Spaghetti Squash Cakes

Prep time:      10 minutes  
Cook time:     ~30 minutes

Cost:               ~$5

Makes:           2-4 servings

Another take on latkes or fritters, this recipe uses cooked spaghetti squash and breadcrumbs. They are quick to make, (if the squash is already cooked) with few ingredients, and can be eaten on their own, with a side, or as a burger patty.

  

Ingredients:                                     Cost:                                     

-          1 spaghetti squash                    $3

-          2 eggs                                          $1

-          Oil

-          One cup breadcrumbs             $0.50

-          Spices

o   Cumin

o   Thyme

o   Basil

o   Salt and Pepper

 

What to do:

1.      Preheat oven to 400

2.      Cut squash in half, place face down in a pan of water in oven for 45 minutes, until soft

3.      Once squash is cooled, mix all ingredients in bowl

4.      In a pan on medium heat, add oil and place a big, spread out spoon of mix

5.      Flip after 5 minutes, when brown

6.      Cook remaining cakes and eat warm

Blended Carrot Soup

Prep time:      15 minutes  
Cook time:     45 minutes

Cost:               ~$6

Makes:           4-6 servings

A simple meal with lots of flavour. You can get most of the ingredients on sale, and add any extra vegetables to make it more exciting. I blended the soup to make it nice and creamy, but you could mash it or leave it as is.
 

Ingredients:                                     Cost:                                     

-          1 small bag of carrots                  $2

-          1 box of vegetable broth           $3

-          Oil

-          Vegetables

o   Onion                             $0.50

o   2 celery sticks               $0.50

-          Spices

o   Cumin

o   Coriander

o   Cayenne pepper

o   Salt and pepper

 

What to do:

1.      Wash and cut all vegetables into small pieces

2.      Cook onions in large pot on medium heat until browned

3.      Add all other vegetables, broth and spices

4.      Cook, stirring, for 30 minutes, until everything is soft

5.      Blend soup and serve hot