Eat Vegetarian to Save Money

[@johnmelissaziech6207]

It all looks delicious! Glad you're a "bowl scraper". It bothers me when I see cooks not scrape out their bowls and waste food. Learned from my grandmother who taught me to never waste food.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@pixie706]

I like the fact that you don't add salt or pepper. Nearly everyone else blindly adds it to every single thing.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I let the diner decide

[@kazlee9213]

Due to the high cost of meat I am eating more vegetarian meals so please Jane keep them coming thank you

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Will do!

[@mimi1o8]

Thank you, I appreciate your recipes. I have been meat free for decades, I never thought about financial side of it though, it was all about the animals. I just wanted to love everyone. Have a blessed day 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@susannordstrom5065]

Coleslaw is such a budget side, you can add so many things to it , like pineapple, beetroot , tomatoes, the list goes on

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@MaryKane-qv5vz]

Thanks a mill for the vegetarian meals. I have not eaten meat of any kind for over 30 years.

[@marilynthomson9564]

What a great video! Can’t wait to make your black bean burgers. That recipe looks so delicious. The chickpea tart also looks lovely. As a vegan I’m gonna check to see if I could replace the eggs with aqua faber.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@smmmlow439]

You maybe able to use tofu

[@happydodson6920]

My husband and I also follow a vegan diet. This really does save a significant amount of money -- and gets smiles and approval from our doctors when they see our blood testing results each year.

[@juliamist4797]

Both dishes, along with their sides, look absolutely delicious Jane. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

My pleasure 😊

[@juliemoore6957]

I just noticed your plates match the tile backslash in your kitchen! Cute!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Oh thank you!

[@katherinerichardson1767]

I like your cooking issues best. It gives me good ideas that I can use whatever I have.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad you like them!

[@brendafarris7590]

Looks yummy. Appreciate the meatless recipe ideas. Have a restful, joyful weekend.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@gladyschandler6724]

Another healthy tart with lots of veggies. Enjoy

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@martaromero478]

I love your channel!! I highly value each of the videos and the different topics they cover. Thanks for the vegetarian food and I'm going to try that tempting spinach, chickpea and cheese tart!!! Greetings from Argentina!!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@carolnewman4890]

It all looks so delicious! Gotta try these recipes soon...thank you Jane and Mike!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Our pleasure!

[@kakelinga]

Hi Jane and Mike. I must say that Mike is a lucky man to have such wonderful home cooked meals everyday. I really must get better at making a meal plan and sticking to it.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I’m lucky, I get them too

[@claudiak-p3667]

Brilliant recipes. I'll cook at least one of these this week. Thanks!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I hope you enjoy it

[@lilrustee]

I love a beef or chicken burger, but I also love a good black bean burger, and that looks great to me! I could eat the tart with or without the crust, but without just saves in the carbs I’m all too fond of and definitely don’t need. Another great video!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@cindiblazer8621]

Another good recipe

[@susanbell4528]

The economical dish that I made today was chickpea and aubergine curry. I loved the look of the salsa and think it would go well with the burgers too. When did we all start eating chickpeas. I cannot imagine life without them now. They are excellent at absorbing flavors and add the essential protein into meatless dishes, just like the black beans in your burgers.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@iriswelch3553]

I just bought black beans for a bean and butternut squash chili tonight. I will definitely give those burgers a try! Thanks for the recipes!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@suematile9078]

The cooking was lovely, as always. One thing I enjoy about your kitchen is the tiles. I can remember when you first bought the first tiles. Thank you!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Oh thank you!

[@berlinmiller4617]

I am so glad I found your channel!! It's inspiring and encouraging💕

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much!

[@samgriffiths4107]

Wonderful wholesome recipes. Can’t wait to make those black bean burgers. Thank you for sharing

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@busylittlehandsacademy78]

Thanks I will be trying the black beans burgers

[@whitepointer790]

I’m definitely going to have to try that tart, looks delicious! I particularly liked your diplomatic approach to the cheese in this video; ‘some of you got very emotional’ 😂 It gave me such a laugh!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much

[@patriciagorn6645]

Looks beautiful thanks

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@lindawhite5006]

Your beautiful food made me hungry. I had to pause the video and make myself a grilled cheese sandwich! Thank you for taking your time and sharing with us. 🇺🇸

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome

[@mariasinclair9718]

Thank you I am looking forward to making black bean burgers 🍔 😀 wonderful 😋

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@debbiekoortzen1154]

Everything looks delicious. 🌹

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@gladyschandler6724]

Those are very healthy burgers

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

They are, full of iron.

