$20 for 7 Days | Eating for Less Than $3 A Day | Emergency Grocery Budget
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- Опубліковано 4 тра 2024
- For this meal plan, I picked up about $20 in groceries and made several breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. I designed this specific plan for myself to eat for at least 7 days. These recipes also work for families and are kid-approved!
This is a meal plan that I would personally do for myself. Feel free to make your own adjustments and substitutions! These recipes are mainly to give you some ideas.
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This is a great lesson not just in how to budget meals but just how to be less wasteful with food. We are financially comfortable but I still get so much out of videos like this. They truly inspire me.
Thank you so much! I truly appreciate that ☺️
Thank YOU for addressing single person shopping!!
You’re welcome! ☺️ I definitely want to do more of these! I had several requests for single person meal plans.
@@LauraLegge+¹¹å Qatar we😊
I laughed when you checked the eggs. I do that too but I jiggle each egg to make sure none of them are stuck. Because sometimes it could be cracked on the bottom where you can’t see. People look at me funny because it looks like I am counting the eggs. 😂
Haha I do the same thing! Gotta give them a wiggle 😂
I jiggle the eggs also to make sure they are not cracked on the bottom
How many eggs in a dozen?
@@wonderwoman1825 lol! 😄
I do that too
Not sure if you have ever did this with lentils BUT this is a FAV at my house for a hearty breakfast or delish dinner. Cook lentils in whatever stock you choose until the desired tenderness is achieved. Meanwhile sauté diced carrots, diced onion and minced garlic carrots should caramelize. once lentils are done combine carrot mix with lentils top with fried eggs and YUM.
Oh wow! Yum!! I need to try that! Thank you for the recipe!
Lentils make awesome tacos also! And I like to add saute mushrooms & broccoli in black bean burgers. You have some really great ideas!
Now that does sound delicious 😋 Tfs Gina 😊
@@heathervanek8762 yum! I’ve never had lentil tacos! I’ll have to make those this week. Thank you for the idea!
This sounds delicious! I love lentils!
This is one of the best budget meal plans I've seen on UA-cam. Well done! Especially since you focused more on healthy options than most people usually do when they are on such a tight budget.
Thank you so much! That’s so nice of you to say! I’m so glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Swapping a cup of salsa for a cup of the water when making rice is a super easy way to make mexican rice. Fry the rice first in a little oil, then add the wet stuff and cook like normal. ❤
I just love that idea!! I’m going to try that! Thank you for sharing ☺️
This is the first video of yours that I've seen. The fact that this video is a meal plan for one person is what caught my eye. My son's girlfriend is away at college and is struggling stay within a food budget. She is used to fast food and door dash. What a bad plan for someone with very little money. I'm introducing her to cooking, budget planning and not making all decisions on a whim. Most of the other extreme food budgeting videos I watch are for families. This one is right up her alley (or it will be after I show it to her!). Thanks, Laura! Side note: I love your sparkly top!
Thank you so much! I plan to do more of these single person meal plans soon with varying budgets. It’s definitely my most requested type of meal plan lately
I hope y’all love the recipes! And thank you so much for watching and sharing ☺️
Just an FYI the weight of the canned food includes the water, so in the case of corn, you might be getting a better deal on frozen because about 50-60% of a can is water
That’s good to know! Thank you so much for mentioning that ☺️
There is also compact frozen water around the frozen veg. It amounts to quite a lot!
Could use the juice in the veggie stock.
@@annapachaclarke2392very little compared to the canned. I always have to add a little water when cooking.
This is a lost art. Thank you for putting these together.
Thank you so much!! I really appreciate that ☺️
With my Oatmeal, I Saute an Apple, Cranberries, Banana with a Tad of Butter and 1-2 TBSP brown Sugar. Makes a nice Addition. Add nuts if you have them.
Yum! That sounds so good! I’ll have to try that! Thank you for the suggestion
Great ideas. I use smashed lentils to fill a half of bell pepper , add a bit of cheese on top and bake 375 for 10-15 min or till pepper gets tender. I am going to try the banana roll up’s. They look delicious.
Oh my goodness, that sounds amazing!! Thank you for the recipe! I can’t wait to try that ☺️
West coast canada, what you got for you groceries would be around $70-$100 depending on what brand you choose. Will be more next month as taxes are going up again. Yay.
