Dinner Tonight: Budget Friendly Shopping List: Week of December 6, 2021
Dear Friend,
Here is your weekly meal plan and shopping list! This week, you’ll enjoy healthy dishes built around lots of colorful vegetables — pasta, rice and chicken dishes, as well as a meat-free twist on burgers.
To keep the budget in check, we’re suggesting that you leave the asparagus out of the Pasta Primavera recipe. It will still be tasty! Also, for both the Hawaiian Chicken and the Chicken Tacos, you can use either chicken breasts or thighs. Feel free to choose whichever you like better, or whichever is less expensive.
Please note that the recipes provided may serve different numbers of people. The shopping list is built from the recipes, so depending on the size of your family, you may need more or less of some ingredients. Remember to check the serving sizes before you shop so you can adjust your list to work for your family!
Monday
Pasta PrimaveraTuesday
Beanie Burgers on buns, topped with sliced tomato and any leftover spinach leaves; roasted potatoesWednesday
Vegetable jambalaya; fruitThursday
Hawaiian Chicken, riceFriday
Quick Trick Chicken TacosProduce
6 potatoes
2 carrots
1 bunch celery
1 red onion
1 head garlic
1 bunch fresh parsley
1 bunch green onions (scallions)
1 pound broccoli crowns
1 red bell pepper
2 green bell peppers
2 yellow onions
3 large tomatoes
1 small green chile pepper (optional)
1 lime
1 small package fresh basil leaves
Fruit of your choice
Grocery Items/Dry Goods
1 package long-grain rice
1 can (16 oz) black beans
1 jar salsa
1 package flour tortillas
1 package burger buns
Chicken broth or vegetable broth (1 quart or 2 cans)
Frozen Foods
1 bag frozen corn
1 can (6 oz) frozen pineapple juice concentrate
Meat/Seafood
Dairy
Parmesan cheese (optional, for the pasta)
Check Your Pantry For
Ground cumin
Dried oregano
Salt
Pepper
Bay leaves
Paprika
Garlic powder
Cayenne pepper
Dried thyme
Worcestershire or soy sauce