{"id":7684,"date":"2016-05-19T13:38:00","date_gmt":"2016-05-19T21:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/associatednews.info\/content\/5dollarchallenge-we-mapped-out-the-best-meals-you-can-buy-for-five-bucks-or-less\/"},"modified":"2016-05-19T13:38:00","modified_gmt":"2016-05-19T21:38:00","slug":"5dollarchallenge-we-mapped-out-the-best-meals-you-can-buy-for-five-bucks-or-less","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/associatednews.info\/content\/5dollarchallenge-we-mapped-out-the-best-meals-you-can-buy-for-five-bucks-or-less\/","title":{"rendered":"#5DollarChallenge: We Mapped Out The Best Meals You Can Buy For Five Bucks Or Less"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Kasey Saeturn<\/a><\/span> <\/p>\n

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Check out the #5dollarchallenge map from Youth Radio<\/a><\/strong> Youth Radio<\/strong> hide caption<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Young people want meals that are quick \u2014 and also fresh and healthful and interesting.<\/p>\n

But can they get all of that for less than five bucks?<\/p>\n

Three weeks ago, Youth Radio and NPR asked you to send in pictures of the best meals you can purchase for five bucks or less.<\/p>\n

Based on the submissions to the #5dollarchallenge, we’re happy to report that a Lincoln can indeed buy quite a lot of deliciousness.<\/p>\n

Check out Youth Radio’s interactive map<\/a> for some of your favorite meals from every region of the U.S.<\/p>\n

While we applaud those of you who sent in photos of meals you prepared at home with ingredients that cost less than $5, for this map, we chose pre-made meals you can pick up on the fly.<\/p>\n

These weren’t necessarily healthful meals, though lots of you sent in cheap vegetarian options \u2014 which isn’t surprising. I’m vegetarian, and whether I’m buying a burrito or a burger, I usually end up paying less than my meat-eating friends.<\/p>\n

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@youthradio<\/a> My fav cheap lunch! Veggie bagel @ Aroma\/Oakland. $4.11 if I don’t do cookie splurge! #5DollarChallenge<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FO41V4dfUm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Rebecca Martin (@rebm) May 5, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

But people sent in plenty of meaty submissions as well. Alongside all that meat, we also got a lot of burgers, burritos and pizza, which means: bread, bread, bread! Especially since gluten-free meals are a huge trend right now, it was interesting to see so many carb-heavy options.<\/p>\n

On the lighter side, many prepared salads came from grocery stores. This illustrates the “groceraunt<\/a>” trend \u2014 more supermarkets are offering meals we typically expect from sit-down eateries.<\/p>\n

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Hey @youthradio<\/a> I got this breathtaking Peking duck sandwich at Vanessa’s in NYC Chinatown for $3 #5dollarchallenge<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ro4MuFODrT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Monica Eng (@monicaeng) May 9, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

There were a handful of breakfast options, consisting of the usual suspects: eggs, bacon and toast.<\/p>\n

Some of the most appetizing-looking submissions were foods with origins outside the U.S.: tacos, tikka masala, sushi, fried rice and bahn mi sandwiches. These were some of the heartiest meals available at reduced costs.<\/p>\n

However, very few submissions included a beverage. Five bucks can buy a range of food, but this tight budget may leave some of you thirsty. (Of course, tap water is often free.)<\/p>\n

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A nice Kale & Broccoli salad kit from #TraderJoes<\/a> for $2.49. @youthradio<\/a> #5dollarchallenge<\/a> @TraderJoesBest<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1Fz4Kz81uS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Emily Eldridge (@eldrideg) May 4, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Thanks to all who participated in the #5dollarchallenge! And let us know if we left any of your favorite cheap meals off the map on Twitter \u2014 tag @youthradio<\/a> and @NPRFood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Kasey Saeturn is a reporter with<\/em> Youth Radio<\/a>, which produced this story as<\/em> part of its series Fast Food Scramble with NPR’s Sonari Glinton.<\/em><\/p>\n

Let’s block ads!<\/a><\/strong> (Why?)<\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Check<\/a><\/div>\n
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Check out the #5dollarchallenge map from Youth Radio<\/a><\/strong> Youth Radio<\/strong> hide caption<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

toggle caption<\/strong> Youth Radio<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Young people want meals that are quick \u2014 and also fresh and healthful and interesting.<\/p>\n

But can they get all of that for less than five bucks?<\/p>\n

Three weeks ago, Youth Radio and NPR asked you to send in pictures of the best meals you can purchase for five bucks or less.<\/p>\n

Based on the submissions to the #5dollarchallenge, we’re happy to report that a Lincoln can indeed buy quite a lot of deliciousness.<\/p>\n

Check out Youth Radio’s interactive map<\/a> for some of your favorite meals from every region of the U.S.<\/p>\n

While we applaud those of you who sent in photos of meals you prepared at home with ingredients that cost less than $5, for this map, we chose pre-made meals you can pick up on the fly.<\/p>\n

These weren’t necessarily healthful meals, though lots of you sent in cheap vegetarian options \u2014 which isn’t surprising. I’m vegetarian, and whether I’m buying a burrito or a burger, I usually end up paying less than my meat-eating friends.<\/p>\n

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@youthradio<\/a> My fav cheap lunch! Veggie bagel @ Aroma\/Oakland. $4.11 if I don’t do cookie splurge! #5DollarChallenge<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FO41V4dfUm<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Rebecca Martin (@rebm) May 5, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

But people sent in plenty of meaty submissions as well. Alongside all that meat, we also got a lot of burgers, burritos and pizza, which means: bread, bread, bread! Especially since gluten-free meals are a huge trend right now, it was interesting to see so many carb-heavy options.<\/p>\n

On the lighter side, many prepared salads came from grocery stores. This illustrates the “groceraunt<\/a>” trend \u2014 more supermarkets are offering meals we typically expect from sit-down eateries.<\/p>\n

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Hey @youthradio<\/a> I got this breathtaking Peking duck sandwich at Vanessa’s in NYC Chinatown for $3 #5dollarchallenge<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Ro4MuFODrT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Monica Eng (@monicaeng) May 9, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

There were a handful of breakfast options, consisting of the usual suspects: eggs, bacon and toast.<\/p>\n

Some of the most appetizing-looking submissions were foods with origins outside the U.S.: tacos, tikka masala, sushi, fried rice and bahn mi sandwiches. These were some of the heartiest meals available at reduced costs.<\/p>\n

However, very few submissions included a beverage. Five bucks can buy a range of food, but this tight budget may leave some of you thirsty. (Of course, tap water is often free.)<\/p>\n

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A nice Kale & Broccoli salad kit from #TraderJoes<\/a> for $2.49. @youthradio<\/a> #5dollarchallenge<\/a> @TraderJoesBest<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1Fz4Kz81uS<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Emily Eldridge (@eldrideg) May 4, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Thanks to all who participated in the #5dollarchallenge! And let us know if we left any of your favorite cheap meals off the map on Twitter \u2014 tag @youthradio<\/a> and @NPRFood<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/div>\n

Kasey Saeturn is a reporter with<\/em> Youth Radio<\/a>, which produced this story as<\/em> part of its series Fast Food Scramble with NPR’s Sonari Glinton.<\/em><\/p>\n

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