Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hi! My name is Amy. I am glad to find this group! And I already have a uestion..Hope thats ok.. I would like your ideas on a VERY frugal(cheap) ideas for healthy vegetarian meals. I am not currently eating veg but want to start back. The prob is that I am on an unbelievably strict grocery budget and it is hard to eat healthy much less veg. I am sure it is posible I just need ideas. Thanks so very much. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hi Amy, I can eat cheaper than I ever did by buying various grains and beans and cooking from scratch (soaking the beans, etc). Obviously, the more veggies, the more expensive it will be. But overall it's always cheaper than my diet before. good luck! geoff --- silverose1128 <silverose1128 wrote: > Hi! My name is Amy. I am glad to find this group! > And I already > have a uestion..Hope thats ok.. > I would like your ideas on a VERY frugal(cheap) > ideas for healthy > vegetarian meals. I am not currently eating veg but > want to start > back. The prob is that I am on an unbelievably > strict grocery budget > and it is hard to eat healthy much less veg. I am > sure it is posible > I just need ideas. Thanks so very much. > Amy > __ Start your day with - make it your home page http://www./r/hs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 Hi Amy, Buy frozen veggies. Take a look around at sales flyers at local supermarkets. Most stores will have frozen veggies on sale every week. I know they arent as great as fresh but the nutrition is still there and they are cheaper. Many markets also have sales on canned goods so you can buy beans that way for fast and easy cooking. Just buy a variety of frozen veggies/beans..mix it up a little with differant seasonings and you have a differant meal all the time. , " silverose1128 " <silverose1128> wrote: > Hi! My name is Amy. I am glad to find this group! And I already > have a uestion..Hope thats ok.. > I would like your ideas on a VERY frugal(cheap) ideas for healthy > vegetarian meals. I am not currently eating veg but want to start > back. The prob is that I am on an unbelievably strict grocery budget > and it is hard to eat healthy much less veg. I am sure it is posible > I just need ideas. Thanks so very much. > Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 11, 2005 Report Share Posted August 11, 2005 If there are Big Lots stores where you live, you might try them, as well. I've gotten different pastas for $0.37 a pound, Twinings teas for less than half price, diced tomatoes for $0.25.... At first I thought the goods would be past their expiration dates, or the cans would be dented or otherwise shoddy, but I was wrong. If Big Lots isn't in your area, it's likely that some other store of its type is. , " silverose1128 " <silverose1128> wrote: > Hi! My name is Amy. I am glad to find this group! And I already > have a uestion..Hope thats ok.. > I would like your ideas on a VERY frugal(cheap) ideas for healthy > vegetarian meals. I am not currently eating veg but want to start > back. The prob is that I am on an unbelievably strict grocery budget > and it is hard to eat healthy much less veg. I am sure it is posible > I just need ideas. Thanks so very much. > Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Bulk bins are your frugal friends. Beans are amazingly flexible: you can do hummus-type spreads with any type of bean and any spices you like. Spread that inside a nice big lettuce leaf (instead of a tortilla or pita), with tomato or other vegetables you like & it's a tasty wrap. Cooking from scratch is almost always cheaper than buying convenience foods, plus it's healthier, usually less salt and fewer sugars. Soups are cheap food and you can cram a lot of nutrition into a big batch of soup and it freezes well so you always have something on hand. If you have a crock pot the soup cooks itself all day and makes your house smell great. Hook up with a buy one, get one coupon buddy unless you have the storage for 2 of things. Stock up at sales; give your coupons extra power by using them when things are on sale. Use TVP instead of buying the frozen soy or veggie crumbles that look like cooked hamburger. Stock up on seasonal veggies. Right now where I am, sweet red peppers are cheap and plentiful so I'll buy a bunch, roast them, peel them, puree them and freeze them in 1 or 2 cup baggies so I have them for soups and sauces even in winter when a red pepper is $2 or $3 for just one! And, finally, grow your own veggies if possible. Welcome to the group