Pinto Bean Soup
$3.51 recipe / $0.88 servingThis easy Pinto Bean Soup is a simple and filling meal for when money is tight but you still want something flavorful and comforting.
Bean & Grain Recipes
Beans and grains are excellent staple ingredients because they are inexpensive, shelf stable, incredibly versatile, and full of fiber and other nutrients. Building your meals on a base of beans and whole grains will ensure you get the most bang for your grocery buck. Here are over 200 recipes featuring beans & grains to choose from. (pictured: Cowboy Caviar)
Beef And Tomato Rice Bowl
$7.78 recipe / $1.95 servingThis budget-friendly, easy Beef Tomato Rice Bowl is lip-smackingly good, endlessly adaptable, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Taco Soup
$11.84 recipe / $1.97 servingTaco soup is an easy and hearty soup with all the flavor of your favorite tacos in a warm and delicious bowl of soup.
Blistered Green Bean Rice Bowl
$3.42 recipe / $1.71 servingThis easy and tasty blistered green bean rice bowl with spicy chili crisp and saucy soft-boiled egg is the perfect meal for a hectic week.
Everything Bagel Rice Bowl
$4.09 recipe /$2.05 servingThis earthy, vibrant, Everything Bagel Rice Bowl is no fuss, no muss, and so ridiculously yummy you'll go in for seconds.
Lentil Bolognese
$5.58 recipe / $1.40 servingLentil bolognese is a rich and hearty pasta sauce that is budget-friendly and full of bold flavors. Plus, it makes tasty leftovers!
Saucy White Beans with Spinach
Saucy white beans with spinach is an easy and filling meal made with canned beans that you can throw together on a busy weeknight.
Best Lentil Soup Recipes
Lentil soup and stew recipes are the best busy weeknight dinners because lentils are easy to cook, versatile, and wholesome.
Pasta e Fagioli
$6.71 RECIPE / $1.12 SERVINGPasta e Fagioli is a classic, budget-friendly Italian soup that combines beans, pasta, vegetables, and a flavorful tomato-based broth.
Creamy White Chicken Chili
$12.81 recipe / $1.60 servingThis creamy White Chicken Chili is fast, easy, and extra cozy for those cold fall and winter nights. The leftovers are great, too!
Puerto Rican Rice And Beans
$8.24 recipe / $0.69 servingBoricuas eat Puerto Rican Rice and Beans almost every day because the dish has bold flavors, it's easy to prepare, and it's budget-friendly!
Sushi Bowls
$8.824 recipe / $2.21 eachHomemade Sushi Bowls are a fast, easy, and inexpensive alternative to eating out. Get your sushi fix without spending a fortune!