Globally Inspired Recipes

Many cultures around the globe are experts at cooking on a budget, often relying on whole grains, fresh vegetables, and less meat. These global inspired recipes will add spice to your weekly rotation and give you an easy (and inexpensive) alternative to your favorite take-out dishes!

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Newest Globally Inspired Recipes

Kimchi Quesadillas

$1.90 recipe / $0.95 serving

Kimchi quesadillas are an easy to make quick meal or snack that use only a few simple ingredients that pack a huge flavor punch.

Southwest Lentils And Rice Skillet

$5.65 recipe / $1.41 serving

This Southwest Lentils and Rice Skillet is packed with veggies and bold flavors for a super filling, budget-friendly, and easy to make one pot skillet meal!

Overhead view of a white bowl full of Arroz Verde with parley and a grey napkin on the side.

Arroz Verde (Green Rice)

$5.49 recipe / $0.92 serving

Arroz Verde is a vibrant Mexican green rice dish that’s easy to make, budget-friendly, and infused with lots of earthy, herby flavors!

Overhead shot of fried tostones in a black bowl with mayo-ketchup sauce in the middle of the bowl.

Tostones (Fried Green Plantain)

$4.24 recipe / $1.06 serving

Tostones are the crispy, salty snack of your dreams! These slices of twice-fried green plantain are perfect for dipping and so easy to make.

Overhead shot of Pinchos De Pollo on a black grill plate.

Pinchos De Pollo (Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers)

$7.67 recipe / $1.28 serving

Smoky, mouth-watering Pinchos De Pollo, AKA Puerto Rican Chicken Skewers, are a beloved island street food that's easy to make at home!

Coconut Curry Chickpeas

$7.44 recipe / $1.86 serving

Coconut Curry Chickpeas are a flavorful and filling easy weeknight dinner packed with chickpeas, kale, and a flavorful creamy curry sauce!

Salmorejo

$9.78 recipe / $1.22 serving

Salmorejo is a cold Spanish soup that's delicious, creamy, easy to make, and a great way to use up summer tomatoes and day-old bread!

Cheese Danish

$6.07 recipe / $1.01 serving

This buttery, flaky, and budget-friendly Cheese Danish recipe is ridiculously easy to make and can be on your table in under a half hour.

Overhead shot of wooden spoon in a red Dutch oven full of Arroz Con Salchichas.

Arroz Con Salchichas (Puerto Rican Rice With Sausage)

$5.16 recipe / $0.86 serving

This Puerto Rican Arroz Con Salchichas recipe is a budget-friendly quick weeknight meal of rice and sausage that's filling and flavorful!

Chilaquiles

$6.39 recipe / $3.20 serving

These budget-friendly Chilaquiles are made with crispy, homemade tortilla chips soaked in a flavorful red enchilada sauce and served with loads of toppings.

Limber

$4.57 recipe / $0.76 serving

A limber is a refreshing and delicious Puerto Rican tropical fruit puree popsicle that's the perfect budget-friendly option for cooling down on a hot day.

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

$12.94 recipe / $3.23 serving

These Chicken Lettuce Wraps are full of freshness and bold flavor, easy to prepare, and satisfying in every bite!