Recipes under $3

Oven Roasted Frozen Broccoli

Oven Roasted Frozen Broccoli florets is the fastest, easiest side dish that can go with just about any dinner!

Pumpkin Molasses Bread

This sweet Pumpkin Molasses Bread is full of warm spices, deep molasses richness, and all the flavors and aromas of autumn.

close up side view of a bowl of honey balsamic glazed carrots

Roasted Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze

$2.82 recipe / $0.71 serving

Take your dinner menu to the next level with these sweet and tangy Roasted Carrots with Honey Balsamic Glaze as a side dish.

Close up side view of Roasted Brussels Sprouts in a bowl

Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts

$3.17 recipe / $0.79 serving

Roasted Brussels Sprouts are an easy, tasty, and versatile side dish to compliment any of your fall or winter meals. Perfect for meal prep!

Tomato Herb Soup

$2.62 recipe / $0.52 serving

Use basic pantry staples to create this quick and easy Tomato Herb Soup. It's thick, rich, flavorful, and perfect for grilled cheese dipping!

Overhead view of mashed potatoes in the slow cooker with melted butter

Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes

$2.99 recipe / $0.50 serving

Slow cooker mashed potatoes are the perfect hands-off method for making rich and creamy mashed potatoes for the Holidays!

Overhead of a bowl of steamed green beans with butter, salt, and pepper.

How to Steam Fresh Green Beans

$1.86 recipe / $0.47 serving

Learn how to steam fresh green beans for an easy, delicious, fresh, and versatile side dish that will go with just about any dinner.

Scrambled Eggs with Spinach and Feta

$2.31 recipe / $1.16 serving

These tasty scrambled eggs with spinach and feta are fast and easy enough to prepare on a weekday, and are perfect for using up spinach!

Gochujang Ramen with Tofu

$2.26 recipe / $1.13 serving

Spicy gochujang gives this instant ramen extra oomph! Gochujang Ramen with Tofu is a quick and easy way to satisfy that noodle craving.

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Black Bean Burgers

$2.57 recipe / $0.43 serving

Black beans, cumin, sriracha, garlic, and fresh red onion make these homemade black bean burgers a flavorful and filling vegetarian meal.

Sesame Ginger Dressing

$2.03 recipe / $0.20 serving

This homemade sesame ginger dressing will drench your favorite salad with a sweet, salty, and nutty flavor, and a fresh gingery bite!

Sesame Cucumber Salad

$2.44 recipe / $0.41 serving

Sesame Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and vibrant in flavor. It's the perfect summer side dish or companion to any Southest Asian inspired meal.