It’s no secret that the United States has been having issues with inflation lately. Problems with rising costs have affected many aspects of our daily lives, including how we buy groceries. 

Many have had to create new weekly food budgets after the cost of certain Grocery store items has increased. According to Labor Department data, food prices have risen by more than 10%.

One TikTok content creator is giving great tips on making the most out of certain grocery items by showing viewers how to make five easy meals for two people out of $50 worth of groceries. 

Jenn Lueke (@jenneatsgood) is a food content creator based in Boston who loves sharing healthy recipes and realistic wellness tips with her audience. Her series, ‘$50 grocery series,’ is an excellent tool for individuals trying to eat well on a budget. 

“If you’re willing to plan a little, you can save a lot of money while still eating high-quality food,” says Jenn in one of her videos. “So I’ll be posting five brand new healthy recipes over the next week.”

At the start of the week, Jenn listed the week’s worth of grocery items she purchased at her local grocery store, which added up to about $50. Jenn appears to mostly shop at Trader Joe’s but purchases items that can be found at most grocery stores. 

The recipes she creates make multiple servings, so if they’re being made for only one person, there will be leftovers! She also included plant-based recipes for any vegetarian or vegan followers. 

Some healthy items Jenn picked up from the store include chicken breasts, chicken sausage, tofu, black beans, peanut butter, avocados, quinoa, cauliflower rice, vegetable broth, and a large variety of fresh produce. 

Jenn also lists the household items she uses to season her food, like olive oil and a variety of spices and toppings like sesame seeds or hot sauce. 

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The first recipe Jenn made with her groceries is a delicious protein-packed plant-based salad that she says is perfect for meal prep.

She adds “crispy quinoa” to the salad, where she cooks it according to the package instructions before seasoning it, spreading it out on a baking sheet, and baking it in the oven until it’s a crunchy, delicious addition.

The salad, filled with fresh produce, gets tossed with an Asian-style homemade dressing she prepares before serving, and it looks so yummy. 

Jenn uses the chicken breasts in her haul to create healthy burrito bowls and lettuce wraps. To use up her tofu, she made a flavorful baked tofu recipe that gets served alongside a crunchy cucumber salad. 

Jenn’s series has received a lot of praise from users on TikTok who have tried out her recipes and loved them. 

“I have made so many of [the] recipes off your page, and everything is perfect,” commented a user on one of her videos. “Thank you!”

If you’re trying to perfect your weekly grocery budget and haul, consider giving Jenn’s series a watch for useful tips!

@jenneatsgoood

turning $50 of groceries into 10(+) easy, healthy meals ????? packed with veggies & protein — plus they’re all gluten free + dairy free!! follow along this week, I’ll post one recipe per day! ? here is the full grocery list that I used for all 5 recipes! ? groceries: – 2 lbs boneless chicken breast – 16oz firm tofu – 2 avocados – 15oz can corn – 15oz can black beans – 1 lb cauliflower rice – sriracha – 2 hearts of romaine lettuce – 1 lb edamame beans – 4-5 green onions – 2 cups quinoa – coconut aminos – 5oz bag spinach – 4 cups veggie broth – 1 package garlic chicken sausage – 2-3 cups shredded carrots – 1 english cucumber – 1 small jar creamy peanut butter household spices/sauces: – olive oil – salt – black pepper – garlic powder – smoked paprika – red pepper flakes – cumin – hot sauce (optional) – rice vinegar – maple syrup – sesame seeds (optional) #budgetshopping #groceriesonabudget #groceryshopping #groceryshop #groceryhaul #mealprep #mealprepping #mealprepideas #grocerylist #mealsonabudget #healthyonabudget #easyhealthyrecipes

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