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Rent Week refers to the week where you have to pay your monthly rent. But it\u2019s not just for renters. This applies to homeowners as well. Of you\u2019re a homeowner, your rent week is the week you have to pay your mortgage payment. It\u2019s like the end of the month where you\u2019re running low on cash and are waiting for your next paycheck to clear.<\/p>\n
So you have a tight budget and have to work with limited funds to get through the remainder of the week. The ideas below can be used for anyone who has to feed themselves and their family on a tight budget.<\/p>\n
While people can\u2019t decide if Breakfast truly is the most important meal of the day, I think we can all agree that breakfast food is delicious.<\/p>\n
This quick meal is a good source of protein. It makes for a good breakfast or lunch.<\/p>\n
Combining ancient grains and hearty greens, this breakfast is both healthy and refreshing! You can also double the recipe and take a serving with you to work for lunch.<\/p>\n
This recipe makes for a comforting morning meal on a chilly day. If you buy a full loaf and a carton of eggs, you can stretch this recipe to last a whole week.<\/p>\n
If you have the time, this low-carb breakfast feeds four. Since eggs are the main ingredient, it\u2019s quite cheap to make.<\/p>\n
A simple twist on a readily-available fruit. Perfect for a light breakfast or as a side with dinner.<\/p>\n
Got bread? Got Eggs? Bored with the same old peanut butter and jelly? Try this one on for size.<\/p>\n
This handy recipe allows you to make a bunch of breakfasts ahead of time. Switching up the ingredients every other sandwich or so will give you a pleasant surprise when you unpack it later.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s an Ebelskiver, you ask? It\u2019s like a muffin, but made of pancake! The recipe is complete with a little powdered sugar and maple syrup.<\/p>\n
As a cheesy twist on egg-in-a-hole, this recipe is sure to delight your whole family! Just make sure they\u2019re fans of eggs over easy first.<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t take much to make this unique twist of a pizza. Eggs are super cheap, depending on where you live, which makes this very affordable. You can also microwave the leftover slices at work if you like to pack lunches.<\/p>\n
Omelets are quite simple and can be done with basically just one ingredient. You can also choose to stuff them with whatever you have around the house. Bacon. Sausage. Cheese. Broccoli florets. It\u2019s up to you!<\/p>\n
Ten eggs. Ten servings. This thing can last you a week or, if you have kids, at least a few days. If you live in an area where eggs are super cheap, this recipe can cost you way less than a dollar per serving.<\/p>\n
These muffins are dense and feature varied ingredients. It\u2019s a simple recipe with a few steps, so you can get on with your day!<\/p>\n
This sandwich is a protein powerhouse and a perfect start to the day. Use thick, sturdy bread for this recipe, it\u2019s not for the faint of grain.<\/p>\n
These scrambled egg muffins offer plenty of sausage and Cheddar cheese. It makes a filling and fun treat for everyone in the family. This meal costs less than $10 and makes 12 servings.<\/p>\n
It takes only five ingredients to make this delicious recipe. It\u2019s cheesy, warm, and fulfilling.<\/p>\n
Crepes sound fancy but are actually quite easy to make. They also can have tons of unique toppings to suit whatever your taste is. I suggest powdered sugar and whatever cheap fruit is in season near you.<\/p>\n
This takes very little ingredients to create. Plus, if you make some rice you can pour it over a serving and eat that for lunch!<\/p>\n
The best thing about this meal is that gives you so many servings for such a cheap recipe. The total cost for everything required is less than $10, especially if you already have seasonings in your pantry.<\/p>\n
It takes only five minutes to make this. Perfect if you\u2019re someone who has to work early in the morning but needs a fulfilling breakfast.<\/p>\n
Casseroles are famous for being a great way to cook a lot of food without spending a ton. This one, especially, does this with cheap ingredients that still manage to be flavorful.<\/p>\n
This is a creative way to make a beautiful meal for cheap. If you make a full sheet of them you can end up preparing a reheatable breakfast for every day of the week.<\/p>\n
As one of the comments on this recipe says, \u201cIf you\u2019ve never tried grits\u2026you haven\u2019t lived!\u201d You can get an 80z bag from Walmart<\/a> for only $3. That\u2019s almost 61 servings!<\/p>\n It costs about $2.19 for each serving of this extremely healthy scramble. That\u2019s around the cost of a McDonald\u2019s breakfast item, but twice the amount of food and nutrition.<\/p>\n All you need for this to last a week is a loaf of cheap bread, some sliced cheese, and a few large tomatoes. Now that\u2019s what I call cheap and easy!<\/p>\n If you have kids that need to eat before school, or if you work early in the morning, you may want to look into this recipe. You can make a huge amount of them before your week starts and then pack them away for easy access.<\/p>\n Three ingredients are all it takes to make this:<\/p>\n This makes twelve servings which is more than enough to last for a week.<\/p>\n If you have a waffle maker, pull it out and start using it. Waffles are actually super cheap to make and you can choose toppings like fruit instead of syrup to make it healthier.