#budget-friendly-meals

#budget-friendly-meals

Beans are some of the best vegetarian protein sources out there. A ½-cup serving of black beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans contains about 8 grams of protein, which, although not equivalent to a chicken breast or sirloin steak, provides a meaningful contribution to your daily protein intake. They are also extremely affordable. If you want to make sure you're getting plenty of protein in your diet but either don't want to eat meat every day or can't afford to, beans are an obvious solution.

Bologna is a type of deli meat that's similar to mortadella, with a smooth pink texture, but is made from beef, pork, or chicken (or a combination). Smoking the meat creates a crunchy casing, as the crust of the meat's tubular exterior becomes caramelized and crumbly. The smoking process adds a mildly spicy taste, and the meat becomes richer in flavor. Plus, smoked bologna is affordable for feeding a group, easy to make, and is a surefire crowdpleaser.