Top 10 healthy meals on a budget

Eating healthy food doesn't have to be expensive. If you're trying to save money, while watching your waistline, we have the perfect recipes for you. Try a simple mackerel stir fry, a stuffed butternut squash or a hearty chicken casserole, plus many more exciting meals your family are sure to love.

This is a quick, cheap and healthy meal for all the family. It's packed with tonnes of flavour, too.

Did you know baked beans are a great source of protein?

Simply serve with rice, mashed potato or naan.

Find the recipe for baked bean curry here.

This meal is packed with vegetable goodness, and the addition of pasta to this soup makes it even more filling.

They'll be no rumbly tummies after this!

Find the recipe for butternut squash, carrot and pasta soup here.

Oily fish like mackerel is a source of vitamins, protein and omega 3 fatty acids, which are all good for your health.

This colourful stir fry is also packed with a variety of vegetables – find the recipe for it here.

Cannellini beans are often described as a 'super food' due to their numerous health benefits – they're packed with antioxidants that detoxify the body.

Spinach is a great source of iron, while cannellini beans are full of protein.

Find the recipe for spinach and cannellini bean korma here.

Ah, our brunchtime favourite. But while you may have considered this a treat, it's actually packed with protein and healthy fats.

Wholemeal toast, sliced avocado and a poached egg – simple, cheap, healthy and delicious!

Find the recipe here.

Low in calories, high in fibre and rich in Vitamin A.

Stuff a butternut squash with breadcrumbs, seasoning and cheese for a delicious dinner, served with a big green salad and a drizzle of balsamic oil.

A chicken casserole is a perfect dinner idea that uses up leftovers, so saves you having to buy new ingredients.

It's made up of protein and vegetables, which are key to staying healthy.

Find the recipe for chicken casserole here.

Turkey is cheaper than chicken and is actually a very lean meat, which means there's barely any fat in it.

To make this dish even healthier, simply swap the noodles for brown rice or quinoa.

Find the recipe for turkey stir fry here.

Tuna can be expensive if you buy it fresh, but tinned tuna is a brilliant alternative that won't go out of date for ages.

It's a great source of protein that's not meat, and the kids will love them!

Find the recipe for tuna burgers here.

Well, we've got plenty of recipes for all occasions, moods and cuisines ...

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