Healthy Egg Burrito
Healthy Egg Burrito Add more veggies to your breakfast with this healthy egg burrito. Try it with any of your favorite veggies or substitute canned beans instead of eggs! https://youtu.be/HrqqZ0wuBmA Average Cost: $6.16 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes Servings: 3-4 Recipe Source: “Good and Cheap” recipe book by Leanne Brown, pg. 17 […]
Southwest Baked Potatoes
Southwest Baked Potatoes Spice up your baked potato and load it up with fresh tomatoes and beans. Potatoes are a great food to have in your pantry because they last for a long time. Make sure to eat the skin on your potatoes to increase your fiber intake! https://youtu.be/DaaZgg1vtMY Average Cost: $7.09 Prep Time: 15 […]
Grilled Vegetable Packets
Grilled Vegetable Packets (Paquetes de Verduras a la Parrilla) Veggies are wrapped in foil and cooked on the grill for an easy side dish to your cookout. Don’t have a grill? This recipe can also be made in the oven. https://youtu.be/G4zG8bj_huo Average Cost: $6.80 Prep Time: 12 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 5 Recipe […]
Rice Bowl Breakfast with Fruit and Nuts
Rice Bowl Breakfast with Fruit and Nuts Use a combination of fresh, canned, frozen and dried fruit in this recipe. You can use any leftover cooked grain in this recipe. Try white or wild rice, quinoa, barley or oatmeal. Average Cost: $5.63 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 Recipe Source: foodhero.org, […]
Grilled Fruit
Grilled Fruit Fruit kabobs cooked on the grill make a tasty and healthy dessert. Average Cost: $3.44 Prep Time: 10-15 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 3 Recipe Source: MyPlate.gov Grilled Fruit Ingredients 1 cup pineapple chunks 1 peach (cubed) 1 banana (sliced) Optional Ingredients Melon Pear Directions Place fruit chunks on a skewer […]
Cinnamon Baked Pears
Cinnamon Baked Pears These stuffed pears are easy to make, and a delicious dessert or snack. Average Cost: $7.88 Prep Time: 5-10 minutes Cooking Time: 25-35 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: Modified from a recipe at FoodHero Ingredients 2 ripe pears 3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped 2 teaspoons honey or brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 […]
Chicken, Rice and Fruit Salad
Chicken, Rice, and Fruit Salad Leftover rice? Use it in this fruit and chicken salad for a new spin on chicken salad. Serve the dish on lettuce leaves. Average Cost: $8.19 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 3 Recipe Source: choosemyplate.gov recipes chicken rice and fruit salad Ingredients 1 cup brown or […]
Massaged Kale Salad
Massaged Kale Salad This salad is delicious, easy to make, is loaded with nutrients, and keeps for days in the fridge. Dress up this salad with fruit and roasted nuts for a flavor powerhouse! Average Cost: $2.29 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: n/a Servings: 2-3 Recipe Source: Nutrition Stripped Ingredients 2 large handfuls (about […]
Brussels Sprouts with Mushroom Sauce
Brussels Sprouts with Mushroom Sauce This side dish is delicious when made with brussels sprouts, and you could also make it with broccoli, cabbage, kale, collards, or turnips. Cooking time may vary for different types of vegetables. Average Cost: $7.15 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Servings: 2 Recipe Source: choosemyplate.gov recipes Ingredients […]
Tofu with Broccoli
Tofu with Broccoli Tofu cooked until golden brown, and broccoli sautéed in a soy and scallion sauce make up this one-skillet meal. Serve with a side of brown rice for a quick meal. Average Cost: $8.19 Prep Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: My Plate Kitchen Ingredients 1 pound firm […]
Spring Vegetable Soup
Spring Vegetable Soup Enjoy this tasty soup with your favorite whole grain bread sandwich. The recipe doubles easily if you need to accommodate a large family or group. Average Cost: $10.70 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: My Plate Kitchen Ingredients 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/4 red […]
Boiled Eggs
Boiled Eggs An egg is a perfect meal in a shell! Eggs are delicious, and full of fantastic nutrients like protein and B vitamins. Average Cost: $2.85 Prep Time: 3 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 2 Recipe Source: ChopChopFamily.org Ingredients 4 large eggs cool water to cover eggs Directions Gently put the eggs in […]
Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach
Pumpkin Pasta with Spinach Creamy pumpkin and spinach pasta is an easy one pot pasta dish. Average Cost: $16.15 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Servings: 4 Recipe Source: MyPlate Super Simple Cookbook Ingredients 8 oz. short whole wheat pasta (bowtie, shells, spirals) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, […]
Zucchini Stir-Fry
Zucchini Stir-Fry Try this quick and easy stir-fry. For an elevated meal serve over pasta or rice and add cooked meat or tofu! Average Cost: $5.41 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes Servings: 2 Recipe Source: FoodHero.org Ingredients 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil 2 cups chopped zucchini 2 cups green or red bell peppers, […]
Tomato and Lentil Curry
Tomato and Lentil Curry A speedy, one pot meal with a flavorful twist. Average Cost: $1.84 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Servings: 4 MyPlate Super Simple Cookbook Ingredients 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 Tbsp. curry powder 3 cups water 1 cup lentils, rinsed and […]
