Five Under £5: Recipes To Feed Yourself For Under A Fiver

Moving to university is exciting and challenging in equal measure - with your newfound independence comes a whole heap of responsibility that you may not be used to, including having to budget for things like groceries, rent, and bills. 

When it comes to food, you may be pleasantly surprised to hear that it’s easier than ever to make tasty, nutritious meals at an affordable cost - especially if you’ve signed up to TOTUM Cashback as you can earn money back every time you shop at a range of supermarkets including Asda, Sainsbury's, M&S and more.

Find out more and apply here.

But if you’re out of ideas and need some inspiration, here are our top five meals under £5…

Sausage, Kale and White Bean Bake 

If you’re in need of a hearty, comforting dish (which just so happens to be perfect for this time of year), look no further than this delicious sausage, kale and bean bake. 

Veggies - this is a super easy one to substitute too; just use your fave meat-free sausages as a replacement. 

Check out the recipe here. 

Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Mozzarella

This is the perfect meal for those evenings you want to whip something up as quickly as possible. Minimal fuss, super quick and all for under a fiver - what more could you ask for?

Tomato and mozzarella pasta tends to go down a treat with pretty much everyone, so this will likely be a staple for you and your housemates.

Check out the recipe here.

Pasta with Ham & Horseradish 

Another delicious dish to enjoy for under a fiver, this ham and horseradish pasta dish is unique in flavour, with horseradish providing a tasty combination of heat and sweetness. 

Like Nigella’s controversial Spaghetti with Marmite, you’ll either love it or hate it - but it’s definitely worth a try! 

Best of all, it’s another quick one that you can dish up in 15 minutes - what else could you want after a long day of lectures?

Check out the recipe here. 

Pesto Crumbed Fish with Spinach Rice

If you’re all pasta’d out, this pesto crumbed fish with spinach rice is not only super nutritious (let’s keep that immune system supported, especially during freshers’ week!) but also extremely tasty. 

Ready in 20 minutes and setting you back less than £5, it’s proof that cooking up a healthy, delicious meal doesn’t have to break the bank or take up a lot of your precious time. 

With just five ingredients - cod fillets, Italian pesto, long grain rice, spinach, and a white farmhouse loaf - you can create a mouthwatering dish worthy of serving on Come Dine With Me.

Check out the recipe here.

Cauliflower and Spiced Chickpea Soup

Did someone say perfect autumn/winter dish? This one is the absolute best for those cold, blustery days - getting in from uni after an icy cold walk home is made far better when you know you can get a bowl of this cauliflower and spiced chickpea soup on the go to warm you up in no time.

Best of all, it's dairy-free meaning it's suitable for vegans!

Combining potato, cauliflower and chickpeas with warming spices and vegetable stock creates this creamy, wholesome soup - the best dish to accompany a cosy night in.

Check out the recipe here.