If you’re sick and tired of spending lots of money and time planning and cooking dinner each night, this Quick and Easy, Budget Friendly Vegetarian Meal Plan is for you! Keep a look out for a new one each week.
Budget Friendly Dinners
Grocery prices are insane right now, so I know I’m not the only one looking for ways to save money when I can. There’s still a few things I won’t cut corners on, but for the most part these days I try to buy the cheapest versions of our grocery staples that I can find.
30 Minute Dinners
Both my boys are in school now, and as much as I love my alone time, I still want to spend lots of time with them. Dinners that take 30 minutes or less to prepare make it so I’m not stuck in the kitchen all evening and I can spend more quality time with my family. I will try to keep all the recipes to 30 minutes, but may add some in that take a little longer, and then add some tips on ways to shorten them.
I hope you all can benefit from these meals and tips that I provide along with them! Enjoy and have a great week!
MONDAY
20 Minute Tortellini with Tomatoes and Parsley
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side salad or garlic bread.
Budget Modifications: Most grocery stores will have both fresh tortellini in the refrigerated section and dried cheese tortellini in the regular pasta section. The dried tortellini would probably be cheaper to purchase.
TUESDAY
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side chips and salsa, beans and rice or a salad.
Budget Modifications: I’ve been buying my avocados at Walmart lately and they are only about $0.60 each.
WEDNESDAY
Hummus Flatbread with Balsamic Veggies
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side salad or fries.
Budget Modifications: Use whatever vegetables you have on hand.
THURSDAY
(can be served warm, rather than chilled)
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side fries or chips.
Budget Modifications: Use frozen broccoli and frozen peas. The feta cheese can be omitted, as sometimes it is on the more expensive side.
FRIDAY
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side salad, French fries, chips or coleslaw.
Budget Modifications: Use whatever sandwich toppings you have on hand.
PRINTABLE INGREDIENT LIST
This can be printed off and used to figure out what you already have at home and what exactly you need to buy.
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