So we made tacos three days ago, I’m using up the leftover ground beef currently but we also like a little corn and black beans mixed into the ground beef (not too much just a little pop). But I’ve got like 3/4 of a can of corn and 3/4 a can of black beans, can someone give me a quick, easy recipe for eating them to spice them up a little bit?

I know I could just eat corn and black beans but I wanna do something kinda fancy but easy and my brain ain’t braining right now.

Appreciate you guys!

Oh and to everyone who told me the granola bars were good to go I appreciate you! I just couldn’t respond before the post got locked.

Also forgot to mention it doesn’t have to be dinner related! I think I have one more day so it could be breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Thank you for any input!

Hey everyone,

I'm a newbie bodybuilder trying to bulk up on a tight budget. My protein sources are limited to beans, lentils, chickpeas, and eggs. I'm looking for some creative meal ideas that won't break the bank. If you have any recipes or suggestions, please share them below!

I’m eating for weight loss and looking for some “high volume” meal ideas. I so far only know about salads and filling them with ingredients. Is there any other meal that’s easy to add a bunch of low calorie ingredients to?

Anyone know of any apps where users share lowest prices on vegetables/meats etc from smaller grocers (i.e. Trader Joe's or mom & pop markets)? For example – Trader Joe's potentially has the cheapest bananas (cheapest I've seen) at 19¢ and I share that with the community in my area.

I know of SlickDeals for grocery deals, but the deals are mainly from Amazon, Walmart, and other larger chains. Aside from SlickDeals and Flipp, I don't know any other apps that do same thing.

Curious because I'd like to work on an idea based off my question. Would love your thoughts on if this is helpful or if you have any suggestions, thank you!

• $1.90: Noodles (I used Fortune Japanese Style Stir Fry Noodles, like $5.69 at the local Winco for a pack of 3)
• $0.40: Carrots + Celery (4 bucks for a pack of each, probably put 40c worth in there)
• $2: 1 lb Firm tofu (I eat vegetarian, but you could put whatever meat/protein you want here)
• $0.20: Seasonings: (Soy sauce, garlic salt, pepper, Umami seasoning, dried chopped onions, minced garlic. You can put whatever here, that's just what I had in the cupboard).

Basic little stir fry: Saute veggies for a couple of minutes, add noodles and 1/2 cup water with the sauce packet. Saute for a couple more minutes and you're done.

The version I made was pretty veggie-heavy, but it made the thing last for like 3-5 servings. Quick and easy, and you can add pretty much whatever you want.

Is there anything fancier I could add for cheap? Anything else y'all would add/swap in yours?

I love curry, but haven’t really found a recipe I like. Need to cook something tonight. Suggestions? Maybe with chicken?

So I bought half the items at costco, half at the grocery store. You can do either.

I basically made stir fry twice.

Sliced beef and sliced chicken pre cooked each. Obviously gonna cost a bit more being sliced and pre cooked. Good way to cut the cost.

Frozen veggies - made sure I did not have any corn in the veggies and made sure I had brocolli.

Added white rice for one, added brown rice with quiona for the other.

Spices - I bought hot sauce samplers and $1 hot sauces from walmart. You can definitely do better in bulk for hot sauce, but this is an excellent option for food.

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Fried them both up in huge skillets and then distributed. Chicken option got me about 6 meals, (more meat/protein this one) beef option was about 9 meals - used better dishes to portion the food.

Beef/Chicken options were about the same I believe around $15

Frozen veggies $15 for the 9 servings option

Frozen veggies around $6 for the 6 servings option (90% peas from a large bag)

Sauce - $3 per per protein $6 total

Rice - 2 instant packets used for chicken, 2 cups used for beef around $4.50/5 bucks.

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In total for about 15 meals $50 or less (add in some oil and garlic, salt, and pepper used), and say it was even $60, that's $4/meal.

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I used my rice cooker and my skillet. I didn't used a crock pot or insta pot even. The way I look at it is protein first, then veggies, then fill the rest with carbs with either corn, rice, or quinoa. I didn't do any special measurements when dishing up, I just put them into the containers, etc.

I want to start eating more fresh things, but everything fresh I eat has a weird taste. It's almost like the taste of a ln air freshner or fresh mown grass. I've heard there is a name for this condition but I don't remember. Any thoughts to what I add in with the veggies to dampen that taste?

I'm looking for some pointers on healthy meals just to get something in me for all 3 meal times. Preferably stuff that won't break the bank!

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Since I suffer from clinical depression- eating is really hard, and anything requiring cutting up things is what my brain considers "too much effort." But I want to sustain myself with healthy meals instead of random junk food that's easy to grab.

