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The Broke Student Cookbook: 30 Meals Under $2
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The Broke Student Cookbook: 30 Meals Under $2

Eat well on a tiny budget

  • 30 meals under $2 per serving
  • Minimal equipment needed
  • Pantry-friendly ingredients
  • Instant PDF download
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Classic Aglio e Olio

Classic Aglio e Olio

12g protein 580 cal 5m prep 10m cook
One-Pot Red Lentil Soup

One-Pot Red Lentil Soup

22g protein 450 cal 10m prep 25m cook
Black Bean and Rice Bowl

Black Bean and Rice Bowl

20g protein 520 cal 2m prep 5m cook
Savory Soy Sauce Oatmeal

Savory Soy Sauce Oatmeal

15g protein 380 cal 2m prep 5m cook
Gourmet Ramen Upgrade

Gourmet Ramen Upgrade

14g protein 450 cal 1m prep 5m cook
Crispy Potato and Onion HashIn PDF bundle

Crispy Potato and Onion Hash

5-Minute Spicy Peanut NoodlesIn PDF bundle

5-Minute Spicy Peanut Noodles

Simple Egg Fried RiceIn PDF bundle

Simple Egg Fried Rice

Poor Man's BurritoIn PDF bundle

Poor Man's Burrito

Quick Chickpea and Tomato CurryIn PDF bundle

Quick Chickpea and Tomato Curry

Microwave Mug ScrambleIn PDF bundle

Microwave Mug Scramble

Budget Shakshuka for OneIn PDF bundle

Budget Shakshuka for One

Creamy Tomato Soup PastaIn PDF bundle

Creamy Tomato Soup Pasta

Open-Faced Tuna MeltIn PDF bundle

Open-Faced Tuna Melt

Bean and Cheese QuesadillaIn PDF bundle

Bean and Cheese Quesadilla

Garlic Butter RiceIn PDF bundle

Garlic Butter Rice

Savory Egg-in-a-Hole French ToastIn PDF bundle

Savory Egg-in-a-Hole French Toast

Stovetop 'Baked' Sweet PotatoIn PDF bundle

Stovetop 'Baked' Sweet Potato

Simple Egg Drop SoupIn PDF bundle

Simple Egg Drop Soup

One-Pot Stovetop Mac & CheeseIn PDF bundle

One-Pot Stovetop Mac & Cheese

Budget Dal Fry (Lentil Curry)In PDF bundle

Budget Dal Fry (Lentil Curry)

Lentil 'Sloppy Joes'In PDF bundle

Lentil 'Sloppy Joes'

Simple Congee (Rice Porridge)In PDF bundle

Simple Congee (Rice Porridge)

Basic Potato Pancakes (Latkes)In PDF bundle

Basic Potato Pancakes (Latkes)

5-Ingredient Black Bean BurgersIn PDF bundle

5-Ingredient Black Bean Burgers

No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy BitesIn PDF bundle

No-Bake Peanut Butter Energy Bites

Pasta with Peas and ButterIn PDF bundle

Pasta with Peas and Butter

Instant Noodle Veggie Stir-fryIn PDF bundle

Instant Noodle Veggie Stir-fry

Pantry Tomato and White Bean SoupIn PDF bundle

Pantry Tomato and White Bean Soup

Garlic Bread PizzaIn PDF bundle

Garlic Bread Pizza

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