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ast month’s roundup 10 Budget Recipes proved to be popular, so I’m back at it again with 10 Budget Lunch Ideas and Cheap Easy Meals You Should Try.
Food is one of the largest expenses a family can have each month, which is why I’m a big believer in and lover of weekly meal plans. If you are looking for some new budget lunch recipes to start making for you and/or your family, then you’ve come to the right place.
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the average family of four spends around $700 to $1,000 a month on food. That’s a lot of money, especially considering that most families waste around a large amount of their food each month!
Related: Does bringing lunch to work actually save money?
If you want lunch recipes that are budget friendly and delicious, don’t worry, it is possible! The budget lunch ideas included in this lunch recipes roundup are affordable, easy, and you may already have many of the ingredients in your home!
I have all of these cheap lunch ideas recipes in my current meal plan, and I’m excited to make all of them.
Note: If you’re looking for easy weekly meal plans, full of budget recipes, I recommend $5 Meal Plan. $5 Meal Plan is a meal planning service that sends you a delicious meal plan and shopping list every week for just $5 a month.
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- How I Make $1,500 A Month From Pinterest
- Ways To Make An Extra $1,000 A Month
- 12 Work From Home Jobs That Can Earn You $1,000+ Each Month
- 12 Easy Ways To Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards
- 30+ Ways To Save Money Each Month
Here are 10 budget lunch ideas and cheap meals you should try:
1. Crock Pot Chicken Caesar Sandwiches
2. Quinoa Salad Wraps
3. BBQ Chicken Pot Pie
4. Pasta Salad
5. Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
6. Easy Chicken Burritos
7. Vegan Taco Casserole
8. Quinoa Salad
9. Spanish-Style Vegan Lentil Stew
10. Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan For Two
What are your favorite budget lunch ideas right now? Share them in the comments below!
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