Summer storecupboard recipes

A great storecupboard salad, topped with golden brown halloumi and quick, homemade pickled red onion

High in fibre, low in fat and counting as 2 of your 5-a-day, this tasty veggie burger delivers on every level

Use capers, orzo, chilli and cherry tomatoes to make tuna pasta more exciting – and you may already have tuna and capers in the storecupboard

A light, easy-to-prepare snack-supper with Mexican flavours

This storecupboard fish stew is bulked out with bread and is full of fresh, summer flavours

This thrifty traybake sponge used canned fruit and coconut yogurt. Cut into squares and serve up at a party or cake sale

A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone after a satisfying bite low in calories.

Top high-fibre porridge oats with creamy Greek yogurt and healthy blueberries – buy frozen to help cut the cost of this filling breakfast

Give homemade biscuits a fruity spin by sandwiching a layer of apricots in between two layers of buttery tray-baked shortbread

Stir parsley pesto through brown rice and top with onions, peppers, courgettes and chunks of halloumi cheese for a filling vegetarian dinner

This vegetarian meal in a bowl shows how something delicious can be made from mostly storecupboard ingredients

Lentils are a substantial and healthy base to this fresh salad with onion, mango chutney, coriander, greens and tomatoes

These storecupboard chipotle patties are not only thrifty, they count as four of your 5-a-day allowance of fruit and vegetables.

Add some veg to pasta and pesto for a cheap, healthy springtime supper dish

Use up a few storecupboard staples in this bulgur wheat salad packed with dried fruit, nuts and herbs

Start the day in a superhealthy way with energy-boosting oats and fresh fruit

This simple smoked salmon spaghetti dish is ready in just 20 minutes and makes the most of affordable ingredients. It's flavoured with fresh citrus, herbs and a kick of chilli

Keep cans of fish in your storecupboard and you’ll never be short of a healthy meal or snack

Pittas bursting with homemade falafels and salad make a low-fat lunch or light supper for less than a pound per serving

Never tried seafood with spicy chorizo? Give it a go in this simple supper for two

Reach into your storecupboard for pulses and sweetcorn to form the base for this simple side with hot, sweet dressing