Here at Salter, we are solid believers that some of thetastiest meals can be enjoyed on a budget, simply by using supermarket staplesand cupboard essentials. So, if you are on the hunt for flavoursome andnutritious meals for the whole family to enjoy without breaking the bank, takea look at our round-up of dishes costing roughly £1 per head. Happy cooking!
Total is based on a family of four and pricing at the timeof publishing is subject to change.
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Air fryer ChickenFajitas
Chicken fajitas are a firm family favourite, and air fryersrequire significantly less energy to run and deliver a delicious dinner in ajiffy, making your conventional oven a thing of the past. With energy savingsof 52% and reducing the amount of oil you buy, you’ll regain both your precioustime and money with our Digital Hot Air Fryer. Simply coat your sliced chicken,peppers, and onions with fajita seasoning, add ingredients to the cookingbasket and cookat 200 degrees for 30 minutes, and dinner is served!
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts
4 wraps
1 onion
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
3 tbsp fajita seasoning
Total Cost: £6/£1.50 per person
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Steamed chickenteriyaki, rice and broccoli bowl
Teriyaki chicken is a timeless Japanese special. With thehelp of a steamer, it can also make for a deliciously healthy andcost-effective dinner choice, too. Steam cooking creates a dish oozing withflavour in half the time you would need if using an oven or a pan. If you’reinterested, our3-tier Food Steamer helps you quickly create this entire mealwhile saving you an impressive 69% off on your energy bills, thanks to the 3cooking compartments.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, sliced
3 tbsp light soy sauce
20g ginger, finely grated
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp honey
300g long grain rice
1 broccoli, cut into florets
2 tbsp crispy onions
Total Cost: £5.50/£1.37 per person
Method
1.Combine the soy, ginger, garlic, mustard, andhoney in a bowl, then coat the chicken. Leave to marinate for 15 minutes atroom temperature.
2.Heat salted water over medium-high heat. Oncethe water boils, place the chicken into the steamer. Cover with the lid and reducethe heat to medium, then steam the chicken for 20 minutes.
3.Measure rice and 1 ½ cups of salted water into asteamer tier. To help you achieve that perfectly fluffy rice, our three-tier steamercomes with a handy rice cooking basket. Cook the rice for 25 minutes.
4.Fill the third tier with salted water and addthe broccoli florets. Steam until stems are tender. This should typically takearound 22 minutes.
5.Spoon into bowls and top with the chicken,broccoli, and crispy onions to serve.
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Moroccan-StyleChickpea Soup
Is there anything better than a hearty homemade soup in thebleak winter months? We think not. You will be pleased to know that this budget-friendlyblend is big on flavour but low on cost. Warming with aromatic spice, thisMoroccan style chickpea soup is an easy winner.
To make this incredibly tasty dish, you simply need to chopyour veg, and gently fry your onion, celery and cumin with a little oil untilsoftened. Next, add the rest of your ingredients. To cook, we opt for theSalter Digital Soup and Smoothie Makeras it comes with 5 settings, so youdon’t need to bother blending afterwards. And not to mention, it helps us savea whopping 65% off our energy bills, thanks to the speedy cooking times. Setyour soup maker to smooth, and once the cycle has finished, garnish withparsley and serve with toasted flat bread.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 celery sticks, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
500ml hot vegetable stock
400g can chopped plum tomatoes with garlic
400g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
100g frozen broad beans
Zest and juice ½ lemon
Large handful of parsley
Flatbread
Total Cost: £3.72/93p per person
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Air Fried Gnocchiwith Mediterranean Veg
Crispy on the outside but tender on the inside, this airfryer gnocchi recipe puts all the other cooking methods to shame! With adelicious texture combination complimented with some grilled veggies, it’s bothfilling and super easy to make. TheSalter Aero Grill Air Fryer is a firmfavourite when it comes to preparing any dish on a budget. The 5 functionsinclude a grill and an air fryer mode, meaning you can prepare breakfast,lunch, and dinner using one appliance. Oh, and, did we mention? It shaves anincredible 75% off your energy bills! It’s also easier to clean compared to aconventional oven or pan.
Ingredients
400g Gnocchi
1 Red onion, sliced into wedges
2 Courgettes, sliced into thin chunks
250g Cherry tomatoes, halved
4 Garlic cloves, minced
100g Greek style cheese, crumbled
Fresh basil, finely chopped
2 tbsp Oregano
3 tbsp Olive oil
Black pepper
Total Cost: £3.89/97p per person
Method
- 1.Season the gnocchi with black pepper, oregano,and oil, then pop it into the air fryer, and cook for 10 minutes.
- 2.Add 3 cloves of minced garlic and fry with thegnocchi.
- 3.Once the gnocchi is fried, set the grillfunction and grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until charred andtender.
- 4.Combine chopped basil and 1 garlic clove with oliveoil and a pinch of black pepper.
- 5.Serve the gnocchi and veg with crumbled feta andthe basil olive oil.
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Bon appetite!
