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Iowa Girl Eats - Easy Gluten Free Recipes

💰 Bonus: My Go-To Budget-Friendly Recipes

Published 10 days ago • 1 min read

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Hi Reader,

I'm popping in with a bonus week of budget-friendly, gluten-free recipes you'll make on repeat. I couldn't help sharing these particular recipes because they're the ones I make over and over again.

They also check every box we've covered so far. Each one is made with pantry staples, wallet-friendly ingredients, stretches a pound of meat (or is meatless), and/or can be made once then eaten twice.

🗓 Bonus: More Budget-Friendly Recipes

1️⃣ Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper: Tacos for everyone, made in one skillet with everyday ingredients.

2️⃣ One Pot Chicken and Rice: A family fave made with simple fridge and pantry staples.

3️⃣ Skillet Shepherd's Pie: Stretches a pound of meat to feed the whole family.

4️⃣ Pink Sauce Pasta: Three ingredients, meatless, and kids LOVE it. (Add frozen meatballs or Italian sausage links on the side, if you like.)

5️⃣ Mini Egg Bites: Make once, then reheat for dinner, breakfast, or as protein-packed snacks.

⭐️ BONUS Challenge

Create a "back pocket" list of inexpensive meals to turn to when decision fatigue sets in. This is when budgets tend to break because ordering pizza or DoorDash is easier than figuring out dinner at the last minute. Here are a few of my go-tos:

  1. ​BBQ Chicken Quesadillas​
  2. ​Loaded Baked Potatoes​
  3. ​Chicken Fried Rice (or any protein - I often use extra eggs).
  4. ​Gluten Free Pancakes (serve with fruit, bacon, and/or frozen hash browns).
  5. ​Creamy Pinto Bean Rice Bowls​

Print your list then tape it inside a cupboard so it's there when you need it!

🗓 Bonus Recipes

#1 Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper

#2 One Pot Chicken and Rice

#3 Skillet Shepherd's Pie

#4 Pink Sauce Pasta

#5 Mini Egg Bites

🏆 Top-Visited Budget-Friendly Recipes

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Enjoy!

Iowa Girl Eats - Easy Gluten Free Recipes

by Kristin Porter

At iowagirleats.com we share easy gluten free recipes with everyday ingredients — no specialty grocery store nor hard to find ingredients required!

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