10 budget-friendly recipes for less than 1.50 euro per person

1. Spicy Black Bean Soup
Ingredients:
– 1 can of black beans
– 1 can of diced tomatoes
– 1 yellow onion, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon of chili powder
– 1 teaspoon of cumin
– 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and softened.
3. Add in the black beans and diced tomatoes, as well as the spices.
4. Add in enough water to cover the ingredients.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Use a blender or immersion blender to puree the soup to your desired consistency.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

2. Fried Rice
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of cooked rice
– 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 small onion, chopped
– 1/2 cup of frozen peas and carrots
– 2 eggs
– 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant and softened.
3. Add in the frozen peas and carrots, as well as the cooked rice.
4. Stir well and make sure everything is evenly distributed.
5. Create a well in the middle of the pan, and crack in the eggs.
6. Scramble the eggs, and then stir everything together.
7. Add in the soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.

3. Lentil Curry
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of lentils
– 1 can of diced tomatoes
– 1 yellow onion, chopped
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 1 tablespoon of curry powder
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Cook the lentils according to the package instructions.
2. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pot over medium-high heat.
3. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and softened.
4. Add in the canned tomatoes, as well as the curry powder and salt.
5. Add in the cooked lentils, as well as enough water to create a stew-like consistency.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Serve with rice or naan bread.

4. Baked Potato
Ingredients:
– 1 potato
– 1 tablespoon of olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Optional toppings: cheese, sour cream, chives

Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 200C (400F).
2. Wash the potato and pierce it several times with a fork.
3. Rub the potato with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
4. Bake the potato for 45-60 minutes, depending on the size.
5. Top with your desired toppings.

5. Chickpea Salad
Ingredients:
– 1 can of chickpeas
– 1 cucumber, diced
– 1 red pepper, diced
– 1 small red onion, diced
– 1 lemon, juiced
– 2 tablespoons of olive oil
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
2. Mix together the chickpeas, cucumber, red pepper, and red onion.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.

6. Tomato and Mozzarella Panini
Ingredients:
– 1 ciabatta roll
– 1 small tomato, thinly sliced
– 1 slice of mozzarella cheese
– 1 tablespoon of basil pesto

Instructions:
1. Slice the ciabatta roll in half.
2. Spread the basil pesto on the cut side of each half.
3. Layer the sliced tomato and mozzarella cheese on top.
4. Close the sandwich and press it in a panini press or a hot skillet.
5. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

7. Omelette
Ingredients:
– 2 eggs
– 1 tablespoon of milk
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Optional fillings: cheese, ham, vegetables

Instructions:
1. Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk together with the milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat a small pan over medium-high heat.
3. Once the pan is hot, pour in the egg mixture.
4. Use a spatula to lift up the sides of the omelette and let the uncooked eggs run underneath.
5. Once the omelette is mostly cooked, add in your desired fillings.
6. Fold the omelette in half and serve.

8. Tuna Salad
Ingredients:
– 1 can of tuna
– 1/4 cup of diced celery
– 1/4 cup of diced red onion
– 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Drain the tuna and mix it together with the celery, red onion, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.
2. Serve on top of lettuce or on a sandwich.

9. Pasta with Garlic Sauce
Ingredients:
– 2 cups of pasta
– 2 cloves of garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons of butter
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
2. While the pasta is , heat a pan over medium heat.
3. Melt the butter in the pan, and then add in the minced garlic.
4. Sauté the garlic until fragrant and slightly browned.
5. Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the garlic sauce.
6. Toss everything together and serve.

10. Vegetable Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
– 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
– 1 small onion, chopped
– 1 clove of garlic, minced
– 1 cup of mixed vegetables (frozen or fresh)
– 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
– Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
2. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant and softened.
3. Add in the mixed vegetables and sauté until cooked through.
4. Add in the soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Serve with rice or noodles.

These ten budget-friendly recipes are not only easy on your wallet, but they’re also delicious and nutritious. Eating on a budget doesn’t have to be boring or bland, and with these recipes, you’ll be able to enjoy tasty meals without breaking the bank.