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Recipes Under $5

The cheapest recipes on the site! These recipes are filled with flavor, yet extra easy on the wallet. Get ready to stretch that budget.

Russet potato wedges after air frying in air fryer basket.
$0.88 per recipe / $0.22 per serving

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Cooked pinto beans in the Instant Pot.
$1.08 per recipe/ $0.18 per cup

Instant Pot Pinto Beans (No Soak Required!)

Chickpea noodle soup in white mug bowl.
$5.01 per recipe / $0.84 per serving

Crockpot Chickpea Noodle Soup

Fajitas in large black cast iron skillet.
$2.78 per recipe / $0.35 per serving

Fajita Veggies (Chipotle Copycat)

A bowl of Copycat Chipotle Black Beans garnished with fresh cilantro, showcasing their rich, dark color and hearty texture, ready to serve.
$4.23 per recipe / $0.35 per serving

Copycat Chipotle Black Beans

A close-up of a bowl filled with fluffy cilantro lime rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and served with lime wedges for added freshness. A golden spoon is tucked into the rice, ready for serving.
$2.78 per recipe / $0.35 per serving

Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice (Rice Cooker)

Lemon tahini dressing in a jar.
$4.16 per recipe / $0.52 per serving

Lemon Tahini Dressing

Mayonnaise smeared on piece of toast.
$1.15 per recipe

Eggless Mayonnaise

White rice in the Instant Pot after cooking.
$0.72 per recipe / $0.14 per cup

Instant Pot Long Grain White Rice

Green zucchini smoothie in drinking glass on white coaster.
$2.55 per serving

Tropical Zucchini Smoothie

Instant pot baked beans in white serving dish garnished with sliced green onion.
$3.67 per recipe / $0.24 per serving

Instant Pot Baked Beans (Vegetarian)

Bowl of instant pot navy beans with serving spoon.
$1.34 per recipe/ $0.22 per cup

Instant Pot Navy Beans

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Roasted potatoes on a spoon.
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