Whether you’re taking part in Veganuary, attempting to reduce your meat intake or embracing a seasonal vegetable-led diet, these recipes celebrate a bounty of plant-based ingredients that are not only kind to your budget but full of flavour and nutrition.
Bulked out with cheap lentils, dal is among the most economical of dishes. This Burmese version from The Rangoon Sisters has it all: it’s filling, nutritious, budget-friendly and, best of all, it’s absolutely packed with vibrant flavour. Top it with crispy fried onions for an added flavour boost.
This winning combination of fried rice, shredded, zingy Brussels sprouts and umami sauces is what author Meera Sodha describes as “all the joy of a takeaway, but without the wait or delivery charge”. Yes please.
With only five ingredients, this creamy, nutritious one-pan pie is incredibly easy to throw together and with the added promise of minimal washing up, it’s a great one for midweek. Pack up any leftovers for work the next day.
This classic hearty Italian soup champions storecupboard staples beans and pasta, cooked in one pot with a medley of vegetables. This version is given the Sardinian treatment with the addition of fregola, a type of pasta similar to couscous, but you can use other short pasta here instead. Make this fully vegan either by swapping the Parmesan cheese for nutritional yeast or leaving it out altogether.
This super easy sweet potato traybake features an addictive tangy, nutty sauce that can easily be made using mostly store cupboard ingredients. Serve with chopped salted peanuts and hot rice.
This nutritious salad is bursting with flavour thanks to the fresh red peppers, spicy root ginger, and tart, juicy pomegranate seeds, finished with an Indian cusine-inspired yoghurt and mint dressing. A brilliant way to get the most out of a tin of chickpeas.
This one-pot dish is comprised of only five basic ingredients but still packs a Cajun-inspired flavour punch.