Edit: i wrote that at the very beginning of your video, i love your recipes! Gives me some really good ideas! Thank you ❤
Oh wow! I’m so sorry about the prices of your groceries 😰 that’s awful
And thank you so much! ☺️
This is excellent! Great job! I do a similar budget/meal plan from Aldi often but add a can of diced tomatoes (for soups or loaves), peanut butter (for sandwiches, oatmeal, or mixed with a few pantry staples for a peanut sauce), and whatever the cheapest lettuce/cabbage (for sandwiches, soups, and salads) I can find. Also, I grab another banana or two to make 2 ingredient oatmeal/banana cookies. Can also add peanut butter to them for a healthy treat. Adds some more options, veggies, and protein to the meals for under $25 a week.
I absolutely LOVE those tips! Thank you for sharing! I’m going to try your suggestions ☺️
You can also freeze the banana slices for your oatmeal. Just a different option to try.
Oooh I love that!
Another super simple black bean soup is to just sauté half a diced onion, add a bit of cumin, then 4 cans of beans (or an equivalent quantity of homemade), an entire container of chunky salsa and water or broth. Simple, tasty, very filling. Top with a dollop of sour cream and some shredded cheese, if you have it. I always serve it with cornbread. This is a family favorite.
Oh my goodness, that sounds delicious and so easy! Thank you for sharing the recipe. I’m going to try it!
I really appreciate that you consider other diets and give vegetarian and vegan options/alternatives.
Thank you! I LOVE meatless meals so I’m always looking for meals that can be modified depending on what I have on hand
Ground beef (grass-fed if possible) is a great ingredient for simple and quick meals:
G. beef+broccoli+potatoes
G. beef+pasta
G. beef+peas+rice
G. beef patty+ caramelized onions+bread
Thank you! Those are great suggestions!
Yum I'd love to see the recipe for GB broccoli and potatoes
This is brilliant! I love how you used whole foods, easy techniques, batch cooking, and using every bit. I'm inspired to make this whole meal plan!
Thank you so much!! I hope you love the recipes! ☺️
Wow this one is amazing!! Been trying to find food budget vegetarian vids and this is perfect! Keep them coming pls lol
I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Ok! I’ll work on more 😄
WOW! I am fascinated by these low budget cooking videos, and I watch al lot of them. However, you have the MOST creative recipes I have seen! Great job!
Thank you so much!! That’s so nice of you to say ☺️ I hope you love the recipes!
You always have some great ideas. You’re very good at doing these videos and you keep it interesting by having such a variety in your content. Thanks for sharing your recipes and tips 😊
Thank you so much! I appreciate that! ☺️
Really appreciate these recipes and love that they are based on lentils and beans.
You’re welcome! I hope you love them! ☺️
“Having trouble with my words. I need more coffee.” 😂😂
Yes!! 😂😂😂
I really enjoy these haul videos ! I like that you change up the goals for the videos! 🙂
Thank you so much!! ☺️ I like to put a poll up occasionally and see what everyone would like to see and then I work on those ideas!
Thank you for addressing single life recies that is so needed
You’re welcome! I’m planning to put more of these plans together soon
Making these recipes - thank you😊
Yay! I can’t wait to hear what you think!!
I really like the banana french toast. I'm going to make this for my granddaughter. Thank you for sharing.😋
You’re welcome! I hope y’all LOVE it! It was definitely fun to make with the kids ☺️
I want to try a few of these. My husband thinks he needs meat at every dinner so that’s my only issue. But I think meatless Monday is a great thing
I started off by reducing the meat to about ½ lb per dinner. I used it as a garnish and paired it with beans and other protein packed foods. After about 6 months of doing that, I started incorporating 1 meatless meal into every week. Now I’m trying to increase my meatless meals to a few a week and eventually I’d like to use meat very sparingly, if at all. I think it’s the slow introduction to meatless that really did the trick for my family ☺️
Could you get away with making a chili or a Spaghetti Sauce with less hamburger but adding Mushrooms or Lentils ?
When using sirloin tips or stew beef you can stretch it by adding mushrooms for that meat flavor and cutting the pieces smaller.
Does he grocery shop with you ?
Does he meal prep with you ?
Our cheap and easy at home was pasta, pancakes, my mom made mashed potatoes one day the leftovers she cooked them like a pancake. Potato pancakes (shred potatoes), you can add bacon
@@boop8127 those are some of my favorites!!
This is a brilliant menu plan! Thank you.
