With limited disposable income and not enough energy to cook a complex meal after a long day of running errands, it can struggle to create quick, healthy and delicious dinners that won't break the bank.

Sometimes life can be hectic, and when that happens we tend to grab the easiest and most convenient of meals – usually something we can grab on the go or get at a takeaway joint.

While this might be the most straightforward route, it's not always the most nutritious (or affordable).

There's also no denying that for most seniors who live on fixed incomes, cooking nutritious and delicious meals can be difficult, especially with the rising cost of living.

But did you know you can still make a lot of delicious meals that won't break the bank?

For those times when you don't feel like cooking, a clever shopper has shared her quick and healthy $3 curry recipe, which only calls for four ingredients. Credit: Facebook.

Take it from this Australian mum, who just shared her 'weird but satisfying' $3 trick to cooking up a quick and nutritious dinner that won't hurt your pocket.

The budget cook shared her recipe on a popular Facebook group for bargain hunters, Simple Savers, admitting that the four-ingredient meal may be a bit unusual but has become a staple in her house.

Much to her delight, the idea was met warmly by the community and they were eager to try the recipe out with their families.

This is the simple meal formula the savvy mum swears by:

INGREDIENTS

1 can of lentils
1 can of coconut milk
Broccoli and cauliflower florets
1/2 teaspoon of curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper

METHOD

Put all the ingredients in a saucepan on high heat and wait till it starts to boil
Stir the curry and combine the ingredients
Serve the dish in a bowl. Leave it to cool down and it should thicken up quickly

The best part about this meal hack is that the total cost of the grocery items comes up to a tidy $3.75, making it one of the cheapest-yet-nutritious dinners you can make at home.

As lentils are a budget-friendly source of fibre, and broccoli, cauliflower and coconut milk each have their own assortment of vitamins, this recipe is packed with essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs.

Plus, the seasonings - curry powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper - will ensure the meal is as flavourful as it is nutritious.

A must-try for when you can’t be bothered to cook but don’t want to spend a fortune on take-out!

Other members of the Simple Savers group gave the recipe a shot and reported back with glowing reviews.

One user said: 'So good. Baked beans on toast no more.'

'Thanks for sharing, sounds like something my family would like,' another wrote.

A third chimed in: 'Tried it tonight, it was delicious. Ate too much. Still some left over for tomorrow.'

Key Takeaways

• An Australian mum has shared her simple and nourishing $3 meal hack for when she doesn't feel like cooking.
• The recipe requires an 80c tin of lentils, 95c tin of coconut milk, and a $2 packet of broccoli and cauliflower florets from Coles.
• The mum used seasoning she already has in her cupboard to spice up the recipe, including curry powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• The recipe can be bulked up with legumes, rice, noodles or proteins like chicken or tofu. The budget-friendly meal was met with approval from fellow bargain hunters.

If you'd like a slight variation, the mum recommends adding some legumes, rice, noodles, or even proteins like chicken or tofu to bulk up the recipe.

We hope this easy and inexpensive recipe comes in handy the next time you’re in the mood for something tasty but don’t have the energy to cook something overly complex.

Do you know other budget-friendly recipes that we should try? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

 

[Ricci]

When I can't be bothered to cook, or my back is so bad I can't stand for more than a couple of minutes I turn to 2 minute noodles and frozen veg. I tip one packet of noodles into a microwave dish together with its flavour sachet, next comes a couple of hands full of frozen mixed veg. Top off with the second packet of noodles and flavour, add water, cover and nuke for about 2.5 minutes. Stir and enjoy. Ok, so it's not gourmet cuisine but it is filling and cheap as chips and I can always make up for it tomorrow!

 

[Suzanne rose]

We have a huge brunch cook up I need to attend to , it's my baby's 18th today and it's a brunch then games night tonight but I have some really easy great budget recipes I will add tomorrow morning.

 

[Tipsy]

With limited disposable income and not enough energy to cook a complex meal after a long day of running errands, it can struggle to create quick, healthy and delicious dinners that won't break the bank.

Sometimes life can be hectic, and when that happens we tend to grab the easiest and most convenient of meals – usually something we can grab on the go or get at a takeaway joint.

While this might be the most straightforward route, it's not always the most nutritious (or affordable).

There's also no denying that for most seniors who live on fixed incomes, cooking nutritious and delicious meals can be difficult, especially with the rising cost of living.

But did you know you can still make a lot of delicious meals that won't break the bank?

For those times when you don't feel like cooking, a clever shopper has shared her quick and healthy $3 curry recipe, which only calls for four ingredients. Credit: Facebook.

Take it from this Australian mum, who just shared her 'weird but satisfying' $3 trick to cooking up a quick and nutritious dinner that won't hurt your pocket.

