Budget Recipes
Delicious meals that cost under £2 per serving — no compromise on flavour.
32 recipes · Updated weekly
Featured Recipes
Nourishing Detox Soup
A light, vegetable-packed soup designed to be cleansing and comforting. It features a flavorful broth with a vibrant mix of green vegetables and detoxifying spices, perfect for two servings.
Classic Bruschetta
A fresh and flavorful Italian appetizer featuring slices of toasted bread rubbed with garlic, topped with a vibrant mixture of diced fresh tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect for two.
Fresh Tabbouleh Salad
A light and zesty Middle Eastern salad bursting with fresh herbs, juicy tomatoes, and fine bulgur, all dressed in a simple lemon and olive oil dressing. It's a refreshing side dish perfect for two.
Budget Meals That Don't Taste Like Budget Meals
Every recipe here costs under £2 per serving based on standard UK supermarket prices. Ingredients are everyday staples — tinned legumes, eggs, pasta, rice, seasonal vegetables, cheaper cuts of meat — used well. Cost estimates are shown per serving on each recipe card and are calculated conservatively. These aren't compromise meals. Lentil dal, pasta e fagioli, egg fried rice, and shakshuka are genuinely good food that happen to be cheap. The collection is also the most practical for the leftover generator — most budget ingredients are pantry staples you're likely to have at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
How are the costs calculated?
Based on standard UK supermarket prices per serving. Costs will vary by region.
Are these healthy as well as cheap?
Many are — legume-based dishes especially tend to be both budget and nutritious.
Are there quick budget meals under 30 minutes?
Yes — filter by Quick to see the fastest budget options.
Can I use the leftover generator to find budget meals from what I have?
Yes — visit /leftover-generator to generate a recipe from ingredients you already own.
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