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Have you tried sheetpan gnocchi yet? Total. Game. Changer. . Ingredients 1 pac...

Have you tried sheetpan gnocchi yet? Total. Game. Changer. . Ingredients 1 pac…

Have you tried sheetpan gnocchi yet? Total. Game. Changer. 👏 . Ingredients 1 package of gnocchi Veggies of choice (I used cherry tomatoes and zucchini) 2/3 cup pesto 1 tbsp olive oil Salt & pepper 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts Parmesan cheese and basil for topping . Directions 1. Coat gnocchi and veggies in olive oil, salt and peeper and 1 tbsp of pesto 2. Spread evenly on a sheetpan and roast at…

[roseofsamsara]

Been trying to hold onto the wallet. Translation - eating foods high in protein but with less carbon footprint on the planet and cheaper on the purse. So of course I made nachos!! These aren't vegan but they are Instant Pot Magic. Gone are the 8 hour pre-soak and 2 to 4 hr cooktimes!! First, made the rice and folded in red and yellow bell peppers, and some fresh cooked chilled corn after the rice cooled. Next, pinto beans with garlic and chili and chicken broth. Black beans with cumin and oregano. All in a day no less!! The only fat is the extra sharp cheddar cheese and chips because I only used spices and the broth was low fat. You could always add a dollop of sour cream if you want and top the dollop with some diced Anaheim chilis...I had salsa on the side! Salsa IS a food group. NOM, NOM!! good eating my friend!!!! #nachos #rice #blackbeans #pintobeans #garlic #cumin #oregano #instantpot #instantpotmagic #spices #cheese #extrasharpcheddar #cornchips #bellpepper #chili #anaheimchili #highprotein #cheaphealthyfood #nomnom #salsa #salsaisafoodgroup (at Cherry Creek) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFqPQhClg73/?igshid=1twh9nhelmcni

[faithbytheforkful]

Cafe at work has me spoiled! Just over $6 for all this yum. #healthylunch #faithbytheforkful #work #officecafeteria #delicious #cheaphealthyfood #wholefood

[taniofthethunder]

Povo meal of the day. GF luxury mac'n'cheese. (I will do a vegan version but I has no nuts today). Boil up macaroni's. Drain. I then put 1.5 cups (ish) of milk (lactose free, but soy or almond or regular will work too) 1 tablespoon Massel vego chicken gravy powder. Stir for a min. Pop noodles back in pot. I cup grated tasty cheese, 1/2 cup pre grated parmesan, 2 teaspoons of nutritional yeast flakes (optional, but yummy and good for you). All gluggy and gooey in a few minutes. Served with organic cayene (organic has way more kick than conventional) and some salt. Cost around $1 a serve, maybe less. Made 4 serves. I got the pack of GF noodles fron NQR for under $2. (Australian dollars). #macncheese #povo #povomeal #cheapgourmet #ballaratlife #glutenfree #vegetarian #comfortfood #singlemum #cheaphealthyfood

[leelem0n]

Cooking Frozen Meat/Fish

Buying meat (which includes fish...I don't know why people think fish isn't meat) on sale or purchasing it frozen is a great way to save money, but many people complain about defrosting later. I never worry about defrosting. All I do is put the meat on the stove, cover it, and set the heat to low. It cooks thoroughly without burning and without wasting my time with defrosting. Here's some salmon I have cooking up right now, photographed after I flipped it:

If you can't see the picture, click here.

Because it's frozen and can be icy, it creates extra steam under the lid, which appears to prevent the meat from drying out (I suppose it's because you're cooking it with moist heat instead of allowing all that moisture to escape). 

Anyway, just a nice tip to keep your meals cheap to purchase and quick to prepare. Feel free to reblog this and add to it, or you can post to /r/CheapHealthyFood with your own food tips.

[easydesserts]

Cajun shrimp tacos for a weeknight dinner win. Seriously, this might be my favou...

Cajun shrimp tacos for a weeknight dinner win. Seriously, this might be my favou…

Cajun shrimp tacos for a weeknight dinner win. Seriously, this might be my favourite @countdown_til_dinner recipe. (Very bold statement but these are just too good) . Save this recipe and make this easy dinner this week 🙌 . Deets ⬇️ 15 minutes ~ serves 2 – 15-20 raw shrimp – 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning . 1. Season shrimp with Cajun seasoning then sauté shrimp in a frying pan with a drizzle of olive…

[easydesserts]

Super simple weeknight dinner . We arrived back from a little holiday away yeste...

