4 ideas for low-budget meals that you can prepare in two steps and three movements

Faced with inflation, a tight budget has become a reality for many families not only in France but around the world. This strongly affects food products and the way food is prepared. So how do you cook to save? To make your budget smile again, today we offer you 4 easy, quick and delicious anti-crisis recipes.

Anti-crisis recipes: Omelet is the most suitable dish for small budgets

anti-crisis recipes basic omelet easy recipe small budget

Nutritious and ready in a maximum of 10 minutes, the omelette is the easiest budget recipe that everyone should know how to make. As well as saving you money at the supermarket, this main meal is full of protein and can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients:

Butter
2 eggs
2 tablespoons skim milk or water
Salt and pepper
Topping of choice (optional)

Preparation steps:

Grease a pan with oil and place it over medium-high heat. In a bowl, lightly beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Then pour the mixture into the heated pan. Cook until everything is cooked well.
Place the filling (if using) on one half of the omelet and cover with the other half. Continue cooking for a few minutes until the filling is heated through. Finally, carefully slide the omelet onto a plate and serve.

Healthy Budget Meal: Creamy Asparagus Pasta

healthy budget recipe ideas creamy pasta with asparagus anti-crisis meals

To lighten your wallet while eating a balanced diet, here’s an easy and quick recipe where the creamy pasta is sure to please your taste buds.

Ingredients needed:

250g fusilli pasta (or your favorite kind)
300 g of asparagus, cleaned and cut lengthwise
175 g frozen peas
Zest and juice of ½ lemon
100 g of soft cheese

Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Add the asparagus and peas two minutes before the end of cooking. Boil this for two minutes and then reserve a cup of cooking water. Drain the pasta and vegetables. Then add the cheese, lemon juice and zest and continue cooking. Pour in about 2-3 tablespoons of cooking water to thin the sauce. That way it will stick better to the pasta. It is !

Idea for an economical family recipe: Baked potatoes

economical family recipe potato gratin special small budget

Our frugal recipe ideas continue with potato gratin, which will please the whole family! So, don’t wait any longer and get the following ingredients:

1 kg of potatoes
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons of butter
4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
200 g grated cheddar

Preparation:

Heat the oven to 180° C. Then peel and cut the potatoes into thin slices. Fry the onion in a pan with the butter, about 5 minutes. Add the flour and continue to cook for another two minutes, stirring. Pour in the milk, whisking and cook until the flour is completely dissolved. Bring the milk to a gentle simmer over moderate heat, stirring frequently. When it starts to simmer, add the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Add salt, pepper and nutmeg.

Spread half of the potatoes on the bottom of a baking tray, in a layer. Cover with half of the white sauce and half of the grated cheddar. Then repeat the process with the remaining potatoes, gravy and cheddar. Finally, cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Then remove the paper and continue cooking for 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Budget autumn recipes: Pumpkin soup with anti-crisis lentils

economical recipes fall pumpkin soup with red lentils budget meals

Our anti-crisis prescriptions end with a comforting suggestion to come up with urgently this autumn. It’s also a perfect way to cook up leftover Halloween pumpkin without the waste!