Ingredients
- Rice
- Beans
- Lentils
- Pasta
- Canned vegetables
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Onions
- Eggs
- Canned tuna
- Chicken thighs
- Ground beef
Instructions
- Gather all your inexpensive staple ingredients like rice, beans, pasta, and vegetables.
- Cook grains such as rice or pasta according to package instructions.
- Prepare proteins like eggs, canned tuna, or ground beef by cooking as desired.
- Combine cooked ingredients with seasonal vegetables and season with salt, pepper, garlic, and herbs.
- Batch cook larger quantities for savings and flexibility.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers for easy reheating later.
- Serve dishes with simple garnishes like fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil for added flavor.
Notes
- Use leftovers creatively to reduce waste and stretch your budget further.
- Batch cooking can save significant time and money.
- Invest in basic kitchen tools like slow cookers and prep knives to simplify meal prep.
- Buy staples in bulk to lower overall costs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing, Batch Cooking
- Cuisine: Various (Budget-Friendly)
- Diet: Omnivore
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg