Monday: Sheet-Pan Poutine with Tofu and Red Pepper Sauce
This recipe brings a delectable twist to the traditional poutine while being an ideal weeknight meal. Combining crispy tofu, roasted potatoes and a savoury red pepper sauce, it provides a burst of flavour and texture to the dinner table. Its simplicity lies in its one-pan preparation, minimizing both cooking and cleaning times, perfect for those busy weeknights. Moreover, utilizing tofu as a protein source keeps the dish budget-friendly without compromising taste or nutrition.
PRICE PER SERVING: $4.86
Tuesday: Air Fryer Warm Haddock and White Bean Salad
This air fryer recipe exemplifies tastiness, nutrition and affordability in one delightful dish. The air-fried haddock delivers a crispy exterior, all the while maintaining a tender, flaky interior. As for the salad, white beans are a wholesome pantry staple packed with both fibre and protein. The whole makes for a nourishing meal option, and proves that nutritious (and delicious!) meals need not break the bank.
PRICE PER SERVING: AROUND $5.00
Wednesday: Pork Chops with Cherry Tomatoes
If you’re looking for a recipe that is ready in well under 30 minutes, then look no further than this lemon-marinated pork chop served with a bright cherry tomato salad. It involves only a handful of ingredients, which makes for a quick and easy preparation…and keeps costs low! It’ll surely become a new dinnertime favourite.
PRICE PER SERVING: $4.30
Thursday: Fresh Herb and Oat Soup
You probably didn’t expect soup to be a delightful way to incorporate oats into a savoury dish! This recipe’s ingenious use of the breakfast staple adds both texture and nutritional value to a cozy soup that’s also bursting with flavour thanks to the fresh and aromatic herbs. Versatile, nourishing and economical!
PRICE PER SERVING: $3.78
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Fresh Herb and Oat Soup
Friday: Chicken with Creamy Poblano Chili Pepper Sauce
It’s Friday night and you want a restaurant-worthy dinner even though you might be on a shoestring budget. Well, this spicy and indulgent chicken dish is what’s on the menu for tonight. The tender chicken breast is paired with a rich, creamy and spicy poblano sauce, for a meal full of depth and complexity. Yes, it requires a bit of extra time spent over a hot stove, but it’s the weekend! The added cooking time will have been worth it.
PRICE PER SERVING: $4.93
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