Inexpensive healthy recipes

A healthy lunch doesn't have to break the bank. Use readily available ingredients to create inexpensive yet delicious meals with these recipes.

White chili with ground turkey and corn

Ellie's healthy and amazingly flavorful chili contains ground turkey, white beans, peppers, onions, and spices.

Recipe: White chili with ground turkey and corn

Fragrant noodles with peanut-lime sauce

Peanuts are rich in healthy fats. Ellie sprinkles them on her noodles for an extra crunch.

Recipe: Fragrant noodles with peanut-lime sauce

Greek Oregano Marinated Chicken Salad

Dried oregano, garlic, and lemon transform a simple salad into a Greek-inspired dinner. Top the cooked vegetables with grilled chicken.

Recipe: Greek Oregano Marinated Chicken Salad

Egg and spinach sandwiches

Eggs are an inexpensive source of protein. They also contain vitamins A and D and omega-3 fatty acids. This makes this simple lunch both heart-healthy and budget-friendly.

Recipe: Egg and spinach sandwiches

Beef brisket steak with vegetables

Skirt steak is prized for its low cost and rich flavor, but it can be a bit tough. It's best to marinate it briefly before grilling.

Recipe: Beef brisket steak with vegetables

Penne pasta with baked tomatoes, garlic and white beans

Pasta and canned beans are two inexpensive staples found in almost every kitchen. Combine them for a simple yet filling meal.

Recipe: Penne pasta with baked tomatoes, garlic and white beans

Pearl barley risotto with ham and mushrooms

Save money by buying grains in bulk (such as pearl barley, oats, rice, and quinoa). It's cheaper than buying grains in small cardboard boxes. This recipe uses quick-cooking pearl barley for a hearty risotto-style dish.

Recipe: Pearl barley risotto with ham and mushrooms

Diet Caesar dressing

Think you'll have to give up Caesar salad dressing? Not at all! In her blender-friendly recipe, Alton substitutes silken tofu for raw eggs.

Recipe: Diet Caesar dressing

Chicken breasts with spinach and onion-lemon sauce

Melissa's chicken dinner is easy to make and packed with protein.

Recipe: Chicken breasts with spinach and onion-lemon sauce

Tropical chicken cutlets with pineapple

Ground chicken pairs perfectly with spicy pineapple salsa, and the dish for 4 servings costs only about $8 (550 rubles).

Recipe: Tropical chicken cutlets with pineapple