[@gladyschandler6724]

Exactly what I need, and I did buy Spinach today

[@cyclingonplants7444]

Hi Jane and Michael 🤗 What delicious meals! I a make similar type of black bean burgers in a big batch to cook either like you did in pan or on some parchment line baking trays in the oven and then once cooled I freeze them to use whenever the mood strikes me. My father-in-law likes them too so when I make a big batch I freeze some for him as well. They can be eaten in so many ways! 😋

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@jonnaborosky8836]

Sounds so tasty! I would like to see you make rice stuffed grape leaves. 😊

[@maryd1495]

You can freeze shredded cheese. If you can’t use it all, it’s something to consider.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We do, thanks for watching

[@helenhartley6904]

The meals look delicious!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@cynthiadies9055]

Your tart looks delicious! Can't wait to make it!

[@patmartin9727]

Another couple of recipes for my recipe file. I have a tin of black beans so I will be making a batch of these. Some for my dinner tonight and some for the freezer. Since finding your channel I have had to buy a bigger file for my recipes if I make one of your I re watch it and write out the recipe to keep. 😊😊😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Pat

[@kathrynmaxson6907]

I would like to see you make your favorite frugal meal and Mike's favorite meal.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s a Sunday roast, and we eat that every week

[@karenaustin7088]

Thanks Jane looks lovely recipes I’ll give them a gp

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@sheilahughes3561]

The crustless quiche looked delicious! Will definitely try that!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It's so good!

[@elainearchbold259]

Panhackerty sorry about the spelling. Ive got lots of corned beef, lovely with crusty bread. Love your cooking videos and more sewing please x

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks Elaine

[@rev.ruthe.gallot9103]

that tart looks amazing ... I actually prefer when the cheese goes it a bit brown, that's the best. Thanks for sharing the recipes

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@patmartin9727]

Fabulous video Jane so many frugal tips. Keep them coming. I have decided that hat ver I save of my grocery budget in no spend January is being added to my purse that I keep my £50 special deals money in. I use this purse to top up on special deals on products I use regularly or and items I use that a reduced.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Great idea!!

[@garygnagey3569]

Looking forward to trying your tart! Gary says they sound delicious! We love all your recipes and look forward to them! …Deb

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks so much 😊

[@julies3223]

Thank you for sharing delicious gluten free recipes I can make for hubby!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hope you enjoy!

[@s.ga21]

Yummie!! Thanks for the recipes! Have a lovely weekend!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you! You too!

[@adriannabordeaux]

Thank you so much for your videos. They help keep me on track with being frugal, and you both bring a warm, cozy feeling of home.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

You are so welcome!

[@MrsL.H.]

The burgers look delicious. Look forward to making them soon. Thank you. 😊

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Have fun!

[@loopylou5841]

Delicious recipes today, thank you. Will be trying the tart with the sides this weekend. What next, well more of the same please meat free or not everything looks wonderful.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Wonderful!

[@leeannbalbirona704]

Making your quiche recipe for Friday dinner this evening. Baking now and smells so savory and delicious!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Wonderful!

[@WarriorGoddessSubliminals]

Vegetarian! Yessss! ❤🇦🇺

[@christineclarke9098]

Love your vids. I make vegeburgers too, and am always interested what other people do. I have used tins of peas and beans and lentils of all types for this purpose. I started to put bread based stuffing mix, the dry kind in them, which is very successful, and easy. Along with the other veggies of course …. The veg recipes are great for these impoverished spirited times. Thankfully our health needn’t suffer if we are savvy ….. Thanks for your efforts 🙂

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@zan4110]

Everything looks so delicious..! Will try out the black bean burgers!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks, it was. Who said healthy food can’t be frugal?

[@catladynj]

Very creative 🙂✌

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@mariecroarkin4899]

Love these meatless meals. They look so fresh and healthy. Trying to cut back on meat and I love all the ingredients that you used in these two recipes.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@robynclarke5274]

They look so yummy.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@happyJan2516]

Absolutely delicious!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It was!

[@marypeterson1053]

Your recipes look so good. Thank you.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

My pleasure 😊

[@joprent6727]

Thanks for these wonderful recipes... My kind of food..💐

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Thank you for the video!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

My pleasure!

[@sandraskaggs6223]

Looks delicious!

[@jayneporter5538]

Going to try all those recipes they look delicious

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hope you enjoy

[@lin90210]

I agree with the video. Meat is pricey. A packet of 5 chicken breast was over 6 quid today at Lidl here in the UK. Pork is half the price of that but still :( But don't over do the veggies if you have IBS. Apparently full on vegetarian diet can worsten things like that.

