Easy Cheap Dinner Recipes
78 Easy Dinners That Won't Break the Bank
The act of cooking dinner from scratch rather than turning to takeout or microwave meals is a money-saving strategy in itself, so if you're reading this, you're already off to a great start! Beyond that, consider making vegetarian meals out of staples like beans and other legumes, rice, quinoa, pasta, and eggs. (While less meat-centric recipes are typically more affordable, inexpensive cuts like ground beef and turkey, chicken thighs, and bacon have a place in budget-friendly meal planning, especially when they're not the main event.) To make things easier, we curated more than 75 recipes that won't break the bank; keep reading for inspiration.
Vegan Pumpkin-Chickpea Soup
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Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onion
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Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
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Pasta Carbonara With Leeks and Sundried Tomatoes
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Balsamic Mushrooms, Chickpeas, and Kale With Caramelized Onions
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Eggy Pasta With Spinach and Bacon
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Korean Tofu With Spicy Garlic Sauce
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Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos
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Vegan Chickpea Soup
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Kale, White Bean, and Meatball Soup
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Baked Sweet Potatoes With Cannellini Beans and Spinach
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Pasta With Vegan Pink Sauce
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Kimchi Fried Rice
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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs With Spaghetti
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Sautéed Mushrooms With Poached Egg
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Cream of Tomato Soup With Crunchy Lemon Chickpeas
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Vegetable Medley Pasta
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Chicken Lo Mein
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Vegetarian Carbonara
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Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms
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Black Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad
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Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese
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Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
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Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino
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Microwave Chicken Noodle Soup
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Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas
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