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: $1.00
- 1 carton of cherry tomatoes (8 oz): $2.48
- Grated parmesan cheese: $2.67
- Olive oil: $2.52
- Salt and pepper: $1.56
Total: $10.23
Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
These chicken tacos are sure to make the regular dinner rotation.
- Rotisserie chicken: $4.50
- Salsa: $2
- Whole wheat tortillas: $2.67
- Green bell pepper: $0.60
- Onion: $0.80
Total: $10.57
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: $5.68 avg. price
- Frozen broccoli, cauliflower and carrot mix: $1 per pack (recipe calls for two packs)
- Italian seasoning: $0.98
- Low-fat shredded cheese: $1.98
Total: $10.64
Sweet Potato Meals:
With sweet potatoes costing around $0.78 each, the possibilities for tasty experimentation are endless!
BBQ Chicken Sweet Potato
- Rotisserie chicken: $4.50
- Sweet potato x 4: $3.12
- BBQ sauce: $0.98
- Jalapeños: $0.25 for 3-4
Total: $8.85
Sweet Potato Tacos:
- Ground turkey taco meat: $1.82
- Sweet potato x 4: $3.12
- Avocado: $0.78
- Tomato: $0.96/each
- Low-fat shredded cheese: $1.98
Total: $8.66
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