20+ Meals I Cook When Grocery Prices Make Me Want to Cry

By That Practical Mom

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Grocery prices are up 29% since 2020. Yep, in just 5 years almost 30%. So, if grocery prices are making you want to cry, these are my go-to budget meals that save us week after week. All simple, filling, and family-approved — with tons of pantry ingredients and cheap protein ideas. 🫘 Beans & Legumes (Budget MVPs) Black Bean Burritos (Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly) — https://www.budgetbytes.com/make-ahead-bean-and-cheese-burritos/ Smash Tacos — https://www.instagram.com/p/DEpwSKovS0w/ Cheesy Lentil Bake - https://www.instagram.com/p/C51LsD-IZG5/ Pasta e Ceci (Pasta + Chickpeas, Pantry Meal) —https://www.instagram.com/p/C71phLYoStd/ Bean Curry (Creamy, Flexible Veg Add-Ins) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7V80fqY5j/ Chickpea Salad (Fresh & Protein-Packed) — https://www.eatingbirdfood.com/jennifer-aniston-salad/ 🍲 Soups & Stews (Big Batch, Leftover Gold) Lentil Soup/Stew (Hearty, Cheap Protein) https://www.instagram.com/p/C7wywVbOCf1/ Lemony Chickpea Soup — https://rainbowplantl

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