How to feed a family with no income
How to feed a family with no income is a easy American (Appalachian) recipe that serves 7. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by The Productive Homemaker on YouTube.
Prep: 15 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 50 min
Cost: $8.22 total, $1.17 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 lb Potatoes (peeled and diced 1/2‑inch cubes)
- 2 pcs Bell Pepper (any color, seeded and sliced thin)
- 2 pcs Onion (medium, diced)
- 0.5 head Cabbage (green cabbage, thinly shredded)
- 7 pcs Eggs (large, room temperature)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, for sautéing)
- 1 tsp Salt (kosher or table salt)
- 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Prep the Vegetables
Peel and dice the potatoes into 1/2‑inch cubes. Slice the bell peppers, dice the onions, and thinly shred the cabbage.
Time: PT10M
Sauté the Base
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the large skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the potatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn golden, about 8 minutes.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: Medium‑high
Add Remaining Veggies
Add the diced onions, sliced bell pepper, and shredded cabbage to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and any liquid from the cabbage has evaporated.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: Medium
Create Wells and Add Eggs
Using the spatula, make 7 small wells in the vegetable mixture. Crack one egg into each well. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5‑6 minutes, or until the egg whites are set but yolks remain runny (or longer for fully set yolks).
Time: PT6M
Temperature: Medium‑low
Finish and Serve
Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle a final pinch of pepper. Serve directly from the pan or portion onto plates.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 12 g
- Carbohydrates
- 40 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, Low‑Cost, High‑Fiber
Allergens: Eggs
Last updated: April 18, 2026






