Five energy saving recipes that you can cook without the oven

Sign up to IndyEat's free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Serves: 2 Prep time: 35 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 echalion shallot 150g green beans 150g basmati rice 25ml soy sauce 2 garlic cloves ½ red chilli 2 spring onions 240g pork mince 50g Ketjap Manis Method: Pour the water for the rice into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Serves: 2 Prep time: 30 minutes | Cook time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 1 bell pepper 80g green beans 2 garlic cloves 240g beef mince 2 egg noodle nests 96g hoisin sauce 25g ketjap manis 15ml soy sauce 5g roasted white sesame seeds Method: 1. Serves: 2 Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 150g basmati rice 1 green pepper 60g mature cheddar cheese 1 cartin mixed beans 1 sachet Cajun spice mix 7½g Worcestershire sauce 10g vegetable stock paste 1 carton finely chopped tomatoes with onion and garlic 75g soured cream 100g baby spinach Method: 1. Serves: 2 Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 80g green beans 1 garlic clove 10g chicken stock paste 120g couscous 260g diced chicken thighs 1 medium tomato 50g korma-style paste 40g mango chutney 75g Greek-style natural yoghurt Method: 1.