Smoked Paprika

Close up of caramelized Smoky Maple Roasted Acorn Squash

Smoky Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
$1.66 recipe / $0.42 serving
Two slices of Cheddar Cheeseburger Meatloaf on a dinner plate with mashed potatoes and green beans

Cheddar Cheeseburger Meatloaf
A hearty bowl of Rice Cooker Spanish Chickpeas and Rice with fresh lemon and parsley

Rice Cooker Spanish Chickpeas and Rice
Buffalo Tempeh Sandwich on a Cutting Board

Buffalo Tempeh Sandwiches
$6.90 recipe / $3.45 serving
Cheesy Cauliflower and Potato Soup is rich and creamy without being overly heavy. Eat your vegetables and enjoy them, too! Budgetbytes.com

Cheesy Cauliflower and Potato Soup
$6.37 recipe / $2.12 serving
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala boasts a rich and aromatic sauce, and tender juicy chicken. Make four servings for the price of one take out! Budgetbytes.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
$8.82 recipe / $2.21 serving
This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili makes a huge batch, is packed with flavor and nutrients, and can be made for only about 5 dollars! Budgetbytes.com

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili
$4.64 recipe / $0.77 serving
This sweet and tangy 20 Minute Honey Mustard Chicken will be your new family favorite weeknight dinner. Only a few pantry staples needed! Budgetbytes.com

20 Minute Honey Mustard Chicken
$5.28 recipe / $1.32 serving
These cool and refreshing Spiced Chickpea Tostadas are the perfect almost no cook dinner for summer. Customize the toppings based on what you have on hand to make the most of leftovers! Budgetbytes.com

Spiced Chickpea Tostadas (or tacos)
$5.38 recipe / $0.90 serving
Simple, delicious, and totally comforting, this White Cheddar Mac and Cheese is the perfect quick fix for weeknight dinners. Budgetbytes.com

White Cheddar Mac and Cheese with Chicken and Broccoli
$6.66 recipe / $1.67 serving
Layer lettuce on top of Cobb Salad Meal Prep

Cobb Salad Meal Prep
$10.07 recipe / $2.52 serving
This homemade taco seasoning is quick, easy, inexpensive, full of flavor, and can be made with just a few basic spice cabinet staples. Budgetbytes.com

Homemade Taco Seasoning
$0.67 batch
BBQ Tofu Sliders are an easy and inexpensive alternative to pulled meat sandwiches. With a simple and uncomplicated ingredient list, this is a tofu dish anyone can master! Budgetbytes.com

BBQ Tofu Sliders
$4.33 recipe / $1.44 serving
Smoky Chicken and Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Meal Prep is an easy, delicious, filling, and healthy daily lunch or dinner. BudgetBytes.com

Smoky Chicken and Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potato Meal Prep
$9.43 recipe / $2.36 serving
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup offers a deep, comforting, smoky flavor with simple ingredients and minimal effort. BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
$9.79 recipe / $1.63 serving
A variety of colors, fresh vegetables, and vibrant herbs and spices make this Vegetarian 15 Bean Soup flavorful, filling, AND incredibly good for you. BudgetBytes.com

Vegetarian 15 Bean Soup
$5.69 recipe / $0.71 serving
If you’re trying to cut carbs, try this Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce to get your rich, creamy, cheesy fix! BudgetBytes.com

Spicy Roasted Cauliflower with Cheese Sauce
$3.26 recipe / $1.63 serving
Make an entire dinner for two at one time with this fast and easy Sheet Pan BBQ Meatloaf Dinner. Perfect for meal prep! BudgetBytes.com

Sheet Pan BBQ Meatloaf Dinner
$6.27 recipe / $3.14 serving
You'll want to eat your weight in this Cabbage Soup because it tastes so good, but you won't have to feel guilty about it! BudgetBytes.com

“All You Can Eat” Cabbage Soup
$7.89 recipe / $0.99 serving
Slow Simmered Black Eyed Peas and Greens is a great cold weather comfort food that is as healthy as it is delicious! BudgetBytes.com

Slow Simmered Black Eyed Peas and Greens
$6.96 recipe / $1.39 serving
This Smoky Potato and Chickpea Stew is a hearty and filling plant-based dish that will keep you full and warm this winter! BudgetBytes.com

Smoky Potato Chickpea Stew
$5.74 recipe / $0.96 serving
Whether enjoyed alone as a meal or as a side for grilled meat or fish, this Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad is rich, smoky, and packed with flavor and nutrients. BudgetBytes.com

