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
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until it is no longer pink.
- Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the cilantro and cheese. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 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