Staples Box, Medium
16,000 calories of whole foods
45 portions of food
Ingredients for 10–12 simple recipes
£0.80 per portion
Delivery just £1.99
Typical contents:
| Product | Typical ANDI Score (0-1000) |
| 1 x Emmer (Farro), Wholegrain (500g) |
40
|
| 1 x Split Green Peas (500g) |
58
|
| 1 x Shropshire Porridge Oats (850g) |
53
|
| 1 x Suffolk Carrots, washed (2Kg) |
300
|
| 1 x Wilja Potatoes (3Kg) |
200
|
| 1 x Brown Onions (1Kg) |
150
|
| 1 x Leeks (500g, £3.60/Kg) |
350
|
| 1 x Closed Cup Mushrooms (500g) |
400
|
| 1 x Conference Pears (1Kg) |
200
|
| 1 x Kissabel Apples (1Kg) |
200
|
| 1 x Beetroot, Loose (750g) |
300
|
| 1 x Whole Dried Fava Beans (500g) |
90
|
| 1 x Olive Green Lentils (500g) |
104
|
| 1 x White Cauliflower |
650
|
| 1 x January King Cabbage (apx. 1Kg) |
700
|
- ANDI scores measure nutrients per calorie, with 1000 being the highest.
- Foods high in water or low in vitamins/minerals may score lower, even if they’re healthy.
►Compare with typical ANDI scores of common ultra-processed foods
| Food | ANDI Score | What this means |
| Sugary breakfast cereal (e.g. frosted flakes) | 5-10 | High calories, added sugar, minimal micronutrients |
| White sliced bread | 10-15 | Refined starch, low fibre and minerals |
| Crisps / potato chips | 10 | Energy-dense, very low nutrient return |
| Chocolate bar (milk chocolate) | 15-20 | Some minerals, but overwhelmed by sugar & fat |
| Biscuits / cookies | 5-10 | Mostly refined flour, sugar, oils |
| Instant noodles | 5-10 | Calories + salt, almost no protective nutrients |
| Processed meat sausage | 10-15 | Some protein, but low micronutrient density |
| Frozen pepperoni pizza | 15-20 | Refined carbs, fat, salt; limited veg content |
| Sweetened fruit yoghurt | 15-25 | Better than sweets, but diluted by sugar |
| Sugary soft drink (cola) | 0-1 | Calories with virtually no nutrition |
🥣 1. Apple & Cinnamon Porridge
Uses: oats, apples
Simmer oats with water or milk.
Add grated apple and cinnamon.
Optional extras
• yoghurt
• honey
• toasted seeds
Serves: 4
🥣 2. Pear & Oat Breakfast Bowls
Cook oats and top with sliced pear.
Optional extras
• maple syrup
• toasted nuts
🍲 3. Carrot & Split Pea Soup
Uses: carrots, onion, split peas
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Fry onion in olive oil
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Add chopped carrots
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Add split peas and stock
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Simmer 40 minutes
Optional extras
• crusty bread
• cream
• smoked paprika
Serves: 6
🍲 4. Beetroot & Lentil Soup
Uses: beetroot, onion, lentils
Roast beetroot, then simmer with lentils and onion.
Optional extras
• yoghurt
• dill
🍲 5. Mushroom & Leek Farro “Risotto”
Uses: emmer grain, mushrooms, leeks
Cook emmer slowly with stock, adding mushrooms and leeks.
Optional extras
• parmesan
• white wine
• butter
Serves: 4
🥘 6. Cauliflower & Lentil Curry
Uses: cauliflower, lentils, onion
Simmer lentils with cauliflower florets and spices.
Optional extras
• coconut milk
• fresh coriander
Serves: 6
🥘 7. Fava Bean & Vegetable Stew
Uses: fava beans, carrots, onion
Soak beans overnight, then simmer with vegetables and herbs.
Optional extras
• tomato paste
• smoked paprika
🥔 8. Potato, Leek & Mushroom Pie
Uses: potatoes, leeks, mushrooms
Make a creamy filling topped with mashed potatoes.
Optional extras
• cheddar cheese
• leftover roast chicken
Serves: 4
🥦 9. Roast Beetroot, Carrot & Onion Tray Bake
Uses: beetroot, carrots, onions
Roast everything with olive oil.
Optional extras
• feta cheese
• balsamic vinegar
• walnuts
🍳 10. Bubble & Squeak with Fried Eggs
Uses: leftover potatoes and cabbage
Pan fry leftover vegetables until crispy.
Optional extras
• bacon
• fried eggs
• mustard