Ten delicious recipes for under 10$!

Nov 11, 2014 3:42 PM

hornyninja

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Easy Oven Fajitas

These fajitas are perfect for when you need to feed a crowd (hello, hungry study group?). The meat and vegetables (or just vegetables) bake effortlessly in the oven, then your guests can serve them selves with tortillas and toppings, like sour cream, cilantro, or lime. So easy, SO delicious.
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/02/oven-fajitas/

Chunky Lentil & Vegetable Soup

I call this my “back up” soup because it’s great to just make up a big batch and then keep single servings in my freezer for those nights when you are SO tired that you can barely think about food. It’s super nourishing and absolutely packed with flavor. A big bowl of this will feed both your body and soul to help you power through those stressful times.
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2014/01/chunky-lentil-vegetable-soup/

Hearty Black Bean Quesadillas

Quesadillas are the perfect snack (just ask Taco Bell). This spicy vegetarian mix of black beans, corn, onion, and cheese is 100x better than anything you’ll get at the drive through. More flavor, more fiber, more filling, and still extremely easy. Promise.
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2012/02/hearty-black-bean-quesadillas/

Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili

Whether you’re out tailgating or spending the night in with your roommates, a good pot of chili is never a bad idea. This easy version uses Mexican chorizo to add a blast of flavor and a little bit of sweet potato for extra texture, color, and nutrients. Bonus: this freezes well and makes GREAT leftovers!
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/12/curried-chickpeas-spinach/

Creamy Tomato Spinach Pasta

Dinner is done in under 30 minutes with this one, which is great when you have a ten page paper due the next morning. Don’t drop the big bucks at Macaroni Grill, impress your date (or yourself) with your own fancy pants pasta for fraction of the cost and time.
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/07/creamy-tomato-spinach-pasta/

Curried Chickpeas with Spinach

When the autumn nights start to get a chilly bite, warm up with a hot bowl of these hearty curried chickpeas with spinach. Packed with flavor, this vegan dish is delicious and filling enough to finally bring vegetarians and carnivores together over one meal.
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/12/curried-chickpeas-spinach/

One Pot Sausage & Mushroom Pasta

Is there anything more comforting than pasta and red sauce? I think not. This one pot version cooks the pasta right in the sauce for fewer dishes and more flavor. I may not ever cook pasta another way.
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2014/04/one-pot-sausage-mushroom-pasta/

Southwest Chicken Skillet

Here’s another one skillet classic. No chopping required, just stir the ingredients together, then let it cook. …and the leftovers are even better. Love it! (Use a store bought rotisserie chicken for fast prep)
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2014/05/southwest-chicken-skillet/

Dragon Noodles

Because, they’re Dragon Noodles. They’re practically famous. Everyone loves them and they take just minutes to prepare. It’s the perfect alternative to take-out and they’re super customizable. Add chicken or vegetables for a more well rounded meal, or leave it sweet and simple for a fast nosh.
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2012/08/spicy-noodles/

Spinach Feta Grilled Cheese

Grilled cheese is the ultimate study/comfort food. Take it up a level with some frozen spinach, a little garlic, red pepper flakes, and feta. You now have a super fancy grilled cheese AND a good dose of vegetables. WIN.
http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/08/spinach-feta-grilled-cheese/

How old do I have to be to make these?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

All of these are PG13. No but seriously, if you can read the recipe, you can make them.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You just made me realize that there is nothing more comforting than pasta and red sauce.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

while all of these look really good, im picky as hell and would eat none of them

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You guys gotta stop posting these recipes, you're making me fat.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You should have seen my deli guy's face when I asked for a pound of 'dragon'. He did not have any. I will go back tomorrow.....

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Not enough meat in any of these recipes.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

When you try to favorite and imgur didn't log you out. <3

12 years ago | Likes 61 Dislikes 0

Just imgur stuff

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

> implying I have 10 dollars

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Do you have enough money for ramen and eggs? http://www.budgetbytes.com/2010/03/quick-ramen-bowl/

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How did you know that I'm currently adding recipes to my Paprika app, OP???