Thank you so much ☺️
I love these ideas! Thank you ❤
Thank you so much and you’re welcome! ☺️
Enjoyed your video. Great tips for saving money, easy to do, looks delicious and healthy. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Main course & desert for 2
MIDGET POT ROAST
Serves: 2 Prep time: Cook time:
Ingredients:
2 beef shanks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 1/2 cups cold water, divided
1/2 cup beef broth
1 Tablespoon dry onion soup mix
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 large potato, peeled and cut into eighths
2 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces
6 boiling onions
salt and pepper to taste
Directions ….
Sprinkle meat with 1 Tablespoon flour; place in shallow 2 qt. baking dish. Mix 1 cup water, beef broth, soup mix, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and thyme; pour over meat. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
Turn meat ; add potato, carrots and onions. Cover; return to the oven for 30 to 45 minutes or until tender.
Remove meat and vegetable to keep warm.
To prepare the gravy: skim off the fat from pan juices. Measure 1 cup of the juices and space in a small pan or skillet. Combine remaining flour and cold water; stir into juices. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook & stir 1 minute longer. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with meat and vegetables.
Notes
Baked Custard for two: 1 egg, 1 cup milk, 3 Tablespoons sugar, 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract,1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg. In a bowl, lightly beat the egg. Add milk, sugar, vanilla
and salt. Pour into two ungreased 6 oz. custard cups. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Set in a pan containing 1/2 to 1 inch of hot water.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until set. Yield 2 servings
Thank you for sharing your recipe! ☺️
Your recipes and budget are amazing!! Very good vegetarian recipes and options!! I must also tell u I love your old grey doggos that are "helping"!! They are soooo cute!!
Thank you SO much!! ☺️ My dogs definitely help me with the things I drop 😅 They’re the best helpers!
Thank you for these! Great inspiration for budget meals. You are so creative. 😊
Thank you so much! And you’re welcome ☺️
I love this video I’ve seen it more than once. Truly amazing what you can do with $20.
Thank you so much! I hope you love the recipes ☺️
Happy I found your page. Big help being a senior cooking for one!! Thank You!
I’m so glad to hear that ☺️
this is my favorite low budget meal plan! Everything looks so delicious. Cooking healthy, for one on a retirees budget, is not always easy. I am definitely going to try some of these recipes. Thank you for sharing. 🥰
Yay! I’m so glad to hear that! And thank you so much! I designed this meal plan while thinking about ALL my favorite things to eat 😋 I really enjoyed the week!
I just found your channel and I love this video!!! I hope you do more like this!!!
Thank you so much! I definitely plan to! ☺️
I love your creative ideas. Always something clever! ❤ from Iowa
Thank you so much! ☺️
First time watching you. Wonderful video. Going to share it with friends who are also on a tight budget. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. ☺️
Thank you so much!! I’m so glad you enjoyed it ☺️ And welcome to my channel! I hope you love the recipes and budgeting tips!
Everything looks wonderful
Thank you so much!!
This is hands down the best food results once everything's prepared. So talented! Subscribed ❤
Thank you so much!! That’s so nice of you to say! I hope you love the recipes! ☺️
You are absolutely inspiring... the recipes you make on a budget look amazing...❤
Thank you so much ☺️ That’s so nice of you to say!
am crying at your food prices - your 20.00 is our 27.03 HOWEVER your food prices have always been far cheaper than ours - will dry my eyes - ignore the prices - see what recipes I can try - thnx for sharing 🇨🇦🙏 your 2.58 dozen eggs would be 3.49 up here BUT half dozen eggs today were 3.69 😢
I love the lentil loaf and bean burger recipes. They both came out perfect and are way easier than any other recipe I've tried. Thanks for sharing!!
Yay!! I’m so glad to hear that!! ☺️
This is my first time seeing your video. After watch I am now a new subscriber. I really watching the shopping and then creating the recipe. You are a very talented cook. I look forward to seeing more videos.
Thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear that! ☺️ I hope you love all the recipes and enjoy the other videos too!
I am absolutely going to be trying these recipes, especially the black bean burgers! Thank you!
Yay! I hope you love them! ☺️
I’m a big fan of savory oatmeal! I love it with lots of garlic/garlic poder, hot chili and cheese! I even have it for breakfast in the colder months.
Oh my goodness, yum!!! 🤤
Incredible tips I never would have thought to use salsa to cook with thanks for the tip 👍🏾
Thank you and you’re welcome ☺️ Salsa is so good for so many things!
