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5 budget-friendly dinners for your weekly meal prep
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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 over and over again:
I made this one last night and served over brown rice with homemade coleslaw made with Brussels sprouts. ​
I made this shepherd's pie as the main, plant-based dish to share at Easter this past week. My meat loving family members raved over it and helped themselves to seconds and thirds! ​
Serve with a side of your favorite Mexican rice and coleslaw or an array of roasted veggies for a complete dish! ​
My husband isn't a big fan of curry, but he LOVES this one. I pretty much always have a serving or two stashed in the freezer for last minute meals. ​
This crockpot dinner can be prepped in under 10 minutes and is crazy delicious! No one will miss the beef! Enjoy! Nicolette Wax | Home-Cooked Roots P.S. if you're curious, read about how I calculate recipe costs! |
Home-Cooked Roots - Budget Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
by Nicolette Wax
🛒 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!
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...
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