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50+ Budget-Friendly Healthy Meals for the Whole Family

50+ Budget Healthy Meals

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be expensive. With a little creativity and some basic ingredients, you can make delicious and nutritious meals that won’t break the bank. Here are 50+ budget-friendly healthy meals that are easy to make and full of flavor.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 can black beans
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 onion
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 cup cooked lentils
  • 1/2 cup cooked chickpeas
  • 1/2 cup cooked black beans
  • 1/2 cup cooked kidney beans
  • 1/2 cup cooked bulgur
  • 1/2 cup cooked barley
  • 1/2 cup cooked farro
  • 1/2 cup cooked wheat berries
  • 1/2 cup cooked millet
  • 1/2 cup cooked amaranth
  • 1/2 cup cooked oats
  • 1/2 cup cooked buckwheat
  • 1/2 cup cooked spelt
  • 1/2 cup cooked wild rice
  • 1/2 cup cooked couscous
  • 1/2 cup cooked pasta
  • 1/2 cup cooked potatoes
  • 1/2 cup cooked sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup cooked squash
  • 1/2 cup cooked carrots
  • 1/2 cup cooked broccoli
  • 1/2 cup cooked cauliflower
  • 1/2 cup cooked spinach
  • 1/2 cup cooked kale
  • 1/2 cup cooked mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup cooked bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup cooked onions
  • 1/2 cup cooked zucchini
  • 1/2 cup cooked eggplant
  • 1/2 cup cooked asparagus
  • 1/2 cup cooked green beans
  • 1/2 cup cooked peas
  • 1/2 cup cooked corn
  • 1/2 cup cooked cabbage
  • 1/2 cup cooked Brussels sprouts
  • 1/2 cup cooked collard greens
  • 1/2 cup cooked turnips
  • 1/2 cup cooked beets
  • 1/2 cup cooked celery
  • 1/2 cup cooked leeks
  • 1/2 cup cooked garlic
  • 1/2 cup cooked ginger
  • 1/2 cup cooked tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup cooked apples
  • 1/2 cup cooked pears
  • 1/2 cup cooked peaches
  • 1/2 cup cooked berries
  • 1/2 cup cooked melon
  • 1/2 cup cooked pineapple
  • 1/2 cup cooked oranges
  • 1/2 cup cooked bananas
  • 1/2 cup cooked avocados
  • 1/2 cup cooked nuts
  • 1/2 cup cooked seeds
  • 1/2 cup cooked nut butters
  • 1/2 cup cooked hummus
  • 1/2 cup cooked tahini
  • 1/2 cup cooked olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked flaxseed oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked sunflower oil
  • 1/2 cup cooked vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup cooked beef broth
  • 1/2 cup cooked fish broth
  • 1/2 cup cooked miso
  • 1/2 cup cooked tamari
  • 1/2 cup cooked soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup cooked vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cooked lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cooked lime juice
  • 1/2 cup cooked herbs
  • 1/2 cup cooked spices

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until it is no longer pink.
  2. Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir in the cilantro and cheese. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  5. Serve with a dollop of sour cream, salsa, and cooked grains or vegetables of your choice.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 300

Fat: 10g

Carbohydrates: 30g

Protein: 20g

Fiber: 8g

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