Overview
- Registered dietitian Natalie Fox showed on TikTok how a tin of chickpeas plus frozen vegetables can upgrade a frozen meal.
- Her example uses a supermarket chicken tikka masala that she notes is low in protein, has about 390 calories, and provides roughly 2g of fibre per serving.
- She says the additions cost around 62p, take only seconds to add, and can double the meal’s protein while increasing fibre for better satisfaction.
- The method is simple: stir the chickpeas and veg into the ready meal and microwave for a few extra minutes until heated through.
- UK outlets amplified the tip, with coverage framing it alongside the NHS Eatwell Guide’s emphasis on pulses and vegetables for a more balanced plate.