Super simple weeknight dinner . We arrived back from a little holiday away yeste…

Super simple weeknight dinner . We arrived back from a little holiday away yesterday afternoon. It was so nice to unplug for a while, chill by the beach, relax and spend quality time as a family. . When we arrived home yesterday this was the dinner I made. 1 pan, minimal effort and ingredients and so delicious. . Deets below ⬇️ . 3 ingredient Maple Salmon Glaze . 4 Tbsp pure maple syrup 2 Tbsp…

[easydesserts]

Avocado Prawn Salad ~ this dreamy salad is such a winner and so easy to put toge...

Avocado Prawn Salad ~ this dreamy salad is such a winner and so easy to put toge…

Avocado Prawn Salad ~ this dreamy salad is such a winner and so easy to put together. Awesome for meal prep, leftovers or just a quick dinner when you don’t have a ton of time to cook. . Deets ⬇️ Mix together the prawns with some garlic, lime and paprika and then pan fry – total of 5 minutes. Next just assemble whatever veggies you have on hand. But the best part (after the delicious prawns) is…

[easydesserts]

Smashed potatoes - the best side dish for any dinner! I mean, don’t these look d...

Smashed potatoes – the best side dish for any dinner! I mean, don’t these look d…

Smashed potatoes – the best side dish for any dinner! I mean, don’t these look delish? I make them almost every time we have burgers and they are seriously always a major hit. Give them a try! . Deets ⬇️ . 1. Preheat oven to 180°C 2. Boil potatoes in a pot until soft. Or poke a few holes in the potatoes with a fork and microwave for around 4-5 mins depending on size of potatoes. (I use this…

[easydesserts]

Shakshuka - probably one of our favourite go-to dinners. It’s so easy to make, m...

Shakshuka – probably one of our favourite go-to dinners. It’s so easy to make, m…

Shakshuka – probably one of our favourite go-to dinners. It’s so easy to make, minimal ingredients, healthy and delicious!!! . Have you tried this dish before? . This was our dinner tonight – Check my stories for step by step . Deets ⬇️ 1. Sauté onions and garlic (you could also add extra veggies: peppers, zucchini whatever you feel like) 2. Add crushed tomatoes, salt and pepper and simmer until…

[easydesserts]

What are you making for dinner tonight? . This super simple pesto pasta with gar...

What are you making for dinner tonight? . This super simple pesto pasta with gar…

What are you making for dinner tonight? . This super simple pesto pasta with garlic prawns & roasted cherry tomatoes is a game changer! . It is the perfect weeknight meal. With just a handful of ingredients and less than 20 minutes dinner can be on the table! 🙌 . Ingredients 250g spaghetti (I used @barillaaus ) Pesto (I used @barillaaus basil & rocket) 1 pkg Cherry tomatoes on the vine 2 garlic…

[easydesserts]

Tortellini Salad - 5 ingredients for a quick & easy dinner (FYI leftovers are j...

Tortellini Salad – 5 ingredients for a quick & easy dinner (FYI leftovers are j…

Tortellini Salad – 5 ingredients for a quick & easy dinner 🙌 (FYI leftovers are just as good if not better, I add extra greens and take it for lunch the following day 😉) . Ingredients Tortellini (I used @barillaaus from their Collezione artisanal pasta range) Pesto (@barillaaus Pesto Genovese) Rocket/arugula Roasted pumpkin Feta . Directions 1. Cook the pasta according to instructions on the…

[taniofthethunder]

*BOOM* Fukien Fried Rice. Firm tofu 1 block, 2 cups cooked brown rice, 1 med carrot, 3 old spring onions, half a can drained corn, big splog each of tamari, worcestershire sauce, coconut amino sauce (optional), sweet chilli sauce and fish sauce (omit for veg/vegan), dash of five spice, 1 tablsp crushed garlic and massel fake chicken stock, 2 tbsps, in the rice water. Fry all the veg and tofu and sauces and spices in a pan with a good slug of oil till sticky. Mix in cooked rice. Top with more rescued spring onion and dry fried sesame seeds (I collect weird shit for my pantry bit by bit and learn how to use things with google and the Larouse Gastronomie). Cost about $7 enough for 4. Or dinner and lunch for Me and T. $1.75 ish a serve #shoestringcooking #budgetgourmet #collectsauces #delicious #gourmetbitches #cheaperthanchips #yum #delicious #fukienrice #friedrice #cheaphealthyfood #vegetarian