8 cheap and tasty recipes for less than $2 each
Have you ever wondered if it is possible to prepare tasty and original dishes without emptying your wallet? The answer is yes! In this article, we offer 8 tasty and inexpensive recipes that cost less than $2 per person, proving that you don't have to spend a lot to eat well. Whether it is a quick lunch, a dinner with friends or a creative dish to surprise the family, you will find many quick and easy ideas to make. We also give you all the recipes so you can personally test these inexpensive and delicious solutions. Get ready to discover how tasty and affordable creative cooking can be.
1. Lemon linguine
Lemon linguine is a simple, fresh and full of flavor dish that does not require much effort or expensive ingredients. Perfect for those who have little time but do not want to give up a tasty dish, these linguine are ready in less than 20 minutes and are prepared with very few ingredients: The result is a dish that conquers with its lightness and delicate aroma, also ideal for a light lunch or a quick but tasty dinner. What's more, for less than $2 per person, this recipe proves that even on a tight budget you can prepare a restaurant-looking dish.
Estimated cost: about $1 per serving
2. Confit egg yolks
Super cheap and impressive. What you need are two egg yolks and a little olive oil. All the rest is done by cooking in an air fryer. Confit egg yolks are a surprisingly simple dish with a refined result. The cost? Practically zero, since it really only takes a few inexpensive ingredients. This recipe is proof that even the simplest dishes can make a big impression!
Estimated cost: about $0.50 per serving
3. Glazed carrots with honey and clementine juice.
Glazed carrots with honey and clementine juice are an aromatic side dish that not only surprises with its flavor, but also with its incredible simplicity. With just a few ingredients and quick preparation, this dish manages to transform a simple vegetable into a rich and enveloping taste experience. The carrots, lightly caramelized thanks to the honey, acquire a natural sweetness that marries perfectly with the fresh acidity of the clementine juice, creating a truly special balance of flavors. And the best part? All this for less than $2 each!
Estimated cost: about $0.90 per serving
4. Mashed potato cups
Potato muffins are a perfect recipe for those looking for a tasty, inexpensive and easy-to-prepare dish. With just 2 lbs/1 kg of potatoes, some Parmesan cheese, milk, butter, an egg and some flavorings such as fresh parsley and garlic, you can create an irresistible side dish, appetizer or appetizer. Preparation is very simple: just bake the potatoes, mash them, and mix them with the other ingredients to make a soft and flavorful mixture. After a short baking time, you'll get muffins that are golden and crispy on the outside, but soft and creamy on the inside, perfect for any occasion!
Estimated cost: about $1.10 per serving
5. Mini quiche with bacon
Mini quiches with bacon are a perfect solution for those looking for a tasty, inexpensive and quick dish to prepare. The preparation is really simple: in just a few minutes, thanks to baking in the oven, you will get golden and flavorful quiches, perfect for an appetizer, a buffet or a quick dinner. And the great thing is that all this can be prepared for less than $2 each. Cheap, easy and so tasty, this recipe is ideal for those who want to impress with little!
Estimated cost: about $1.50 per serving
6. Mini mozzarella balls in air fryer.
Mini mozzarella balls in air fryer are a tasty and irresistible appetizer, perfect for those looking for something yummy without complicating their life in the kitchen. With just a few ingredients-mini mozzarella balls, breadcrumbs, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper-you can make bites that are crispy on the outside and stringy on the inside, without the need to fry in oil. Air frying allows for perfect browning with a minimum amount of fat, making these mini mozzarella balls light but still super flavorful. Preparation is super quick, ideal for an impromptu snack or an appetizer with friends.
Estimated cost: about $0.60 per serving
7. Mexican-style chicken legs
We used small chicken thighs and marinated them with lime juice and various spices that gave the meat a unique flavor. Mexican-style chicken thighs are a savory dish, rich in flavor and incredibly easy to prepare. The marinade, which combines lime, cumin, paprika and chili peppers, gives the meat a spicy, aromatic note that is enhanced during cooking. Not only are they quick to prepare, but they are also extremely inexpensive. Perfect for a dinner with family or friends, Mexican-style chicken thighs are a perfect solution for those looking for a flavor-packed dish without spending too much!
Estimated cost: about $1.80 per serving
8. Feta rolls
The Greek recipe is called feta saganaki and is super simple and inexpensive. To prepare these feta rolls, you only need 4 sheets of phyllo dough, a little melted butter, pepper, feta, sesame seeds and honey. The result is a tasty and surprising appetizer, where the feta, encased in the crisp dough, blends beautifully with the sweetness of honey and the flavor of sesame seeds. The super-quick preparation and low cost, less than $2 per person, make this recipe ideal both for a special occasion and for a simple but tasty lunch or dinner. Saganaki feta will win everyone over with its perfect balance of flavors!
Estimated cost: about $1.30 per serving
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