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I have the same problem. I either pick on some baby carrots or steamed veggies while Im cooking or I chew gum.
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I think more than finances, it's about not liking/wanting/having the time to cook. I guess it's easier for some people to buy off the $1 menu than to cook a meal. I am one of the only people I know who cooks every night. Most people order out -VERY expensive. Or they will eat junk/fast food because its fast and cheap.
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I find that I spend less eating "clean" as I can with fruits, veggies, beans, etc. When I go to the supermarket and buy packaged processed foods I spend soooo much more. Oatmeal is super cheap per serving, and filling. A box of whole wheat pasta and a bunch of broccoli (in my area) could be about $3 to feed 3-4 people.…
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Peel the skin off and cube eggplants. Sautee in a bit of olive oil with sliced onion and some black olives. When it starts to get soft, add a small can of tomato sauce, a tablespoon of red wine vinegar and a pinch of sugar. Great as a side dish or on top of pasta or rice. Sort of a cross between a ratatoulle and a caponata.
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I agree. (Athough I did love the late 70's-early 80's :)
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You can do so many things with pasta - add sauces, veggies, cheese, chicken, or put into soups. Not to mention, 1 lb. costs about a dollar ..and very delicious and hearty. It's the secret of every italian on a budget!
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Baked "buffalo" wings or Baked Chicken breast "nuggets" with hot sauce/BBQ sauce Mini pizzas with veggies and small amount of lowfat mozerella Turkey Chili Pita chips or baked chips with hummus or salsa or lowfat greek yogurt based dips Lighten up your 7 layer dip with fat free beans/lite sour cream/lowfat cheese (used…
