5 Dinners for $5 Each | Quick & Easy Cheap Meals | Extreme Grocery Budget | Alexis Thompson #1

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

I’m not sure why people feel the need to be so negative. If it’s not for you, cool. There’s no need to be rude. Thank you for having the courage to even post a video on KZbin! Way to go!🎉 It’s GREAT to see a budget friendly food haul that is so versatile. ❤

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

@@budgetmealsforeveryone You are so very welcome! Excited to see what’s next.

[@Suebearish]

We buy the bagged baby spinach and keep in freezer. It doesn't get soggy and can pour out small amounts into scrambled eggs or pasta sauce etc

[@wardrobelion]

Really? It usually doesn't even last long in the fridge for me. Thanks for the tip. I'll try it😊

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@Suebearish That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing! 🙏

[@NayNayL0820]

Im going to try freezing it as well!

[@barbarawalker3366]

Thanks for your content! 😊❤

[@denisebd1000]

Also I would have returned the cashews and mushrooms and got them at ALDI

[@leem200]

Excellent job on nutrients and meal plan. Affordable easy and delicious. Will be making some of these dishes next week. Thank you! Lots of work and planning. I order my red lentils in bulk form Amazon, Indian stores sales them too if you have one local. Cheaper this way. I put in one gallon ball jar container. Brown lentils too. I also buy my yeast from Amazon in large bag. Out of pocket is more but last forever and cheaper than the stores and you get way more. Peace!

[@shelzp7272]

Everything looks delicious and colorful too…

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@shelzp7272 Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏

[@hollypayne1205]

Love this video! I’m definitely going to make the spinach mushroom pasta and the lentil soup. Can’t wait to see the next one. 😊

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@hollypayne1205 Thank you so much for your support! 🙏

[@janapinson8665]

They all looked yummy!

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@janapinson8665 Thank you so much for your kind words! 🙏

[@denisebd1000]

Great prices. I love Trader Joe’s!

[@thejoshuaproject3809]

Recipe ideas: mushroom fajitas, red lentil falafel, pan bread, cilantro lime rice with steamed stir-fry vegetables, fried zucchini and onion, mushroom shepherd's pie, and ancient greek pizza

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@thejoshuaproject3809 Thank you for the great meal ideas! 🙏

[@thejoshuaproject3809]

@@budgetmealsforeveryone Of course, it's always fun to share recipes with fellow vegetarians.

[@DarlaPitman]

I just discovered your channel and am loving what you are sharing. These recipes look delicious and healthy! Thank you! I subscribed so I can see more tasty treats.

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@DarlaPitman Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! 🙏

[@lolacorinne5384]

Should also factor in the gas used in driving to three different grocery stores.

[@kimpolcar6048]

In my area those 3 stores are close to each other and me. The fuel cost isn't much for me. Every area is different though.

[@michellegoewey2939]

Actually, I believe she said that all 3 were on the same street... So, unless that street is MILES long, I'm thinking the gas used was not all that much. 😊

[@starchyshauna]

Great video!! Love the grocery haul and the recipes❤️❤️ What vegetable bullion do you use? I currently buy boxes of veggie broth, but am looking for an alternative!

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

Thank you so much for your feedback! 🙏I use Better Than Bouillon Seasoned Vegetable Base. It's under $5 at Walmart and it tastes exactly the same as the boxed veggie broth!

[@dianeh3913]

The boxed spinach was organic. The bag was not organic. I always buy the cheaper bag too.

[@marybruington7415]

I'm allergic to cashews, what would you recommend for the chickpea casserole instead of those?

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@marybruington7415 Substitutions for cashews include other nuts or seeds such as hemp seeds, sunflower seeds, or macadamia nuts. If you can't have nuts or seeds, I would use coconut cream. The casserole will have a different flavor, but it will still be delicious!

[@thejoshuaproject3809]

Great video Alexis, you have a new subscriber.

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@thejoshuaproject3809 Thank you so much for your kind words and support! 🙏

[@PamelaHughes-t5p]

Dollar tree as red lentils

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@PamelaHughes-t5p Thank you for this!!

[@ibreatheair6313]

$78 for an onion? Lol that would be an Erewhon shopping video 🤣🤣

[@Javaman92]

I admit that I was just about to click off of this video while listening to you add up the stuff you bought. But I wanted to see what your first dish was. Full disclosure, I'm not vegan or even vegetarian but I am interested in eating healthy. I got to say your first dish does look like it would taste good. I'll have to think about it. I have tried so many vegan and vegetarian recipes that I didn't like that I am pretty skeptical at this point. We shall see. ;-)

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@Javaman92 Thank you for this feedback! I will make the grocery shopping segment shorter in upcoming videos! If you do try the first recipe, please let me know your thoughts :) Even as someone who doesn't eat meat or dairy, there are definitely some dishes/flavors I still don't like! It's all about customizing meals so that you can enjoy them! Thank you for watching 🙏💞

[@Javaman92]

@@budgetmealsforeveryone I actually would like to go meatless. I know it's better for me, the planet and for animals. I've been working on it for years. I have been cutting back.

[@emilyemily9704]

In my country 5 dollars per day is luxury , you spent 5 dol per dinner.. Lady let me teach yo6😊

[@NayNayL0820]

What country do you live in?

[@maymoonasmr1900]

Will your channel be vegetarian?

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@maymoonasmr1900 I personally do not eat meat or dairy due to health reasons, but feel free to add meat and dairy to these recipes if you'd like! Thank you for watching and commenting! It means a lot! 💞

[@theresecooper3034]

Not everyone keeps nutritional yeast in their cabinet and it's expensive, so this really isn't a budget friendly video. You need to mention before hand what is required.

[@budgetmealsforeveryone]

@@theresecooper3034 Nutritional yeast is a pantry staple for me, but I understand it's not for everyone. I get mine from Trader Joe's for 3.49 and it has 23 servings which ends up being around .15 per serving. I did mention this at 6:55-7:26 in the video, but I apologize for any misconception. 🙏

[@l.chelseegobin7853]

@@budgetmealsforeveryoneThat’s a fantastic price and you have nothing to apologize for. It’s a great addition for both flavor enhancement and protein. I know Ardent Michele is able to find hers in bulk bins where she lives and often posts videos with similar dishes.