10 Cheap, Healthy Meals You’ll Want to Make All the Time

Vegetarian Chili:

Combine beans, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and spices to create a hearty and protein-packed vegetarian chili.

Egg Fried Rice:

Use leftover rice and stir-fry it with vegetables (such as peas, carrots, and corn) and scrambled eggs.

Quinoa Salad with Veggies:

Toss cooked quinoa with a variety of fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers), olive oil, lemon juice, and your favorite herbs.

Black Bean Quesadillas:

Mash black beans and spread them on whole-grain tortillas. Add cheese, diced tomatoes, and onions.

Pasta Primavera:

Combine whole-grain pasta with a mix of sautéed seasonal vegetables, such as broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers.

Baked Sweet Potatoes:

Bake sweet potatoes and top them with a simple black bean salsa made with diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onions, and lime juice.

Chickpea Stir-Fry:

Stir-fry chickpeas with mixed vegetables (like broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas) in a flavorful sauce made with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic.

Oatmeal with Fresh Fruit:

Make a satisfying and affordable breakfast or snack by cooking oats and topping them with fresh fruit, such as berries, banana slices, and a drizzle of honey.

Homemade Veggie Pizza:

Use whole-grain tortillas or pita bread as a pizza crust. Top with tomato sauce, part-skim mozzarella cheese, and an assortment of colorful vegetables.

Tuna and White Bean Salad:

Combine canned tuna with white beans, cherry tomatoes, red onions, and a simple vinaigrette made with olive oil and lemon juice.