The budget cook shared her recipe on a popular Facebook group for bargain hunters, Simple Savers, admitting that the four-ingredient meal may be a bit unusual but has become a staple in her house.

Much to her delight, the idea was met warmly by the community and they were eager to try the recipe out with their families.

This is the simple meal formula the savvy mum swears by:

INGREDIENTS

1 can of lentils
1 can of coconut milk
Broccoli and cauliflower florets
1/2 teaspoon of curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper

METHOD

Put all the ingredients in a saucepan on high heat and wait till it starts to boil
Stir the curry and combine the ingredients
Serve the dish in a bowl. Leave it to cool down and it should thicken up quickly

The best part about this meal hack is that the total cost of the grocery items comes up to a tidy $3.75, making it one of the cheapest-yet-nutritious dinners you can make at home.

As lentils are a budget-friendly source of fibre, and broccoli, cauliflower and coconut milk each have their own assortment of vitamins, this recipe is packed with essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs.

Plus, the seasonings - curry powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper - will ensure the meal is as flavourful as it is nutritious.

A must-try for when you can’t be bothered to cook but don’t want to spend a fortune on take-out!

Other members of the Simple Savers group gave the recipe a shot and reported back with glowing reviews.

One user said: 'So good. Baked beans on toast no more.'

'Thanks for sharing, sounds like something my family would like,' another wrote.

A third chimed in: 'Tried it tonight, it was delicious. Ate too much. Still some left over for tomorrow.'

Key Takeaways

• An Australian mum has shared her simple and nourishing $3 meal hack for when she doesn't feel like cooking.
• The recipe requires an 80c tin of lentils, 95c tin of coconut milk, and a $2 packet of broccoli and cauliflower florets from Coles.
• The mum used seasoning she already has in her cupboard to spice up the recipe, including curry powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• The recipe can be bulked up with legumes, rice, noodles or proteins like chicken or tofu. The budget-friendly meal was met with approval from fellow bargain hunters.

If you'd like a slight variation, the mum recommends adding some legumes, rice, noodles, or even proteins like chicken or tofu to bulk up the recipe.

We hope this easy and inexpensive recipe comes in handy the next time you’re in the mood for something tasty but don’t have the energy to cook something overly complex.

Do you know other budget-friendly recipes that we should try? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

But I love baked beans on toast especially with a poached egg or two on top..... only twice a month tho..

 

[Singomate]

With limited disposable income and not enough energy to cook a complex meal after a long day of running errands, it can struggle to create quick, healthy and delicious dinners that won't break the bank.

Sometimes life can be hectic, and when that happens we tend to grab the easiest and most convenient of meals – usually something we can grab on the go or get at a takeaway joint.

While this might be the most straightforward route, it's not always the most nutritious (or affordable).

There's also no denying that for most seniors who live on fixed incomes, cooking nutritious and delicious meals can be difficult, especially with the rising cost of living.

But did you know you can still make a lot of delicious meals that won't break the bank?

For those times when you don't feel like cooking, a clever shopper has shared her quick and healthy $3 curry recipe, which only calls for four ingredients. Credit: Facebook.

Take it from this Australian mum, who just shared her 'weird but satisfying' $3 trick to cooking up a quick and nutritious dinner that won't hurt your pocket.

The budget cook shared her recipe on a popular Facebook group for bargain hunters, Simple Savers, admitting that the four-ingredient meal may be a bit unusual but has become a staple in her house.

Much to her delight, the idea was met warmly by the community and they were eager to try the recipe out with their families.

This is the simple meal formula the savvy mum swears by:

INGREDIENTS

1 can of lentils
1 can of coconut milk
Broccoli and cauliflower florets
1/2 teaspoon of curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper

METHOD

Put all the ingredients in a saucepan on high heat and wait till it starts to boil
Stir the curry and combine the ingredients
Serve the dish in a bowl. Leave it to cool down and it should thicken up quickly

The best part about this meal hack is that the total cost of the grocery items comes up to a tidy $3.75, making it one of the cheapest-yet-nutritious dinners you can make at home.

As lentils are a budget-friendly source of fibre, and broccoli, cauliflower and coconut milk each have their own assortment of vitamins, this recipe is packed with essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs.

Plus, the seasonings - curry powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper - will ensure the meal is as flavourful as it is nutritious.

A must-try for when you can’t be bothered to cook but don’t want to spend a fortune on take-out!

Other members of the Simple Savers group gave the recipe a shot and reported back with glowing reviews.

One user said: 'So good. Baked beans on toast no more.'

'Thanks for sharing, sounds like something my family would like,' another wrote.

A third chimed in: 'Tried it tonight, it was delicious. Ate too much. Still some left over for tomorrow.'

