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    Budget-Friendly DASH Prep
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    Budget-Friendly DASH Prep

    DASH eating on a budget: canned beans, frozen vegetables, eggs, oats, and seasonal produce.

    Prep: 1.5 hours 5 Days 1600 cal/day 70g protein

    Meals In This Prep

    Oatmeal & Banana

    Bean & Rice Bowl

    Veggie Egg Scramble

    Egg & Toast

    Bean Soup & Rice

    Veggie Stir-Fry

    Egg & Veggie Plate

    Bean Soup

    Veggie Stir-Fry & Rice

    5-Day Meal Plan

    Day 1Monday

    Breakfast: Oatmeal & Banana
    Lunch: Bean & Rice Bowl
    Dinner: Veggie Egg Scramble

    Day 2Tuesday

    Breakfast: Egg & Toast
    Lunch: Bean Soup & Rice
    Dinner: Veggie Stir-Fry

    Day 3Wednesday

    Breakfast: Oatmeal & Banana
    Lunch: Bean & Rice Bowl
    Dinner: Egg & Veggie Plate

    Day 4Thursday

    Breakfast: Egg & Toast
    Lunch: Bean Soup
    Dinner: Veggie Stir-Fry & Rice

    Day 5Friday

    Breakfast: Oatmeal & Banana
    Lunch: Bean & Rice Bowl
    Dinner: Veggie Egg Scramble

    Daily Nutrition (Approx.)

    Calories

    1600

    Protein

    70g

    Carbs

    240g

    Fat

    35g

    Fiber

    45g

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. 1

      Cook rice and oats in bulk.

    2. 2

      Bean soup: sauté onion, add beans, tomatoes, broth, cumin. Simmer 20 min.

    3. 3

      Stir-fry frozen veggies with garlic and herbs.

    4. 4

      Hard-boil eggs for breakfasts.

    5. 5

      Portion across containers.

    Storage Tips

    • Soup freezes 3 months
    • Rice freezes in portions
    • Simple and affordable

    Ingredients

    • 18 eggs
    • 4 cans assorted beans
    • 3 lbs frozen mixed vegetables
    • 3 cups oats
    • 3 cups brown rice
    • 5 bananas
    • 28 oz canned tomatoes
    • 2 onions
    • 1 head garlic
    • Cumin, pepper, herbs

    Equipment Needed

    Pot
    Sheet pan
    Meal prep containers

    Shopping List

    • Eggs 18
    • Canned beans (assorted) 4 cans
    • Frozen mixed veggies 3 lbs
    • Oats 3 cups
    • Brown rice 3 cups
    • Bananas 5
    • Canned tomatoes 28 oz
    • Onion 2
    • Garlic

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