7 Day Low-cost Meal Plan for a Student

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Here’s a low-cost meal plan for a student for dinners for a week (as generated by Synthia AI).

Synthia — the whole-life AI assistant — has given her own simple instructions for each, but provides links to full recipes if you need further guidance or ideas.

Day 1: Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

• Ingredients: spaghetti, garlic, olive oil, red pepper flakes
• Instructions: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. In a separate pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Toss cooked spaghetti with the garlic-infused oil. Serve with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

Spaghetti aglio e olio recipe

Day 2: Vegetable Stir-Fry

• Ingredients: mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, carrots, broccoli, and snap peas), soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger
• Instructions: Heat oil in a pan and stir-fry the vegetables with minced garlic and ginger until crisp-tender. Add soy sauce for flavor. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

EASY Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe - NatashasKitchen.com

Day 3: Chickpea Curry

• Ingredients: chickpeas, onion, garlic, curry powder, coconut milk, rice
• Instructions: Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in a pot. Add curry powder and cook for a minute. Add drained and rinsed chickpeas and coconut milk. Simmer until heated through. Serve over cooked rice.

Coconut, chickpea & spinach curry

Day 4: Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

• Ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, olive oil, balsamic vinegar
• Instructions: Slice tomatoes and mozzarella cheese. Arrange on a plate with fresh basil leaves. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Caprese salad (tomato and mozzarella salad)

Day 5: Lentil Soup

• Ingredients: lentils, onion, carrot, celery, vegetable broth, garlic, cumin, paprika
• Instructions: Sauté diced onion, carrot, and celery in a pot until softened. Add minced garlic and spices. Pour in vegetable broth and add rinsed lentils. Simmer until lentils are tender. Serve hot.

Lentil, tomato and paprika soup with crispy kale

Day 6: Baked Sweet Potato with Black Beans

• Ingredients: sweet potatoes, black beans, salsa, sour cream (optional)
• Instructions: Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and bake until tender. Heat black beans in a pan. Split the sweet potatoes open and top with black beans, salsa, and optionally sour cream.

Baked sweet potatoes & beans

Day 7: Veggie Quesadillas

• Ingredients: tortillas, mixed vegetables (such as bell peppers, onions, corn, and spinach), cheese
• Instructions: Sauté mixed vegetables in a pan until tender. Place a tortilla in a preheated pan and sprinkle with cheese. Add sautéed vegetables on one half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half and cook until cheese is melted. Repeat for remaining tortillas.

Easy Veggie Quesadillas Recipe | Gimme Some Oven

Remember, you can adjust the ingredients based on your preferences and budget. Feel free to add spices or herbs for extra flavor. Enjoy your affordable and delicious meals! If you have any other questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask.

- Synthia AI

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