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Budget-Friendly Egg, Ham and Spinach Sandwich
Need a quick, delicious and inexpensive meal for breakfast or dinner? Here is your answer. Eggs are a cheap, high-quality protein source and are fine to eat in moderation.
Budget-Friendly Pastitsio (Greek Lasagna)
This version of Greek Lasagna is a great family meal that pairs well with a green salad topped with a little feta cheese and light Greek salad dressing.
Budget-Friendly Summer Vegetable Frittata
This frittata is a great way to get more veggies into your day and can be enjoyed for brunch or dinner. By using a combination of egg whites and whole eggs, you cut back on some of the saturated fat and cholesterol.
Budget-Friendly Roasted Veggie Tacos
Trying to eat a meatless, veggie-packed meal once a week? This recipe gives you all the flavor of tacos, but with so much more fiber and vegetables. Top them with avocado slices for extra flavor if you’d like.
5 Tips for Cooking on a Budget
Make a shopping list before you go to the grocery store and stick to it. Grabbing items as you shop can add up very quickly. Plan out your meals and snacks to help guide you when you shop. Balance is important when managing diabetes. Carbohydrates, protein, and fat should all be part of your meal. The American Diabetes Association ® has a guide called the Diabetes Plate Method that provides a visual of how your plate should look. Canned and pre-packaged foods can save you money, but they can also contain ingredients that may affect your blood glucose (blood sugar) and contain extra salt. Look
Budget-Friendly Salmon Burgers
These burgers are a good way to spice up your menu! They are packed with heart-healthy salmon, plus some veggies. To keep the carbohydrate count low, these are served over bibb lettuce instead of on a bun. Serve these burgers with a green salad drizzled with a sesame ginger vinaigrette for a light, refreshing meal.
Budget-Friendly Cilantro Lime Roasted Chicken
Cilantro and lime make a fresh and zesty flavor combination in this chicken dish. We start with a whole chicken and break it down into 2 breasts, 2 thighs, two drumsticks, and 2 wings. Butchers at grocery stores will usually break down a whole chicken for you, or you can purchase 2-3 of chicken pieces.
Budget-Friendly Pork Chops with Peach Salsa
Take advantage of seasonal produce and pair this mouth-watering salsa sweet-and-savory salsa with pork chops. It would also be great over chicken or fish. For a more intensely flavored salsa, grill the peaches, bell pepper, and onion along side the pork chop before chopping and mixing them together for the salsa. Watch How to Make Pork Chops with Peach Salsa Powered by Homemade
Smart Shopping on a Budget
Watch the video here. Fresh Produce Check sales flyers from your local store and see what fresh produce is on special, then find recipes that call for those vegetables. Or, try swapping out the fruits or vegetables to a more seasonal option in some of your favorite go-to recipes. Frozen and canned vegetables are also great options, especially for recipes like soups, stews, or stir frys. Looked for frozen vegetables with no added seasonings or sauces—the ingredients should just be the vegetables themselves. For canned options, look for "low sodium" or "no-salt-added." Rinse canned vegetables
Veggie Egg Fu Yung
Try this meal for a unique Asian-inspired dish that’s also easy on the budget. It’s great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!