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I hope y’all are enjoying thelong 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.
I went through my archives and pulled these 20 recipes (10 meatand 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, andreasonable fat content (lower animal based fats). And of course, what do all of these recipes have in common? They’re satisfyingand budget friendly. Enjoy! :)
Meat Recipes
1. Chipotle Chicken Chili
Chipotle Chicken Chili or "C3"
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.
5 from 20 votes
$9.51 recipe / $1.19 serving Get the Recipe
2. Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers
Mini Black Bean Turkey Burgers
These flavorful mini black bean turkey burgers come together quickly and bake in the oven for a fast, no fuss dinner.
4.87 from 23 votes
$9.81 recipe / $1.96 serving Get the Recipe
3. Spicy Tuna Guacamole Bowls
Spicy Tuna Guacamole Bowls
These super fresh and Spicy Tuna Guacamole bowls are packed with protein, fiber, and flavor. The perfect no-reheat meal prep lunch for summer!
4.69 from 32 votes
$8.05 recipe / $2.01 serving Get the Recipe
4. Curry Beef with Peas
Curry Beef with Peas
A hearty curry beef with sweet peas over rice is inexpensive, flavorful, and filling.
4.81 from 31 votes
5. Slow Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja
Slow Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja
Chicken slowly stewed with tomatoes, peppers, onions, and spices makes this Slow Cooker Chicken Ropa Vieja a versatile favorite.
4.59 from 53 votes
$7.89 recipe / $1.32 serving Get the Recipe
6. Greek Turkey Burgers
Greek Turkey Burgers
Spinach, lemon, feta, garlic, and dill pack a lot of flavor into these healthy and delicious Greek Turkey Burgers.
4.89 from 51 votes
7. Chicken and Lime Soup
Chicken and Lime Soup
This Chicken and Lime Soup is light, fresh, and flavorful with shredded chicken, vegetables, fresh cilantro, and a tangy lime infused broth.
4.91 from 210 votes
$7.76 recipe / $1.29 serving Get the Recipe
8. Sloppy Joes Plus
Sloppy Joes Plus
The plus in Sloppy Joes Plus is lentils! Tender lentils make the perfect addition to ground beef and increase the texture, flavor, and nutrients!
4.83 from 34 votes
$10.97 recipe / $1.37 serving Get the Recipe
9. Sweet n’ Spicy Chicken Bowls
Sweet n' Spicy Chicken Bowls
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!
4.93 from 26 votes
$6.05 recipe / $1.51 serving Get the Recipe
10. Easy Oven Fajitas
Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
These easy Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas are a simple hands-off way to get that smoky-sweet flavor of traditional griddle fajitas.
4.95 from 280 votes
$13.90 recipe / $3.48 serving Get the Recipe
Vegetarian Recipes
11. Curried Chickpeas with Spinach
Curried Chickpeas with Spinach
These super fast Curried Chickpeas with spinach are packed with flavor and nutrients, vegan, gluten-free, and filling! Plus they freeze great!
4.73 from 149 votes
$4.68 recipe / $1.17 serving Get the Recipe
12. Roasted Vegetable Baked Ziti
13. Vegan Red Beans and Rice
Vegan Red Beans and Rice
These vegan red beans and rice are just as flavorful and filling as the classic pork version, but contain no animal products.
4.85 from 101 votes
$7.40 recipe / $1.23 serving Get the Recipe
14. Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Stew
Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Warm intoxicating spices make this vegetable filled Moroccan Lentil and Vegetable Soup perfect for cold Autumn nights.
4.84 from 117 votes
$7.43 recipe / $0.93 serving Get the Recipe
15. Spanish Chickpeas and Rice
Spanish Chickpeas and Rice
This one pot Spanish Chickpeas and rice has big flavor thanks to liberal dose of spices, artichoke hearts, and fresh lemon.
4.82 from 136 votes
$7.39 recipe / $1.84 serving Get the Recipe
16.
Easy Hot and Sour Soup with Vegetables and Tofu
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.
4.85 from 44 votes
$6.72 recipe / $1.12 serving Get the Recipe
17. Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup
Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup
This Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup is packed with hearty flavor, texture, and good-for-you vegetables!
4.92 from 151 votes
$5.24 recipe / $0.52 serving Get the Recipe
18. Weeknight Enchiladas
Weeknight Enchiladas
These easy Bean and Cheese Enchiladas are anything but boring. A few extra details take them from a simple to spectacular weeknight dinner.
4.95 from 59 votes
$6.70 recipe / $0.84 serving Get the Recipe
19. Vegan Red Lentil Stew
Vegan Red Lentil Stew
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!
4.89 from 45 votes
$4.28 recipe / $0.71 serving Get the Recipe
20. Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas
Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas
This Mediterranean Farro Salad with Spiced Chickpeas is packed with flavor, texture, and nutrients (and no animal products!).
4.94 from 64 votes
$7.65 recipe / $1.91 serving Get the Recipe
Want to share your favorites? Feel free to share your favorite recipes for eating healthy on a budget (from anywhere around the web!) in the comments below.
