XP:Inexpensive meatless meals?

memali26

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We're trying to cut our grocery budget and are thinking of trying vegetarian/meatless meals a few times a week. I have a few recipes already, but I'm looking for more ideas. Any great suggestions?

MsCrispy

Do you like indian food? I love daal. We make ours with red lentils. Beans are cheap, so it ends up being a very inexpensive meal. DD actually likes it too (I add yogurt to make it less spicey).

Quinoa is another option since it has protein. We'v

SusieBW

OMG, I made DELICIOUS meatless pasta a week or so ago, and it was also totally cheap.  Pasta, canned chick peas, tomatoes, spinach = definitely under $10.  I want to eat it every night.  It would be awesome if I had an actual recipe to s

manda26

I made pasta primavera last week that sounds a lot like Susies post above. Its something you can pretty much add your favorite veggies. We used asparagus too because it was on sale.

mnewlee

I make tacos with just black beans (or any kind of bean) and corn. I  simmer it with the seasoning just like I would the meat. H says he doesn't even miss the meat.

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memali26

Thanks, ladies!

hannafemme

I would check out Happy Herbivore who has a lot of recipes that are made with everyday, low cost ingredients.  Beans are definitely a low cost vegetarian staple.&n

memali26

hannafemme:

I would check out Happy Herbivore<

shelovesfrodo

There are quite a few good chili and bean soup recipes that are meatless. A while ago, I made a recipe from an old Cooking Light magazine called a Rosti. Basically shredded potatoes, greek yoghurt, cheese, S&P. All in a pan, make "wells" in it, cra

hypotheticalme

One of our favorites is Caribbean black beans and saut?ed plantains, served with rice. It's really easy and hearty.

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