These recipes look great. I love black bean veggie burgers. I cant wait to try these and your lentil meatless meatloaf. Tfs these great recipes 😋❤
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to hear what you think! ☺️
Thank you. I made my own baked beans last weekend! They were great. These recipes look delicious. Thank you. This is the first time seeing your channel. I just subscribed 😊
Yum! That sounds so good! I would love to make those from scratch sometime too! Thank you so much and welcome to my channel ☺️
@@LauraLegge thank you. I am glad to be here. You are so right about salsa sauce! I also love Worcester sauce in things! I am making your black bean burger this weekend! Looking forward to more of your videos!
@@Angela-vy5ok yay! I can’t wait to hear what you think! ☺️
Great recipes! Impressive! Thank you!
Thank you so much and you’re welcome ☺️
I like you! You have a good energy and I can tell you're a good person
Thank you so much! That’s so nice of you to say 😄
Loved seeing the black bean burger recipe and the meatless meatloaf. I will give those a try.
I hope you love them! Even my kiddos approved and they’re rather picky 😅
Great job!! Thank you!!
Thank you so much and you’re welcome ☺️
That is the best looking black bean soup I have seen these are super great ideas!
Oh my goodness, thank you so much!! ☺️
Thank you so much for this video
You’re welcome ☺️
this video was really helpful !
Thank you! I’m so glad to hear that ☺️
Wow, this was a great video. Inventive and delicious.
Thank you so much! ☺️
What great ideas for budget eating!! New sub!
Thank you so much!! I’m so glad ☺️
I love your recipes because I'm PRIMARILY plant based. I do consume animal products (mostly eggs and Greek yogurt) but I always try to sub for vegetarian/vegan when I can. I'm glad someone is showing alternatives to meat heavy meals!
Thank you so much! ☺️ I’ve been working on reducing meat in our meals for the last couple years and we’re slowly switching most of our meals to meatless options. I’m having fun and trying to be creative 😄
You can fry banana peel with few Seasonings to make it taste like bacon incase you wanna add some more food to all this 😅. I think this video is so wonderful for truly straggling families with super tight budget. Awesome 🙏
What a great idea! I need to try that!! Thank you for the suggestion! ☺️ I’m always looking for more ways to use up everything.
Great ideas. Thanks so much. Just subscribed 😊
Thank you so much!! Welcome to my channel 😄 I hope you love the recipes!
This is great. Love your consideration of nutritional value, despite going for the cheapest options… subscribed : )
Thank you so much! I appreciate that! And welcome to my channel! I hope you love the recipes and get lots of inspiration ☺️
Great ideas!
Thank you so much! ☺️ I appreciate that!
Excellent!!!🎉🎉🎉
Thank you so much!! ☺️ I appreciate that!
We love Aldi. I agree, their frozen broccoli is great. I like black bean burgers, yours look delicious, as does your "meat" loaf sandwich Yum ! . Thanks for sharing , Happy Easter 🥰🌷💐🌿🐣🐇🥚💗✝
Thank you so much!! Happy Easter to you too!
I love your cute potholder too!
Thank you so much! I just got some new ones from a local small business and they’re SO cute!
Really healthy grocery haul. Great video.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that ☺️
All of these recipes look delicious! I love that you didn’t use meat😋. I especially loved the melts and another way to eat the leftover “meat” loaf is cold with mayo and catch up, trust me it’s so delicious even though so simple. Also, thank you for the idea of putting mustard with your ketchup to top the loaf😋
Thank you so much! I’m so glad to hear that you love the recipes ☺️ and thanks for the meatloaf idea! I’ll try that!
Thanks for sharing 😊
You’re welcome! ☺️
Your dog is adorable.🐶❤️
Thank you so much! ❤️
Great Ideas!
Thank you!
Adding rice to a meal with beans will give you a complete protein. Adding a teaspoon of baking soda helps to soften beans, even if they are past their "best buy" date. Frozen corn is healthier than canned, no added sodium, plus it tastes better, not overcooked. Something to keep in mind is potassium and magnesium content in foods. These are vital minerals needed by our bodies for sooo many functions, heart health, blood pressure are 2 really important ones. Glad to see you using butter, not veg oil, which causes inflammation in the body, or margarine. Butter is a healthy fat. Our brains need healthy fats to function best, some vitamins are fat soluble, A, D.
Thank you so much for the tips! I really appreciate them!
You did an amazing job! I am definitely going to make up some of those burgers for in my freezer for my vegetarian daughter-in-law nice to have on hand when the rest of us are eating beef and I will of course dry them myself as I like the black bean burgers too
I hope you love them! ☺️ and thank you so much!
