This healthy dinner meal plan will save you time and money this week.

That’s almost $8,000 for a family making a total income of $70,000 a year.

Thankfully, meal planning and cooking at home can help you save some serious cash.

7-Day Budget Meal Plan & Shopping List

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Combine this meal plan withbudget-friendly breakfastandlunch recipesto save even more during the week.

Feel free to throw in whatever veggie odds and ends you have in your fridge.

Being versatile and using what you have on hand helps you save money and minimize food waste.

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Here, canned chickpeas replace the more expensive chicken but still deliver that satisfying Buffalo flavor.

Vegetarian Spaghetti Squash Lasagna

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Creamy Chicken, Brussels Sprouts & Mushrooms One-Pot Pasta

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Slow-Cooker Beef Stew