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New from Budget Bytes this week, Melissa is sharing her Gnocchi with Spring Vegetables a colorful, fresh dish packed with seasonal favorites like asparagus and peas. We've also revamped a Budget Bytes classic — Homemade Chicken Nuggets — and trust us, the kids (and adults) will be obsessed. Finally, the "Marry Me" trend shows no signs of slowing down, and this might be our favorite take yet: Creamy Marry Me Lentils brings that bold, creamy sauce together with a high-protein, budget-friendly ingredient that makes it as practical as it is delicious.
15 minutes | 4 servings | $2.16 per serving
Melissa is serving up crunchy, earthy asparagus piled in a sea of green peas, hearty mushrooms, aromatic onions and garlic, and pan-seared, pillowy gnocchi. Right now asparagus is in season, making them extra delicious and extra budget-friendly!
“This is one dish I keep going back to once seasonal asparagus makes its way onto my grocery list, especially on busy weeknights! It’s simple, easy on the wallet, and packed with all those fresh spring flavors I wait for every year."
25 minutes | 4 servings | $2.65 per serving
We’ve updated this classic Budget Bytes dish, originally added to the blog by Beth. These chicken nuggets are crisp and golden on the outside, juicy and tender in the middle, and are genuinely hard to stop eating.🤤 They also make use of one unusual ingredient.. tell us what you think!
Recipe Success Tip…
Make them in the air fryer! Air fry them in a single layer (cook in batches if needed) for 8 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway. Flip them carefully with tongs to avoid the breading falling off!
45 minutes | 4 servings | $1.67 serving
"Marry Me" recipes are having a moment — and honestly, it's not hard to see why. That creamy, savory, slightly tangy flavor combo is practically irresistible, especially when it all comes together in one pot. True comfort food at its best.
Melissa took this pasta classic and gave it a Budget Bytes twist by adding lentils — your wallet's best friend, thanks to their impressive protein content at an unbeatable price point. Whether you're going meatless for Earth Day this Wednesday or just looking for a satisfying weeknight dinner, this one's worth trying. Let us know how it goes!
“A total no-fuss, warm-your-soul kind of dinner that will make everyone want to propose to you. 😉”
Until next time, happy cooking!