<\/p>\n My favorite thing about this recipe is that everything can be made in bulk. One tray of muffins can last you a week and you can take some to work with you.<\/p>\n Cereal bars don\u2019t have to be dry or disgusting. These bars are a sweet treat that your family is sure to love. They\u2019d make a good snack too.<\/p>\n Oatmeal generally costs $2.24 for 31 servings, according to Iowa State University.<\/a> That makes this meal super cheap even with all the extra toppings.<\/p>\n Buy yourself a pack of bagels. Scramble some cheesy eggs. That\u2019s all you need for this one.<\/p>\n This is another oatmeal recipe that takes a simple ingredient and makes it sweet and delicious.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve got $6 in your budget, this might be a good meal for you to do. It doesn\u2019t require many ingredients and you might actually have most of them in your fridge already. My favorite part? It only costs an estimated $0.72 per serving.<\/p>\n Potatoes. Herbs and spices. Butter. That\u2019s literally all you need to make this.<\/p>\n I wouldn\u2019t call this healthy but I would definitely call this delicious. It\u2019s hard to go wrong with<\/p>\n A lot of the recipes listed below could easily be packed into Tupperware and taken to work if you need too. Save money by eating a home-cooked meal<\/a> instead of fast food.<\/p>\n This video shows you how to make a 7 serving meal for only $3. Best of all, it\u2019s actually tasty and has lots of flavors!<\/p>\n This recipe is both cheap and filling. The tomato soup is easy to make and super nutritious. Plus, who can say no to a recipe that costs less than $1 per serving?<\/p>\n A recipe straight out of a food truck that won\u2019t break the bank? Sign me up! Combining spicy chorizo with savory refried beans, these tostadas will taste like a night out.<\/p>\n Need a meal fast? Poached eggs in a tomato sauce will do the trick, and mint adds a neat twist!<\/p>\n Want to be able to brag about the vinaigrette you made for your dinner? Want to do it without having to empty your wallet? Look no further.<\/p>\n It\u2019s like a taco, a quesadilla and an enchilada had a baby!<\/p>\n This meal only cost the creator $7. That\u2019s a deal considering how easy and delicious it is. Plus, if you make enough of the spread it can last you throughout the week.<\/p>\n This takes two inexpensive ingredients \u2014 tomatoes and rice \u2014 with some herbs to make a tasty meal. Add some shredded cheese on top if you want it to be more filling.<\/p>\n This salad may sound fancy but it is actually quite affordable to make! There are very ingredients in it. The most expensive thing in the recipe is the walnuts, which you can swap out for something like almonds if you need too.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a classic for a reason. It\u2019s tasty and fast to make. Once you buy the ingredients for this, you can make one of these every day for a week or until you run out of bacon.<\/p>\n If you have spices in your pantry, the only thing you\u2019ll need to buy for this is the chicken. It has eight servings, which is a lot for such a cheap meal!<\/p>\n This filling meal is quite popular in Egypt, especially for people who don\u2019t have a lot of money. It\u2019s comforting to eat, tasty, and cheap.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t have a lot of time to cook? This is a perfect recipe for you. Add in a bag of instant rice to make this meal more filling.<\/p>\n Get yourself a five-pound bag of potatoes for $3 and raid your fridge for whatever toppings you want. This is a meal you can prep ahead of time and take to work with you.<\/p>\n You might have figured out by now that Chicken is one of the cheapest meats you can buy. This recipe is so simple yet delicious. Plus, it\u2019s healthy too. That\u2019s a win-win!<\/p>\n A can of chickpeas costs less than a dollar, which means you might want to start loving these little things! This recipe is delicious and has a lot of healthy ingredients despite being so cheap.<\/p>\n This costs about $7 to make and ranges to only $0.87 per serving. Best of all, they\u2019re freezer-friendly. You can make them ahead of time and then pull them out when you need them!<\/p>\n This $4 recipe is so comforting to eat. If you\u2019ve got a spice collection in your pantry, it\u2019s likely you don\u2019t even have to buy most of the things needed to make this.<\/p>\n It takes only fifteen minutes to make this dish. Perfect if you just got home from work and need to eat but don\u2019t want to take a lot of time cooking.<\/p>\n A delicious meal in only five inexpensive ingredients? I\u2019m all for it! Especially when a box of noodles only costs $2.<\/p>\n This doesn\u2019t take much time to make and it\u2019s pretty filling. The added veggies also make it nutritious.<\/p>\n I\u2019m a big fan of meals that don\u2019t require a lot of ingredients to make. The less you have to spend at the grocery store, the better.<\/p>\n With this sandwich, you won\u2019t have to spend much at all! The ingredients are cheap to get and you can make multiple sandwiches out of what you buy.<\/p>\n Okay, I\u2019ll admit this recipe is more like \u201c3 ingredients and some seasoning\u201d. However, it\u2019s such a cheap and easy recipe I just had to include it on the list. Plus, if you have the right seasoning all you\u2019ll really need to buy is chicken and honey!