By diet
Budget dinner ideas built from grocery sales
Dinners that cost under $2.75 a serving at typical store prices, before sales.
113 recipes, cheapest first
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Banana pancakes from scratch
$0.48/serving
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Peanut butter and banana roll-ups
$0.52/serving
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Peanut butter banana overnight oats
$0.61/serving
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Peanut noodles with cucumber and carrot
$0.92/serving
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Classic egg salad sandwiches
$0.94/serving
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Cold peanut noodle bowls with cucumber
$0.98/serving
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Egg fried rice with peas and carrots
$1.01/serving
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Brown sugar cinnamon sweet potato mash
$1.04/serving
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Vegetable fried rice with scrambled egg
$1.13/serving
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Apple cinnamon baked oatmeal squares
$1.17/serving
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Garlic butter mashed potatoes
$1.20/serving
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Ham, cheddar and pea rotini lunchbox salad
$1.20/serving
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Mini pizza pita rounds
$1.20/serving
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Sweet potato and black bean breakfast hash
$1.22/serving
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Orange and apple cranberry relish
$1.25/serving
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Grilled corn on the cob with lime butter
$1.25/serving
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Bean and cheese quesadilla triangles
$1.29/serving
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Stovetop macaroni and cheese with peas
$1.32/serving
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Garlic and broccoli spaghetti with parmesan
$1.32/serving
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Ham and cheddar pinwheels with cream cheese
$1.32/serving
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Black bean, corn and salsa rice bowls
$1.36/serving
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Bacon and garlic roasted green beans
$1.42/serving
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Spinach, egg and cheddar breakfast wraps
$1.48/serving
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Frozen fruit and oat yogurt parfaits
$1.48/serving
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Cheesy zucchini and rice bake
$1.51/serving
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Spinach and cheddar egg muffin cups
$1.51/serving
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Butternut squash and parmesan pasta
$1.53/serving
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Crispy baked hot wings
$1.54/serving
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Sheet-pan soy-honey tofu with sweet potato and broccoli
$1.55/serving
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Slow-cooker red beans and rice
$1.57/serving
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BBQ grilled chicken drumsticks
$1.58/serving
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Red lentil and carrot soup with cumin
$1.59/serving
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Tomato soup with cheddar grilled cheese
$1.59/serving
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Creamy pumpkin soup with sage
$1.64/serving
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French toast with fresh berries
$1.64/serving
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Black bean and rice burrito bowls with avocado
$1.65/serving
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Honey-mustard drumsticks with roasted carrots
$1.68/serving
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Layered refried bean and salsa dip
$1.70/serving
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Chicken and grape salad sandwiches
$1.74/serving
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Chicken and egg noodle soup from thighs
$1.78/serving
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Broccoli and cheddar stuffed baked potatoes
$1.80/serving
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Bacon, potato and corn chowder
$1.81/serving
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Kielbasa, cabbage and potato skillet
$1.83/serving
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Lemon chicken and vegetable kebabs
$1.83/serving
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Bacon and egg fried rice with peas
$1.87/serving
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Brown lentil and carrot stew with spinach
$1.89/serving
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Pork and cabbage stir-fry rice bowls
$1.89/serving
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Garlicky white beans and kale on toast
$1.94/serving
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Teriyaki-style chicken stir-fry with rice
$1.96/serving
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Spinach, zucchini and cheddar frittata
$1.96/serving
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Lentil sloppy joes on buns
$1.96/serving
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Slow-cooker black bean and sweet potato chili
$1.99/serving
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Chicken, romaine and parmesan wraps
$2.00/serving
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Sticky baked wings with celery and carrot sticks
$2.03/serving
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Greek chickpea and cucumber pita sandwiches
$2.03/serving
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Grilled hot dogs with crunchy slaw
$2.04/serving
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Ground beef and cabbage skillet with soy and ginger
$2.05/serving
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Ground beef fried rice with peas, carrots and egg
$2.08/serving
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Black bean and sweet potato tacos with avocado
$2.10/serving
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Black bean, corn and cheese quesadillas
$2.10/serving
More in by diet
Dairy-free 79Family 152Gluten-free 74High-protein 69Kid-friendly 86Low-carb 16Vegetarian 52
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