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title: Recipes for Easy, Tasty Lunches Under $2
description: These recipes could help you save on food each year.
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# [Recipes for Easy, Tasty Lunches Under $2](https://credit.com/blog/recipes-for-11-easy-tasty-lunches-under-2-147179)

 Written by [Constance Brinkley-Badgett](https://credit.com/blog/author/constance-brinkley-badgett) | Jun 9, 2016 4:01:24 AM

Want to eat lunch for about $500 a year? Maybe you'd like to [reduce the amount of money you spend on meat](http://blog.credit.com/2016/04/butcher-secrets-you-can-use-at-home-to-save-money-142572/)? How about [eating seasonally](http://blog.credit.com/2016/06/the-best-things-to-buy-at-the-grocery-store-in-june-146821/)? If so, don't just stop at lunch. Here's a guide for [how to eat for just $6 a day](http://blog.credit.com/2016/04/how-to-eat-for-less-than-6-a-day-142337/).

Remember, if you're looking for [creative ways to save money](http://blog.credit.com/2012/01/finding-savings-in-a-lean-budget-51825/), it's good to start with a budget. Strictly adhering to a budget plan will allow you to eventually start saving money, [pay down bills](https://www.credit.com/debt/5-steps-to-reduce-your-debt-diy-debt-reduction/), [consolidate debt ](https://www.credit.com/debt/3-strategies-for-consolidating-debt/)and reach your financial goals. A sound management plan can also efficiently subsidize your food budget plan for alleviating debt.

Here are some of our favorite recipes that can help you save money:

- [Brazilian black bean soup](http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/brazilian-black-bean-soup-1257458)
- [Gazpacho](http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/the-best-gazpacho-recipes)
- [Pea & mint soup](http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/minty-pea-soup-51154900)
- [Peanut Butter, mayonnaise and lettuce sandwich](http://www.sweetlittlebluebird.com/2012/09/peanut-butter-mayo-and-lettuce-sandwich.html)
- [Egg Salad](http://www.thekitchn.com/egg-salad-10-new-ways-to-make-it-amazing-177464)
- [Pasta with vegetables](http://www.saveur.com/gallery/Summer-Pasta)
- [Mac & cheese](http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/g2962/50-most-delish-mac-cheese/)
- [Summer pasta with zucchini, ricotta & basil](http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017463-summer-pasta-with-zucchini-ricotta-and-basil?action=click&module=Collection+Page+Recipe+Card&region=20+Bright+and+Beautiful+Summer+Pastas&pgType=collection&rank=1)

### More Money-Saving Reads:

- [What’s a Good Credit Score?](https://www.credit.com/credit-scores/what-is-a-good-credit-score/)
- [What’s a Bad Credit Score?](https://www.credit.com/credit-scores/what-is-a-bad-credit-score/)
- [How Credit Impacts Your Day-to-Day Life](https://www.credit.com/credit-reports/how-credit-impacts-your-day-to-day-life/)

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