Make Larger Meals for Less
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Channel: Home Made Simple · 2010 · Howto & Style
Beans contain a ton of protein and fiber, making them healthy and economical substitutions for more expensive meats and cheeses. Rice is a frugal kitchen staple that is even more wallet-friendly when bought in the bulk area of the supermarket. Try adding rice to a soup or stew to stretch the recipe. You can add a cup of rice, a little more water or soup stock, and create a big enough pot of soup to serve once and freeze for another meal. The same goes with beans. You can add canned beans to a soup or stew to stretch the recipe and make enough to freeze, or you can create an entire soup around beans, leaving out the meat entirely and really saving money.
