Hungry but thrifty? Discover 17 budget-friendly recipes

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Feeling the hunger pangs but don’t want to break the bank? You’re in for a treat! Our handpicked selection of 17 budget-friendly recipes is here to rescue your taste buds and your wallet. These dishes prove that you can enjoy delicious, satisfying meals without emptying your pockets. From wallet-friendly pasta creations to ingenious ways to make the most of affordable ingredients, this collection has it all. Say goodbye to mealtime stress and hello to flavorful, cost-effective dining. Whether you’re a frugal foodie or just looking to save a few bucks, these recipes are your ticket to culinary satisfaction on a budget. They’re perfect for busy weekdays when you need a quick and affordable meal or for planning your grocery list to make the most of what you have. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds without draining your wallet with these 17 budget-friendly recipes.

Chicken casserole with baked cheese inside a white dish.
Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole

The Cheesy Crack Chicken Casserole Recipe enriched with broccoli, bacon, and ranch is a great one-pot meal for the whole family to enjoy. Put together in just a few minutes, and this creamy deliciousness will be your family favorite.
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Curry Chicken with Onion inside golden pan.
Curry Chicken with Onion. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Curry Chicken with Onion

This recipe is all about the curry! Juicy chicken and caramelized onions are cooked in a spicy curry sauce that will leave your taste buds singing. Perfect for a cozy night in or impressing guests at your next dinner party.
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Low Carb Stir Fry Chicken

Our Best Low Carb Stir Fry Recipe, filled with veggies and minimum carbs, will make your dinner special. This low carb chicken and vegetable stir fry is a perfect idea you should take advantage of.
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Lasagna inside casserole.
Low Carb Lasagna with Ground Beef. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Low Carb Lasagna with Ground Beef

Our simple to make Low Carb Lasagna with Ground Beef is a perfect meal you can prepare well in advance and use it as a meal prep as well. Fully gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics, this high protein lasagna recipe will climb on top of the list for your cooking.
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Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut on a cast iron plate.
Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut

My favorite Baked Sausage and Sauerkraut Recipe made with homemade low carb sausages, and sauerkraut with its tanginess is one dish you will enjoy even if you are not fond of actual sauerkraut. Fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free and diabetic friendly, this roasted bratwurst together with sauerkraut is easy to make you surprised.
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Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese

Low Carb Spaghetti Bolognese is a perfect dinner, consisting of our homemade spaghetti and low carb BBQ sauce with mince meat. Fully gluten-free, grain-free, and the perfect fit for diabetics, your diet will be as flavorful as one can only dream of.
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Low Carb Fettuccine Noodles

Learn How To Make quick and easy Low Carb Fettuccine Noodles made with oat fiber that gives you the perfect blend of the smooth and flavorful pasta recipe you have ever dreamed of. With only 3 ingredients and choices o 2 different ways to make those best ever homemade noodles that are fully gluten-free as well as grain-free, there is no need to ever miss your Italian pasta evening.
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Brioche French Toast Casserole

Our Brioche French Toast Casserole is a deliciously easy breakfast or brunch casserole perfect for a cozy day at home. This French toast casserole is made with my favorite brioche bread loaf and custard mixed with lots of cinnamon and homemade brown sweetener for that extra flavor.
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Cabbage beef casserole inside cast iron.
Cheesy Cabbage Beef Casserole. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Cheesy Cabbage Beef Casserole

This Cheesy Cabbage Beef Casserole made in a cast iron is the easiest as well as so delicious one-pan recipe for your whole family to enjoy. Fully low carb and gluten-free, this easy comfort food is filled with only the best one can offer.
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Low Carb Sauerkraut Chicken on a plate with chives.
Low Carb Sauerkraut Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Low Carb Sauerkraut Chicken

Our Low Carb Sauerkraut Chicken Recipe made with homemade sauerkraut, and homemade Greek yogurt is a perfect healthy low carb dinner recipe you can make in no time.
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Enchilada in a black casserole.
Low Carb Enchiladas with Chicken. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Low Carb Enchiladas with Chicken

Enjoy our delicious Low Carb Enchiladas with Chicken for your perfect casserole dinner. Made with homemade enchilada seasoning, enchilada sauce, and shredded chicken wrapped in perfectly tailored tortillas, those low carb chicken enchiladas are an easy meal you can prepare even a day in advance.
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Sausage pieces on a wooden board.
Homemade Sausage. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Homemade Sausage

This homemade Sausage Recipe is the simplest and easiest way to make your brats from complete scratch in no time. Fully low carb, gluten-free, grain-free, and diabetic friendly, our homemade sausage recipe is made with natural casings and no extra gadgets.
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Chicken Stir Fry Shirataki Noodles

Our Tofu Shirataki Noodles Stir-Fry Recipe made with chicken and veggies is a perfect low-carb meal you can have on the table in minutes. Those vegan low calorie miracle noodles that contain almost 0 carbs absorbs sauce of your choice and are a perfect replacement for any pasta recipe.
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A white plate filled with asparagus pasta and sauce.
Asparagus Pasta Tagliatelle. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Asparagus Pasta Tagliatelle

Our Asparagus Pasta made into tagliatelle from actual asparagus offers you another unique pasta variation to go into the already wide selection I offer you. This asparagus tagliatelle pasta is not only fully low carb, grain-free, and gluten-free but also diabetic friendly and, together with our cheesy creamy sauce, will make your evening meal one great enjoyment.
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Rainbow Pizza filled with colorful tomatoes and green fresh chives around it.
Rainbow Fathead Pizza. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Rainbow Fathead Pizza

This Rainbow Fathead Pizza Recipe is not only beautiful from outside, but filled with veggies and healthiness, even your kids would approve. It is super yummy, delicious, scrumptious and magnificent all at the same time.
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Low Carb Tacos The Ultimate Guide

Want to have your own Taco Bell in the comfort of your home? Look no further. With our ultimate tacos guide, you can host a perfect low carb tacos party with everything there is to need, entirely gluten-free and perfect for diabetics.
Get the Recipe: Low Carb Tacos The Ultimate Guide

Bright green gnocchi sauce with orange turmeric powder over the gnocchi plate.
Low Carb Gnocchi with Fresh Spinach Sauce. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Low Carb Gnocchi with Fresh Spinach Sauce

Homemade Low Carb Gnocchi with fresh spinach, garlic, and sour cream brings you a perfect comfort food of low carb gnocchi with pillowy texture and freshness from other ingredients. This easy pasta recipe is fully gluten-free, low carb, grain-free with a potato taste that brings your family home cooking to the next level.
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