Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

Plenty of budget-friendly, delicious dinner recipes for when you're short on money and time.

Kerri Brewer for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Recipes

Spicy Tuna Salad With Crispy Rice
Ali Slagle
2761 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,761
35 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
Zainab Shah
1316 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,316
40 minutes
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Easy
Çilbir (Turkish Eggs With Yogurt)
Alexa Weibel, Özlem Warren
1130 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,130
20 minutes
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Caramelized Zucchini and White Bean Salad
Yossy Arefi
973 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
973
45 minutes, plus cooling and chilling (optional)
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Easy
Masala Black-Eyed Peas
Zainab Shah
902 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
902
25 minutes
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Easy
Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1523 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,523
40 minutes
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White Beans and Asparagus With Charred Lemon
Ali Slagle
533 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
533
35 minutes
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Easy
Sausage and Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Romel Bruno
875 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
875
1¼ hours
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Mushroom Scampi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1339 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,339
30 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2831 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,831
30 minutes
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Easy
Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ali Slagle
2536 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,536
45 minutes
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Easy
Chili
Ali Slagle
3355 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,355
1½ hours
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One-Pot Tortellini With Meat Sauce
Ali Slagle
1098 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,098
45 minutes
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Easy
Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo
Ali Slagle
2653 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,653
40 minutes
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Easy
Lemony Greek Chicken, Spinach and Potato Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
7400 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,400
35 minutes
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Easy
Roasted White Bean and Tomato Pasta
Alexa Weibel
4452 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,452
30 minutes
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Easy
Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
939 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
939
20 minutes
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Easy
Buffalo White Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
1268 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,268
20 minutes
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Easy
Slow Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Sarah DiGregorio
768 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
768
7 hours and 30 minutes
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Easy
Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1300 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,300
30 minutes
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Easy
Rosemary Chicken Ragù
Ali Slagle
1081 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,081
About 1 hour
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Easy
Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich
Ali Slagle
1280 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,280
15 minutes
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Easy
Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1901 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,901
40 minutes
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Easy
One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1125 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,125
20 minutes
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Easy
Charred Cabbage and Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
1521 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,521
35 minutes
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Easy
Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
564 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
564
10 minutes
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Easy
Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2699 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,699
30 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Turkey Meatballs With Mozzarella and Scallions
Ali Slagle
987 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
987
25 minutes
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Easy
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Julia Moskin
3050 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,050
15 minutes
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Easy
Easy Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
3504 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,504
1 hour
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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2524 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,524
45 minutes
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Pasta and Lentils (Pasta e Lenticchie)
Ali Slagle
3993 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,993
About 1 hour
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Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
444 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
444
30 minutes
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Easy
Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew With Spinach, Lemon and Feta
Sarah DiGregorio
1362 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,362
4¼ hours
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Easy
Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1378 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,378
20 minutes
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Easy
Eggplant Dal
Kay Chun
2494 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,494
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
1456 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,456
20 minutes
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Easy
Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
3995 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,995
30 minutes
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Easy
Herb-Marinated Seared Tofu
Ali Slagle
1468 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,468
25 minutes
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Easy
San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10901 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,901
15 minutes
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Breakfast Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
753 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
753
20 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Zucchini With Chickpeas and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
1802 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,802
15 minutes
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Easy
Stuffed Peppers
Lidey Heuck
7012 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,012
1¼ hours
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Perfect Instant Ramen
Jeff Gordinier, Roy Choi
11456 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,456
10 minutes
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Easy
Toasted Coconut Rice With Bok Choy and Fried Eggs
Genevieve Ko
1207 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,207
30 minutes
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Cheesy Stovetop Mac With Sausage and Kale
Romel Bruno
1691 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,691
30 minutes
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Easy
Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
7068 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,068
40 minutes
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Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs
Yewande Komolafe
709 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
709
30 minutes
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