5 Cosy Autumn Meals For Under £25
As the weather takes a turn, bring a little warmth and feed your family for the week with these wallet-friendly recipes.
As the weather takes a turn, bring a little warmth and feed your family for the week with these wallet-friendly recipes.
Want to pep up your autumn midweek menu? From rarebit and smoky beans to meatballs and roast chicken legs, we’ve got some marvellous meal ideas that are super simple to put together.
And don’t worry if one of you in your household is vegetarian, we’ve got two delicious ideas for them, including a rarebit cauli steak and a piri pepper rice dish, as well as the meat eaters, who’ll love the smoky beans, crispy chicken, and the lamb tagine. This is comfort food that really hits the spot with minimal waste. Win, win!
MONDAY – PIRI PEPPER RICE WITH CRISPY FRIED EGGS
Serves: 4
Ready in: 20 mins
Price per serve: £1.29
Recipe info: Vegetarian; Gluten free; Dairy free; Live Better approved; 2 of your 5-a-day; Source of protein; Source of fibre; Source of vit C
For this super quick dish, use piri piri rice for a Portuguese twist and a kick of spice. With its medley of vibrant colours and flavour, this recipe is not only a culinary delight but also a breeze to put together, ready in just 20 minutes. And don’t forget to top it off with a sunny-side-up fried egg for that perfect finish.
TUESDAY – SMOKY BEANS WITH SHREDDED GAMMON
Serves: 4
Ready in: 1 hr 50 mins
Price per serve: £1.11
Recipe info: Egg free; 2 of your 5-a-day; Low fat; High protein; Source of fibre
This dish is a warm, hearty hug in a bowl, perfect for a cosy autumn evening. The smoky beans and tender shredded gammon create a rich and flavourful combination that is sure to satisfy your cravings. Imagine coming home to the aroma of this slow-cooked sensation, ready to be enjoyed after a long day at work.
WEDNESDAY – RAREBIT CAULIFLOWER STEAKS
Serves: 4
Ready in: 35 mins
Price per serve: £0.89
Recipe info: Vegetarian; 2 of your 5-a-day; Low salt; Source of protein; Source of vit C
For vegetarians, this chunky and filling roasted cauli steak is heaven on a plate, and a great healthy dinner idea. Start by slicing the cauliflower into thick steaks and roasting them until they are tender. Then, top the steaks with a layer of cheese and broil them until the cheese is melted and bubbly. It's a satisfying supper that’s sure to please.
THURSDAY – CRISPY CHICKEN WITH GINGER-DRESSED BROCCOLI AND CRANBERRY SALAD
Serves: 4
Ready in: 45 mins
Price per serve: £1.33
Recipe info: Dairy free; Egg free; Air fryer; 1 of your 5-a-day; High protein; Source of vit C
For golden, flavourful chicken legs, look no further than your air fryer. Generously coat the meat in a smoky shawarma seasoning and cook skin-side down for ultimate crispiness, flipping them over for the final 10 minutes. Serve with a vibrant salad of cranberries, couscous, and broccoli – including the often-overlooked stalks for extra flavour and to prevent waste.
FRIDAY – LAMB MEATBALL AND VEG TAGINE WITH CAULIFLOWER COUSCOUS
Serves: 4
Ready in: 30 mins
Price per serve: £1.46
Recipe info: Dairy free; Egg free; Freezable; Air fryer; Live Better approved; 3 of your 5-a-day; Source of fibre
Our ready-prepped Smoky Spiced Harissa Lamb Meatballs will reduce preparation time for this quick and tasty Moroccan meatball tagine. The dish features a combination of tender cauliflower, sweet carrots, and a medley of fruity and smoky notes, culminating in a satisfying and flavourful meal.
YOUR SHOPPING LIST
Screenshot the shopping list below for all the groceries you need to make these delicious recipes, then load up your basket for under £25* at your nearest store or online at Asda .com.
Fresh Fruit & Veg
1 broccoli
1 bunch spring onions (choose one with 8)
1 red onion
500g bag Crunchy & Sweet Carrots
1 cauliflower
1 Just Essentials by Asda Round Lettuce
2 red, yellow or orange peppers (or a mix)
25g loose ginger
1 lime
25g Asda Mild & Peppery Flat Leaf Parsley
Meat, Fish & Poultry
1.1kg Asda Succulent Chicken Leg Quarters
Asda Flavoursome 2 Smoked Mini Gammon Steaks
340g pack Asda Smoky Spiced Harissa Lamb Meatballs
Chilled
40g Asda Mini British Red Leicester Cheese
Food Cupboard
6 medium eggs
170g pack Just Essentials by Asda Garlic Bread
400g tin Just Essentials by Asda Peeled Plum Tomatoes
400g tin Just Essentials by Asda Chopped Tomatoes
326g tin Just Essentials by Asda Sweetcorn
410g tin Just Essentials by Asda Baked Beans
400g tin Asda Pinto Beans in Water
400g tin Just Essentials by Asda Kidney Beans
500g bag Asda Couscous
2 x 250g Asda Piri Piri Micro Rice
36g Asda Quick & Simple Cheese Sauce Mix
Cook by Asda Shawarma Seasoning
100g bag dried cranberries
Store Cupboard Essentials
vegetable oil
*Total price is for five meals each serving four people and does not include the cost of store-cupboard staples, listed as such in the shopping list. Prices correct at the time of publishing.