Smoky Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
$5.00 recipe / $1.25 serving
Smoky and spicy shrimp, sweet and tangy slaw, and a zesty garlic lime sauce make these Blackened Shrimp Tacos seriously delicious! BudgetBytes.com

Blackened Shrimp Tacos
$7.93 recipe / $1.32 per taco
This One Pot Bacon Broccoli Mac and Cheese is fast, easy, and absolutely fool proof. This sauce stays smooth and creamy! BudgetBytes.com

One Pot Bacon Broccoli Mac and Cheese
$6.81 recipe / $1.70 serving
Pressure Cooker Red Beans are a fast, inexpensive, filling, and flavorful staple meal. It's a Louisiana tradition, but FASTER! BudgetBytes.com

Pressure Cooker Red Beans
$6.70 recipe / $1.12 serving
These Ultimate BBQ Chicken Quesadillas are packed with colorful ingredients and deliciously tangy BBQ sauce! #ad BudgetBytes.com

Ultimate BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
$7.26 recipe / $1.45 serving
This Cheesy Chicken Vegetable and Rice Casserole is everything your comfort food dreams are made of. BudgetBytes.com

Cheesy Chicken Vegetable and Rice Casserole
$6.74 recipe / $1.12 serving
These Baked Broccoli Cheddar Tots are a fun, easy, and delicious way to turn leftover mashed potatoes into a new meal. BudgetBytes.com

Baked Broccoli Cheddar Tots
$3.22 recipe / $0.54 serving
Seafood Rice Skillet is a nod to seafood paella using easy to find ingredients and equipment. Impress your dinner guests with this easy and impressive dish! BudgetBytes.com

Seafood Rice Skillet
$8.70 recipe / $1.38 serving
Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup is a an easy, inexpensive, and comforting soup for fall, full of nutrients and flavor. BudgetBytes.com

Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup
$3.97 recipe / $0.66
Garden Vegetable Quinoa Soup is a low calorie, high fiber, flavor packed meal perfect for your weekend meal prep. BudgetBytes.com

Garden Vegetable Quinoa Soup
$6.87 recipe / $0.86 serving
Slow Cooker Jambalaya has all the big flavor of the classic Louisiana dish with half the effort. BudgetBytes.com

Slow Cooker Jambalaya
$10.52 recipe / $1.32 serving
Baked Beef and Black Bean Tacos are a fast and easy way to take Taco Tuesday to the next level and is the perfect last minute weeknight meal. BudgetBytes.com

Baked Beef and Black Bean Tacos
$8.77 recipe / $1.75 serving
Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta is a fast and delicious weeknight meal the whole family will love. BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Chicken Fajita Pasta
$6.29 recipe / $1.57 serving
Kale Salad with Cajun Spiced Chickpeas and Buttermilk Dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Kale Salad with Cajun Spiced Chickpeas and Buttermilk Dressing
$3.93 recipe / $0.98 serving
Smoky White Bean Shakshuka makes the BEST breakfast for dinner! BudgetBytes.com

Smoky White Bean Shakshuka
$6.49 recipe / $1.62 serving
Blackened Shrimp Pasta - A 30 minute Pasta Dinner with Fresh Shrimp, Homemade Blackening Seasoning, Tomatoes, and Fresh Herbs. - BudgetBytes.com

Blackened Shrimp Pasta
$8.11 recipe / $2.01 serving
Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas - BudgetBytes.com

Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas
$7.65 recipe / $1.91 serving
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie - BudgetBytes.com

Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie
$5.87 recipe / $0.98 serving
Spinach and Chickpea Rice Pilaf - BudgetBytes.com

Spinach and Chickpea Rice Pilaf
$4.71 recipe / $0.79 serving
Chili Rubbed Pulled Pork - BudgetBytes.com

Chili Rubbed Pulled Pork
$4.51 recipe / $0.75 serving
Vegetarian Mustard Greens - BudgetBytes.com

Vegetarian Mustard Greens
$4.21 recipe / $0.70 serving

Creole White Beans with Chicken
$11.75 recipe / $0.98 per cup
Smoky Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower - BudgetBytes.com

Smoky Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
$3.36 recipe / $0.84 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
Smoky Tomato Soup - BudgetBytes.com

Smoky Tomato Soup
$4.12 recipe / $1.03 serving
Smoky Garlic Oven Fries - BudgetBytes.com

Smoky Garlic Oven Fries
$2.84 recipe / $0.71 serving

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