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May 6 to 10, 2024: Budget Recipes to Cook This Week

Looking for a few tasty and delicious dinner ideas? We’ve got you covered! Check out these five weeknight recipes to try, that also come out to around $5 per serving.

Monday: Tahini Rice Noodle Salad with Tofu and Mango

Tofu, mango and rice noodles are the stars of this fresh meal salad that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Coat the noodles with a creamy blend of tahini, lime juice, fish sauce and maple syrup. Top with marinated tofu, slices of mango and avocado, cilantro and sesame seeds, and then serve it family-style for a touch of sunshine at the dinner table.

PRICE PER SERVING: $3.40

Tuesday: Ground Beef Pita Sandwiches

Want to make something the kids will simply love? You can’t go wrong with this quick and easy recipe. The tasty filling consists of ground beef and spices, which is then stuffed into pita pockets and cooked. Serve with a spicy yogurt sauce that has a hint of lemony tang thanks to the sumac. And don’t forget the side salad!

PRICE PER SERVING: $2.76

Wednesday: Barbecue Pork Tenderloin with White Beans and Olives

Now that grilling season is at our doorstep, be sure to indulge in this budget-friendly recipe. The pork tenderloin is brushed with a spicy harissa marinade and grilled, and then served with creamy white beans, briny Kalamata olives and grilled mini bell peppers. It’s a tasty and satisfying weeknight dish that has all the flavour of summer.

PRICE PER SERVING: $4.89

Thursday: Chicken and Arugula Quesadilla

If you picked up a whole roasted chicken earlier this week, this recipe is a delicious way to transform any leftovers you may have. The chicken is paired with peppery arugula and cheese, and they’re all pressed together between two tortillas, creating a melty, crispy and flavourful dish. Perfect for a busy Thursday night!

PRICE PER SERVING: $4.23

Friday: Fried Cod and Pickle Burgers

Reminiscent of summers spent by the shore, this perfect burger will transport you as you await the warm season’s official arrival! Both the crispy cod fillet and the briny, sour pickle are coated in a light and airy batter, and then sandwiched in a hamburger bun. The recipe requires a bit of frying, but it’s very easy to do. And it’s Friday night, after all! 

PRICE PER SERVING: $3.05

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