California Picnic Pasta Salad Serves 6 COST: $0.75 Per 1 cup Calories: 290 Fat: 16g Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 7g Fiber: 7g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 316mg 3 cups bow-tie pasta, cooked 2 large tomatoes, diced 1⁄2 cup jarred banana peppers, sliced thin 1⁄2 red onion, diced...
Creamy Open Artichoke Sandwich Serves 2 COST: $1.97 Per 1 sandwich Calories: 283 Fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 36g Protein: 8.5g Fiber: 6g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 537mg 1⁄2 recipe Marinated Artichoke Hearts (see recipe in this chapter) 1⁄4 cup plain cream cheese 1 tablespoon...
Dairy-Free Creamed Spinach and Mushrooms Serves 4 COST: $1.26 Per 3⁄4 cup Calories: 164 Fat: 11g Carbohydrates: 11g Protein: 8g Fiber: 4.5g Sugar: 2g Sodium: 191mg 1⁄2 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 11⁄2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon...
Classic Waldorf Salad Serves 2 COST: $1.10 Per 11⁄4 cup Calories: 330 Fat: 24g Carbohydrates: 27g Protein: 5g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 8g Sodium: 140mg 1 celery stalk 11⁄2 cups chopped red apple 1⁄2 cup walnut pieces 1 tablespoon honey 2 tablespoons vegan mayonnaise 11⁄2...
Chickpea, Parsnip, and Carrot Bake Serves 4 COST: $1.33 Per 10-oz. serving Calories: 275 Fat: 8g Carbohydrates: 43g Protein: 9g Fiber: 12g Sugar: 12g Sodium: 487mg 1 pound carrots, peeled, cut roughly into 21⁄2” × 1⁄2” batons 8 ounces parsnips, peeled, cut roughly...
Egg Salad Sandwich Serves 2 COST: $1.07 Per sandwich Calories: 230 Fat: 10g Carbohydrates: 21g Protein: 13g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 410mg 2 Hard-Boiled Eggs (see Chapter 1) 1 tablespoon whole plain Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1⁄8 teaspoon (or to taste)...
Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream Serves 6 COST: $1.83 Per 3⁄4 cup Calories: 150 Fat: 8g Carbohydrates: 15g Protein: 5g Fiber: 0g Sugar: 10g Sodium: 120mg 1 cup vegan chocolate chips 1 cup soy milk 1 12-ounce block silken tofu 1⁄3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons instant coffee 2...
Blueberry Muffins Yields about 12 muffins COST: $0.30 Per muffin Calories: 130 Fat: 4.5g Carbohydrates: 21g Protein: 3g Fiber: 3g Sugar: 8g Sodium: 140mg 1 egg 1 cup buttermilk 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour 3⁄4 cup whole-wheat flour 1⁄4 cup oat...
Bulgur Wheat Tabbouleh Salad with Tomatoes Serves 4 COST: $3.99 Per 1⁄2 cup Calories: 250 Fat: 11g Carbohydrates: 35g Protein: 7g Fiber: 10g Sugar: 4.5g Sodium: 315mg 11⁄4 cups boiling water 1 cup bulgur wheat 3 tablespoons olive oil 1⁄4 cup lemon juice 1 teaspoon...
Chewy Granola Bars Yields about 16 bars COST: $0.30 Per 1 bar Calories: 185 Fat: 12g Carbohydrates: 16g Protein: 5g Fiber: 2 g Sugar: 7g Sodium: 10mg 8 tablespoons coconut oil 1⁄4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons honey 2 cups rolled oats 2 tablespoons toasted wheat germ 3⁄4...
Corn on the Cob Serves 1 COST: $0.89 Per 1 ear of corn Calories: 120 Fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 27g Protein: 5g Fiber: 3.5g Sugar: 4g Sodium: 6mg 1 ear corn Remove the husk from the corn. Wrap the corn in wax paper and place on a paper towel or microwave-safe dish....
California Garden Salad with Avocado and Sprouts Serves 4 COST: $4.99 Per 2 cups Calories: 194 Fat: 17g Carbohydrates: 9g Protein: 3g Fiber: 5g Sugar: 3g Sodium: 306mg Dressing 1 tablespoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon...