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It’s a new year filled with lots of promise and new resolutions. If you’ve told yourself, “I’m going to start eating well” or if you just want to lighten up after months of heavy holiday food, you really can do it!
These dinners with five ingredients will reward you with both extra time and frugality. Plus, since they’re a little lighter than your holiday eating, you’ll be on your way to reaching your goal.
The prices listed below are an average price based on what’s on sale this week so you’ll have something to compare to your shopping list for your local grocery store.
Southwestern Chicken & White Bean Soup – recipe
chicken breast – $2.29 lb.
taco seasoning – 78¢
white beans – 59¢
Soy-Glazed Salmon – recipe
salmon fillets – $6.99 lb
soy sauce – 98¢
lemons – $2.99, 2 lb bag
Black Bean Quesadillas – recipe
black beans – 59¢
shredded cheese – $2.50
tortillas – $1.04
avocado – 99¢
Cowboy Chili – recipe
boneless beef chuck roast – $2.99 lb.
chili beans – $1
canned corn – 60¢
diced tomatoes & green chiles – $1
Sweet Mustard Chicken Thighs – recipe
chicken thighs – 99¢ lb.
mustard – 95¢
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