Healthy student recipes (2024)

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  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.16 ratings

    This budget-busting sharing platter of slow-cooked chipotle chicken is perfect for feeding a crowd - and won't break a student budget, either

  • Butter bean curry

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.10 ratings

    The butter beans in this veggie curry create a satisfying texture. We’ve paired them with dark-skinned aubergine, which is packed with antioxidants

  • Diet cola chicken

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings

    Use a can of diet cola as a secret ingredient to enhance this chicken casserole. It's an easy and delicious weekday supper, best enjoyed with rice or pasta

  • Pasta e fa*gioli

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.10 ratings

    Make this vegan soup in the slow cooker for a super-easy, healthy supper. Packed with veg, pasta and beans, it's a satisfying soup for winter

  • Microwave garam masala vegetable curry

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Make this vibrant veggie curry in less than 20 minutes with the help of a microwave. Serve with basmati rice or naan on the side

  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.17 ratings

    Top these mushroom, bacon, kale and tarragon pies with butter bean smash to make a healthy main meal that's big on flavour but light on calories

  • A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.42 ratings

    Dig out the slow cooker to make this healthy stew. Topped with toasted pine nuts and served with flatbreads, it makes a wonderfully nutritious vegan meal

  • A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.36 ratings

    Tinned fish and sweetcorn are a lifesaver when you need to rustle up some simple potato patties for a healthy, budget-friendly supper

  • Healthy beef chow mein

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.21 ratings

    Swap your weekly takeaway for this healthy beef chow mein – it's quick to cook and low in fat and calories

  • Chicken biryani pilau

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.65 ratings

    Easy and cheap to recreate at home, students won't need to order takeaways ever again!

  • A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.187 ratings

    Cook a big batch of this filling spiced lentil and squash soup and freeze the leftovers for a speedy supper another day. It's healthy and low in fat

  • Miso noodles with fried eggs

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.13 ratings

    This quick and healthy veggie dinner has a base of wholemeal noodles for a filling, fibre-rich supper. It's packed with 4 of your 5-a-day, plus vitamin C and iron too

  • Vegan jambalaya

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.86 ratings

    Enjoy a delicious plant-based dinner with this vegan rice and bean one-pot. It's packed with all five of your 5-a-day, as well as iron, vitamin C and fibre

  • Vegetarian pastit*io

    A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.8 ratings

    In our veggie version of this Greek pasta dish, budget-friendly lentils replace the meat and we've used a little balsamic vinegar instead of wine

  • Big-batch bolognese

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.70 ratings

    Whip up a huge batch of bolognese that's fit to feed a hungry crowd, or freeze half for a speedy midweek meal

  • A star rating of 3.8 out of 5.105 ratings

    Use guacamole ingredients to make this low-calorie vegan linguine which can also be served cold as a pasta salad. It delivers on flavour and it's healthy.

  • Budget kedgeree

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.2 ratings

    Try canned sardines for an inexpensive yet nourishing source of omega-3. Here we use them to make a budget kedgeree, which is healthy and full of flavour

  • Vegan biryani

    A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.6 ratings

    Try our vegan version of a biryani. Our plant-based recipe has raisins and cashews for texture and flavour, and provides all of your 5-a-day

  • A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.15 ratings

    Packed with oats, pecans, seeds, dates, puffed wheat and berries, this delicious breakfast muesli will help you to start your day the right way

  • A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.33 ratings

    A vibrant Mexican-style breakfast with fresh avocado and black beans. Give yourself a healthy start with our easy vegan beans on toast with a twist

  • Burrito bowl with chipotle black beans

    A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.67 ratings

    This healthy burrito bowl is chock full of veggies and greens, perfect for a filling lunch. This is one vegetarian meal that tastes just as good as it looks

  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.41 ratings

    Use leftover chicken breast in this substantial healthy soup. Alternatively, make the recipe vegetarian by topping with chunky, fresh guacamole

  • Masala frittata with avocado salsa

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.56 ratings

    A spicy twist on a simple frittata recipe, with Masala paste, coriander and plump cherry tomatoes. Pair it with our avocado salsa for a light and budget-friendly supper

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