With food prices on the rise, we have all felt the pinch in our pockets. But what if I told you that with a little planning, you can have these four dinners with leftovers for around forty dollars? Does that sound good to you? If so, keep reading to see exactly what you’ll make this week!
Southwestern Salad With Black Beans
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 Head of Romaine Lettuce
- 1 Ripe Avocado
- 1 Red Onion
- 1 Large Tomato
- 1 Can of Yellow Corn
- 1 Can of Black Beans
- 1 Block of Cheddar Cheese (Shredded)
Instructions:
Cut and wash the head of romaine lettuce and add it to a large mixing bowl. Next, dice the onion, tomato, and avocado and add them to the lettuce. Drain and rinse the corn and black beans and add to the mixing bowl.
Lastly, shred the cheddar cheese and toss everything together. Use whatever dressing you like! This salad is packed with healthy protein, fats, and veggies.
Pizza Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Ingredients Needed:
- 3 Large Zucchini
- 1 Package of Ground Italian Sausage
- 1 Jar of Pizza Sauce
- 1 Package of Pepperonis
- 1 Bag of Shredded Mozerella
Instructions:
Prepare the zucchini by coring the seeds and setting them on a lined baking sheet. Next, brown the Italian sausage and add the jar of pizza sauce to the meat once it is done.
Fill each zucchini with the sausage and sauce mixture and top with the mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Bake at 400 degrees until the cheese has melted and begins to turn slightly golden.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 Lb. of Ground Beef
- 2 Bags of Coleslaw Mix
- ¼ Cup Soy Sauce
- â…“ Cup Sesame Oil
- Green Onion (diced)
Instructions:
In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and season it with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Once browned, add the bagged coleslaw mix, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Once everything is cooked and the flavors have blended together, serve and garnish with some chopped green onion.
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Ingredients Needed:
- 1 Lb. of Boneless Chicken Breast Cut into Slices
- 1 Green Pepper
- 1 Red Pepper
- 1 Yellow Pepper
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 1 Taco Seasoning Packet
- 1 Package of Corn Tortillas
Instructions:
Slice the chicken breast into thin slices. Add to a mixing bowl. Slice the bell pepper and onions, and add the chicken and veggies to a sheet pan. Season everything with taco seasoning, and bake at 400 degrees until the chicken reaches temperature and the veggies are tender. Serve on warmed corn tortillas, and enjoy!
Wrapping Up 10 Dollar Dinners
There’s no reason not to enjoy healthy, tasty meals, even on a tight budget. All it takes is a bit of planning and paying attention to what you’re placing in your cart at the grocery store. But with these delicious recipes, you have a week of dinners and one day of leftovers to enjoy!
