This £1 dinner is packed with protein and is so simple to make

| Senior Lifestyle Reporter Published July 27, 2026 4:48pm Updated July 27, 2026 4:50pm Lidl has launched seven new recipes costing £1 or less (Picture: Lidl) If you’re keen to eat a little healthier, but don’t really know where to start, Lidl might be able to help. The bargain retailer has launched a new Wellness Wednesdays initiative for Lidl Plus users, offering 10 per cent off products in the Live Well range every Wednesday. As part of this, they’ve also teamed up with chef Miguel Barclay, the creator of the One Pound Meals series, to create seven new recipes, which all cost £1 or less per serving. Miguel’s recipes highlight how easy it is to create healthier, balanced meals, without spending a fortune – as nearly 45 per cent of Brits say cost makes it harder to make healthier food choices. Lidl has teamed up with Miguel Barclay to create the new meals (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images) The recipes have been inspired by the Planetary Health Diet, which is a flexible guide developed by scientists to optimise health and sustainability. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. They encourage small, easy swaps that can be incorporated into everyday meals, such as adding beans, pulses, or lentils to dinners to increase your plant-based protein intake, adding more fruit or vegetables, and choosing one wholegrain every day – whether that’s wholegrain bread, pasta or rice. One of the recipes, for a Chicken Kra Pow stir fry and Cauliflower Rice, is packed with protein (23.8g) and comes in at under 300 calories. Chicken Kra Pow & Cauliflower Rice Recipe (£1) Serves 1, prep time 10 mins, cooking time 20 mins. Kcal = 296Kcal, Protein = 23.8g, Fat = 15.2g, Fibre = 4.8g Ingredients: ¼ cauliflower – part of the Live Well range 2 x 5ml sesame oil 80g chicken drum fillets (finely chopped) 1 garlic clove (finely diced) ½ fresh red chilli (sliced) 17g green beans (quartered) 7g fresh basil 5ml soy sauce 2 pinches salt 1 pinch pepper Method: Blitz the cauliflower in a food processor by pulsing until it resembles rice. Then pan fry over a medium heat in a splash of sesame oil for about 8 minutes until tender and cooked. Meanwhile, chop the chicken into very small pieces, season with salt and pepper, then pan fry with garlic, chilli and green beans in a splash of sesame oil over a medium heat for about 10 minutes until cooked through. Add a small handful of basil, along with a splash of soy sauce for the last 30 seconds of cooking, then serve with the cauliflower rice. Which of Lidl's £1 meals sounds most tempting? Chicken Kra Pow & Cauliflower RiceCheck Creamy Leek, Courgette & Bean CassouletCheck Charred Sweetcorn & Sliced Pork RamenCheck Beef & Lentil HotpotCheck Cauliflower & Red Cabbage Tacos with Offcut NachosCheck Mushroom & Spinach StroganoffCheck Sign up to Metro's The Slice newsletter for your guide to what's on in London, with trusted reviews, offers and giveaways. The other six recipes are available to browse on the Lidl website, including a Beef & Lentil Hotpot (98p), a Creamy Leek, Courgette & Bean Cassoulet (74p), and Charred Sweetcorn & Sliced Pork Ramen (93p). Speaking about the food, Miguel said: ‘I’ve always believed that great food doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. The key is making the most of simple, affordable ingredients and knowing how to bring them together in a way that’s delicious and balanced. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin ‘These £1 Planet Plate recipes show how little changes, such as adding more vegetables and beans, can be easy to create at home, without compromising on flavour or affordability.’ Do you have a story you’d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk Arrow MORE: Center Parcs is making a major change to its villages across the UK Arrow MORE: M&S just launched an ‘irresistible’ new version of everyone’s favourite chocolate bar Arrow MORE: Lidl and Tesco are fighting (again) — why UK supermarkets won’t stop bickering The Slice Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.