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Crustless spinach quiche

Crustless spinach quiche (about $2.40)

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped (20¢)
• 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach ($1)
• 5 eggs (50¢)
• 1–2 cups shredded cheese (70¢)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pepper 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Saute onion in oil (optional).
3. Thaw and drain spinach.
4. Beat eggs well. Add salt, pepper, cheese, onions, and spinach. (If you're using a very salty cheese, use less salt.)
5. Pour into greased pie pan and bake about 30 minutes, until set. Let sit about 10 minutes before serving.

I usually leave out the onion because I'm lazy. This is one of the easiest meals ever.

Cheap meals

Since we're mostly skinflints, I thought it would be fun to share some cheap meals. You can include a cost breakdown if you like. I'm estimating.

Here's a start:

Black bean and rice salad (about $4.60)

Salad Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 cup rice (~30¢)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1–2 cans black beans ($1.20 for 2)
• 1/2 onion, chopped (10¢)
• 1 pepper, chopped (80¢)
• 1 cucumber, chopped (80¢)
• 1 can corn (60¢)
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (80¢)

Dressing ingredients

• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. Saute rice in oil. Add 2 cups water and salt, cover, and simmer 20 minutes.
2. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
3. Combine all ingredients.

Serves 6.