A lot of my cooking is just throwing items together in a dinner bowl (size of a plate, but a bowl). It usually consists of 1/4 protein, 1/4 – 1/3 carbs, and the rest veggie, salad and/or fruit. And usually a dollop of condiment (like pesto + mayo mix or chili sauce + mayo) – especially if fish or root vegetables are in present.
Here are a few of my favorite cheap or frugal dinner meal bowl ideas:
- Rice, beef, roasted root veggies, salad and spicy marinated cucumbers
- Salmon, rice, roasted kabocha squash, some type of green veggie with pesto+mayo dollop
- Cilantro-lime rice, ranchero pinto beans, steak or chicken, salad, bell peppers, roasted corn and onions, side of lime and avocado. Drizzle with sour cream (thinned down with milk)
- Pasta, beef or chicken or Italian sausage, any mix of veggies + kale, drizzle with olive oil (not big on red sauce – if so it’s lightly used) and lots of seasoning
I think my solid tip is the use of seasoning. I love my seasoning – it elevates any dish. Also meal bowl ideas is the easiest way to allevitate the “what’s for dinner?” question because you just throw together what every is available.
Do you have any cheap or frugal meal bowl ideas?
I really like roasted chickpeas in my bowls. They’re crunchy and have protein and fiber. I also really like roasted cauliflower and broccoli.
@govworkerfi I love roasted veggies all around! I can never get my chickpeas roasted just right. Had some at a restaurant the other day that came out perfect. Beginning to think they fry them.
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