[Astoria]

Produce is so expensive! How can I cheaply and easily add more veggies to every meal?

I’m looking for budget-friendly and simple ways to incorporate more vegetables into every meal.

Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, I want to ensure that I’m getting a good variety of veggies without breaking the bank or spending too much time in the kitchen.

I’m interested in tips for both fresh and frozen vegetables, along with any creative ideas for sneaking them into dishes that might not traditionally include them.

Additionally, I would appreciate advice on how to keep meals tasty and satisfying while making vegetables a more prominent part of my diet.

For those who have been successful in doing this, what strategies have worked best for you?

Any go-to recipes, quick preparation methods, or tricks for making vegetables more appealing?

I’m eager to hear your experiences and recommendations on how to make veggies an easy and affordable part of every meal.

[Shelby]

I agree with everybody on the frozen. I do a bag with each meal

[Lisa]

I use a lot of frozen vegetables so you don’t have the waste and have stuff you forget about turning into goo in the crisper drawer.

Easy to do a small serving of corn and a small serving of broccoli as the side dishes to a protein for a quick meal.

Mix them up, there are many varieties out there.

[Patty]

I buy frozen. It’s closest thing I can get to fresh. Now, I love my salads, so I do have to buy lettuce and salad fixings fresh.

[Lisa]

Frozen veggies – bags are sometimes only 99 cents

[Amy]

Often I add a little frozen mixed vegetables or frozen peas & carrots to my dinner casseroles and Mac ‘n cheeses.

You might also consider changing up your typical spaghetti dinner with spaghetti squash.

[Pat]

Cheaper and better at Sam’s. And some
Towns have coops or even free produceeven if not low income.

There is a cookbook written by Jerry Steinfields wife years back ,with ideas for her children, but adaptable to adults..

An easy casserole is mix canned or fresh shredded chicken with a can of cream of chicken soup,add your cream (1/2) cup and half PKG.

Frozen mix veggies, (I sometimes use just peas) top with stuffing mix ,prepared as directed.

Bake 25 to 30 min. 350 degrees.

[Susie]

Frozen vegetables for the win! Picked and frozen quickly for maximum freshness and nutritional value.

Buy in bulk for even bigger savings if you can use them up and have storage space for them.

Same for fruit.

[Christie]

I shop at a local produce stand. I can stop by every couple days and buy what’s in the $1 bins

[Heidi]

You could grow sprouts! I buy whatever is cheap and jut incorporate it into whatever I’m making.

Discount grocers often have good bargains.

[Author]

Posts