The Cheapest Healthy Meal Ever!

Bogof_Babe

I noticed that Sainsburys 8p noodles are down to 7p now. I think it would be hard to beat that even with Value rice. Not sure it counts as a healthy meal though .

Stephen_Leak

Bogof_Babe wrote: »

I noticed that Sainsburys 8p noodles are down to 7p now. I think it would be hard to beat that even with Value rice. Not sure it counts as a healthy meal though .

If you throw away the packet of chemicals that comes with them, I can think of worse.

NOODLES

1. BOILED NOODLES

Per Person

INGREDIENTS

At least 300ml of water
65g (1 small pack) of dried noodles
½ a tablespoon of sesame oil

METHOD

Check the cooking time on the packet. Throw away the sachet of ‘seasoning’.

Put the water into a saucepan on a medium heat. Bring to the boil. Add the noodles. Boil according to the instructions on the packet.

Drain the noodles in a sieve or colander. Return to the pan. Add the sesame oil. Mix thoroughly.

2. STIR FRIED NOODLES

Per Person

INGREDIENTS

1 portion of boiled noodles
1 tablespoon of sunflower oil
½ a tablespoon of light soy sauce*

METHOD

Allow the noodles to cool before stir-frying.

Put the oil into a frying pan or wok on a medium heat. Add the noodles. Fry for about 3 minutes. Stir frequently to stop them sticking. Add the soy sauce. Mix thoroughly.

* Light soy sauce is mainly used for seasoning. Dark soy sauce is mainly used for cooking, as its flavour develops with heating.

Stephen_Leak

OddjobKIA wrote: »

surley a bag of rice is the cheapest meal out there......

The japanese army lived on it for years in the secondworld war

Don't call me Shirley.

Bogof_Babe

Stephen_Leak wrote: »

* Light soy sauce is mainly used for seasoning. Dark soy sauce is mainly used for cooking, as its flavour develops with heating.

Thank you for that info, I have often wondered what the difference is. I thought dark must be more concentrated or something (so bought it thinking it's better value! ).

wogglemaker

This is real comfort food, and quantities can be varied as to what is available
[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]CHEESY SWEET POTATO AND CAULIFLOWER Serves 4 377 calories per serving 3g carbs 21g fat
2 large orange-fleshed sweet potatoes
[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]25g butter
140g cheddar cheese,
[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]1 small cauliflower, broken into large florets
300ml milk
[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]25g plain flour
[/FONT][FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]3 tbs fresh chives.

Keeping the sweet potatoes whole, with their skins on, cook on High in the microwave for 10-15 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, to make the sauce, put the butter, flour and milk into a small pan and whisk over a gentle heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Season and stir in 50g cheese. Put the cauliflower in a bowl with a splash of water. Cover with film and cook for 5 minutes on High. Drain.
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[FONT=Verdana, sans-serif]Preheat the grill. Cut potatoes into wedges and lay in the bottom of an overp roof dish. Spoon cauliflower over potatoes. Stir chives into sauce & pour over vegetables. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and grill for until gold.[/FONT]

discipleoftruth

Posted this last week on my blog as a recipe. its quite thrifty, so wondered what you guys might think of it

http://chefsgourmetdayoff.blogspot.com/2008/11/home-favourites-1-home-baked-oven-chips.html

have fun (and feedback would be nice)

thanks!

SpoonyOh

That's how I make my wedges! I toss them in sea salt and cracked pepper, and warm the oven tray first with a good wedge of butter - mmmmmmmmm! They're really good dunked in sour cream and chives.

moanymoany

I'm going to try a 'More with Less' recipe this week.

It is potatoes and onions cut into thin rounds, add chopped luncheon meat - I bought a 42p tin - cover with cheese sauce and bake.

This should feed 4 easily.

Bogof_Babe

If I were you moanymoany I would parboil the potatoes before assembling your bake, as I've learnt from experience that however thinly I slice them they always take ages to cook, and the other ingredients get overdone.

ifonlyitwaseasier

i second that bogofbabe, i have a frying pan with boiling water on the go as i slice the potatoes so i can put some on, then slice some more, use a strainer spoon to get them out and put the next lot in, and it's easier to get them out in a shallower pan IMO

ioiwe x