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You know what would've been hilarious? If you'd accidentally used the wrong images.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

What happened to poor people eating mac&cheese and hotdogs until they die?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Step 1: $10

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

This was one of the best food posts I've seen here. I'm a poor student and so tired of figuring out what to cook.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

FAVORITING FOR FUTURE USE

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Budget Bytes is my favorite recipe site. Because when I make something off of there it looks like I've actually made an effort.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Can we all agree that chorizo is a godsend

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

It's often made from lymph nodes, so... no.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The recipe uses the Johnsonville chorizo, surprisingly node free!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I prefer soy chorizo, even though I'm not a fan of soy bullshit. Seeing the nodes in chorizo grosses me out.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

+1 for doing the hard part of these recipes, finding them.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Do you have anything that won't serve as a colon cleanse for my sensitive Celtic-American stomach?

12 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

But are they award-winning?

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 5

That's the response I was looking for +1

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Everyone knew that comment was coming.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Are you the same person as ImpeachBarackObama, or are there two of you now?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

We are one.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 5

9 mcdoubles and a cookie

12 years ago | Likes 377 Dislikes 9

That works for me I'm single and live alone, eating out is cheaper than buying groceries, I end up throwing it away because it expired

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

Just get a McGangBang.

12 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

And a diet coke... I don't want to get fat.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

McD's is so cheap in the US! In Ireland €10 ($12.50) would get you 3 double cheeseburgers, 1 mini chicken and a coffee.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Yeah, because we won't eat beef that's been injected with Christ knows what since it was born and raised in a cage. We only want happy moos.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

+1 for happy moos

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Why not 17 cheeseburgers?

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

In Los Angeles, McDoubles are $1.29 :(

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Yeah, I don't know where he's getting McDoubles for a dollar and no sales tax.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

20pc McNuggets 5$ with Hot Mustard Sauce, nuff said.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Have fun with that triple bypass.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

I never understood why people think buying cheap, crappy, shitty food is an acceptable way to save money.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

I blame the culture of consumerism we seem to be embedded in.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Because it doesn't hurt right now.

11 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Really? If I eat a lot of takeout, fast food, I just feel gross and tired and headachey all day, as opposed to eating real food.

11 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This could be a game changer. Fuck dishes.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

i like more variety in my diet...4 McChickens, 4 McDoubles, Large coffee, caramel sundae

12 years ago | Likes 72 Dislikes 0

And a diet coke

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

swap out the coffee and sundae for some nuggets and I'm there

12 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 0

In California, mcdoubles and mcchickens are no longer a dollar :'(

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

Yeah in Oregon they are 1.18 now.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

...I miss the cajun mcchicken.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sounds like a recipe for an early morning shit or late night diarrhea.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

The Chorizo Sweet Potato Chili recipe has the wrong link.

12 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 0

Thanking you

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

THANK YOU.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Thanks again.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Budget Bytes! I've made all of these, they're great and easy recipes.

12 years ago | Likes 91 Dislikes 2

I'm a fan of easy recipes. Not looking for a 5 star meal. I just wanna eat.

12 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 0

What a great website!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

As a bachelor, Budget Bytes taught me how to stock my pantry/fridge (once upon a time). More money for strippers that way.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

A man who knows his priorities. Bravo sir, bravo

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I just discovered this site a few days ago. Found a honey balsamic chicken recipe and I already had all the ingredients. Love this site.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I have made a few of these delicious bastards.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I've made probably half of these, all delicious!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Just saying the rubric they use to determine meal cost is BS. Show me where I can buy 3 cents worth of basil... come the fuck on.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 5

Commenting to return to later

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

She is breaking down the cost. You are using $.03 worth of basil from your $1 bottle. Initially it costs a bit of money to stock your (1/2)

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

The recipe called for fresh basil... it was the creamy tomato and basil recipe. You cannot get $.03 of fresh basil anywhere

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

pantry/fridge properly, but then you can easily and cheaply cook dishes for quite a while. That $1 bottle of basil could last for 6 months!

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Those fajitas!

12 years ago | Likes 30 Dislikes 2

*"fajitas" you mean fakeitas

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Seriously, born and raised where fajitas started and these look nothing like it. *gag*

12 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

exactly. when are people going to realize that fajitas are a cut of meat, not a way to prepare meats? BTW, I'm from Pharr, TX. #govaqueros

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Orale! *Valley hand shake* if only people knew we use the onion to clean the parrilla with. We wrap onion in foil and bake on the carbón.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The wife found a similar recipe on Pinterest, it's incredible. We have it almost weekly.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Share please. :)

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I need a version of this applicable to Japan. ' - '

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Right? fricken tortillas are at least 400 yen!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Budget Bytes is my favorite recipe blog! I've tried tons of recipes from her and they have all been delicious!

