Are you stuck for an idea for a speedy, healthy meal? Then try this easy recipe for an almost instant meal-in-a-bowl.

Serves:

4

Preparation time:

2 minutes

Cooking time:

8 minutes

Approximate cost for recipe:

£7.72

Approximate cost per serving:

£1.93

• 125g medium or fine dried egg noodles
• 1.2 litres (2 pints) chicken or vegetable stock
• 300g fresh or frozen stir-fry vegetables
• 250g skinless, boneless roast chicken breasts, sliced
• Ground black pepper
• Few drops of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or coriander (optional)

1. Put the noodles into a heatproof bowl and cover them with boiling water. Leave to soak for 6 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, pour the stock into a large saucepan and bring up to the boil. Add the vegetables and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Drain the noodles, then add them to the saucepan with the sliced chicken. Season with some pepper. Heat for 1-2 minutes, then ladle into warmed bowls.
4. Serve each portion sprinkled with a few drops of soy sauce and some chives or coriander (if using).

Tip 1: If you have more time, prepare your own choice of vegetables. Try carrots, peppers, broccoli, spring onions, cabbage and mushrooms.

Tip 2: Sprinkle some hot or sweet chilli sauce onto the food to spice it up a little.