Basically, I'm talking about Lunchables-type easy. I've been looking around different sites and other Reddit posts but I thought I'd try seeing if anyone has some ideas.

It's probably an insult to the culinary dimension- but eating is better than starving!

I'm looking for some lunch/dinner ideas to feed 2 elderly midwesterners, myself, and a toddler 2-3 days a week.

My grandmas are my daycare for my son, and now that he's eating more solid food I offered to make lunch for all of us whenever possible. The problem is, the grandmas are a little picky/don't eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, but I want my son to eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible (before he enters the picky eating stage of toddlerhood, anyway). Any ideas for cheap & healthy options, that can either be made ahead or require minimal prep? Sheet pan meal ideas, or similar? Bonus points if the spice level can be adjusted on an individual basis.

ETA: grandmas will eat potatoes, carrots, green beans, tomatoes and occasionally bell peppers. Veggies outside of that might need to be on the side.

My son just started a factory job and will be working in very hot conditions. He’s looking for ideas of foods for lunch that are healthy and filling but not heavy on stomach. He’s currently taking a sandwich and banana but needs more. He also gets burned out on eating the same thing everyday day so we need variety. I appreciate all suggestions!!

Me: 5' 11", 25M, Went from 285lbs down to 243 and dropping. Target 214 lbs. via gradual weight loss (Don't want to rush it and end up with a skin flap) based off quick BMI calculation/flowchart. Trying to eat at a deficit. Excess weight is predominantly torso. Budget of less than 100$.

Ok so long story short I've cut out half of what I used to eat due to losing taste/desire for most sweets/junk food, and genuinely do not enjoy cooking whatsoever. Add on clinical depression and boom I realized I've been eating 2-ish (Some days just 1 meal, not good I know) times per 24 hours, albeit one meal (When I wake up) is definitely larger. At this point I just want to get my nutrients and nutrition, pickiness be damned! I'm open to suggestions and recommendations for quick and simple things to eat/make.

Got an appointment with doc next week so I'm still going to regurgitate this post for him. I'm almost willing to welcome some sort of disgusting nutrient paste. 😅

Far a gallon of soup I use minimum half a kilo lean cow meat very tough needs a deep boil. I boil the meat by it self for an hour to get rid of as much scum as possible. Then I literally clean my fridge and throw away any mouldy veggies. Then I add to the soup all acceptable scraps wilted soft veggies etc. I season to my liking and boil for another 3 hours. We have soup that day and once it gets cold I fill plastic cups with soup. When they get frozen it's very easy to store sideways upside down it's freezer Tetris. Sometimes when i need a flavor bomb I add a cup of frozen soup to my dishes. But I find my self mostly consuming the scrap soup with very cheap noodles that don't have flavouring packets. Like a homemade ramen. Do you do anything similar ? Note : if the soup is stuck to the plastic cup. A little hot water and the soup ice cube pops out like a popsicle.

Hi! I’m trying to be healthy as someone who is very hungry, and also has insane allergies including eggs & milk.

I have found soup filling and healthy, I just don’t know many recipes!

Please spam me with your soups recipes- thank you!

I have been drinking Ensure Plus daily to help provide extra nutrients. I am a picky eater (unfortunately) and don't get enough nutrition without ensure. The cost is outrageous though. Is there a cheaper alternative with ~300 calories, at least 15g of protein, and a decent amount of vitamins/minerals? I don't mind if it's in powder form or liquid and don't care how much sugar it contains or taste. I'm just trying to save money (Ensure plus costs $55 for 30 bottles). Thanks!

Lately, I have not eaten much meat (poultry), and have instead been having mostly egg whites/egg beaters. Since it is still an animal food, am I missing out on something I need in order to get the best nutrition? Edited to add: I eat other things as well, including spinach, broccoli, tomatoes, cheese, sometimes Dave's Killer Bread and also eat about 1oz of almonds per day. I enjoy carrots, sugar snap peas, mushrooms cucumbers and mini peppers 3-4 times a week.

If my diet is filled with healthy meals then can I indulge in small amounts of junk food just once a week? I'm sorry if this has been asked millions of time.

Hello! I am looking for your help to compile a list of high protein breakfast options for someone with the following food allergies:

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Eggs, nuts, legumes, beans, fish, seafood, mushrooms

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I'm finding this very difficult, as I rely *heavily* on eggs and beans in most meals. And yes, open to any foods for morning meal versus typical "breakfast foods" we tend to think of. Thank you!

just started my fitness journey and I have no problem eating the same thing everyday. The easier the better. I've been doing a whey protein shake in the morning and planned on doing canned tuna with a hard boiled egg mixed in and an egg on the side. I got to thinking maybe I shouldn't have that much tuna due to mercury. Is there anything as simple that can also provide a good amount of protein?

