The $5 Dollar Meals That Feed My Family
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Published6 months ago
Duration15:40
Video IDcEEacPGKlsg
Languageen
CategoryHowto & Style
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Made for KidsNo
Video TypeRegular Video
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Comments75
Engagement Rate12.94%
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Description
In today’s video, I will show you how stretch your dollar with three $5 recipe ideas that your whole family will love! With grocery prices rising, finding affordable dinner ideas that actually taste good is harder than ever. A great way to make a healthy one pot meal is a hearty soup packed with veggies, pasta and a flavorful broth. From a hearty one-pot dinner soup to a 2-ingredient pumpkin loaf, these recipes prove you don't need a big budget to make delicious, home-cooked food.
🕒 *Timestamps*
0:00 Intro
0:17 5 Dollar One Pot Dinner
4:45 5 Dollar Egg And Zucchini Casserole
9:38 2 Ingredient Glazed Pumpkin Loaf
Featured Recipes in This Video:
1. The $5 One-Pot Family Soup A warm, filling, and healthy meal designed to feed a family of five. Minimal cleanup and maximum flavor!
*INGREDIENTS*
1 1/2 Tbsp cooking oil
7 oz bag of pasta stars
half of an onion
1 zucchini
1 carrot
2 Roma tomatoes
2 to three cloves of garlic
1 chicken bouillon cube
4 cups water
salt and pepper to taste
2. $5 Egg & Zucchini Casserole The perfect protein-packed dinner for two. This low-cost recipe uses simple ingredients to create a gourmet-style bake.
*INGREDIENTS*
1 large zucchini
6 large eggs
1/2 tsp salt
6 oz of Monterey Jack cheese
1 large Roma tomato
1 Tbsp cooking oil for baking dish
*bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes or until cooked in the center*
3. 2-Ingredient Pumpkin Loaf + 2-Ingredient Glaze The ultimate budget dessert hack. You won't believe how easy and fluffy this bread is using just two pantry staples.
*INGREDIENTS*
1 Spiced boxed cake mix
15 oz pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar
pinch of salt
Add 1 Tbsp of cold water at a time until thick glaze consistency
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