Delicious meals do not require expensive ingredients; with a little creativity and the right recipes, anyone can create wonders in the kitchen. Here are some recipes that are easy on your pocket and fun for your palate:
1. Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, 1 medium onion, 1 clove of garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, Salt and pepper, 1 lemon
Preparation:
- Wash and drain the lentils.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic. Fry in olive oil until pink.
- Add the lentils and fry for a few more minutes.
- Add 5-6 cups of water, boil.
- Cook until the lentils are soft, then blend with a blender until smooth.
- Season with cumin, salt and pepper.
- Add lemon juice when serving.
2. Potato Omelette
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes, 3 eggs, 1 onion, Salt, black pepper, A little olive oil
Preparation:
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into cubes.
- Finely chop the onion, lightly fry in olive oil.
- Add the potatoes, cover and cook until soft.
- Beat the eggs, add salt and black pepper.
- Add the potato and onion mixture and cook like an omelette.
A great option for both breakfast and dinner!

3. Pasta Salad
Ingredients: 200 gr pasta (preferably whole wheat or whole wheat), 1 can of corn, 1 carrot, 1 cucumber, 1 red pepper, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise or yogurt, Salt, black pepper, lemon juice
Preparation:
- Boil the pasta and cool.
- Chop the carrot, cucumber and pepper into small pieces.
- Drain the corn and combine all the ingredients in a bowl.
- Dress with mayonnaise or yogurt, season with salt, black pepper and lemon juice.
This salad will add color to your tables and be budget-friendly.
4. Oven-Baked Vegetable Rice
Ingredients: 1 cup rice, 1 zucchini, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 red pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, Salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes
Preparation:
- Wash and soak the rice.
- Dice the vegetables.
- Fry the onion in olive oil, add the other vegetables and fry a little more.
- Add the drained rice, season with spices.
- Add 2 cups of water and cook in the oven with the lid closed.
This rice is filling and delicious enough even as a main course.
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