Top 6 Best Budget-Friendly Meals
When trying to eat well but save money, how does one cook up full-fledged meals while on a budget? It can seem like a daunting task, given that everyone wants to have a hearty and delicious plate. So, how can someone save money and still dine well? Here are six of the best budget-friendly meals.
Top 6 Best Budget-Friendly Meals
Cooking can be hard when you want to make a wholesome meal while not breaking the bank. Life is so expensive, but at what cost? To your health and appetite? That is why these six budget-friendly meals can be nutritious, delicious, and penny savers. If breakfast is something that you enjoy, at any time of the day, and cereal does not tickle your fancy, try cinnamon and sugar toast. Toast can go for around $2, while both seasonings can total $4. Therefore, this could be a week or more of meals for just $6. It is quick and easy, while delicious all the same. Add some whipped cream or syrup for extra zing.
For pasta fans, Cacio e pepe is a great option. Why? There are just a handful of ingredients, most you may already have. A box of pasta, olive oil, ground pepper, unsalted butter, and Romano cheese is all that is required. Pasta can cost around a dollar on sale, ground pepper is about $3 at most, butter is roughly $3, olive oil is $7, and Romano cheese comes in at $5. This whole process costs under $20, and all of the ingredients, minus the pasta, can last for quite some time. Therefore, it is a meal you can repeat.
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Since you have already bought the toast for an earlier meal, plus the pepper, why not have a lunch sandwich of tomato, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper? A tomato can be under a dollar, while mayo is around $3. If mayo is not for you, substitute cream cheese. Pizza night can be essential, but instead of ordering in, curb your craving with a Red Baron pizza. They are $5, and you can add the tomatoes you bought as well as Romano cheese.
Two To Go
The first four meals are extremely delicious and budget-friendly, but what about two more to round things out? If you’re a tuna fan, tuna macaroni is a must-have. As aforementioned, noodles cost around a dollar, as does a can of tuna. Mayo is around $3, but you may already have it, plus salt and pepper. Put it in the fridge and it can be a tasty meal for two days. Finally, chalupas can make any taco Tuesday festive and delicious. Corn tortillas, refried beans, and cheese are the basics. The total for this meal is around $7 and can make a whole family very happy. Top off with some sour cream and you’re good to go.
Which of these budget-friendly meals will you be trying, and do you have any others to add? Let us know in the comments below.
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