<\/p>\n I love this meal because it\u2019s perfect for eating at home or taking it to work. It\u2019s so filling and delicious, you won\u2019t even notice how cheap it is to make it. A small bag of rice costs around $3 and can last months.<\/p>\n Next time your grocery store has a sale on sausage, try out this meal. You can get a ton of servings out of this and eat it basically all week. Lots of veggies in it too!<\/p>\n It takes just six ingredients to make this quick and easy meal.<\/p>\n The great thing about this recipe is you can really just use whatever you have laying around your house. Canned beans. Salsa. Cheese. Buy yourself some rotisserie chicken from the deli and some tortillas and you\u2019re all set!<\/p>\n Do you know what sounds fancy? Peruvian shrimp. Do you know what\u2019s actually cheap to make? Peruvian shrimp. It takes only 15 minutes to make.<\/p>\n This $5 pizza is so easy to make and it only costs $0.56 per slice.<\/p>\n The most expensive ingredient here is probably ground beef. The rest is just cheap veggies and potatoes.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re used to eating on a tight budget, you\u2019re probably used to the beans and rice meal. It\u2019s filling, extremely cheap, and fast to make.<\/p>\n Make this, along with some buttered toast if you like, and you\u2019ll have a great meal right there. Most cans of beans cost less than $2 and while ham is more expensive, you can make a small ham last for many meals.<\/p>\n You can\u2019t go wrong with cheese and noodles. It\u2019s so easy to make, so cheap to create, and so delicious!<\/p>\n Double this recipe to make yourself lunch for the entire week. You can also keep extras in the freezer for a time when you don\u2019t want to cook.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t ever tried egg drop soup, here\u2019s a chance to make it. Egg drop soup is basically just egg in a chicken broth that\u2019s been seasoned. As you can guess, it\u2019s quite cheap to make.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the second version of Egg Drop soup that uses different spices and adds scallions to the mix! Plus it doesn\u2019t cost much to make since a dozen eggs usually cost less than a dollar, depending on where you are located.<\/p>\n This is another burrito recipe but, unlike the others mentioned previously, this recipe can be made in bulk. If you have a big family to feed, check this one out.<\/p>\n Noodles are definitely one of the cheapest ways to get calories in you. This is a comfort meal for when you just need to eat something filling but don\u2019t have time or money for anything fancy.<\/p>\n Serve this with a side of beans or rice to make your servings last longer. Depending on the price of chicken near you, this shouldn\u2019t cost more than $6 to make.<\/p>\n Cheese. Veggies. Pasta. You can\u2019t go wrong with that combination. Best of all? This meal only has 5 minute prep time!<\/p>\n Lasagna has literally never been so easy or affordable. This recipe is so cheap to make and has six servings! Perfect if you have a family or want to pack lunches to work to save money.<\/p>\n This tasty and healthy-ish meal costs around $7 to make. That\u2019s only $1.68 per serving!<\/p>\n Two ingredients. Eight servings. Does it get any better than that? Steam a bag of frozen veggies and you\u2019ve got yourself a decent meal!<\/p>\n It doesn\u2019t take much to make an excellent chili. I could see this being a popular dish to make during autumn or winter when it\u2019s cold out. Don\u2019t forget to adjust seasoning to your preference!<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t quite a full meal, but if you added some rice on the side it would work in a pinch. Either way, it is extremely cheap to make.<\/p>\n This would work as a side dish to any of the recipes we listed above or alongside some rice. Carrots cost only $0.99 a bag, depending on where you live. Kids will especially love this dish.<\/p>\n This article covers three ways you can make roasted potatoes. This makes a filling side dish or when mixed with toppings, a full meal. All you need is a $5 to $10 bag of potatoes and seasoning.<\/p>\n This recipe was designed specifically to fit the needs of people on SNAP. It takes boring rice and makes it something tasty for you to look forward too. Best of all? It only costs $0.22 a serving.<\/p>\n After a long hard day at work or school, dinner is one of the most important meals for you to have. It\u2019s got to be filling after all the calories you burned during the day but you also don\u2019t want to spend a lot of money on it.<\/p>\n Here are some recipes to help you.<\/p>\n Depending on where you are located, a five-pound bag of potatoes only costs around $4. Here are some recipes you can use to prepare potatoes in many ways.<\/p>\n This chili makes twelve servings that could either feed the whole family or provide you with freezable leftovers.<\/p>\n This recipe costs about $10 to make, depending on where you live.<\/p>\n This recipe is healthy and easily adjustable. If walnuts are too expensive near you, try using almonds or cashews.<\/p>\n This simple pasta doesn\u2019t take much to make, but it\u2019s still delicious.<\/p>\n This creamy soup would be good for a winter or autumn week.<\/p>\n Roasted chicken is a great investment because you can stretch many meals with it and then use the leftover bones and meat for soup stock.<\/p>\n24. Vegetable Breakfast Scrambles<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
25. Tomato Cheese Toasts<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
26. Frugal Four Ingredient Breakfast<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
