From gorgeous veg-packed stews, fresh and vibrant salads and light summer pasta, you’ll be spoilt for choice. But life is too short for boring and expensive lunches! From batch-cooked soups and make-ahead salads to flexible omelettes and savoury muffins, our budget-friendly lunch ideas will give you tasty, nutritious homemade baked beans jamie oliver all week long. The daddy of budget lunches, you can’t beat a warming bowl of minestrone soup on a cold winter’s day.

With fresh chilli, fruity olives and creamy feta, this veg-packed couscous salad really packs a punch. Make a big batch and it’ll sit happily in the fridge for up to three days. When you’re in need of a fast and filling lunch, omelettes are your friends. Indian-inspired eggs, or throwing in tomato and basil for a bit of freshness.

Or use a handful of frozen veg and any herbs you’ve got hanging about. Beans on toast, but not as you know it! Yes, it’s easy to just open a tin of the baked variety, but this quick homemade version is totally delicious and really worth giving a go. Nutty, earthy cannellini beans bring a lovely creamy texture that’s complemented by the punchy flavours of rosemary and garlic. Cheer up your lunch break with these cute make-ahead savoury muffins. They may be little, but they sure bring big flavours, thanks to punchy garlic, creamy feta and fresh chives.