Know what to make for dinner tonight? We have the solution, with 5 dinner meal plans all made from ONE grocery bag full of ingredients. From stuffed peppers to Mexican quinoa, and wraps and soup. All of these meals are wholesome, delicious, and gluten free!
Hey friends! So today I have something different. A special weekly gluten-free meal plan that just might help you stay on budget while on a gluten-free diet! Yes, 5 meals from 1 bag of groceries!
Printable grocery list and recipes linked below within post!
budget friendly Dinner meal plans!
You see, we live less than half mile from the grocery store. If the weather is nice, I will walk over to get groceries. But I had to plan wisely if I did! Why? Because I couldn’t carry home more than one (very full) bag of groceries. What I came to realize is that yes, if you do PLAN wisely, you can squeeze in 5 meals by using the same ingredient in more than one meal. I know, shocking. Haha!
My quest to get fresh air and exercise (walking to the store) turned into an accidental budget friendly meal plan! And that my friends, is how this post came about. Now, you don’t have to walk to the store to get this one bag of groceries (gluten free groceries) for dinners, but it wouldn’t hurt. Extra Vitamin D anyone?
What to make for dinner tonight?
I get it… If your daily routine keeps you running non-stop, it can be hard to figure out your dinner ideas for tonight. More difficult than planning the meal, though, is finding the time to shop for the ingredients, am I right?
Well, my friend, I have really great news for you because I’m here to help you! I’ll show you what to make for dinner tonight, tomorrow night, and the rest of the work week too! Plus, I have a grocery list of ingredients for you, so you will know how to quickly shop for everything you need.
One bag of groceries = one week of gluten-free dinners!
Some people think that shopping for groceries is therapeutic, and others? Well, not so much. If you are the type of person who likes to get everything in one trip, these dinner meal plans will be right up your alley
Grocery List
Pick up these items and bring them home in ONE bag. Then you’ll be on your way to making the dinner ideas for tonight!
- Eggs
- Coconut milk
- Grated Cheese
- Tamari sauce (gluten free soy sauce)
- Hot sauce or salsa
- Tomato sauce
- Quinoa and/or rice
- Organic stock or vegetable broth
- Ground turkey or beef
- Frozen corn
- cauliflower or broccoli
- Avocado
- 2 Small Onions and Garlic Bulb
- Zucchini
- Bell peppers and optional jalapeno pepper (2)
- Cilantro
- Green onion (scallion)
- Tomatoes (regular and cherry tomatoes)
- Spinach and collard greens
- Lemons and limes
Pantry Staples
- Spices – cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, dried herbs, favorite seasoning or spice mix.
- Olive oil
- Coconut oil
- Butter or plant based butter
5 Cotter Crunch Dinner Meal Plans
Choose from Vegetarian, Vegan, Low carb, and Simple Gluten-Free meal ideas!
Tex-Mex Egg & Cauliflower Casserole
Full of veggies and flavor, this Tex-Mex Egg & Cauliflower Casserole is ready in minutes and perfect for meal prep! Dairy Free Option.
Ingredients:
large eggs
cauliflower
cheese
taco seasoning
zucchini
enchilada sauce or hot sauce
spices
cilantro, to garnish
Unstuffed Peppers (Quick and Easy)
Enjoy all the flavor and nutrients of stuffed peppers with half the work thanks to this easy, gluten-free unstuffed peppers skillet recipe!
Ingredients:
bell pepper
ground beef or turkey
cooked quinoa
cherry tomatoes
tomato sauce
onion and garlic
tamari sauce (gluten free soy sauce)
cilantro
spinach or leafy greens of choice
spices
Roasted Corn Vegan Soup {Blender Recipe}
This spicy vegan corn soup is made with roasted corn kernels and creamy coconut milk for an easy meal that can be made in the blender!
Ingredients:
Corn
olive oil
light coconut milk
mint leaves (optional)
chili sauce or hot sauce
paprika
garlic
optional toppings, such as black peppercorns and jalapenos
Mexican Avocado Egg Salad Wraps
Mexican Avocado Egg Salad Wraps are loaded with vitamins, nutrients, and flavor for a healthy recipe that’s quick to make and perfect for meal prep!
Ingredients:
large eggs
cilantro
green chiles (feel free to sub for salsa!)
green onions or red onions
collard greens or romaine lettuce leaves
avocado
spices
One Skillet Mexican Quinoa
This Mexican quinoa recipe is made in ONE skillet for an easy, nourishing, vegetarian meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners!
Ingredients:
Quinoa
corn
bell peppers
avocado
cilantro
tomatoes
onion
cheese
optional toppings, like salsa
Alright, now you have these ideas, save this pin (below) or print off all the recipes here so you can tackle this week with ease!
Alright my friends, let me know if you like these meal plans! And if you decide to walk to store to grab one bag of groceries, I suggest you wear comfy shoes and bring your biceps. 😉
Cheers to new healthy budget friendly meals!
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