Top 20 Recipes for Eating Healthy on a Budget
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I hope y’all are enjoying the long holiday weekend! I thought it would be a good opportunity to round up my Top 20 Recipes for Eating Healthy on a Budget. You see, it’s about this time every year that I start getting serious about eating healthy and working out. No, not because bikinis are rapidly approaching (okay, maybe a little), but because the sudden sunshine and warm air begin to energize and awaken me from the inside out. As soon as the sun starts to come out from behind those winter clouds, I spring to action like a little energizer bunny.
Top 20 Recipes for Eating Healthy on a Budget
I went through my archives and pulled these 20 recipes (10 meat and 10 vegetarian) that you might find useful if you suddenly become a health monster every spring, like me. “Healthy” is obviously a very subjective term, so take the list with a grain of salt.
My criteria for healthy means: plenty of vegetables and/or fiber, low or no added sugar, and reasonable fat content (lower animal based fats). And of course, what do all of these recipes have in common? They’re satisfying and budget friendly. Enjoy! :)
Meat Recipes
Chipotle Chicken Chili or "C3"
$9.51 recipe / $1.19 serving
This chipotle chicken chili has smoky chipotle peppers, shredded chicken, and hearty beans for a meal that will fill you up and satisfy your taste buds.
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Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers
$9.81 recipe / $1.96 serving
These flavorful mini black bean turkey burgers come together quickly and bake in the oven for a fast, no fuss dinner.
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Spicy Tuna Guacamole Bowls
$8.05 recipe / $2.01 serving
These super fresh and Spicy Tuna Guacamole bowls are packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. The perfect no-reheat meal prep lunch for summer!
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Curry Beef with Peas
$6.99 recipe / $1.17 serving
A hearty curry beef with sweet peas over rice is inexpensive, flavorful, and filling.
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Slow Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja
$7.89 recipe / $1.32 serving
Chicken slowly stewed with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices makes this Slow Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja a versatile favorite.
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Greek Turkey Burgers
$11.47 recipe / $1.91 serving
Spinach, lemon, feta, garlic, and dill pack a lot of flavor into these healthy and delicious Greek Turkey Burgers.
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Chicken and Lime Soup
$7.76 recipe / $1.29 serving
This Chicken and Lime Soup is light, fresh, and flavorful with shredded chicken, vegetables, fresh cilantro, and a tangy lime infused broth.
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Sloppy Joes Plus
$10.28 recipe / $1.29 serving
The plus in Sloppy Joes Plus is lentils! Tender lentils make the perfect addition to ground beef and increase the texture, flavor, and nutrients!
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Sweet n' Spicy Chicken Bowls
$6.05 recipe / $1.51 serving
These Sweet n' Spicy Chicken Bowls assemble quickly and provide a lot of flavor, color, and texture. Low sugar, high fiber, and loaded with deliciousness!
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Easy Oven Baked Chicken Fajitas
$8.67 recipe / $2.17 serving
These Easy Oven Fajitas are a simple "set it and forget it" way to get that smoky sweet flavor of traditional griddle fajitas.
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Vegetarian Recipes
Curried Chickpeas with Spinach
$4.68 recipe / $1.17 serving
These super fast Curried Chickpeas with spinach are packed with flavor and nutrients, vegan, gluten-free, and filling! Plus they freeze great!
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Roasted Vegetable Baked Ziti
$11.93 recipe / $1.99 serving
A medley of roasted vegetables give this baked ziti a sweet and smoky flavor, tons of texture, and a healthy kick in the pants.
Vegan Red Beans and Rice
$7.40 recipe / $1.23 serving
These vegan red beans and rice are just as flavorful and filling as the classic pork version, but contain no animal products.
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Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew
$6.02 recipe / $0.75 serving
Warm intoxicating spices make this vegetable filled Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew perfect for cold Autumn nights.
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Spanish Chickpeas and Rice
$7.39 recipe / $1.84 serving
This one pot Spanish Chickpeas and rice has big flavor thanks to liberal dose of spices, artichoke hearts, and fresh lemon.
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Easy Hot and Sour Soup with Vegetables and Tofu
$6.72 recipe / $1.12 serving
This easy hot and sour soup is light on the stomach, but big on flavor! The spicy and tangy broth is full of colorful vegetables and tender cubes of tofu.
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Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup
$5.24 recipe / $0.52 serving
This Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup is packed with hearty flavor, texture, and good-for-you vegetables!
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Weeknight Enchiladas
$6.70 recipe / $0.84 serving
These easy Bean and Cheese Enchiladas are anything but boring. A few extra details take them from a simple to spectacular weeknight dinner.
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Vegan Red Lentil Stew
$4.28 recipe / $0.71 serving
This hearty Vegan Red Lentil Stew is packed with vegetables for tons of flavor, and will keep you warm and full in the cold winter weather!
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Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas
$7.65 recipe / $1.91 serving
This Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas is packed with flavor, texture, and nutrients (and no animal products!).
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