Amy Peace, Diane , " silverose1128 " <silverose1128> wrote: > Hi! My name is Amy. I am glad to find this group! And I already > have a uestion..Hope thats ok.. > I would like your ideas on a VERY frugal(cheap) ideas for healthy > vegetarian meals. I am not currently eating veg but want to start > back. The prob is that I am on an unbelievably strict grocery budget > and it is hard to eat healthy much less veg. I am sure it is posible > I just need ideas. Thanks so very much. > Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hi Diane! can you recommend a recipe or two for bean spreads? I never thought of making a hummus type spread with other beans! what a great idea! any good books that you can recommend? Sumayyah On Behalf Of strayfeather1Thursday, August 11, 2005 9:12 PM Subject: Re: Frugal and veg?? HELPBulk bins are your frugal friends. Beans are amazingly flexible: you can do hummus-type spreads with any type of bean and any spices you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Pasta is a great way to stretch your $$$. I suggest buying only whole grain for obvious reasons but white pasta once in awhile certainly wont hurt. Whole grain or whole wheat is a little more expensive but you can get a few meals out of 1 box that costs under $2.00. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 On Thursday, August 11, 2005, at 11:44 PM, Sumayyah wrote: > can you recommend a recipe or two for bean spreads? I sometimes make a Mexican-style bean dip. Mush up pinto beans or black beans. Add any or all of these: chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, salsa, minced garlic, frozen corn kernels, whatever else you can think of... It can be a dip for veggies or tortilla chips, or a spread for tortillas. Rachael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 thanks Rachael! I will try this! :-) Sumayyah On Behalf Of Rachael VerNooyFriday, August 12, 2005 9:59 AM Subject: Re: Re: Frugal and veg?? HELPOn Thursday, August 11, 2005, at 11:44 PM, Sumayyah wrote:> can you recommend a recipe or two for bean spreads? I sometimes make a Mexican-style bean dip. Mush up pinto beans or black beans. Add any or all of these: chopped cilantro, chopped tomatoes, salsa, minced garlic, frozen corn kernels, whatever else you can think of... It can be a dip for veggies or tortilla chips, or a spread for tortillas.Rachael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hi Sumayyah, I can't wait to try the one Rachel just posted; that looks so yummy. My refried bean spread is similar but I usually go over the top with hot peppers, especially if roasted, and/or salsa and smush a little avocado on the top. If I have leftover roasted vegetables I chop them coarsely and add them to pureed white beans and throw in extra sage or rosemary. Fava beans taste nicely strong to me so I just leave them almost plain, just a little lemon juice and peel and maybe a little salt. I usually go Caribbean with black beans: cayenne, lime and sometimes little mango chunks or a tiny touch of brown sugar or other sweetness. Cannellini or navy beans are good pureed with lots of garlic & basil and chopped tomatoes and black olives or capers added after, sort of Italian style. Peace, Diane p.s. Your name is so pretty; may I ask its meaning? , " Sumayyah " <mayaangel@s...> wrote: > Hi Diane! > can you recommend a recipe or two for bean spreads? I never thought of > making a hummus type spread with other beans! what a great idea! any good > books that you can recommend? > > Sumayyah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 wow thanks ! I will definately try these over the next few weeks!!! :-) Thank you - My name Sumayyah means "heavenly or exalted" Sumayyah On Behalf Of strayfeather1Friday, August 12, 2005 4:32 PM Subject: Re: Frugal and veg?? HELP p.s. Your name is so pretty; may I ask its meaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 That's beautiful Hope you enjoy the spread ideas. If you come up with a tasty one, please share Peace, Diane , " Sumayyah " <mayaangel@s...> wrote: > wow thanks ! I will definately try these over the next few weeks!!! :-) > Thank you - My name Sumayyah means " heavenly or exalted " > > Sumayyah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 I definately will!! :-) On Behalf Of strayfeather1 Saturday, August 13, 2005 12:16 PM Re: Frugal and veg?? HELP That's beautiful Hope you enjoy the spread ideas. If you come up with a tasty one, please share Peace, Diane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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