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10 Dinners That Feed the Whole Damn Family for Less Than $20

You’re trying to save money by cooking at home. (Yay! Go, you.) So you find a great recipe, buy all the ingredients…and realize you’ve spent as much as you would at a restaurant (grr, organic groceries). Next time, try one of these ten recipes that will feed a family of four for less than 20 bucks.

20 Comfort-Food Recipes Under 400 Calories


Greek Turkey Burgers With Tzatziki ($3.50 A Serving)

Save the leftover creamy sauce for tomorrow’s salad.

Pasta Alla Norma ($2.50 A Serving)

Close your eyes and pretend you’re in Italy.

Crispy Baked Fish Tacos With Cabbage Slaw ($5 A Serving)

They’re baked, not fried, so you can have seconds (or thirds).

Polenta And Meatballs ($4 A Serving)

A tasty twist on an old classic.

Red Shakshuka ($2 A Serving)

Once you’ve mastered this Israeli egg dish, try the spicy green version, too.

Lime Chicken With Corn And Poblano Salad ($2.50 A Serving)

Warning: These thighs have a kick. 

Tortellini Soup With Italian Sausage ($5 A Serving)

Our three favorite foods, together at last.

Cacio E Pepe Pasta ($2 A Serving)

Fact: The best dinner of your life has only six ingredients.

Zoodle Stir-fry ($2.50 A Serving)

Cauliflower Steaks With Lemon-herb Sauce ($2.50 A Serving)

Bookmark this guy for Meatless Monday (or any day).



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Freelance Editor

From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.