We all need to tighten our financial belts from time to time, but that doesn’t mean you need to start eating junk. This round-up is full of over 60 healthy meals that you can make on a tight budget.
Meals that are meatless or use beans or a cheaper cut of meat are going to help stretch your grocery dollars the furthest. Some of my favorite meals to make when money is tight are soups and casseroles. They seem to feed a crowd and are able to be filled with inexpensive vegetables or grains like rice to help beef them up.
If you don’t like soups and casseroles, don’t worry, this list is full of meals that don’t fall into either of those categories. There is something for everyone in your family to try! Enjoy these new meals that won’t blow your grocery budget.
All meals are Trim Healthy Mama compliant. Many of the dishes in the (S) category will work with a keto eating plan. On to the 60+ recipes!
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(Quinoa, Kale & White Bean Soup)
E (low-fat, high-carb) Dishes:
- Burr-E-tos from The Coer’s Family
- Burrito Bowls –Brown Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, lettuce and salsa from Me and Darcie’s Dish
- Butternut Oat Muffins from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Cabbage Roll Soup from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Chili Lime Black Beans from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Chipotle Chicken with Sweet Potatoes from Mamashire
- Chocolate Oatmeal from Briana Thomas
- Colorful Lentil Salad from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Crockpot Mexican Beans from Briana Thomas
- Easy Black Bean Soup from TJ’s Taste
- Fried Rice from Briana Thomas
- Garbanzo Bean Soup from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Hearty Two Bean and Lentil Chili from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Italian White Bean and Spinach Soup from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Lentil Soup for the Soul from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Lovin’ TexMex Skillet from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Maple Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Bacon from TJ’s Taste
- Mushroom and Chicken Rice Pilaf from Northern Nester
- Mushroom Brown Rice from My Table of Three
- Quinoa, Kale and White Bean Soup from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Ranch Chili Beans from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Red Bean, Quinoa and Kale Soup from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Savory Roasted Butternut Squash from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Spicy Sweet Potato Soup from Northern Nester
- Sweet & Salty Popcorn from Mamashire
- Sweet & Spicy Stir-fry from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Taco Rice from My Table of Three
- Vegetable Beef Soup from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Zesty Salsa Chicken and Black Bean Casserole from Me at Darcie’s Dish
FP (low-fat, low-carb) Dishes:
- Autumn Chicken Curry from Briana Thomas
- Cold Start Yogurt (with S & E options) from Wonderfully Made and Dearly Loved
- Enchilada Sauce from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Garlic Zucchini Turkey Burgers from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Homemade Coffee Creamer from TJ’s Taste
- Quick and Easy Spaghetti Sauce from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Southern Barbecue Sauce from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Sweet Herbed Chicken and Green Beans from Grace Filled Homemaking
- Taco Seasoning from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Vegetable Broth from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Watermelon Gelatin Dessert from Anointed with Oil of Joy
(Slow Cooker Italian Beef & Cabbage)
S (high-fat, low-carb) Dishes:
- Brad’s Favorite Chili from Northern Nester
- Broccoli Cheese Soup from A Dash of Homemade
- Cauliflower Pizza Crust from Wholesome Yum
- Cheesy Sausage Pasta Skillet from TJ’s Taste
- Chicken Thighs in Creamy Tomato Spinach Sauce from Northern Nester
- Colorful Coleslaw from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Creole Style Stewed Okra and Tomatoes from Nana’s Little Kitchen
- Crustless Quiche from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Deviled Eggs with Green Onions from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Easy Homemade Hamburger Helper from Mamashire
- Easy Slow Cooker Parmesan Chicken Wings from Wholesome Yum
- Easy Zucchini Noodles for One from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- French Onion Dip from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Lasagna Soup from TJ’s Taste
- Loaded Sausage Fotato Soup from Grace Filled Homemaking
- Mexican Cauliflower Rice Skillet from All Day I Dream About Food
- Peanut Butter Granola from Briana Thomas
- Pepperoni Bites from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
- Pizza Quesadillas from Simple Classic Life
- Sausage Patty Quiche from Briana Thomas
- Slow Cooker Italian Beef and Cabbage from Me at Darcie’s Dish
- Sriracha Egg Salad from Oh Sweet Mercy
- Taco Frittata from Oh Sweet Mercy
- The Best Garlic Roasted Cauliflower from Wholesome Yum
- Tuna Casserole from Mrs. Criddle’s Kitchen
Darcie,
The meal named Cheesy Sausage Pasta Skillet list a carb amount of 49g minus 6g of fiber? How is this a S meal?
Thank you
It is because it is made with Dreamfields pasta. It is processed and broken down in your body different than regular pasta. You can read abput it in the THM plan book.