Overview
- Registered dietitian Natalie Fox recommends adding a can of chickpeas and a portion of frozen vegetables to a frozen meal for about 62p.
- Using a chicken tikka masala as an example, she notes the original meal is low in protein, has roughly two grams of fibre, and contains about 390 calories.
- Fox says the additions can double the meal’s protein and significantly raise fibre, describing the result as more filling and nutritious.
- The method involves stirring in the chickpeas and vegetables and microwaving for a few extra minutes to heat through.
- UK outlets report strong viewer engagement, with commenters suggesting nuts, seeds or plant-based yogurt, and they place the advice alongside NHS Eatwell recommendations; no official endorsement or independent analysis is cited.