Budget spring recipes

Casseroles aren't just for winter – this light, vibrant one-pot is packed with spring veg and herby pesto

Make the most of budget-friendly carrots with this colourful veggie tart, topped with lemon rind curls and homemade carrot-top pesto

Try this healthy pilaf filled for an easy midweek meal. With cashew nuts, veg and spices, it's not only tasty but budget-friendly too. Top with coriander chutney

Combine the classic flavours of chicken and chorizo with kale and rice for a substantial yet speedy dinner, taking less than 20 minutes to make

Substitute rice for orzo pasta to make this risotto-style 'orzotto', packed with pancetta and peas. It makes a lovely and quick midweek meal for the family

This simple soup makes the most of Spring veg and will become a favourite standby for a quick lunch or supper

Pop all the ingredients for this lemon roasted chicken into a roasting tin. With asparagus and peas, the colours and flavours sing spring

Make a spiced plant-based pilaf with spinach and peas. A one-pot wonder, it’s a good way to clear out your freezer as any frozen mixed veg would work well

Savour all the flavours of spring in every bite with this elegant, seasonal salad

Make this versatile traybake for a hearty family meal. Filling and full of fuss-free, flavourful ingredients, this is budget-friendly food at its best

Serve your choice of pasta with ham and a vivid green sauce made from peas, mint and crème fraîche

Bake this wholesome pie for one which takes just 40 minutes from prep to plate. It's a good choice if you're on a budget

Get all your ingredients ready before you start making this rice, eggs and spring greens dish – once you start cooking it can be on the table in 10 mins

Do something different for dinner, with our vegan noodle, tofu, green bean and spring onion stir-fry. It's quick and healthy, plus it's budget-friendly too

The parmesan 'tuiles' make this soup stylish enough for entertaining – but they take just a few minutes to make

Enjoy our crowd-pleasing pasta with sardines and gremolata. With added nutrients thanks to the sardines, it's a healthy dish that's low on calories and fat

Enjoy this three bean minestrone soup as a healthy lunch or supper. Full of protein, it will keep you going through the day and contains 3 of your 5-a-day

Put some spring into your pasta, with this fresh yet simple supper idea. It's on the table in under half an hour and is low-fat too

This rustic broth is deliciously meaty and worth cooking a gammon for, or using up leftover ham

Serve up these fragrant and light noodles with chicken, beansprouts and cabbage in 30 minutes. With fiery ginger and red chilli, it's full of flavour

This new take on roast chicken, all baked in one pan, is set to become a My Good Food favourite

Make this simple pasta dish using whatever you’ve got to hand, including different pasta shapes, beans or chopped tomatoes. You can leave out the chilli if you prefer

Try our veggie twist on kedgeree for a healthy supper. Like the traditional version, it's served with boiled eggs and has a lovely mild curry flavour

Give student staple tuna pasta a boost with capers, mascarpone, lemon zest and parmesan for a more sophisticated take on a budget-friendly midweek meal