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Sweet, salty, rich, and crunchy, these Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles hit all the bases. It’s fast, easy comfort food for busy nights! BudgetBytes.com

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! (pictured: Pork and Peanut Dragon Noodles)

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Southwest Scramble Skillet - Budget Bytes

Southwest Breakfast Scramble

$5.73 recipe / $1.43 serving

Chana Saag

chana saag

$6.40 recipe / $1.07 serving

Golden Rice Bowl

Golden Rice Bowls

$7.40 recipe / $1.23 serving

These hearty vegan Black Bean and Avocado Enchiladas are stuffed with fresh ingredients and drenched in a homemade sauce for big flavor in every bite. BudgetBytes.com

Black Bean and Avocado Enchiladas

$7.23 recipe / $1.45 serving

Hoisin Beef Tacos with Asian Slaw

Hoisin Beef Tacos with Sweet & Sour Slaw

$9.15 recipe / $1.14 each

Banh Mi Bowls

Banh Mi Bowls

$8.18 recipe / $1.36 serving

These Easy Oven Fajitas are a simple "set it and forget it" way to get that smoky sweet flavor of traditional griddle fajitas. BudgetBytes.com

Easy Oven Fajitas

$7.78 recipe / $1.95 serving

Salsa Chicken Casserole

Salsa Chicken Casserole

$8.58 recipe / $1.43 serving

Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

Quinoa Black Bean Tacos

$7.71 recipe / $0.96 serving

Chicken in Peanut Sauce

Chicken in Peanut Sauce

$6.70 recipe / $1.68 serving

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

Chicken Enchilada Pasta

$5.45 recipe / $0.91 serving

Chipotle Chicken Chile

chipotle chicken chili or “C3”

$9.51 recipe / $1.19 serving

Chicken & Lime Soup

Chicken and Lime Soup

$6.39 recipe / $1.07 serving

Curry Beef with Peas

curry beef with peas

$6.99 recipe / $1.17 serving

Roasted Vegetable Burritos

roasted vegetable burritos

$14.18 recipe / $1.42 each

spinach pie

Spinach Pie

$7.29 recipe / $0.91 serving

Taco Stuffed Shells

taco stuffed shells

$14.65 recipe / $1.47 serving

Dragon Noodles

Dragon Noodles

$2.04 recipe / $1.02 serving

Thick Enchilada Sauce

Easy Red Enchilada Sauce

$0.80 batch

Vegetable Tamale Pie

vegetable tamale pie

$8.05 recipe / $1.00 serving

Curry Chicken Salad is a quick and tasty alternative to your traditional chicken salad with exotic curry spices, sweet raisins, and crunchy almonds. BudgetBytes.com

Curry Chicken Salad

$5.61 recipe / $1.12 serving

Thai Turkey Meatloaf

thai turkey meatloaf

$7.83 recipe / $0.98 serving

Raita

Cucumber Raita

$1.20 recipe / $0.20 serving

Tandoori Chicken Bites Bowl - Budget Bytes

tandoori chicken bites

$7.48 recipe / $1.50 serving

Mango Coconut Rice

mango coconut jasmine rice

$4.79 recipe / $0.80 serving

Mediterranean Quesadillas

Mediterranean Quesadillas

$11.42 recipe / $1.14 each

Pineapple Ginger Lassi

Pineapple Ginger Lassi

$0.85 each

Fresh and vibrantly flavored, this Quinoa Tabbouleh has all the familiar flavors of traditional tabbouleh, but with easy to cook and nutrient rich quinoa instead of bulgur. Budgetbytes.com

Quinoa Tabbouleh

$6.46 recipe / $0.81 serving

Spinach Artichoke Lasagna

spinach artichoke lasagna

$14.17 recipe / $1.18 serving

Southwest Salad with Taco Ranch

southwest salad with taco ranch dressing

$8.23 recipe / $1.37 serving

Lentil Tacos

Lentil Tacos

$7.43 recipe / $0.93 serving

Skip take out and make these easy and addictive Chicken Yakisoba noodles that are full of chicken and vegetables, and drenched in a sweet and tangy sauce! Budgetbytes.com

Homemade Chicken Yakisoba

$5.63 recipe / $0.94 serving

Coconut Lentils

Coconut Lentils

$4.53 recipe / $0.76

Indian Style Creamed Spinach

indian style creamed spinach

$8.41 recipe / $2.10 serving

Sriracha Hummus

Sriracha Hummus

$2.37 recipe / $0.47

Easy Pineapple Salsa

$1.55 recipe / $0.26 serving

Chili Lime Shrimp Bowls

Chili Lime Shrimp Bowls

$10.50 recipe / $1.75 serving

Hearty Black Bean Quesadillas

Hearty Black Bean Quesadillas

$6.61 recipe / $0.66 each

Crunchy Asian Salad

Crunchy Asian Salad

$7.26 recipe / $1.21 serving

Sesame Ginger Dressing

Sesame Ginger Dressing

$2.87 recipe / $0.57 serving

Teriyaki Meatball Bowls

Teriyaki Meatball Bowls

$7.89 recipe / $1.32 serving

This rich and tangy Chicken Piccata is a fast, easy, and elegant answer to dinner. With just a few ingredients and a lot of flavor! BudgetBytes.com

Chicken Piccata

$7.27 recipe / $1.45 serving

Thai Chicken Pizza

thai chicken pizza

$11.72 recipe / $1.47 serving

Coconut Rice

Savory Coconut Rice

$2.91 recipe / $0.49 serving

Pineapple Teriyaki Chicken

pineapple teriyaki chicken thighs

$9.94 recipe / $1.42 serving

Shredded Taco Beef

Shredded Taco Beef

$12.48 recipe / $1.04 serving

Cumin Lime Chickpeas

Cumin Lime Chickpeas

$3.79 recipe / $0.63 serving

Vegetable Egg Rolls

vegetable egg rolls

$5.90 recipe / $0.58 serving