The Non-Dairy Queen

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Cheap Eats!

I would say that we ate beans because we are eating cheap due to the car repairs last week...

but we all LOVE black-eyed peas and cornbread mini muffins (I used this recipe minus the hot dogs)!

I smother mine in hot sauce served over slightly sauteed cabbage (the boys have it over rice/cabbage)...perfection! Don't be afraid of dried beans. They are so inexpensive and so easy to cook. I pressure cook mine, but on the stove works too. Cheap, easy and delicious...how can you beat that?!

What's your favorite cheap eat?

Labels: beans, gluten free

posted by Sarena Shasteen - The Non-Dairy Queen @ 7:43 AM

22 Comments:

At April 13, 2011 at 7:46 AM, Amy B @ Second City Randomness said…

Black beans or eggs are my favorite way to cheapen up a meal. Plus they're easy and fast. What more could you ask for?

Happy Hump Day, my dear! I hope it's a good one!
At April 13, 2011 at 7:57 AM, Lee said…

I like beans as well, but I have to admit that I usually buy them canned just for convenience sake.
At April 13, 2011 at 8:22 AM, Estela @ Weekly Bite said…

I haven't had black-eyed peas in ages. This looks delicious Sarena :)
At April 13, 2011 at 8:23 AM, Heather (Where's the Beach) said…

That really looks tasty - nice and comforting actually. I guess cheap eats in my mind would be chili or maybe stir fry.
At April 13, 2011 at 8:36 AM, Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg said…

I need to try dried beans-- I always do canned because I just can't seem to pull it together to make the beans from scratch!
At April 13, 2011 at 9:10 AM, Holly @ The Runny Egg said…

Eggs are definitely my favorite cheap eat!
At April 13, 2011 at 9:13 AM, mom-b said…

Beans and rice are my very favorite food, sometimes with sausage, sometimes just the beans and rice. We love soups too, make a big pot and freeze and you have 8 already made meals in your freezer. i do one with collards and sausage and another with beef and beans. None of which my little patient can eat ( guess we will be having to come up with another menu when he finally gets hungry)

Just reading your cornbread recipe and saw you guys visited tahlula falls. We used to have a home in Clayton and i grew up spending a lot of time in N GA. What a special place!
At April 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM, Jessica @ Dishin' About Nutrition said…

I've been trying to cut back on my grocery bill as well. So far I have saved a decent amount by using coupons for the first time (have you seen that extreme couponing show? It is crazy!!) Any more advice you have on saving on grocery supplies the better!
At April 13, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Lauren said…

I love that you said "don't be afraid of dried beans" because I totally am. I should just try to cook them! And i love mini cornbread muffins by the way!
At April 13, 2011 at 10:48 AM, MelissaNibbles said…

I think my fave cheap eat is salad.
At April 13, 2011 at 10:56 AM, Anonymous said…

Crockpots are fabulous for cooking beans!
At April 13, 2011 at 11:25 AM, Christin@purplebirdblog said…

Beans and rice are definitely one of my favorite cheap eats! So hearty and filling and perfect! :)
At April 13, 2011 at 11:56 AM, Emily said…

Yum, black eyed peas are the best. I'm a huge fan of beans, too - cheap, nutritious and delicious. :)
At April 13, 2011 at 1:26 PM, Kristina @ spabettie said…

we had black-eyed peas the other night... oh so good! I'd say beans and rice are one of my favorite eats that are cheap... it's definitely a nice price tag, but we eat them because we like them!! add some green chiles, jalapenos and some corn tortillas, you've got one of our favorite EASY and FAST dinners! Jason warms the tortillas in a skillet, I cook the beans + chiles in another, we eat standing next to each other in the kitchen, as we make them :)
At April 13, 2011 at 2:43 PM, Unknown said…

Oh my I promise I just had that last night. haha. We eat tons of eggs and beans for that reason. Cheap and healthy!
At April 13, 2011 at 4:47 PM, Megan said…

I never used dried beans, and for some reason always opt for cans. I really should try using dried instead!
At April 13, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Kelsey Ann said…

i just made a cheap-eat salad today and loved every bit of it! mmm and black eyed peas are so yummy! i usually make curried black eyed peas- so good! <3
At April 13, 2011 at 6:41 PM, Nicole said…

I love beans whether eating cheap or not too. I havent had black eyed peas though, I need to try!
At April 13, 2011 at 6:56 PM, Madeline - Greens and Jeans said…

beans and rice or eggs are my go to cheap meals! well, and peanut butter sandwiches. but that's a given.
At April 13, 2011 at 7:03 PM, Jess@HealthyExposures said…

I love beans so much that I don't even think of them as "cheap eats"anymore - even though they definitely are! i have never made them from dried before, though - i ought to, though.
i can't think of anything else right now! wait; oats!
At April 13, 2011 at 7:13 PM, Pure2raw Twins said…

Black-eyed peas I must admit are not one of my favs haha sorry. I do like using dry beans because of the same reasons!
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