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Rescued Vegetable and Turkey Ragu
This recipe includes lean turkey mince bulked out with lentils, along with vegetables rescued from the fridge. Try half of the sauce served with pasta, then freeze the rest and use later as the base of a lasagne, in wraps, or on a jacket potato; saving yourself both time and energy costs!
Spiced Shepherdess Pie
This classic winter warming recipe is transformed into a ‘meat free’ shepherdess pie with the addition of a lightly spiced tomato sauce, along with vegetables and lentils. It is quick and easy to prepare on the hob, then the delicious sweet potato mash is finished off under the grill.
Chipotle, Mixed Bean and Red Pepper Stew
This rich and flavoursome stew makes a delicious vegan main course that can easily be doubled up so that you can ‘eat one and keep one’. Serve one day with crusty bread to soak up the sauce, then use a second batch to fill some tasty tacos or burritos.
Taco Beef and Bean Chilli Traybake
If you fancy a change from chilli served with rice, then this loaded taco dish is a real hit to spice up your weekday menu. It's a double quantity recipe so can also be used as a topping for jacket potatoes or a filling for enchiladas.
Giant Double Chocolate Chewy Cookie
This soft, chewy, double chocolate cookie is great fun to make with children. It’s made and cooked in one pan, saving on washing up. Add your own twist by replacing the chocolate chips with your favourite sugar-coated sweets.
Thai Green Prawn Curry
This aromatic Thai green curry makes great use of the hob and the complete meal is cooked in under 20 minutes.
Moroccan Sausage and Chickpea Tagine with Couscous
Stretching out meat with pulses is an economical and nutritious way to cut food costs.
Roast Tomato and Spinach Orzo Risotto
Orzo is a great alternative to risotto rice and, when oven cooked, makes for a speedy dinner with the sides and main dish all cooked together for a fantastic use of oven space. No need to stand over the pan and constantly stir; this oven-baked dish needs very little attention or effort!
Chicken Tikka Kebabs
Swap your takeaway for this delicious and amazingly simple chicken tikka kebab recipe.
Sunday Roast Traybake
Cooked up in one tray, this Sunday roast traybake saves on time, energy, and washing up!
Energy Saving Recipes
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Healthy Turkey Burgers
Whip up these tasty, nutritious burgers that would have Iron Man fly over for a bite, or three