Quick, "For One", and Healthy -- on a budget!

annbanan85 · July 2012

Hi all, I was hoping to see if anyone could help me out with some easy recipes or meal ideas that are budget friendly!

I am single, so meals that are healthy, inexpensive, and easily made "for one" are what I am looking for.

I feel that in order to stay within my goals, I am eating the exact same foods every day-- a never-ending repeat of turkey burgers, steamed vegetables, lean cuisines, cold cut sandwiches, and chicken breasts. I am sick of eating the same lunches and dinners day after day! Can anyone help me out with some budget friendly ideas? I am looking for work lunch ideas (I pack my lunch for work) and dinners. Please help!

Also, please feel free to add me if you are looking to add to your support system - I have only been a member for a week and am looking for motivation!

Rilke · July 2012

Why eat Lean Cuisines? They are so pricey for what you get and they taste like cardboard.

Look at everything you get in your favorite Lean Cuisines. Look up recipes and buy those ingredients, plus some freezer-friendly storage containers. Carve out an afternoon to cook them up and freeze them in portions. Voila, your own "lean cuisine". Trust me, it's worth it.

Also, look up different salad recipes online or buy a book or two. Salads are so versatile.
http://smittenkitchen.com/recipes/#Salad
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1891105337/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1401603203/

annbanan85 · July 2012

Thanks, that sounds like a great idea! I will set aside a day this weekend and try that -- make my own "lean cuisines!"

Quick, "For One", and Healthy -- on a budget!

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