Cheap, and I mean CHEAP recipes
AngieOnTheBeach
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I have about 20 dollars to last me the next 2 weeks, so I need 28 meals (lunch and dinner). I still want to eat healthy though, so I'm trying to avoid the Mr. Noodles route.
I have stir fry, but I mean, otherwise I can't really think of cheap meals. I'm a vegetarian, as well.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
I have stir fry, but I mean, otherwise I can't really think of cheap meals. I'm a vegetarian, as well.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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brown rice and dried beans with a little taco seasoning.. cheap and easy, and filling0
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Veggie wraps, add brown rice and greek yogurt to fill you up and get protein to keep you fuller longer.0
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big bag of celery sticks and laughing cow cheese! delicious, and really cheap0
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peanut butter and bread? In season veggies shouldn't be too badly priced.. or frozen ones. A package could last you a couple meals. Or maybe make a chili from canned beans & veggies - generally decently inexpensive, and when I make a big batch it pretty much lasts me 1 meal per day for two weeks.0
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You're going to have to stick with rice and beans, sounds like. Some great recipe ideas on http://www.brokeandhealthy.com
Another idea - do you have a blood plasma center nearby? You can always give plasma and they give you from $15-20 per hourlong visit. And you can go twice a week.0 -
I agree, beans and rice are quite delicious and satisfying. Steel cut oats can be made with water and are super cheap0
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Eggs?
Pasta with oregano, basil and olive oil as seasoning.
Make a tomato sauce (make 3 or 4 cans), 3 onions, (add some frozen green beans or peas)and some garlic. You'll have pasta/rice sauce for many many days...
Cook onions and garlic first, then add the cans of tomatoes. Add some sugar, no salt to remove the acidity of the tomatoes. Simmer/cook the sauce for a long time, it will taste much better!0 -
I've been unemployed for a long time... I keep:
- rice
- potatoes
- eggs
- milk
- beans
- oats
- spaghetti0 -
I survive on about the same...
eggs, oatmeal, frozen veggies, cereal and milk...0 -
Oh, and cottage cheese and apples.
I know it seems counterintuitive to healthy eating, but if you've gotta make that money stretch, try to focus on cheap, calorie dense foods that will carry you closer to your calorie needs. That's why i say potatoes and not lettuce.0 -
Egg drop soup is very cheap to make and it can make many meals0
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Thanks a lot guys! Hopefully I can get through this tough time without starving myself too much! :P0
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vegetarian chili...lg can of tomatoes 3 or 4 cans of beans and a chili seasoning pak about 3 meals or so0
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You're going to have to stick with rice and beans, sounds like. Some great recipe ideas on http://www.brokeandhealthy.com
Another idea - do you have a blood plasma center nearby? You can always give plasma and they give you from $15-20 per hourlong visit. And you can go twice a week.
Sorry I found this a bit funny, sell plasma for food money! ha sorry but it is a good idea and a good thing to do for others so I'd seriously consider it no matter how funny i think it sounds upon first glance0 -
1 eggplant
1 tomato
1 onion
1 tsp garlic minced
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
Cut all veggies into square pieces. Then mix with garlic, oil, and vinegar in big bowl. Pour into glass caserole pan. Put in oven for 20 min at 425 degrees. It is delicious and cheap! Enjoy.0 -
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we live off of that too! My favorite cheap meal is ...well we call it veggie stew but we kind of just made it up lol... its 1 reg can of tomato sauce, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 can of rotel, 1 can any beans you want, and a bag of mixed veggies. dont drain anything just pour it all together and cook...sometimes I put some low fat sour cream in it0
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fresh veggies are tough, depending on the market... but frozen ones would be smart as they are normally cheaper. Rice & beans sound the way to go.
Also, check out "Poor girl eats well" You might have to sift a little but I go there when I need some budget friendly veggie dishes. :-)0 -
You're going to have to stick with rice and beans, sounds like. Some great recipe ideas on http://www.brokeandhealthy.com
Another idea - do you have a blood plasma center nearby? You can always give plasma and they give you from $15-20 per hourlong visit. And you can go twice a week.
Sorry I found this a bit funny, sell plasma for food money! ha sorry but it is a good idea and a good thing to do for others so I'd seriously consider it no matter how funny i think it sounds upon first glance0
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