Tips for Creative and Cheap Meals When You're Broke


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In this video, we’re going to show you how to create and execute a creative and cheap meal plan when you’re broke. We’re going …

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  1. Jolene Lengyel
    Jolene Lengyel says:

    Surprise surprise! You did it again. Very fantastic! All of these budget meals as you call them are my daily plant-based meals. Smoked paprika is definitely a go to spice if you're missing the meat or just in general. The substitution of rice instead of bullion is an excellent suggestion. Also using the Bean Bean broth or aquafaba is a great flavor enhancer for free!

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  2. Nancy Carney
    Nancy Carney says:

    I recently bought an 88c bag of mixed vegetables from Walmart. I boiled 1/2 the bag with the flavor packet from 2 Ramen pkgs. When done I added the Ramen noodles. A $1.00 lunch for 4. I really enjoy all your videos. Have to try the carrot cake pancakes. All dry beans are sooooo very good. Unlimited options. Your boys are so cute.

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  3. Rachel Hero
    Rachel Hero says:

    I really appreciate the budget videos. Being in a home of 3 adults two of which are unable to work at this time, I am always excited for budget ideas. I can’t wait to make the pancakes! And I think I’ll try the bean soup too! The super cold weather is due to start this weekend so I am definitely looking forward to soup season

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  4. MOM'S THRIFTY MEALS
    MOM'S THRIFTY MEALS says:

    These recipes sound great πŸ˜‹! I love soup, I'd have to find something else for my daughter to eat though, she has food sensitivities. (Texture and certain foods, makes it challenging to feed us all the same thing). I wouldn't have a problem eating the same thing all week, we can change it up by adding other things like making chili-mac from chili😊

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  5. Kenyon Bissett
    Kenyon Bissett says:

    Excellent choices for nutrition, vibrant color and taste. I did not do a calorie count. If the rice was added, it would up the bulk but cut the nutrition if white rice is chosen. Bullion is a kitchen staple for a lot of people. With rice, chicken bullion, 1-2 mini carrots, teaspoon of red onion and 1 tablespoon of tomatoes; you could have a simple dish with no spiciness. Just a thought. But with a $10 budget, something has to give.

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  6. My Hillside Garden
    My Hillside Garden says:

    I appreciate all the work you put into your videos. These are great and I also love that you make real food, not just canned or out of a box and that you try to consider the best nutrition you can purchase. Enjoy your day. Catherine

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  7. YT4Me57
    YT4Me57 says:

    Everything looked delicious. I agree, I would have gone for the rice and eliminated the sweet potato (not a fan). Or another alternative would be to swap the sweet potato for white potatoes. Cubed and added to the soup and served mashed with the chili will also bulk up the meals. Great job!

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  8. Barbara Sutherland
    Barbara Sutherland says:

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  9. Patty Spencer
    Patty Spencer says:

    Back in the day (I'm talking about the late 50s early 60s) when my mom made bean soup she always put the beans in water and brought it to boil – drained it and then did the same thing 2 more times (that took the place of letting them sit over night)

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  10. Hannah Lawrence
    Hannah Lawrence says:

    I would just like to state that I think you did a great job! Everything you made was simple, gave good vegetarian options, and with a few swaps could easily be made GF and/or vegan if needed. Great channel!

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  11. Michelle
    Michelle says:

    Chili on sweet potatoes looked delicious. The sauteed bananas also made me really want pancakes for breakfast in the morning with my husband. So hes gonna get some in the morning.

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  12. Melissa Hoholek
    Melissa Hoholek says:

    Love this! You could always buy a couple packs of the ramen noodles, chicken or beef flavor, and use the bouillon packets from those and use the noodles for a different dish like vegetable stir fry, or in the soup you made! I love the chili sweet potato idea!

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  13. allyroo H
    allyroo H says:

    Sweet of you to be honest about not necessarily eating the foods over the 7 days. People do this all the time and I'm pretty sure they don't either πŸ™‚ You are looking happy and healthy. 43K Yeah!

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