27. Vegan Flourless Banana Pancakes<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
28. Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
29. Classic Waffles<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
30. Oatmeal Muffin<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
31. Peanut Butter Honey Cereal Bars<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
32. Peanut Butter Jelly Oatmeal<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
33. Scrambled Egg Cheese Bagel\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
34. Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
35. Ham Potato Frittata<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
36. Classic Hash Browns<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
37. Potato Pancakes<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
Affordable Lunch Recipes for Rent Week<\/span><\/h2>\n
38. Easy Filling Noodles<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
39. Tomato Grilled Cheese Soup<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
40. Chorizo Tostada<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
41. Eggs in Spicy Minted Tomato Sauce<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
42. Rent Week Egg Salad<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
43. Entomatadas<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
44. Chicken Salad Sandwich<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
45. Tomato Rice<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
46. Beet Salad with Goat Cheese<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
47. Classic BLT Sandwich<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
48. Teriyaki Chicken Thighs<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
49. Brown Lentils and Rice<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
50. Pan-Roasted Chicken Thighs<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
51. Pull-Apart Cheesy Baked Potato<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
52. Chicken and Broccoli with Dill Sauce<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
53. Buffalo Chickpea Wrap<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
54. Bean and Cheese Burritos<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
55. Cauliflower and Chickpea Masala<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
56. Orzo Spinach Roasted Red Peppers\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
57. Five Ingredient Pasta Salad<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
58. Sesame Peanut Noodles<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
59. Five Ingredient Caprese Sandwich<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
60. Three Ingredient Grilled Chicken<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
61. Chicken Fried Rice<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
62. Kielbasa Hash\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
63. Orange Spiced Chicken\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
64. Chicken Enchiladas<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
65. Peruvian Shrimp<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
66. White Pizza and Pesto Drizzle<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
67. Chili Hash<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
68. Black Beans and Rice<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
69. Ham and Beans<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
70. Three Ingredient Mac and Cheese<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
71. Pulled Pork Sandwiches<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
72. Egg Drop Soup (Version One)<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
73. Egg Drop Soup (Version Two)\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
74. Easiest Burrito<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
75. Parmesan Buttered Noodles<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
76. Paprika Chicken<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
77. Five Ingredient Spinach Parmesan Pasta<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
78. Three Ingredient Lazy Lasagna<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
79. Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potatoes<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
80. Crispy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
81. Five Ingredient Chili\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
82. Simple Skillet Green Beans<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
83. Buttery Cooked Carrots<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
84. Crispy Roasted Potatoes<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
85. Seasoned Rice (SNAP friendly!)\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
Affordable Dinner Recipes for Rent Week<\/span><\/h2>\n
86. Potato recipes<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
87. Vegetarian Chili<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
88. Crispy Pork<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
89. Lentils with Yogurt and Veggies<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
90. Gnocchi Alfredo\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
91. Lazy Squash Soup<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
92. Perfect Roast Chicken<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n
93. Baked Chicken Wing Dinner<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n