WANT EVEN MORE HEALTHY IDEAS FROM SHAPE YOUR FUTURE?
Lunch, dinner, weeknight or weekend, cooking on a budget is a challenge — especially when you want something healthy. These 5 recipes are designed to check all the boxes. Nutritious, delicious and affordable. Check, check, check!
Yep, cooking healthy food on a budget just got a whole lot tastier. Check out these budget-friendly recipes below!
3-Ingredient Summer Pasta:
Transport your entire family to Italy — no passports required!
- 1 box of whole wheat spaghetti: $1.43
- 1 carton of cherry tomatoes (10 oz): $2.48
- Grated parmesan cheese: $2.98
- Olive oil: $2.56
- Salt and pepper: $2.22
Total: $11.67
Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
These chicken tacos are sure to make the regular dinner rotation.
- Rotisserie chicken: $5.97
- Salsa: $1.98
- Whole wheat tortillas: $3.18
- Green bell pepper: $0.68
- Onion: $0.94
Total: $12.75
Chicken Foil Pack Dinner:
Affordable, healthy, easy to put together and easy to clean up? That’s a win-win-win-WIN.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breast: $8.76 avg. price ($2.92)
- Frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot mix: $1.16 per pack (recipe calls for two packs)
- Italian seasoning: $1.12
- Low-fat shredded cheese: $1.98
Total: $13.02
Sweet Potato Meals:
With sweet potatoes costing around $0.78 each, the possibilities for tasty experimentation are endless!
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato
- Rotisserie chicken: $5.97
- Sweet potato x 4: $4.08
- BBQ sauce: $1.48
- Jalapeños x 2: $1.17
Total: $12.70
Sweet Potato Tacos:
- Ground turkey taco meat: $3.64
- Sweet potato x 4: $4.08
- Avocado: $0.90
- Tomato: $1.21/each
- Low-fat shredded cheese: $1.98
Total: $11.81
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