Budget-friendly food

While it can be fun to experiment with new flavours and gourmet dishes, sometimes you just need a quick, budget-friendly dinner. The following recipes are quick to prepare and use low-cost ingredients, with no compromises on flavour.

Pasta and rice

Aubergine and Tomato Pasta

Broccoli, Chilli and Pine Nut Spaghetti

Creamy Chicken and Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Tomato Rice

Light veggie meals

Lentil, Mushroom and Nut Patties

Warm Halloumi, Walnut and Pomegranate Salad

Stuffed Peppers with Herbed Quinoa

Mini Falafel with Beetroot Houmous

Eat the seasons and save money

Recipes that showcase green beans

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

Planning is key

There are so many benefits to eating seasonally. Firstly, you'll save money. When there's an abundance of produce, the prices go down, so you'll be able to pick up the fruits and vegetables you love for a much better price. Secondly, eating food that has been grown locally is much better for the environment. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, seasonal food not only tastes better, but retains many more nutrients due to being picked when ripe and fully developed. Shop in season, batch cook, and freeze portions to enjoy later. Our weekly meal planner can help you get organised and save money.

More tips and tricks

When you're on a budget, bake it yourself!

Planning your meals will help you stick to a budget, but what about those times when you fancy a treat? Enjoying a hot drink and a cake in a coffee shop can be expensive, so bake it yourself! Sweet or savoury, breads or biscuits, with Thermomix® baking is not only fast and easy, it's also much better for you!