12 Recipes that Cost $10 or Less
Cooking on a budget? These 12 mouthwatering and easy recipes each cost just $10 or less to make. From hearty casseroles to flavorful pasta, these wallet-friendly meals will satisfy your tastebuds without breaking the bank. With cost-effective ingredients and simple preparation methods, these budget-conscious dishes prove you don’t have to sacrifice taste when cooking cheaply.
Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Avocado Chickpea Salad Bagel Sandwich. A healthy sandwich using canned chickpeas! Smashed chickpea and avocado salad on poppyseed bagels. Ready in minutes for a delicious, plant-based lunch.
Make the Recipe: Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Healthy Pasta Fagioli Recipe (Italian Pasta and Beans)
A healthy pasta fagioli recipe that’s been passed down for generations. My family’s simple recipe for white beans & ditalini pasta in red sauce, the ultimate comfort food! Just need canned beans and pasta, the ultimate cheap dinner.
Make the Recipe: Healthy Pasta Fagioli
Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup
A very vegetable soup! A comforting, cozy slow cooker vegetable soup recipe that’s perfect for winter. Packed with beans, frozen veggies, and tomatoes.
Make the Recipe: Slow Cooker Vegetable Soup
Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup
You are going to love this lemon chickpea orzo soup! It’s like chicken noodle soup for grown-ups, a healthy twist on Greek avgolemono soup using canned beans.
Make the Recipe: Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup
Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce! If you like heat then you’ve gotta try this healthy pasta sauce. Homemade tomato sauce with crushed red pepper and lots of garlic. You can make this entire meal for just a few dollars!
Make the Recipe: Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce
Vegetarian Pasta Bake with No Cook Noodles
Vegetarian Pasta Bake! This one pot dish is NO BOIL! Just throw everything into a casserole dish and bake! Pasta, tomato butter sauce, cheese, and Italian sausage are all you need.
Make the Recipe: Vegetarian Pasta Bake with No Cook Noodles
Simple Fresh Tomato Sauce
Simple Fresh Tomato Sauce! A delicious fresh tomato sauce recipe using summer tomatoes, garlic and onion. An inexpensive, simple dinner.
Make the Recipe: Simple Fresh Tomato Sauce
Instant Pot Lentil Tacos
Instant Pot Lentil Tacos! A healthy dinner, ready in just 30 minutes using dried lentils and spices– you can make this entire meal for less than $5!
Make the Recipe: Instant Pot Lentil Tacos
BBQ Tofu (simple and easy!)
This delicious BBQ tofu recipe requires only two ingredients! Simple and easy, you’ll love this BBQ tofu in sandwiches, salads, bowls, and more. Throw it on a wrap with slaw for a simple dinner under $10
Make the Recipe: BBQ Tofu (simple and easy!)
Easy, 20 Minute Pasta
Easy, 20-Minute Pasta! You are going to love this healthy, easy pasta! With a trick to creating glossy, restaurant-style pasta, this is a must-save for quick dinners.
Make the Recipe: Easy, 20 Minute Vegan Pasta
Air Fryer Black Bean Taquitos
Black Bean Taquitos made in the air fryer! Crispy taquitos are made in the air fryer with just a handful of ingredients. Using canned black beans for a simple, inexpensive dinner.
Make the Recipe: Air Fryer Black Bean Taquitos
Slow Cooker Tomato Soup
This creamy, easy, tomato soup recipe is SO delicious and perfect for fall and winter. Throw it into the slow cooker and dinner is served.
Make the Recipe: Slow Cooker Tomato Soup
20-Minute Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
This hearty dish with roasted red pepper pasta sauce is the perfect comfort food! Not only do you get to enjoy a big bowl of pasta, but it is covered in an amazing, flavorful sauce. Dinner in 20 minutes? YES, please!
Make the Recipe: 20-Minute Pasta With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce