Editors’ Collection

Cheap and Easy Meals

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

Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Brett Regot.

Recipes

Cumin and Cashew Yogurt Rice
Priya Krishna
969 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
969
10 minutes
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Chilaquiles Verdes
Bryan Washington
686 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
686
20 minutes
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Creamy One-Pot Orzo With Corn and Bacon
Samantha Seneviratne
853 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
853
40 minutes
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Spicy Tuna Salad With Crispy Rice
Ali Slagle
2979 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,979
35 minutes
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Smashed Cucumber and Chicken Salad
Zainab Shah
1502 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,502
40 minutes
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Çilbir (Turkish Eggs With Yogurt)
Alexa Weibel, Özlem Warren
1221 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,221
20 minutes
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Caramelized Zucchini and White Bean Salad
Yossy Arefi
1048 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,048
45 minutes, plus cooling and chilling (optional)
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Masala Black-Eyed Peas
Zainab Shah
947 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
947
25 minutes
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Sardine Pasta Puttanesca
Sohla El-Waylly
1613 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,613
40 minutes
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White Beans and Asparagus With Charred Lemon
Ali Slagle
540 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
540
35 minutes
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Sausage and Egg Tater Tot Casserole
Romel Bruno
897 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
897
1¼ hours
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Mushroom Scampi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,367
30 minutes
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Spicy Honey Chicken With Broccoli
Yasmin Fahr
2928 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,928
30 minutes
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Sausage Tortellini Soup
Ali Slagle
2572 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,572
45 minutes
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Chili
Ali Slagle
3460 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,460
1½ hours
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Lemon-Dill Meatballs With Orzo
Ali Slagle
2854 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,854
40 minutes
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Lemony Greek Chicken, Spinach and Potato Stew
Sarah DiGregorio
7510 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,510
35 minutes
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Roasted White Bean and Tomato Pasta
Alexa Weibel
4699 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,699
30 minutes
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Chicken Fried Rice
Ali Slagle
973 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
973
20 minutes
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Buffalo White Beans
Sarah DiGregorio
1287 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,287
20 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Pasta e Fagioli
Sarah DiGregorio
776 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
776
7 hours and 30 minutes
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Crispy Coconut Rice With Tofu
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1321 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,321
30 minutes
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Vegetarian Reuben Sandwich
Ali Slagle
1309 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,309
15 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Tofu and Brussels Sprouts With Hoisin-Tahini Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1919 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,919
40 minutes
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One-Pan Creamed Spinach With Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1149 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,149
20 minutes
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Charred Cabbage and Lentil Soup
Ali Slagle
1538 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,538
35 minutes
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Cheesy French Toast With Kimchi
Hetty Lui McKinnon
567 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
567
10 minutes
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Soy Sauce Noodles With Cabbage and Fried Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2802 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,802
30 minutes
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Roasted Turkey Meatballs With Mozzarella and Scallions
Ali Slagle
1002 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,002
25 minutes
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Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Julia Moskin
3072 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,072
15 minutes
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Easy Lentil Soup
Melissa Clark
3523 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,523
1 hour
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Crispy Tofu and Broccoli With Ginger-Garlic Teriyaki Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
2549 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,549
45 minutes
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Pasta and Lentils (Pasta e Lenticchie)
Ali Slagle
4023 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,023
About 1 hour
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Miso-Butter Mushrooms With Silky Eggs
Hetty Lui McKinnon
445 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
445
30 minutes
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Slow-Cooker Chicken Stew With Spinach, Lemon and Feta
Sarah DiGregorio
1372 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,372
4¼ hours
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Air-Fryer Chicken Thighs
Eleanore Park
1411 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,411
20 minutes
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Eggplant Dal
Kay Chun
2518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,518
40 minutes
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Sheet-Pan Grilled Cheese
Ali Slagle
1477 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,477
20 minutes
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Skillet Pork Chops and Apples With Miso Caramel
Ali Slagle
4110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,110
30 minutes
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Herb-Marinated Seared Tofu
Ali Slagle
1501 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,501
25 minutes
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San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles
J. Kenji López-Alt
10988 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
10,988
15 minutes
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Breakfast Tofu Scramble
Ali Slagle
791 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
791
20 minutes
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Smashed Zucchini With Chickpeas and Peanuts
Ali Slagle
1910 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,910
15 minutes
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Stuffed Peppers
Lidey Heuck
7465 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,465
1¼ hours
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Perfect Instant Ramen
Jeff Gordinier, Roy Choi
11581 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,581
10 minutes
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Cheesy Stovetop Mac With Sausage and Kale
Romel Bruno
1717 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,717
30 minutes
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Bean and Cheese Burritos
Kay Chun
7472 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,472
40 minutes
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Plantains With Jammy Tomatoes and Eggs
Yewande Komolafe
718 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
718
30 minutes
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