Cooking on a budget is something we all should be doing, whether it is to save a little money to put by or because of necessity in this current time. I thought I would brainstorm with you some cheap meal ideas that I have been cooking, or plan to cook over the coming weeks. This is a list of things I have thought about and feel free to add more suggestions in the comments section of this blog.
Lentil Spaghetti Bolognese
Chickpea, passata, spinach pasta
Butternut squash or sweet potato curry with lots of vegetables and rice
Pitta or tortilla pizzas
Homemade bechamel cheese sauce with broccoli and pasta
Vegetarian sausages with mash, veg and gravy
Vegetable stew
Vegetarian sausage casserole
Frozen baked fish pieces with homemade chips and salad
Dahl
Egg fried rice with vegetables
Bean chilli with rice
Tortilla wraps with vegetables and tofu
Edamame bean pasta
Pesto with pasta
Omelette and homemade sweet potato chips
Sweet potato hot pot
Jacket potatoes filled with your choice of filling
Gnocchi with tomatoes and mozzarella
Cauliflower cheese with garlic bread
Lentil pasta with kale
Feta cheese with baked root vegetables
Noodle vegetable stir-fry with cashew nuts
What are your favourite cheap meals?
