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
Ginger Fried Rice With Poached Egg
Roasted Italian Sausage, Peppers, Potatoes, and Onion
Five-Alarm Chili
Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
Honey Garlic Chicken and Veggies
Cabbage Roll Soup
Chicken Fajita Stuffed Peppers
Pasta Carbonara With Leeks and Sundried Tomatoes
Balsamic Mushrooms, Chickpeas, and Kale With Caramelized Onions
Creamy Skillet Mac and Cheese
Black Pepper Stir-Fried Noodles With Spinach and Tofu
Chicken Parmesan and Roasted Zucchini
One-Pot Beans, Chicken, and Rice
Eggy Pasta With Spinach and Bacon
Korean Tofu With Spicy Garlic Sauce
Chicken and Rice
Tex-Mex Ground Beef Tacos
Vegan Chickpea Soup
Very Veggie Fried Rice
Cheeseburger Casserole
Vietnamese Lemongrass Tofu
Creamy Cauliflower Fettucine Alfredo With Bacon
Kale, White Bean, and Meatball Soup
Vegetarian Japchae
Greek Chicken With Green Beans and Potatoes
Baked Sweet Potatoes With Cannellini Beans and Spinach
One-Pot Barbecue Chicken Pasta
Lemony Lentil Soup With Swiss Chard
Pasta With Vegan Pink Sauce
Kimchi Fried Rice
Chicken Enchilada Skillet
Vegan Burrito Bowl
Loaded French Bread Pizza
Chicken Chow Mein
Lemony Lentil and Chickpea Salad
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs With Spaghetti
Chili Cheese Dogs
Spicy Asian Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken and Broccoli Shells and Cheese
Sautéed Mushrooms With Poached Egg
Peanut Soba Noodles With Broccoli Rabe
Cream of Tomato Soup With Crunchy Lemon Chickpeas
Black Bean and Butternut Squash Quesadilla
Garlic Ranch Chicken and Veggies
Vegan Korean Nourish Bowl With Barley
Cilantro-Lime Chicken With Rice and Black Beans
Vegetable Medley Pasta
Greek Chicken and Lemon Rice
Cheesy Taco Skillet
Chicken Lo Mein
Roasted Cauliflower, Chickpea, and Quinoa Salad With Jalapeño Lime Dressing
Vegetarian Carbonara
Grain Bowl With Teriyaki Sauce, Greens, and Soft-Boiled Egg
Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Veggie Mexican Casserole
Spicy Tahini Soba Noodle Salad
Rotini With Butternut-Sage Sauce
Vegan Miso Soup With Soba and Mushrooms
Homemade Hamburger Helper
Black Bean, Corn, and Radish Salad
Chicken Fried Rice
Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese
Lemon and Dill Chickpea Salad
Bacon-Wrapped Hot Dogs
Shells With Red Pepper Tomato Sauce
Vegetarian Bibimbap
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, e Peperoncino
Chickpea Soup With Kale and Bacon
Spicy Sausage, Kale, and Orecchiette Soup
Lebanese Lemon-Parsley Bean Salad
Pasta Carbonara
Spicy Peanut Soba Noodle Salad
Ginger Fried Cauliflower Rice
Microwave Chicken Noodle Soup
Black Bean Quinoa Salad With Orange Vinaigrette
Turkey Meatball and Spinach Soup
Linguine With Kale and Chickpeas
