One of the easiest ways to eat on the cheap is to eat breakfast.
42 oz. of Oats cost roughly $1.99 (sometimes much less - buy off brand, or from a bulk bin).
A serving is 1/2 cup of uncooked oats.
So, if you have oatmeal at least once a day, that's a meal for just a few cents.
Another option is polenta/grits. If you make it on the dry side, you can slice it and pan-fry, if you make it on the soft side, you can top it with margarine, cheese, veggies or stew. At less than $.10 per serving (pre-toppings) that is one heck of a cheap meal.
Then of course we come to beans. Beans for breakfast? Sure, why not?
You can make an entire pot of beans for less than $1.00.
Breakfast burritos, chili scrambles (tofu, or eggs if you're so inclined) and ful medames are all great options.
Foods traditionally associated with breakfast make great lunch and dinner options. Don't knock 'em, just because you think of them as breakfast.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
I think we're taking on water...
Plans? What plans? The last few weeks have been all over the place for me. I haven't been able to plan a darn thing, let alone meals. I've been living on pb & j - no complaints.
I am cooking tonight though, so thought I'd post what I'm making.
It's nothing fancy, but it's a favorite of mine. The recipe falls into the category I call "slump," which I know I've mentioned before.
1 package of Smart Ground (soy-based vegan crumbles)
1 lb. pasta (macaroni or similar)
Veggies of choice (I use corn and black beans)
1 package taco seasoning mix (or mix cumin, oregano, garlic, chili powder)
1 cup salsa
So, get your pasta going.
In a big skillet, "brown" the veggie crumbles. Then mix in your spices or seasoning packet, if so inclined. Add 1/2 of water from the boiling pasta along with the corn and cooked black beans. Simmer for a few minutes. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add this to the skillet with the veggie mixture. Stir together, top with salsa and then serve.
It's delicious. Honest.
If you were cool with dairy, it would be yum topped with a little cheese and/or sour cream.
I am cooking tonight though, so thought I'd post what I'm making.
It's nothing fancy, but it's a favorite of mine. The recipe falls into the category I call "slump," which I know I've mentioned before.
1 package of Smart Ground (soy-based vegan crumbles)
1 lb. pasta (macaroni or similar)
Veggies of choice (I use corn and black beans)
1 package taco seasoning mix (or mix cumin, oregano, garlic, chili powder)
1 cup salsa
So, get your pasta going.
In a big skillet, "brown" the veggie crumbles. Then mix in your spices or seasoning packet, if so inclined. Add 1/2 of water from the boiling pasta along with the corn and cooked black beans. Simmer for a few minutes. Once the pasta is cooked, drain and add this to the skillet with the veggie mixture. Stir together, top with salsa and then serve.
It's delicious. Honest.
If you were cool with dairy, it would be yum topped with a little cheese and/or sour cream.
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