I made Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner this week using just about $20 for groceries. These meals are super easy, come together FAST, and include lots of fruit and veggies. I did most of my shopping at ALDI and my local Walmart also has similar prices. I encourage you to find the least expensive grocery store near you to find these groceries at the best price.
This meal plan is to provide inspiration and I encourage you to customize this to work for you.
Groceries
Below is the printable grocery list for this meal plan – I encourage you to make any substitutions that fit your tastes and nutritional needs.
Recipes
For step-by-step instructions for all of these recipes, watch on YouTube here:
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This egg roll in a bowl recipe is so easy, uses few ingredients, and tastes delicious! I’ve made this with ground meat in the past and in this meal plan, I’m using crumbled tofu. Fresh cabbage is the best option for this dish but pre-shredded coleslaw will do in a pinch.
Ingredients
Method
- Drain tofu, pat dry, and slice in ½ inch thick pieces.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add oil. Once oil is hot, Add tofu and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Do no touch the tofu until it has browned on one side. Once it has browned, stir and continue to cook until crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add cabbage, carrots, soy sauce, and ginger and sauté until cooked down a bit.
- 4.Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to the package, strain, and separate into 4 bowls.
- Once cabbage is cooked to your desired doneness, place mixture on top of spaghetti and serve topped with sriracha (if desired) and green onions. Enjoy!
Homemade Peanut Butter
Homemade peanut butter comes together in a snap! For this meal plan, you’ll have enough peanut butter to have 3-4 sandwiches, plus 2 Tbsp for breakfast quinoa, and ½ cup should be reserved for dinner.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add peanuts to a food processor and blend for 10 minutes or until peanut butter is smooth and creamy. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Quinoa Bowl
This breakfast is delicious warm or cold and can be modified to suit anyone’s tastes! For this meal plan, I had enough ingredients for 4-6 servings.
Ingredients
Method
- In a medium sauce pan, add quinoa and milk. Bring to a simmer on low heat. Reduce the heat as much as possible, cover, and cook until quinoa is cooked through. Do not step away as the milk can boil over if the heat is too high. Keep a close eye on the temperature and adjust as needed.
- Meanwhile, in a small mixing bowl, mix together the peanut butter and cocoa powder until completely combined.
- Add cooked quinoa to a bowl and stir in the peanut butter mixture and honey until combined. Top with sliced bananas and enjoy!
Avocado Toast
For avocado toast, I simply toast the bread, top with ½ an avocado, and then drizzle with honey and season with sea salt and red pepper flakes. Feel free to add any seasoning you love, like anything but the bagel seasoning, or simply stick to salt. Easy and delicious!
Banana Peel Bacon and Eggless Tofu Scramble
Banana peel bacon is a great way to use banana peels! I used this recipe but feel free to look up a different recipe or make any substitutions you like:
Banana Peel Bacon Recipe from It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken
Eggless tofu scramble is a fun way to use tofu that’s surprisingly delicious and filling!
Ingredients
Method
- Drain tofu, pat dry, and crumble with a fork.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat and add oil. Once oil is hot, add diced tomatoes and season with garlic powder. Saute until juices are released from tomatoes.
- Add crumbled tofu, season with salt, pepper, soy sauce, and turmeric, and stir. Continue cooking until tofu is heated through, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add spinach and stir until spinach is wilted, about 3-4 minutes. Season to taste with more salt, pepper, and soy sauce. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Peanut Butter Sandwiches
The extra peanut butter can be used to make peanut butter sandwiches! I like to add honey but they’re delicious with just peanut butter. Try adding a chopped banana for extra flavor and fun! You should have enough peanut butter for 4-5 sandwiches.
Cabbage Steaks
This was my first time making cabbage steaks and I was absolutely SHOCKED by how delicious they were. If you haven’t given this recipe a try, I highly recommend giving it a go! I paired my cabbage steaks with a piece of avocado toast to round out my dinner. DELICIOUS!!
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 400° F.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and mix until combined.
- Slice cabbage into ¼ – ½ inch thick slices and place on a baking sheet. Brush oil mixture onto one side of the cabbage. Flip and brush on the other side of the cabbage.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes at 400° F or until cabbage is caramelized and well browned, turning the baking sheet halfway through (No need to flip the cabbage).
- Serve and enjoy!
Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce
This filling dish is full of flavor and delicious textures. You’ll be surprised by how craveable this dinner is! You’ll be looking forward to the leftovers!
Ingredients
Method
- In a mixing bowl or jar, combine peanut butter, water, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and chili sauce. Stir or shake until completely combined and set aside.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook pasta according to the package. Strain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add veggies and sauté, stirring frequently, until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set veggies aside in a bowl.
- Add sauce and pasta to the pan and toss until warmed through. Add veggies back to pan and stir to combine. Serve with chopped peanuts and hot sauce. Enjoy!
I hope you enjoy the recipes and at least get a few ideas for meals to make in your home! Please let me know if you try anything and what you thought!
Happy Cooking!
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