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From eating seasonal ingredients produced locally to utilizing affordable pantry staples, there are many strategies for saving money AND eating healthy, culturally relevant meals that taste great.

Budget-Friendly Cooking

Here are some ways to take humble, budget-friendly foods, and turn them into unforgettable meals! We've included our top 7 ingredients that help cut costs.

Chana Masala

Chana (also known as chickpeas) are beloved in Indian cuisine. This pantry-friendly recipe tastes even better the next day after the ﬂavors have time to mingle.

An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Madhu Gadia

Brown Rice Pilaf with Almonds and Golden Raisins

Dried fruit and nuts can often be found nestled into Eastern Mediterranean rice pilafs. In this recipe, golden raisins add a delicious, tangy bite to the earthy ﬂavors of the spices and the rice.

Oldways recipe and photo

One-Pot Mediterranean Orzo

We love the Mediterranean ﬂavors in this cozy dish! In this one-pot wonder, the orzo pasta boils in a shallow amount of water alongside the veggies, no additional pots or pans necessary.

An Oldways recipe, courtesy of Kelly Toups (adapted from Pinch of Yum)

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