[@tondamccarthy6537]

My grand parents raised my parents during the Great Depression. We were taught to be mindful of our food and what a blessing having delicious food to eat everyday. My parents were adamant that we not waste food. My parents were big donors to our local church food banks. My poor mom would weep at the thought of babies going hungry at night.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@sophiawolthof1238]

👍👍👍

[@brendahunt7478]

Good Morning

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Morning

[@jomcd2073]

I'm a vegetarian and both those recipes look delicious:)

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Glad you like them!

[@quietpeasant]

Looking forward to trying both of these as I got some spinach on a great sale. Everything looks delicious -- thanks for sharing your recipes.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Hope you enjoy

[@janhaenell6311]

Liked the look of the crust less quiche. Might give it a go next week after shopping. Lots of interesting things to see on your channel. Best wishes from Australia

[@amandaparadis5069]

Your recipes look great! I had most ingredients in the pantry, bought a few more so I could make them. Our favorite, go-to meal is "Spicy Beans". I can my own, using Yellow Eye Beans- a smaller firm bean. A Northern Bean would work, too. I sauté 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, and 1-2 Jalapeños (according to your spice level). Add a whole 15oz can of beans, not rinsed. I soak my beans before I pressure can them. As it warms, the liquid makes a "gravy". Add, salt & pepper and 2 Tablespoons of Maple Syrup. Sometimes we add some cooked hamburger. Usually we eat it with potatoes and steamed veggies. You can also make it without the Jalapeños, and use less Maple Syrup. Such a good hearty meal! We even have it for breakfast.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@kimmccarty1524]

Looks delicious ❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@wyldlibrarian3549]

i would love to see you cook the tortillas you mentioned in an earlier video :D

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I’ve made that video, type the channel name and tortillas in the search bar.

[@sharonmcgee8178]

You keep your recipes so interesting! They look delicious!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you so much 😊

[@paulinegagne-bertrand9871]

Jane your meals looks very delicious and nutritious. Bon appétit! 😊❤

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thank you 😋

[@corinneleppard1933]

This all looks lovely, just my sort of food and I think I have everything in (alth may need to sub some butter beans or borlottis for the black beans, as mine are in chilli sauce). I have the remains of a red lentil curry tonight with some spinach and will maybe add in half a tin of chickpeas as it's a very small portion. You are able to get really good sized tins of pulses, but I haven't seen them here. I love coleslaw as a side, and also use yogurt as much prefer it, lightens it as you say. I still have some chillis in the freezer, left over from a very prolific crop last summer, so will no doubt incorporate those as well (probably into the burgers, not sure about adding them to the coleslaw?) I know you asked for ideas for other frugal recipes you could video, but I can't think of any as I have a huge number of your recipes - meat, vegetarian and baking - saved already! Thank you.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@kathiparshall8094]

They look really good. I am sure they taste wonderful and I never thought of putting spinanch in them, good idea for extra vitamins.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It was delicious too

[@mariannejoynes6541]

Delicious! I’m making these burgers next week. This weeks meals are planned already. I had a bargain whilst shopping, a side is salmon for £4.55 instead of £18. I cut it into 6 decent cutlets and froze them, so I’m happy lol. As for coleslaw, I make pink slaw. Red cabbage, carrots and red or white onion all shredded, then I add apple cider vinegar ( or any vinegar except malt vinegar) I do season lightly and add fennel seeds or chilli flakes. Delicious! Thanks for sharing, xx

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sounds great!

[@sheilahughes3561]

Would love to see some slow cooker budget stews!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Noted!

[@cathyeller5722]

Our fresh veggies are expensive were I live, even if you get them on mark down they are more than half rotted. We have switched to either can or frozen. We only get meat when it's marked way down. We found pork loin roast on sale for 1.69 and bought two big ones that we cut up and froze.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sorry to hear that. French vegetables and all food is the highest quality

[@henniebeneker6231]

I love your video's thans you

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@jennifermoody487]

Unlike the others, I hate black beans and only like raw spinach in salads; however, I appreciate the idea behind this video. I normally do a meatless meal once a week, and it's normally an Italian bit. Whatever pasta with a veg marinara sauce. I use a bottle of sauce and then double it with a can of tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, celery, mushrooms, etc. Really good and oddly enough excellent for my blood sugar (type 2 diabetic, under control with the smallest mg pill).

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for watching

[@TheLongRunwithJoelandChristy]

Great share, Jane. The black bean burgers look great. 😋

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks

[@debbiesavage7107]

Only in America do we eat shredded cheese with pine shavings. The burgers look like a keeper; thanks for sharing!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s very sad to hear.

[@amyschmelzer6445]

I stopped buying the bags of shredded cheese years ago. Yes, it’s a bit of work to shred my own, but it’s not that difficult. The blocks taste better and melt more nicely. Most of the time they’re the exact same price at my stores. It puzzles me why people value convenience so much. I would rather not have funky non-food additives in my cheese.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

@@amyschmelzer6445 i buy it grated because it’s cheaper per kilo and the only ingredient to stop it clumping is potato flour. People all have their own reasons to do as they please.

