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Home-Cooked Roots - Budget Friendly Plant-Based Recipes

by Nicolette Wax

πŸ›’ Grocery budgeting & meal planning expert I'm on a mission to help you slash your grocery bills without sacrificing flavor or nutrition. My curated collection of wallet-friendly recipes, smart shopping tips, and meal planning tools will revolutionize the way you approach your kitchen. Say goodbye to overspending and hello to tasty, affordable meals!

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How to Make Freezer Burritos the Easy Way 🌯

Hey, Reader, Homemade burritos are undeniably delicious, but they can be time consuming to make if you're cooking each component separately. Especially if you like to cook your rice and beans from scratch like I do. The solution? Let the crockpot do all the work 😎. This burrito filling cooks entirely hands-free right in the crockpot. Simply brown your "meat" of choice, then dump it in the crockpot along with the remaining ingredients. Then wrap in your favorite buttery flour tortillas and...

about 14 hours agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Hey, Reader, Did you know that today is national BBQ day? It's rather fitting as we're on the brink of hot summer days, pool parties, and graduation get togethers. So if you're planning your BBQ menu for today or a day in the near future, here are 51 Vegan BBQ Recipes to try. From plant-based proteins, homemade BBQ sauces, classic sides, and grillable veggies, there's guaranteed to be something for every type of eater. BROWSE: 51 Vegan BBQ Recipes πŸ“Œ Save these recipes on Pinterest! Leave a...

4 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Hey, Reader, Chili is one of my favorite foods to make for dinner year round. You can serve it with a hunk of cornbread, in a homemade bread bowl, or overtop baked potatoes for loaded chili potatoes! This 15 Bean Chili is as simple and hearty as it gets. Thanks to the Instant Pot, we can make a chili with dry beans without hours of simmering on the stovetop. Perfect for game day, family meals, or stress-free dinners. Read: Instant Pot 15 Bean Chili ❀️ πŸ“Œ Pin this recipe! Enjoy! Nicolette Wax |...

6 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Hey, Reader, Most of my meal planning is surrounding dinners, but breakfast is the most important meal of the day after all! Check out these 5 healthy breakfasts that are low in added sugar, meal prep friendly, and easy on the wallet. #5. Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats #4. Vegan Tofu Quiche #3. Peanut Butter Banana Oatmeal Muffins #2. Vegan Breakfast Sandwiches #1. Jackfruit Smoothie Looking to boost your plant-based protein? Check out these Plant-Based Protein Breakfast Recipes! Plus! What you...

8 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Hey, Reader, Ready to save some money? πŸ™‹πŸ»β™€οΈ After 10 years of budgeting and tracking my spending, I've nailed down 17 items that are always cheaper to pick up at Costco Wholesale. Every item except for one is shelf stable, meaning it will keep for weeks if not months. And the one that isn't shelf stable is freezer friendly, which means it's pretty much good indefinitely. So get comfy and settle in with a good drink and browse this list for more ways you can be cutting your spending each...

11 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Hey, Reader, When life gets busy, it can be easy to let meal planning and making dinner go. But going into busy season with a bunch of reliable, go-to dinners in your back pocket makes life feel a whole lot easier. Over the next few weeks, these 7 easy dinners will be making an appearance on our meal plan. They're all made in the crockpot (I am SO much more likely to get dinner on the table if I start 80% of it in the morning), use budget-friendly ingredients, and make for delicious...

12 days agoΒ β€’Β 2 min read

Hey, Reader, Looking for the perfect cheap and simple side dish? You can't go wrong with homemade refried beans! These Instant Pot Refried Beans are 100% fat free, yet just as flavorful and creamy as the beans at your local Mexican restaurant. Plus, these beans are made with dry means, which means no pre-soak required! Instant Pot Refried Beans Check out this recipe review from Mike: "These were a huge hit in my house. We ended up making some plant based bean, potato, and cashew cheese taco...

21 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Hey, Reader, It took me a long time to jump on the air fryer wagon, but now that I've had one for a couple of years, I wish I got one sooner. The air fryer makes the best crispy food with almost no oil at all. It can even crisp up leftover french fries like a dream. But recently I've been using it to make the crispiest tofu of all time. Crispy Air Fryer Tofu Ingredients 1 (16 ounce) block extra firm tofu frozen, then thawed ($3.36) 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce ($0.19) 1/2 tablespoon vegetable...

26 days agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Hey, Reader, Make your favorite yellow curry from scratch! It’s a budget-friendly meal ($3.14 per serving), naturally vegetarian and vegan, and one of the most flavorful potato recipes around. It’s just as easy to make as my Lentil Curry and Thai Pumpkin Curry, yet bursting with fresh lemongrass, creamy coconut, and an earthy, spiced yellow curry paste. It’s a recipe that’s: βœ… Quick enough for weeknights. By using a pre-made Thai yellow curry paste, this Thai curry can be ready to serve in...

about 1 month agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read

Hey, Reader, If you're planning your meals and grocery list for the week like I am, you might be on the hunt for some easy dinners that also won't break the bank. Groceries are more expensive than ever and staying under budget is not easy. To help, I've been relying on my favorite meals made with beans and lentils to cut costs as much as possible. Beans and Lentils are some of the world's cheapest proteins that are also high in nutrition and fiber. Here are my top five $1 dinners that I make...

about 1 month agoΒ β€’Β 1 min read
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