Cheap, easy, tasty, AND healthy??

nickssweetheart

I made this tonight, and it was super cheap, even with the tiny bottle of red wine I bought for it for 1.99 (it only takes a half cup of wine, so airplane sized bottles are fine.)

Savory Mushroom Stew

I omitted the potato from the recipe and served it over garlic smashed potatoes. Total calories for heaping plate of food: 368. Total cost for the entire recipe plus the potatoes (made enough for 4 LARGE servings) approx $4.92.

birdweather83

I mix chopped veggies with tuna (half a pouch of albacore)and light italian salad dressing. I use it to top 5 ritz crackers and 1 cup fresh fruit. A glass of water and lemon wedge. Its surprisingly filling and extremely cheap to make

chelletackett

Slow cooker oatmeals are great, and they really help me out. They can be frozen in individual portions and can be customized to whatever you like/dietary needs. I use steel cut oats, primarily because I like the texture best, and add unsweetened dried cranberries or cherries, almond milk, some nutmeg (just a sprinkle), and top with sliced almonds. When I make the oatmeal, I include a dash of real vanilla extract (not imitation) and a dash of almond extract, along with some cinnamon and the dried berries. Cook, and enjoy!

canadianlbs

i don't really have recipes, but in caes it helps here's how i roll:

i buy stuff that seems healthy; mostly things that are just 'ingredients', without pre-added seasoning or whatever. tons of fruit and veggies - more than i can imagine eating when i'm in the grocery store on a sunday.

and then i just focus on using it up. i don't enjoy grocery shopping much, so i find that that helps. when i'm faced with a choice between 'do something with what you already have' and 'go out and buy something else', i'll usually think of something to do with the stuff that i already have.

if you're not used to cooking yet, however, i could suggest that you spend a little time following recipes. after a while you kind of get so used to what goes with what and how to combine them, that you can shuck the specific-recipe harness and just wing it most of the time.

monicapiazza

Falafel salad, wraps, sandwiches... all the falafels

girlinthebox18

So I know it's not specific meals, but I highly recommend the app Mealime. I have been using it for months and love it!! It suggests recipes for you based on the specific ingredients you like. You can also specify any dietary restrictions. Their recipes are simple, yet delicious, and use real ingredients. It also creates a shopping list for you based on the dinners you choose for that week.

For breakfasts, I like to switch between boiled eggs and fruit or yogurt parfaits. Lunch is usually some form of salad. I like to keep it simple haha.