Budget Bytes Weekly Digest 2/12

[Click Here to View The Latest Recipes Online]() Hello everyone! I hope your Monday is going well! Here is what was new on Budget Bytes last week: [Vegetarian 15 Bean Soup]( THIS is one of those soups that makes you feel good about your health and is still incredibly delicious and satisfying. Beans are probably the most underrated super food. They’re packed full of fiber, protein, and antioxidants, while still being super inexpensive and shelf stable. And when you get 15 different varieties all in one pot, you’ve got a serious nutrition powerhouse! Someone on Instagram asked me for a 15 Bean Soup the other day (sorry, your message got lost and I can’t find your name!) and it sounded really yummy at the moment, so I decided to add it to my menu for the week. I decided to make it a Vegetarian 15 Bean Soup (it’s actually vegan) to keep it simple and low cost, but you could always add some bacon, a smoked ham hock, or smoked turkey leg if you prefer. [[Read More](] --------------------------------------------------------------- Recently Updated: [Cheddar Scallion Scones]( love scones. They’re super fast to make, can be flavored with either sweet or savory ingredients, and make a quick “bread” option for dinner (they go especially well with soup, stew, or chili). I’ll never get tired of trying new flavors (check out [Lemon Blueberry](=), [Chai Spice](, and [Strawberry White Chocolate](). While Cheddar Scallion Scones aren’t a new flavor combo, it is one of those classics that will never, ever get old. I know it’s getting warm out, but I’m dying to dip these scones in a big bowl of [chili]()! [[Read More](] --------------------------------------------------------------- [Pastalaya Video](=) Happy Mardi Gras!! It was an icy cold and grey morning here in New Orleans, so instead of going out and enjoying the parades, I decided to take it easy, stay warm, and cook up a big pot of Pastalaya. What is pastalaya? It’s like [jambalaya](, but made with pasta instead of rice! You’ll find this easy and filling dish at large gatherings, celebrations, and even along the parade route during Mardi Gras. Pastalaya is one of those super easy crowd pleasers that doesn’t break the bank. Sounds like Budget Bytes material, ammiright? --------------------------------------------------------------- Until next time! Happy cooking, = [Switch to Per-Blog-Post Emails]( | [Unsubscribe]( | PO BOX 60262, Nashville, TN 37206 =