Check out these 10 super tasty dinner recipes that won't break the bank! They're made with pantry staples, affordable ingredients, and leftovers. If you're on the hunt for budget-friendly yet delicious meals the whole family will love, this collection is for you!
Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables
Briam is a hearty Greek casserole dish featuring roasted vegetables cooked in a generous amount of olive oil and seasoned with simple Mediterranean flavors.
This dish is perfect for using up any vegetables you have in your fridge and makes a complete meal when served with a piece of crusty bread on the side.
To learn more: Briam - Greek Roasted Vegetables
Turkish Cabbage Stew - Kapuska
Kapuska is a comforting Turkish Stew made with cabbage, onions, and minced beef gently simmered in a tomato sauce.
This rustic Turkish Cabbage Stew is perfect to keep you all cozy and warm in the colder months.
You can use any other ground meat you prefer, or entirely skip the meat and make it vegetarian. I usually make Kapuska with trimmings left from stuffed cabbage rolls.
To learn more: Kapuska - Turkish Cabbage Stew
Mujadara - Lebanese Lentils and Rice
Mujadara (or Mujaddara) is a simple yet delicious Lebanese Recipe made with Lentils and Rice and flavored with caramelized crispy onions.
It is extremely easy to make with only a few simple ingredients which you probably already have in your pantry.
Also, this beautiful dish is inexpensive to make, full of nutrition, and gluten-free.
To learn more: Mujadara - Lebanese Lentils and Rice Recipe
Kuru Fasulye - Turkish Bean Stew
Kuru Fasulye is a hearty and rich Turkish stew made with white beans and diced lamb or beef slowly cooked in a tomato sauce.
It is packed with lots of flavors and is the ultimate comfort dish for cold winter nights.
There are many different variations of this popular bean stew, and the vegetarian version is just as delicious!
To learn more: Kuru Fasulye
Chicken and Eggplant Fatteh
Fatteh is a Middle Eastern dish made with pieces of grilled stale flatbread topped with other ingredients such as chickpeas, yogurt, and cooked leftover chicken pieces.
It is a perfect way to use up leftover stale pita and cooked chicken pieces and serve as a quick weeknight meal or family gathering.
To learn more: Chicken and Eggplant Fatteh
Chicken and Dumplings
Deliciously rich and creamy Chicken and Dumpling Soup have been warming hearts and soothing souls for generations.
This fuss-free soup is a delightful way to use up leftover chicken, and it has become a much-loved family favorite.
To learn more: Easy Chicken and Dumplings Soup Recipe
Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
Butternut Squash Curry with Chickpeas is a delicious, warming, and affordable Indian dish featuring squash, chickpeas, warming spices, and creamy coconut milk.
This cozy and healthy one-pot curry is perfect for busy weeknights.
To learn more: Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry
Leftover Turkey Shepherd's Pie
This easy Turkey Shepherd's Pie is a perfect way to use up leftover Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Swede and Carrot Mash, and turkey gravy as well as Oven Roasted Turkey.
It is comforting, full of flavor, and very easy to make - a great casserole dish for cold fall and winter nights.
To learn more: Leftover Turkey Shepherd'e Pie
Fellah Koftesi - Turkish Bulgur Dumplings
Fellah Koftesi is a delicious vegetarian bulgur dish made with simple ingredients such as bulgur, semolina, onion, tomato and pepper paste, and spices.
I usually do this budget-friendly dish in batches and freeze some to serve later.
To learn more: Fellah Koftesi
Vegan Mousakka
This deliciously healthy Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Moussaka, also known as Maghmour combines roasted eggplants and chickpeas in a tangy tomato sauce flavored with Lebanese spices.
It is incredibly simple to prepare using everyday affordable ingredients, while still being bursting with flavor and nutritional goodness.
To learn more: Vegan Lebanese Eggplant Mousakka - Maghmour
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