ext_29745 ([identity profile] faeryguinevere.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] pegkerr 2007-03-07 12:20 am (UTC)

I make tons of cheap things with beans. Vegetarian chili with canned beans and tomatoes is inexpensive. I also make a hot bean dip (recipe follows) that is good with tortilla chips or tortillas and is really customizable.

8 oz of cream cheese
1 cup of yogurt
1/2 package taco seasoning
a cup or so shredded cheese
2 cans of black beans, drained
a squirt of hot sauce, if you'd like
a cup of frozen corn, if you'd like
a cup of drained, canned, diced tomatoes, if you'd like

Combine yogurt and cream cheese until smooth. Add taco seasoning (and hot sauce if desired). Add all other ingredients EXCEPT a handful or two of the shredded cheese. Pour into a 8x8 or larger pan. Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Bake at 375 until hot and bubbly.

Other cheap things:
burritos/tacos, especially veggie ones.
Mac and cheese with frozen veggies added.
Pasta with sauted bell peppers and onions, or whatever veg. you have laying around.
"Breakfast for dinner" - eggs, french toast, etc.

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