This video is wonderful! These are my kinds of recipes, broke or not. ❤
Thank you so much!! ☺️
Hi..new sub here. You did this so well. Aldi really has the best quality
for the lowest price IMO. Your recipes are great...thank you from a saver
from way back!! In Philadelphia.
Thank you so much! I completely agree! ALDI definitely has the best quality. I hope you love the recipes ☺️
I joined your channel you just wowed me with this on 66 yrs old from Ohio thank you
Yay! Thank you so much! ☺️
looks amazing ! Will try i love black beans .
Thank you! I hope you love it ☺️
Thank you great ideas
Thank you and you’re welcome ☺️
Love the beans recipes !
Thank you so much!! ☺️
Great job! your videos had help me a lot ! Watched lots about budget cooking and planning and yours is so far best! What I usually to do once in shop (especially once spent petrol money for journey) any long shelf life items on sale I see and I know I will use 100% I try to get few. In Uk Aldi gets weekly fresh different product in cheaper price. I do check website at home and meal plan around it 💖
Thank you so much! I’m so glad to hear that ☺️
That French toast looks awesome.
Thank you so much! It was fun!
I've never shopped at ALDI but feel inspired to take this challenge and shop at ALDI for it! I'm very excited for this!
I’m excited to see what you think!! Have fun! ☺️
Aldi is expensive!! I compared prices with Walmart an Walmart has Aldi beat. Lower prices an more selection at Walmart. I hate Aldi.
Everything look good and actually everything was very simple and I'm definitely going to be trying the banana for like French toast things
Thank you so much!! And yes! They’re tasty! I hope you love them!
@@LauraLegge 😊
This is awesome thank you so much!! I am vegetarian, great recipes 🤗
Thank you so much! ☺️
Your meals looked delish.
Thank you so much!! ☺️
great recipes thanks
Thank you and you’re welcome ☺️
Good info!!
Thank you!
you can make an oat bun really fast with just a little over a 1/3 cup of oats, an egg and some baking powder. spray a ramekin with cooking spray and set oven at 400F. grind 40 grams of oats into a flour, add 1/2 tsp of baking powder and a pinch of salt, mix in egg till well blended. pour into ramekin and bake for 15 minutes. allow to cool and use butter knife to loosen. this is a great GF option, super filling! you can toast this, add a nut butter and banana or fruit of your choice! i love the banana bread roll up - a super fun treat for everyone!
Oh my goodness, I can’t wait to try this!! It sounds so easy and delicious! Thank you for the suggestion. I’m going to write it down and give it a try soon!
@@LauraLegge hope you enjoy it!
@@metislamestiza3708 thank you ☺️
Thank you!
You’re welcome ☺️ I hope you love the recipes!
Thank you very mucho for videos linke this.
You’re welcome! I hope you love the recipes ☺️
Aldis is my main food haul every month i love it,
Yes!! I love it too!
You could make your own ketchup for pennies. The one you bought was processed and liaded with sugar. Processed foods are also loaded with salt and chemicals.
I buy a can of sardines and 1 potato, and that’s dinner for under $5.
I also buy those breakfast sandwiches that have 4 in a box that covers most of the week’s breakfast.
I love black bean burgers, but I forget to make them. Thanks for the reminder!
You’re welcome! ☺️
Same here! Love black beans any way I can get them but especially the burgers 😊
I can remember making tomato soup out of ketchup packets back in the broke days~! Really nice if you can get some creamer cups too!
Thank you.. these come in handy this week.. ❤❤❤
@@lashortyislabonita623 you’re welcome ☺️ I hope you love everything!
I’ve never done that! Sounds very innovative!
@@LauraLegge 🙏 thank you I’m sure I will
I love Aldi so much!! It really makes surviving on a budget possible, especially here in upstate NY, where EVERYTHING except milk is super expensive. EDIT I LOVE YOUR VEGGIE STOCK IDEA
I agree! It’s been amazing shopping there! And thank you so much ☺️
PS...Your pups are wonderful!! Hugs from me...
Thank you so much ☺️
Two things: 1. I completely agree about Aldi's frozen broccoli. It's the best. 2. The egg thing. Wow! Never even thought to look at what I always assume will be the more expensive product. Thank you for that tip. I'm enjoying your videos.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad to hear that! Yes! Those eggs are cheaper a lot! It really surprised me when I first noticed!