Recipes to Prepare If You're Broke

Did you decide it was a good idea to spend your entire paycheck on a plane ticket or a new pair of shoes, and now you can’t even buy a can of tuna? Don’t worry. We've all been there. Before you stock up on soups and instant noodles, take a look at these recipes to prepare if you're broke. Lentil Salad Besides being a super affordable ingredient, lentils keep you satisfied for longer. This way, you can avoid the temptation of snacking (and spending) between meals.   Roasted Zucchini with Mint Not all budget-friendly dishes have to be boring. Dare to try different flavors while keeping an eye on your wallet. Prepare this delicious recipe with zucchini to make it to the next paycheck.   Broccoli Cream Enjoy a rich homemade meal with super affordable ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. If you have a bit of bread, you can toast it and add it to the cream as croutons.   Bean Enchiladas with Nopales Combine beans, tortillas, and nopales to create a dish perfect for breakfast or lunch. Serve the bean enchiladas with pico de gallo, cream, cheese, or your preferred topping.   Banana Hotcakes If you notice that some ingredients are starting to run low in your pantry, it’s time to get creative. It doesn't matter if you’ve run out of hotcake mix. With this recipe, you only need two ingredients.   Rice and Beans Although it’s a very simple recipe, it’s truly delicious. It originally only includes two ingredients (rice and beans), but you can customize it to your taste. Add pico de gallo, chorizo, bacon, or whatever you find in your fridge.   Dry Noodles with Chipotle For much less than $50, you can prepare this traditional Mexican recipe. You only need noodles, chipotle, tomato, and garlic. Use any chicken broth you have from previous recipes to give your dish a richer flavor.   Spaghetti Fast Use any pasta you have in your pantry (it doesn’t have to be spaghetti) and add dried chili and chopped garlic. Don’t worry if you don’t have parmesan cheese. The combination of chili and garlic is enough to flavor the pasta. Start planning your menu and enjoy amazing dishes on a low budget.