[@amyschmelzer6445]

@@FrugalQueeninFrance In the US it’s “cellulose” not potato starch that’s used to keep it from clumping. Hence, Debbie’s comment about pine shavings. Potatoes are food, but trees generally speaking are not. I would buy it if it had potato.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

@@amyschmelzer6445 it’s amazing they it’s allowed.

[@SuzanneU]

Given the cost of my migraine medications, and the relentless triggering of excruciating migraines if I eat legumes or nuts, I think going vegetarian would be way more expensive for me than continuing to eat 3-4 ounces of meat most days...The copay on a single emergency shot for a recalcitrant migraine would buy meat for 4 months. It costs us between $30 and $40 per month for meat for two adults, and around $50 per WEEK for produce. We're not buying luxury stuff either: our hauls are cabbage, potatoes, carrots, spring mix, onions, zucchini, broccoli... mind you, broccoli is getting up toward the luxury class!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sorry to hear that, all prescribed medications are covered by our insurance system here.

[@rmcwchandler]

These look delicious and I’ll definitely give them a go. Do you have the instructions/recipe written down? Thank you.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Sadly not

[@Turtledovegrove]

Yep..the black bean burgers....not bad at all

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@suzannejoecken7656]

Hi Jane, everything looks great! Do you cook all the burgers & then freeze? Or do you freeze them before cooking? How do you reheat them?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I put the uncooked burgers and the plate in the freezer, when they’re solid, I pop them in a bag. I’ll defrost them before we eat them.

[@allisonspeer6837]

Your food looks so good. I'm trying to add more beans, etc to stretch our meats... my husband loves meat however but I may try these two recipes and see how they go over. They look delicious.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

We always aim for 100g or 4 ounces as a meat portion.

[@rebacarmack8335]

My husband does not care for chick peas but the rest of the ingredients would make a great dish!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much for watching

[@jewelgaither1504]

Everything looks delicious, but I think I could eat the entire bowl of salsa!

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It is delicious

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

LOVE what you made! Have you ever used big portabella mushrooms as a burger 'meat'? We like to grill them for 'burgers'. We have been pretty much a whole foods plant based family for years, with some seafood, fresh laid eggs, raw whole milk. . Our family has no picky eaters, and I cannot think of any fruit or vegetable they do not like. We avoid processed foods and 'junk' food. Often note that the initials for the Standard American Diet are SAD. There is a great book The Blue Zones (they have a website) and their unbiased studies note the five places in the world ­- dubbed blue zones - where people live the longest, and are healthiest. Okinawa, Japan; Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece, and Loma Linda, California.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for sharing

[@gregsgirl23au]

Hi Jane how much breadcrumbs is there in the recipe for the burgers roughly? These look delicious

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

I used about half a bowl, I used one thick slice of GF homemade bread. Use as much or as little as you like. If you’re really frugal then you’ll add more of the cheaper ingredients.

[@bethannet9981]

Do you cook your extra black bean burgers before you freeze them? How do you reheat them? Excited to try that recipe

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

No I froze them uncooked. Thanks for watching.

[@traceyelliott2902]

Oh my both recipes look delicious! I love black bean burgers and can't wait to try this particular spin. The tart looks scrumptious! I'm diabetic, and try to replace white potatoes in any recipe, so I'm wondering, what would you suggest as a possible trade out?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Just omit them

[@lilalavendel3951]

Dear Jane, you often are wearing aprons. Do you made them by yourself? I think so😉. How do you sew them? Is there a video on your channel where you show how to sew an apron? And to your question: what about a "Djuvec Rice" ? I made it yesterday and it was so yummy.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks and yes I make them

[@dumbbunnie123]

Here in the US...5 eggs and ricotta cheese would make this a very pricey meal . It looks soooo good...maybe I can make when egg aren't so expensive .

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

In total, the per portion price for the spinach, cheese and chickpea tart and sides was 2.50€ per plate.

[@janefoley5184]

How many servings in the spinach, chickpea & cheese tart? Looks like 4 or 6?

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

It was 6

[@susannordstrom5065]

Eggs are 12 dollars a dozen in new zealand ,,ricotta is 7 dollars for a small tub

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

That’s expensive

[@mariannewesten3638]

Meatless meals,Like today👍

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks for the feedback

[@carolined3058]

Burgers are looking great, they are on my list to coock. You can eat them with some french fries.

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Thanks very much

[@janefoley5184]

I'd love to see you cook coq au vin. Im sure it's a thrifty version (=:

[@FrugalQueeninFrance]

Will do