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Crustless Quiche
It's basically a frittata, but creamier and better. All you'll need are eggs, milk, and cream for the base. The rest is very customizable, so you can use whatever meat and veggies are left in your fridge.
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5-Ingredient Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Vegetarian, budget-friendly, and super filling.
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Quinoa, Avocado, and Tomato Bowl
This is technically a "breakfast bowl" but I don't believe in such distinctions when it comes to a great egg dish.
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5-Ingredient Coconut Curry
All you'll need is coconut milk + red curry paste + broccoli + chickpeas + cornstarch. Serve with rice and enjoy!
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Roasted Squash, Corn, and Black Bean Enchiladas
This is made from inexpensive kitchen staples, like canned black beans and frozen corn, and the sauce calls for spices you probably already have at home. Besides, enchiladas are the MVP of weeknight family dinners, and if you disagree with this, I don't even wanna hear about it.
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Risi e Bisi
A great risotto is always impressive and delicious but it doesn't require a ton of ingredients. In this case, peas, pancetta (which you could replace with bacon, or leave out altogether to save some $$), and parmesan give the risotto its flavor.
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Sweet Potato Turkey Chili
Sure, meat is often the priciest part of a meal, but if you're looking for a cheaper option, ground meat is the way to go. And on top of being cheap, this meal is also protein-packed, easy to make, and ready in under an hour.
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Sesame Noodles
The recipe calls for udon noodles but that sesame noodle sauce is also a great way to transform boring packaged ramen noodles into a restaurant-quality meal.
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Burrito Bowl Meal Prep
Who said you couldn't meal prep your dinners in advance too?
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Whole Wheat Pasta With Lemon Kale Chicken
You can use rotisserie chicken instead of chicken breasts if that's a cheaper option at your grocery store.
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Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
If you're looking for more greens, you can always add some arugula to the mix.
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Mushroom and Garlic Spaghetti Dinner
This pasta has it all, and by all I mean butter, mushrooms, garlic, and cheese.
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Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls
All the tasty flavors of cabbage rolls without all the work.
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Spaghetti Squash Boats With Spicy Sausage
If you want to make it even cheaper, you can ditch the meat and replace it with black beans or another plant protein.
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Fan Qie Chao Dan (Tomato and Eggs over Rice)
Eggs are not only a breakfast thing. In fact, they may be the best trick to achieving a cheap yet filling dinner.
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