Recipes Under $21

Finding new recipes can be an undertaking, especially considering costs. In college and post-grad, expenses can be tight. You may have to get creative with shopping, but cooking at home is possible for cheap. Explore a variety of recipes from across the globe. There is a recipe for everyone on this list. Below are recipe ideas with ingredients listed out and their costs at specific stores in Decatur. Look for recipes that you can shop at Aldi, Kroger, and Walmart.

*Please note that the ingredients lists exclude some pantry staples, namely seasonings.

Chicken—

Lemon Cream and Chicken Pasta (Ingredient prices shown from Walmart)

Ingredients:

    Chicken- $7.50

    Boxed Pasta- $1.33

    Parmesan Cheese- $2.08

    Lemon- $0.68

    Heavy Cream- $2.96

    Total Price: $14.55

For the full step by step recipe click here.

Chicken Stir Fry (Ingredient prices shown from Kroger)

Ingredients:

                Chicken- $6.90

                Stir Fry Sauce- $3.79

                Soy Sauce (Optional)- $2.99

                Frozen Vegetable Medley- $3.49

                Total Price: $17.17

For the full step by step recipe click here.

Chicken Taquitos (Ingredient prices shown from Kroger)

      Ingredients:

                Chicken- $6.90

                Taco Seasoning Packet- $1.19

                Sour Cream- $1.25

                Mozzarella Cheese- $2.33

                Corn tortillas- $2.49

    Total Price: $14.16

For the full step by step recipe click here.

Chicken Caesar Wraps (Ingredient prices shown from Aldi)

Ingredients:

    Chicken- $5.37

    Tortillas- $2.05

    Lettuce- $3.29

    Parmesan Cheese- $3.09

    Caesar Dressing- $2.09

    Bacon (Optional)- $4.95

    Total Price: $20.84

For the full step by step recipe click here.

Beef–

Patty Melt

Ingredients: (Ingredients prices shown from Kroger)

    Ground Beef- $5.99

    Onion- $0.60

    Swiss Cheese Slices- $2.33

    Rye Bread- $3.49

    Mayo- $2.99

    Ketchup- $1.39

    Dijon Mustard- $1.89

    Worcestershire Sauce- $1.49

    Total Price: $20.17

For the full step by step recipe click here.

Enchiladas (Ingredient prices shown from Walmart)

Ingredients:

    Ground Beef- $6.93

    Tortillas- $2.58

    Enchilada Sauce- $4.74

    Shredded Cheddar Cheese- $1.97

    Red Onion- $0.99

    Sour Cream- $1.88

    Total Price: $19.09

For the full step by step recipe click here.

Fish–

Mediterranean Baked White Fish

Ingredients: (Ingredient prices shown from Kroger)

½ Lb Cod- $5.00

Lemon- $0.79

Cherry Tomatoes- $3.79

Pitted Kalamata Olives- $3.99

Red Onion- $0.70

Garlic Cloves- $0.79

Fresh Thyme- $2.49

Dried Oregano- $1.25

Total Price: $18.80

Vegan–

Sweet Potato Bowl with Rice (Ingredient prices shown from Kroger)

Ingredients:

    Sweet Potato- $0.97

    Chickpeas- $1.25

    Quinoa and Brown Rice- $2.79

    Scallions- $0.99

    Red Cabbage- $3.23

    Feta Cheese- $3.49

    Almonds (Optional)- $2.99

    Baby Salad Greens- $3.49

    Lemon- $0.79

    Total Price: $19.99

For the full step by step recipe click here.

Tortilla Soup (Ingredient prices shown from Kroger)

Ingredients:

    Corn- $0.89

    Bell Pepper- $0.89

    Red Lentils- $2.89

    Cashew Cream- $4.69

    Crushed Tomatoes- $1.00

    Black Beans- $1.00

    Veggie Broth- $1.49

    Tomato Paste- $0.99

    Lime- $0.50

    Tortilla Strips- $2.49

    Total Price: $16.83

For the full step by step recipe click here.