Day 17 - Paleo Lunch for $3 or less

Budget tip of the day: make a big batch of something (chili, soup, casserole, etc.) on the weekend and then stretch it for lunch.



So today I decided to take a picture of my new favorite lunch, the paleo lunch. This is so much more filling and satisfying than cafeteria food. Here you will find:

1. Leftover chili - made with chicken instead of beef, and meat was bought at discount - $1.10
2. Leftover turkey cutlet - $1.00
3. 1 whole cucumber - $.48
4. Paleo granola - $.30
5. Date - $.20
6. Frozen Peaches - $.41 (would be $.62 for organic)
7. Banana - $.20
Total: $3.68

Of this, the granola, date, peaches, and banana would be the snack, so this is really a lunch plus a snack for around $3 or $4. I might add some paleo pumpkin "custard" to satisfy the 2:00 p.m. sweet tooth as well, still keeping things under $4. Delicious!