"Broke 'Til Payday": People Are Sharing The Budget Meals That Get Them Through When They're Low On Funds

Aug 13, 2023

"I legit make this for dinner even if I'm not struggling."

Personal Finance Editor

—u/selkiebeast

"Such a great option and a satisfying meal! If you really need to make it last, this is great served over rice.

You can also make a casserole bake by using a box of Jiffy cornbread mix (mix according to box instructions and pour beans in the bottom of the baking dish, top with mix, and bake. It will take longer to bake than plain mix due to the water content of the chili beans, but it's so yummy)."

—u/oregonchick

—u/no_weird2543

"I legit make this for dinner even if I'm not struggling. I like to make a cucumber and tomato salad to mix in with Greek yogurt."

—u/asmaphysics

"I like it with fresh spinach in a pita!"

—u/zucchinibreads

—u/mickier

"Ramen + PB + sriracha basically feels like poor man's pad Thai. Even better if you have an egg to put in."

—u/zombienugget

—u/radiant_butt444

"I do this with cheap coconut milk and a spoonful of nut butter. Fiber, protein, fat, carbs. Keeps me full for hours."

—u/ein_rand

—u/anythingbutchicken

—u/thehauntedhead

—u/regularjane33

—u/blueberrykola

"Have rice but not bread? Add some hot sauce, maybe soy sauce, maybe some canned or frozen veg, and now, it's spicy tuna rice."

—u/imborednow

—u/lhayes238

—u/nottabought

—u/okragarden

—u/renkyosails

—u/jmsspring

—u/jmsspring

—u/gingerschnapps3

—u/handbaujzed

—u/eaysonle

—u/jenr619

—u/tealbluelava

—u/coffcat

—u/ropadope23

—u/myxylpyxl

—u/innerrpeace

—u/8dogsinatrenchcoat

—u/affectionate-skin361

—u/sllh81

—u/revolutionary-copy71

—u/bhd420

—u/objectiveguest6

"Top it with any leftover cheese in your fridge, even cream cheese will delight you! Cover with foil and cook in oven at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.

Last time, I topped mine with leftover homemade salsa when they came out of the oven, and they were chef's kiss magnificent!

Greatest part: You’ll never recreate the ingredients exactly each time, which enhances their flavor and enjoyment even more for me! The point is: You’ve got a brilliant meal in your fridge, and with just a few dollars, the peppers just bring it all together!"

—u/talk_show_host1982

—u/peridot1211