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Beans & Grains

Cowboy Caviar is like a cross between a bean salad and fresh salsa with its colorful mix of beans, vegetables, and a fresh lime infused dressing. BudgetBytes.com

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)

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Weeknight Enchiladas - BudgetBytes.com

Weeknight Enchiladas

$6.70 recipe / $0.84 serving
Broiled Balsamic Vegetables with Lemon Parsley Rice - BudgetBytes.com

Broiled Balsamic Vegetables with Lemon Parsley Rice

$9.12 recipe / $2.28 serving
Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac - BudgetBytes.com

Cheesy Vegetarian Chili Mac

$8.90 recipe / $1.11 serving
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie - BudgetBytes.com

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie

$5.87 recipe / $0.98 serving
Pineapple Sriracha Breakfast Bowls - BudgetBytes.com

Pineapple Sriracha Breakfast Bowls

Spinach and Chickpea Rice Pilaf - BudgetBytes.com

Spinach and Chickpea Rice Pilaf

$4.71 recipe / $0.79 serving
Vegetable Enchilada Casserole - BudgetBytes.com

Vegetable Enchilada Casserole

$6.10 recipe / $1.02 serving
Bacon Bean and Potato Soup - BudgetBytes.com

Bacon Bean and Potato Soup

$7.76 recipe / $0.78 serving
Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet - BudgetBytes.com

Yellow Rice Chicken Skillet

$6.04 recipe / $1.51 serving
Poor Man's Burrito Bowls - BudgetBytes.com

Poor Man’s Burrito Bowls

$5.95 recipe / $0.99 serving
Turkey Burger Patties

Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers

$9.81 recipe / $1.96 serving

Creole White Beans with Chicken

$11.75 recipe / $0.98 per cup
These light and refreshing Sweet Potato Tacos are filled with a simple sweet potato and black bean hash, and topped with a tangy lime crema. BudgetBytes.com

Sweet Potato Tacos with Lime Crema

$5.14 recipe / $1.29 serving
Spanish Chickpeas and Rice - BudgetBytes.com

Spanish Chickpeas and Rice

$7.39 recipe / $1.84 serving
Sweet n Spicy Chicken Bowls - BudgetBytes.com

Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Bowls

$6.05 recipe / $1.51 serving
Mujaddara - BudgetBytes.com

Mujaddara

$3.45 recipe / $0.58 serving
Broccoli Cheddar Casserole - BudgetBytes.com

Broccoli Cheddar Casserole

$6.56 recipe / $1.09 serving
This warm and comforting black bean chili is fast enough to pull together on a busy weeknight and soothing enough to make the stress of the day melt away. BudgetBytes.com

Weeknight Black Bean Chili

$7.19 recipe / $1.20 serving
White Beans with Tomato and Sausage - BudgetBytes.com

White Beans with Tomato and Sausage

$6.07 recipe / $1.52 serving
Lemony Kale and Quinoa Salad - BudgetBytes.com

Lemony Kale and Quinoa Salad

$4.97 recipe / $1.24 per cup
Curried Lentils - BudgetBytes.com

Curried Lentils

$3.48 recipe / $0.87 serving
Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili - BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

$11.59 recipe / $2.89 serving
Pineapple Black Bean Salad - BudgetBytes.com

Pineapple Black Bean Salad

$6.97 recipe / $1.16 serving
Warm intoxicating spices make this vegetable filled Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew perfect for cold Autumn nights. BudgetBytes.com

Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew

$7.43 recipe / $0.93 serving
Peanut Butter Hummus - Budgetbytes.com

SNAP Challenge: Peanut Butter Hummus

$2.24 recipe / $0.45 serving
One Pot Chili Pasta is fast, easy, full of good-for-you beans and vegetables, and just enough cheese to feel like comfort food. BudgetBytes.com

SNAP Challenge: One Pot Chili Pasta

$9.71 recipe / $1.08 serving
Seasoned Rice

SNAP Challenge: Seasoned Rice

$1.36 recipe / $0.22 serving
Creamy Vegetarian Enchilada Pasta - BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Vegetarian Enchilada Pasta

$6.68 recipe / $1.67 serving
Unstuffed Peppers Bowl - Budget Bytes

Unstuffed Bell Peppers

$8.29 recipe / $1.38 serving
Packed with vegetables, flavor, protein, and fiber, this ultra-flavorful and low-calorie Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup is an all around winner! BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup

$4.81 recipe / $0.79 serving
It only takes one skillet and a few ingredients to make this incredibly flavorful and filling Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet. BudgetBytes.com

Chorizo Sweet Potato Skillet

$7.09 recipe / $1.81 serving
If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Southwest Chicken Skillet is it! Precooked chicken makes this dinner possible in about 30 minutes. BudgetBytes.com

Southwest Chicken Skillet

$6.76 recipe / $1.69 serving
Falafel Salad - BudgetBytes.com

Falafel Salad

$6.28 recipe / $1.57 serving
Beef & Pineapple Enchiladas

Beef & Pineapple Enchiladas

$6.54 recipe / $1.64 serving
Chorizo Chicken Jambalaya

Chorizo Chicken Jambalaya

$8.98 recipe / $1.12 serving
Vegan Red Beans and Rice

Vegan Red Beans and Rice

$7.40 recipe / $1.23 serving
Kale & Sausage Skillet

Sausage and Kale Skillet

$6.02 recipe / $1.51 serving
Everything White Bean Dip

“Everything” White Bean Dip

$3.28 recipe / $0.66 serving

Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup

$5.24 recipe / $0.52 serving
Roasted Corn & Zucchini Tacos

Roasted Corn and Zucchini Tacos

$8.41 recipe / $1.40 serving
These super fast Curried Chickpeas with spinach are packed with flavor and nutrients, vegan, gluten-free, and filling! Plus they freeze great! BudgetBytes.com

Curried Chickpeas with Spinach

$4.68 recipe / $1.17 serving
Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili

Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili

$8.63 recipe / $1.44 serving
BBQ Bean Slider

BBQ Bean Sliders

$7.42 recipe / $1.86 serving
Split Pea Bacon & Potato Soup

Split Pea, Bacon & Potato Soup

$6.49 recipe / $0.81 serving
Chili Cornbread Skillet

Chili Cornbread Skillet

$8.19 recipe / $1.02 serving
Cashew Rice Pilaf

Cashew Rice Pilaf

$3.72 recipe / $0.62 serving
Slow Cooker White Bean Soup

Slow Cooker White Bean Soup

$4.78 recipe / $0.80 serving
Baked Barley with Mushrooms

Baked Barley with Mushrooms

$4.23 recipe / $0.71 serving

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It's comfort food in a box! You'll look forward to eating this veggie-packed Garden Vegetable Turkey Loaf Meal Prep for lunch every day. BudgetBytes.com

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For the perfect Spicy Baked Black Bean Nachos, layer your chips and toppings for the perfect chip-to-topping ratio. BudgetBytes.com

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