Today, I'm taking 5 main ingredients from the Dollar Tree (along with some spices and Pantry staples) to make 5 different healthy meals for 1 for this next work week. I hope you all enjoy! Dollar Tree Grocery List: $6.25 California Blend Brown rice Lentils Cubed tomatoes in sauce Pepper and onion mix Curried Lentils and Cauliflower Over Brown Rice 1/4 cup tomato sauce from diced tomato can 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tsp curry powder 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 1 cup cooked lentils 1/4 cup diced tomatoes 1/4 cup sliced carrots 1/2 cup collar pieces 1 tablespoon minced onions 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon salt Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Cook until veggies have reached desired tenderness and serve with a cup of cooked brown rice. Stir Fried Lentils and Brown Rice: 1 tablespoon minced onions 1 tsp Minced garlic 1 tablespoon oil Sauté garlic and onion in oil in a small pan. 1/4 cup chopped carrots 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes 1 tablespoon chopped pepper and onions 1/2 cup cooked lentils 1 cup cooked brown rice Salt to taste Add remaining ingredients to your pan and cook while stirring to avoid burning. Enjoy! Tomato Sauced Lentils Over Brown Rice: 1/2 cup tomato sauce 1/4 cup cubed tomatoes 1/8 cup slivered carrots 1 tablespoon minced onions 1/2 cup broccoli stocks 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tsp cumin 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic Combine all ingredients in a pot and bring to a simmer on medium heat. Cook until veggies have reached desired tenderness and serve with a cup of cooked brown rice. Roasted Veggies Over Brown Rice: 1/2 cup sliced peppers and onions 1 Tbs oil 1/2 cup cubed tomatoes 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Heat oil and Pan and add peppers and onions, tomatoes, and salt. Stir and allow to saute for 1 minute. Add remaining ingredients and cook until well heated. Serve over 1 cup cooked brown rice. Roasted Pepper and Onion Lentils With Cauliflower Rice: About 1 cup finely chopped Cauliflower 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup cooked Brown rice Cook Cauliflower Over medium heat for 2 minutes stirring frequently to avoid burning. Add garlic powder and rice and stir to combine. Set aside. 1 Tbs oil 1 tsp minced garlic 1/2 cup sliced peppers and onions 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 cup cooked lentils Heat oil in a pan and add minced garlic and peppers and onions and salt. Stir and allow to cook for one minute. Add 1/2 cup cooked lentils. Stir and cook until heated through. Serve with prepared Cauliflower Brown rice. #mealsforone #easydinners #budgetmeals #easymealideas #healthymealplan #dollartree #dollartreehaul #cookwithme #eatingonabudget #rachelreset #rachelresets #healthy #healthymeals #extremegrocerybudgetchallenge #extremegrocerybudget ************************************** Music by Adonis Aletras - Gentle breeze - https://thmatc.co/?l=882CD99D Music by Adonis Aletras - Velvet Vibe - https://thmatc.co/?l=06DE6BAE Music by Adonis Aletras - Hot Latte - https://thmatc.co/?l=6F5CDA63 Music by Chinsaku - C o f f e e - https://thmatc.co/?l=0E3F76EA Music by Mark Generous - Yep - https://thmatc.co/?l=37E9057A Music by Chinsaku - Sunflower Seeds - https://thmatc.co/?l=B6A7483B 🎥 Video Edited Using CapCut 📸 Thumbnails done with Canva ✉️ For Business Inquiries contact Rachel at: [email protected]