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Budget-Friendly Meals

These recipes lean on low-cost staples — beans, rice, flour, eggs and plantain — without skimping on flavour.

6 Budget Meals recipes

Cooking tips

  • Buy rice and beans in bulk.
  • Cook a big pot of stew and use it across several meals.

Frequently asked questions

Which meal stretches furthest?

Rice and beans with a pot of stew feeds a family cheaply and keeps for days.

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