

bay leaf

vegetable stock cubes,

milliliters/26fl water

500 grams/1lb 2 ounces mixed frozen vegetables

Dr Rupy shows you how to turn a few vegetables, spices and rice into a delicious meal.

Dr Rupy's smoky vegetable jambalaya

Mix together the sauces you already have in the cupboard and get delicious results. Here we show you how to make a cheat's teriyaki sauce, an easy sweet and sour sauce, and a quick satay sauce. You’ll never buy ready-made stir-fry sauce again.

3 stir-fry sauces

tbsp dark soy sauce

tsp runny honey

tsp cornflour

tbsp tomato ketchup

tsp vinegar

peanut butter

tbsp sweet chilli dipping sauce

Three stir-fry sauces

These easy, storecupboard sweetcorn pancakes are great for a late or weekend breakfast, or even an after school snack

Sweetcorn pancakes

corn

eggs

tbsp milk

self-raising flour

spring onions

tbsp sunflower oil

bacon

chilli sauce

First turn the grill on high. If using fresh corn, remove the husk and slice the kernels from the cob with a large sharp knife, then cook them in a pan of boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and leave to cool while you whisk the eggs, milk and butter together. Whisk in the flour and a large pinch of salt until smooth, then mix in the corn (fresh or canned) and the spring onions.

Put the tomatoes cut-side up on a large baking tray, drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Lay the bacon next to the tomatoes in a single file on the tray. Grill for 8–10 minutes until the tomatoes have softened and the bacon is crispy, turning the rashers over at half time.

While the bacon’s crisping up, heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan. Add 4 large spoonfuls of the batter and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until the pancakes are puffed up and golden. Lift out on to a plate lined with kitchen paper and cook the remaining 4 pancakes. Bring to the table with a bottle of chilli sauce.

Mary Berry's tomato soup is quick, easy and delicious. In fact, it is one of her favourite family recipes, as she always have the ingredients in the cupboard. With no onions to chop or tomatoes to skin, it really is ready in ten minutes!

Ten-minute tomato soup

500 milliliters/18fl oz chicken or vegetable stock

tbsp caster sugar

150 milliliters/5fl oz full-fat milk

150 milliliters/5fl oz double cream

basil

Beans on toast gets a facelift with this easy-to-make and healthy recipe.

Each serving provides 478 kcal, 17g protein, 60g carbohydrates (of which 11.5g sugars), 16.5g fat (of which 2g saturates), 12.5g fibre and 0.8g salt. 

Tuscan beans on sourdough toast

tbsp olive oil,

red onion, roughly chopped

garlic clove, crushed

tin haricot beans, drained and rinsed

rosemary

x 75 grams/2¾oz (or 4 x 37.5 grams/1¼oz) slices sourdough bread

¼ garlic clove

This no-yeast bread is made using any plain flour you have at home. It’s slightly denser than a yeasted bread, but very satisfying spread with butter or dunked in hot soup

Plain flour bread (bread without yeast)

plain white flour

tsp bicarbonate of soda

tbsp sugar

350 milliliters-400 milliliters natural yogurt or buttermilk

oats

Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and line a 900g loaf tin with baking parchment. Put a flat baking sheet in the oven to get really hot.

Mix the flour, bicarb, salt and sugar in a large bowl until evenly distributed. Make a well in the centre and tip in the yogurt. Bring together to make a slightly sticky dough.

Lightly dust the dough with extra flour and form into a fat log, around the same size as the tin. Put in the tin. Dip a wooden spoon in flour and make a line along the centre. Top with a small handful of oats or seeds, if you like.

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