A Fabulously Frugal Easy Gourmet Valentine’s Dinner

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Need a Valentine’s date idea that’s budget friendly? This Valentine’s dinner is fabulously frugal, delicious, and easy to make under $20.

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Have a tight budget this year and already kissing Valentine’s plans goodbye? No need! This Valentine’s dinner is fabulously frugal and easy gourmet. Set the kids up with a movie or put them to bed early and enjoy a quiet evening at home.

I bought the ingredients for this meal at Wegmans for $15.57, but you can pay around the same price for them at most grocery stores. I even splurged a little on pre-marinated chicken and a large container of strawberries so I know the budget can be reduced even more if need be.

Frugal Valentine’s Dinner Menu

• Baked chicken ($5.94 for 2 Jamaican Jerk chicken breasts)
• Boiled baby potatoes ( $2.09, just over 1 lb. – we had leftovers for my husband’s lunch)
• 1/4 pound fresh green beans (1.99/lb.)
• Chocolate covered strawberries – (32 ounce strawberries – 6.99, chocolate – I already had but you can usually get for around $2.50. If you need to go really tight budget you can grab a checkout aisle chocolate bar.)

I didn’t count butter in my budget since I already had some and I already have plenty of chocolate. I also didn’t include a special drink. This budget gives a little leeway to add something special.

Frugal Valentine’s Dinner in Under 60 Minutes

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Put chicken in covered baking dish in oven. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes
3. Wash and cover whole creamer potatoes with water in medium pan. Cook over medium heat until just soft (appr. 35 minutes)
4. 10 minutes before chicken is suppose to be done, heat frying pan with 1 tablespoon butter. When hot, add washed green beans. Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cover and cook, stirring often, until slightly softened with some browned/blackened spots.
5. Pull chicken out and let set a few minutes, then slice thinly and plate.
6. Plate green beans and potatoes, smashing potatoes slightly and adding a little butter.
7. After dinner, melt chocolate in a small dish. Dip strawberries in and eat. You can also prepare these ahead of time.

Enjoy your fabulously frugal Valentine’s dinner at home and check out more great frugal Valentine’s ideas. 

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