Key Takeaways

• An Australian mum has shared her simple and nourishing $3 meal hack for when she doesn't feel like cooking.
• The recipe requires an 80c tin of lentils, 95c tin of coconut milk, and a $2 packet of broccoli and cauliflower florets from Coles.
• The mum used seasoning she already has in her cupboard to spice up the recipe, including curry powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• The recipe can be bulked up with legumes, rice, noodles or proteins like chicken or tofu. The budget-friendly meal was met with approval from fellow bargain hunters.

If you'd like a slight variation, the mum recommends adding some legumes, rice, noodles, or even proteins like chicken or tofu to bulk up the recipe.

We hope this easy and inexpensive recipe comes in handy the next time you’re in the mood for something tasty but don’t have the energy to cook something overly complex.

Do you know other budget-friendly recipes that we should try? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

Will definitely give this a try, she who must be obeyed, likes bland curries

 

[mickgrady]

For some incredibly economical and convenient recipes visit https://www.4ingredients.com.au/recipes
and this book is great for using foods that are fast approaching the litter bin ...

 

[Carole_Peggy]

How can it come to $3.75 when cauly is $7 hmm

 

[Marj53]

How can it come to $3.75 when cauly is $7 hmm

Where I live woollies have pre-packaged cauli and broccoli for $2. I am assuming this recipe uses that.

 

[Cridland]

Sounds yummy but I’d like to know where she shops to get those ingredients for that price!

 

[Singomate]

With limited disposable income and not enough energy to cook a complex meal after a long day of running errands, it can struggle to create quick, healthy and delicious dinners that won't break the bank.

Sometimes life can be hectic, and when that happens we tend to grab the easiest and most convenient of meals – usually something we can grab on the go or get at a takeaway joint.

While this might be the most straightforward route, it's not always the most nutritious (or affordable).

There's also no denying that for most seniors who live on fixed incomes, cooking nutritious and delicious meals can be difficult, especially with the rising cost of living.

But did you know you can still make a lot of delicious meals that won't break the bank?

For those times when you don't feel like cooking, a clever shopper has shared her quick and healthy $3 curry recipe, which only calls for four ingredients. Credit: Facebook.

Take it from this Australian mum, who just shared her 'weird but satisfying' $3 trick to cooking up a quick and nutritious dinner that won't hurt your pocket.

The budget cook shared her recipe on a popular Facebook group for bargain hunters, Simple Savers, admitting that the four-ingredient meal may be a bit unusual but has become a staple in her house.

Much to her delight, the idea was met warmly by the community and they were eager to try the recipe out with their families.

This is the simple meal formula the savvy mum swears by:

INGREDIENTS

1 can of lentils
1 can of coconut milk
Broccoli and cauliflower florets
1/2 teaspoon of curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper

METHOD

Put all the ingredients in a saucepan on high heat and wait till it starts to boil
Stir the curry and combine the ingredients
Serve the dish in a bowl. Leave it to cool down and it should thicken up quickly

The best part about this meal hack is that the total cost of the grocery items comes up to a tidy $3.75, making it one of the cheapest-yet-nutritious dinners you can make at home.

As lentils are a budget-friendly source of fibre, and broccoli, cauliflower and coconut milk each have their own assortment of vitamins, this recipe is packed with essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs.

Plus, the seasonings - curry powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper - will ensure the meal is as flavourful as it is nutritious.

A must-try for when you can’t be bothered to cook but don’t want to spend a fortune on take-out!

Other members of the Simple Savers group gave the recipe a shot and reported back with glowing reviews.

One user said: 'So good. Baked beans on toast no more.'

'Thanks for sharing, sounds like something my family would like,' another wrote.

A third chimed in: 'Tried it tonight, it was delicious. Ate too much. Still some left over for tomorrow.'

Key Takeaways

• An Australian mum has shared her simple and nourishing $3 meal hack for when she doesn't feel like cooking.
• The recipe requires an 80c tin of lentils, 95c tin of coconut milk, and a $2 packet of broccoli and cauliflower florets from Coles.
• The mum used seasoning she already has in her cupboard to spice up the recipe, including curry powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
• The recipe can be bulked up with legumes, rice, noodles or proteins like chicken or tofu. The budget-friendly meal was met with approval from fellow bargain hunters.

If you'd like a slight variation, the mum recommends adding some legumes, rice, noodles, or even proteins like chicken or tofu to bulk up the recipe.

We hope this easy and inexpensive recipe comes in handy the next time you’re in the mood for something tasty but don’t have the energy to cook something overly complex.

Do you know other budget-friendly recipes that we should try? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

I got lentils 80cents coconut milk 95cents cauliflower and broccoli 2.oo dollars. At Coles

 

[Thecheesequeen]

Well, you wouldn’t use a full cauliflower, and a small head of broccoli won’t break the bank.