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

As a vegetarian in college, I absolutely love you, OP

12 years ago | Likes 65 Dislikes 5

Check out the blog these came from -- budget bytes. It's my favorite blog to cook from!

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Potato croquettes: bribe a car-having friend to take you to the store, buy 20lb sack of potatoes and 20lb sack of onions, eat them forever.

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

+1 for "bribe a car-having friend to take you to the store"

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

One of my best friends works for a local food distributer and gets free veggies all the time. Also, pro-tip, food from dumpsters is free.

12 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

The fajitas look good don't they. BUT YOU KILL INNOCENT PLANTS SO YOU CAN'T HAVE ANY

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 3

Not every vegetarians are about 'don't kill animals' though.. Just sayin'

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

*all

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

THE DOLLAR SIGN COMES BEFORE THE NUMERALS.

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

That one-pot pasta recipe could be a game changer. Fuck dishes.

12 years ago | Likes 497 Dislikes 4

It totally is. BudgetBytes has some great one-pot recipes. Check http://www.budgetbytes.com/2013/05/italian-wonderpot/

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

?1 Because fuck roomates who don't do dishes

12 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 0

One pot, one spoon.

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

For your interest: I can recommend Stew. In german we call them "Eintopf" which means "one-pot" in english.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Which is your favorite?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I dont have one. But Beefstew, Gulasch etc. is always good

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Crockpot meals and using a crockpot liner is the easiest clean up ever. I've never gone back to not using a liner.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

More recipes please and thank you.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have a tiny, half-ass kitchen so one pot recipes are what I'm all about.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Two girls, one pot

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sometimes my roommate would rather wait for the pot, and consequently her food, to be cool rather than wash a plate or dish.

12 years ago | Likes 45 Dislikes 0

Why not just not touch the pot?

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I never wait for pot... *ahem*

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 3

that's a rather aggressive kitchen tactic that i'm not sure i'm ready for yet.

12 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 0

Is your roomie THAT lazy? Damn, yo!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I see very little wrong with that. I often end up having sandwiches on a chopping board or a pizza on it's own box

12 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Chopping board? I just put them on my left arm and carefully walk back to computer while carrying drink in right hand.

12 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

But where do you place bread, add toppings and chop?

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

on the countertop, I usually don't use toppings I have to chop because I am too lazy

12 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Buzzfeed is good for recipes http://www.buzzfeed.com/emofly/one-pot-pastas

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I like you.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I have my usefulness. Thank you.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This may be the first non-sarcastic buzzfeed link that gets upvotes

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Try the Italian Wonderpot from that site. It's so fucking good. And cheap. And easy.

12 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

just the name itself sounds goddamn magical

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

just looked it up. oh mylanta. *heavy breathing* only thing i'd change is maybe some nice pecorino instead of feta

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It's amazing, it's my go-to recipe!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

All the one-pot pasta recipes I tried that purport to "absorb all the moisture" usually just end up runny and disgusting. Use a second pot..

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Take a look at this site: crockpot365.com

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I love Budget Bytes. As someone who lives on a shoestring budget and loves to cook, I've gotten plenty of recipe inspiration from there.

12 years ago | Likes 96 Dislikes 1

You took the words right out of my mouth!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The website isn't working for me. Is it an Imgur Hug type situation?

12 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Could well be. It's not a high-budget enterprise.

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Okay, I'll try again in a day or two. Maybe the traffic will have evened out by then.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It's an amazing website, have you bought Beth's cookbook?

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

No because I am poor :( But it's on the "not-quite-as-poor-any-more" list!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Only around $13 on barnesandnoble.com!

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Which is $13 more than I can justify on non-essentials right now. Hazards of doing my dream job is that it doesn't pay for shit.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I know that feeling, sometimes the used ones are really cheap. It has some great recipes, but the website is still better of course.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is a HUGE game changer for me as a college student who loves cooking for herself!

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I make all my meals in under 15 minutes from whatever is in the fridge. Perhaps I should get my shit together and share some of my dishes.

12 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Try making that less than 10 bucks in Norway

12 years ago | Likes 25 Dislikes 0

My thought by the first picture. :/ On a student budget you certainly cannot be making shrimp fajitas if you are trying to save cash.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Chicken is much cheaper than shrimp.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

One less beer out and your in,balance.

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

With Norwegian salaries we make up for the more expensive food. (I read a study that said we spend the least, by percent of salary, on food)

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

..or in Finland

12 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Indeed more like 20e or even more

12 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0