A Week of Meals for $60
We've put together 6 of our favorite Co+op Basics recipes to bring you a week of meals for $60! This meal plan provides breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 2 people Monday-Friday. That averages out to only $2.00 per recipe!
This meal plan provides a full shopping list, excluding pantry staples like oil and spices. Every ingredient can be found here at Common Ground and provides for delicious, nutritious, and affordable recipes.
Menu
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Almond Butter Overnight oats
- Thursday, Friday: Zucchini & Corn Frittata
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: Tofu Fried Rice
- Thursday, Friday: Creamy Lentil dal
- Monday, Tuesday: Black Bean Soup
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: Fusilli with Chickpeas & Kale in Tomato Sauce
Shopping List
- 3-pound yellow onion bag $3.39
- 1 zucchini $1.07
- 1 garlic head $1.35
- 1 bunch kale $2.99
- 6 bulk carrots $1.50
- 3 cups thick rolled oats $1.49
- 6 tablespoons almond butter $2.43
- 2 1/2 cups jasmine white rice $3.35
- 1 cup green lentils $0.83
- Kilgus whole milk 1/2 gallon $2.79
- Brown Cow plain yogurt $3.99
- Moore Family Farm eggs $4.99
- Organic Valley shredded parmesan cheese $5.29
- Soy Boy extra-firm tofu $2.49
- Snopac corn $2.69
- Snopac green peas $2.69
- Field Day coconut milk $1.99
- Field Day garbanzo beans $1.69
- Field Day pasta sauce $3.99
- Field Day fusilli $1.59
- Field Day diced tomatoes $2.99
- Field Day black beans $1.49
- Edward & Sons bouillon cubes $2.99
- Olive oil
- Cooking spray
- Butter
- Apple cider vinegar
- Hot sauce
- Maple syrup
- Soy sauce
- Salt
- Pepper
- Parsley
- Ginger
- Cumin
- Curry powder
- Turmeric
- Coriander
- Paprika
- Oregano
Total: $60.06
Almond Butter Overnight Oats
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours (in refrigerator)
Servings: 6
Nutrition:
Calories: 654
Carbohydrates: 95 grams
Fat: 20 grams
Protein: 24 grams
Fiber: 12 grams
Ingredients
- 3 cups bulk thick rolled oats
- 3 cups Kilgus whole milk
- 3/4 cup Brown Cow plain yogurt
- 6 tablespoons bulk almond butter
- 6 teaspoons maple syrup
- Sea salt, to taste
Directions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Divide mixture among 6 mason jars and seal. Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Before serving, add a splash of milk and drizzle with peanut butter.
- Oats can be served chilled or warmed up.
Corn & Zucchini Frittata
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Nutrition:
Calories: 305
Carbohydrates: 13 grams
Fat: 20 grams
Protein: 18 grams
Fiber: 1 gram
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 bag Snopac frozen corn
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 8 Moore Family Farm eggs
- 1/2 cup Kilgus whole milk
- 1/2 cup Organic Valley parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add onions and saute for 5-7 minutes, until onion is softened and browned.
- Add corn and zucchini. Saute for 5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp and tender.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, cheese, salt, and pepper until well incorporated.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Add the corn, zucchini, and onions and spread evenly across the bottom of the dish. Pour the egg and milk mixture over the vegetables.
- Bake in the middle rack for 20-25 minutes until almost set. Increase oven temperature to broil and broil for 3-5 minutes until edges have browned.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Tofu Fried Rice
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 331
Carbohydrates: 44 grams
Fat: 10 grams
Protein: 14 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups bulk jasmine rice
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 15 ounce package Soy Boy extra firm tofu
- 4 Moore Family Farm eggs
- 1/2 package Snopac frozen corn
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1/2 package Snopac frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
Directions
- Cook rice according to your preferred method. Place in the fridge overnight or chill in the freezer until it is completely cooled.
- Press the tofu by placing it in a towel and setting something heavy on top. Allow to press for at least 20 minutes. This step is very important for getting crispy tofu. Cut the tofu into cubes.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Spray completely with non-stick cooking spray. Place the tofu cubes in a single layer in the pan. Fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until crispy. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter. Once the butter has melted, crack 4 eggs into the pan. Let cook for 1-2 minutes, then begin stirring and breaking up the eggs until they become a scramble. Set aside.
- In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the carrots and cook until they begin to soften, 4-5 minutes. Add the corn and green peas and cook until they are heated throughout.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the last tablespoon of butter to melt. Add your cooked and chilled rice. Cook in place for 2-3 minutes, then stir everything together. Fry the rice and veggies for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add your tofu and scrambled eggs back into the pan. Add soy sauce, mix together, and cook for another minute or two until everything is heated.
- Add additional soy sauce if desired.
Creamy Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: 214
Calories: 525
Carbohydrates: 77 grams
Fat: 16 grams
Protein: 17 grams
Fiber: 17 grams
Ingredients
- 1 cup bulk green lentils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 1/2 bouillon cubes, dissolved in 3 cups hot water
- 1 cup Field Day coconut milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup bulk jasmine white rice
Directions
- Cook rice according to preferred method. Set aside.
- Rinse the lentils and let soak for 15 minutes in lukewarm water. Drain.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and carrot and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Stir and reduce heat to low.
- Add all the seasonings, lentils, and bouillon water. Bring to a boil, and leave to simmer fo 15 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk and cook for 10-15 minutes to thicken and slightly reduce until the lentils are tender.
- Adjust seasonings and serve with rice. You can also serve it with a dollop of yogurt for extra creaminess and flavor.
Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 231
Carbohydrates: 33 grams
Fat: 7 grams
Protein: 8 grams
Fiber: 10 grams
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 28-ounce can Field Day diced tomatoes in juice
- 2 bouillon cubes, dissolved in 4 cups hot water
- 15-ounce can Field Day black beans
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Drain and rinse the black beans.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and carrots. Cook, stirring often, until they have softened slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, cumin, and oregano and cook for 30 seconds. Add vinegar, hot sauce, tomatoes, bouillon water, and black beans. Bring to a simmer, taste, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Blend with an immersion blender, or transfer half the soup to a standard blender and blend until smooth.
- Serve with a dollop of yogurt, if desired.
Fusilli with Chickpeas & Kale in Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 414
Carbohydrates: 76 grams
Fat: 5 grams
Protein: 15 grams
Fiber: 9 grams
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 15-ounce can Field day garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 jar Field Day pasta sauce of choice
- 16 ounces Field Day fusilli
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 bunch kale, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, to serve
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and seta side.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute or two.
- Add chickpeas and saute for just a few minutes until they begin to crisp up. Add paprika, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Add kale and saute until leaves are wilted and cooked.
- Add the pasta sauce and the fusilli to the pan. Stir to combine, and cook for an additional minute or two until everything is heated throughout.
- Top with parmesan cheese. Season with additional paprika, salt, and pepper.