Happy August!
If you’re new here, each month I put together a budget-friendly grocery basket, share exactly what I’m buying, how much it costs, and the recipes I’ll be making throughout the week.
Then on Friday (the 7th!) paid subscribers will get the complete meal plan, including all five recipes, ingredient swaps, prep notes, and tips for turning one grocery trip into multiple meals.
These recipes are designed to work together, so ingredients get used across multiple meals and very little goes to waste. And because I tend to make them on repeat throughout the month, I've also included ideas for easy swaps using whatever seasonal produce you have on hand!
Eggplant — $2.49
Sweet onion — $0.99
Corn (2 ears) — $1.50
Cherry tomatoes — $3.99
Cucumber — $1.49
Red cabbage — $2.49
1 Lime — $0.50
2 Lemons — $1.50
Mixed berries — $4.99
Greens of choice — $2.99
Orzo — $1.99
1 can white beans — $1.29
1 can black beans — $0.99
1 can jackfruit — $3.49
Chia seeds — $4.99
BBQ sauce — $3.49
Soy sauce — $1.99
Ciabatta rolls — $2.29
Slider buns — $3.49
Corn or flour tortillas — $1.99
Extra-firm tofu — $1.99
Plant milk — $1.99
Vanilla dairy-free yogurt — $2.49
Vegan mayo — $3.99
Tempeh — $2.49
Basics you probably already have on hand: olive oil, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, cornstarch (optional), oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Total may vary slightly depending on where you shop.
Creamy chia pudding layered with fresh summer berries for an easy breakfast that’s perfect for meal prep. Make a few jars at the beginning of the week and breakfast is ready to go!
Orzo tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, sweet corn, white beans, fresh lemon, and herbs for a light lunch that tastes even better after a day in the fridge.
Roasted eggplant layered with tempeh bacon, cucumber and fresh greens on toasted ciabatta rolls. It’s a sandwich that feels café-worthy but comes together with simple ingredients.
Sweet and smoky BBQ jackfruit piled onto slider buns with caramelized onions and black beans for an easy weeknight dinner that’s packed with flavor and also perfect for leftovers.
Crispy tofu paired with caramelized onions, black beans, cabbage slaw and sweet corn for the perfect summer tacos! It comes together easily, is packed with flavor, and is perfect for an easy summer dinner.
As mentioned, the full recipes will be available in August’s meal plan, which will be sent on the first Friday of this month (August 7th)!
xoxo,
Natalie
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