Extracted from Beat the Budget by Mimi Harrison
(Ebury Press, £16.99).
Photography by Mimi Harrison.
Three Easy and Budget-friendly Family Recipes
Recipes
July 2023
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Looking for delicious family meals which are fast and fresh?
In her new cookbook Beat the Budget, Mimi Harrison has created easy-to-make recipes which not only taste great but are super budget-friendly. From fish finger burritos to one-pot chicken and spicy tomato fish, she shares three recipes the kids will love.
Spicy Butter and Tomato White Fish with Vegetables
This is one of the tastiest fish recipes I have ever developed. It’s mildly spicy (you can turn up the heat if you want to), rich, buttery and so fresh at the same time. Whatever mood I’m in, this dish immediately comforts and de-stresses me. I use frozen fish here as it’s cheaper than fresh fish and great to have in the freezer so that you can whip this up whenever you want. Serve it with rice, greens or a side salad, depending on your mood. For me it’s a firm favourite for weekly meal prep, but if you’re willing to share, it’s a great low-stress dinner party meal.
Ginger and Lime Chicken Legs with Coconut Rice
This is one of my favourite recipes in the book. Not only is it one-pot, but it also requires minimal prep. I love how comforting a meal it is, yet every mouthful feels so fresh and vibrant, with the zingy ginger notes and the kick of lime, contrasting with creamy coconut rice. Oh, and if you’re looking for the gains, this recipe has 60 grams of protein in it. Woohoo!
Fish Finger Burrito
Fish fingers are the most underrated food. They’re great in sandwiches, served with chips, topped on pasta, stuffed in tacos and… in burritos. The crispy battered protein is ready in under 12 minutes and gives the ideal texture and flavour for this full-to-the-brim burrito. Trust me on this one, try it once and it’ll be within your weekly rotation in no time.