I used to cook everyday for mysef but things have gotten pretty busy lately and I am planning to switch to meal preps. Possibly 3 days/6meals at once. Any good recommendations?? all I have came across is some variation of chicken and rice lol.

I work 8-9 hour shifts everyday and need to make something easy and work friedly while keeping it interesting and cheap (haha I know I am asking for too much). What are your go-to meal prep meals that will stay good for upto 3 days

Spent whole winters vegetables like red carrots, turnips etc which helped me whenever I craved for food, but they are not available in the market as it is summers.

Please help, suggest me some snacks or any recipes which are easy to make and healthy.

Staying hungry gives me headache

I'm currently in the process of trying to lose over 100 pounds. I did okay with eating healthy for a while but eventually fell off the wagon due to eating the same bland meals consistently for 3 months.

I think in order to get back in to gear with eating healthy, I need to start cooking some of my meals in the crock pot.

If anybody has any recipes, links, etc. for me to look in to, it would be greatly appreciated! I'm willing to making anything whether it be soups, stews, roasts, etc.

I'm a 29f, and I have to admit, my diet is pretty awful. Despite maintaining a normal BMI of 19 sometimes 20 and staying active with daily gym sessions, spinning classes, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, my eating habits leave much to be desired. Cooking has never been my thing, so I end up eating a mishmash of processed snacks like chocolate, chips, Caesar salad, pizza, and occasionally chickpeas. I'd say about 90% of the time, I'm just snacking and not really having proper meals. This has been my routine for as long as I can remember, even since childhood. I'm fully aware it's not good for me, but there's this undeniable pull towards sugary snacks because they're convenient, and I don't have to deal with cooking, cleaning up, and all that time-consuming stuff in the kitchen. After a long day at work followed by a gym session, the last thing I want to do is slave away in the kitchen. I just want to unwind. So, as much as I want to eat healthier, it's a real struggle. I'm at a loss on where to even begin. Maybe cutting out sweets altogether could be a start? Has anyone else managed to turn around a really bad diet? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Anyone have any suggestions for healthy meals to make quickly. Either in total or if I make something ahead of time. Like I’ll make chicken tacos on handmade corn tortillas with mango salsa. I make the tortillas and salsa before hand. I usually make some baked chicken with rice and black beans. Or I’ll make a salad. I just can’t find anything that looks good. And I’ve learned something’s I thought were pretty healthy are not as healthy as I thought.

I have an annoying set of needs at the moment and wondered if you guys could help please? I'm breastfeeding a dairy and soy allergic baby and I have high cholesterol while also being skinny somehow.

Looking for foods that are

1. Calorie dense
2. No dairy (other animal products fine) or soy
3. Low cholesterol/saturated fat
4. Preferably low prep or easy to prep the day before eating

Thanks in advance!

EDIT: Came back this morning to a ton of great ideas, you guys are the best thank you!!

I'm looking for lots of ideas for meals while our kitchen is fixed up. The biggest difficulty I have is I can only plug one thing in at a time (apart from the fridge) I can use a multi cooker, air fryer, toaster, ri e cooker but again only one at once. Also I have three young kids who have various issues with certain foods just to add extra fun! Appreciate all suggestions

For folks getting into doing more of their own cooking- something that will help is putting together an inexpensive seasoning collection.

Dollar Tree and WalMart are your friend here, as is your local Hispanic supermarket if you have one. The basics- garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, Italian seasoning, No salt seasoning, chili powder, cumin, dried chili flakes, ginger, cinnamon, turmeric, curry powder, will jazz up your cooking considerably. Obviously- adjust to your preferences, but having a decent variety to start with will make cooking inexpensive and healthful foods tastier. You can always add more things as you need them.

I’ve been trying to make healthy things for work. My lunch has to either be kept in the work refrigerator or in my bag. i need something cheap,quick and healthy preferably something that doesn’t have a strong smell or unpleasant smell.

I have a part-time job and study at a university, so I don't have much time to cook other than on the weekends. My money is also limited since they pay me month to month.

Being alone has affected me, and my family has noticed that I was becoming thinner. I don't want to worry them or get sick. I am not allergic to anything, and I am fine with trying out any ideas you guys have. I am only looking for something cheap, easy, and that can help me gain weight in a healthy way. Thank you.

Working on a loose low carb/higher protein diet. Assisted with intermitten fasting. I'm noticing some days I'm really full before completing my protein requirements.

Should I just go without? Or should I make sure to get the protein in?