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6 Healthy Dinners Under $60. 450 Calories or Less! Budget Friendly

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Are you tired of sacrificing your health for the sake of your wallet? Think again! In this video, I will sharing 6 healthy dinner ideas that won't break the bank, with each meal coming in under $10 and packed with 450 calories or less. Whether you're a busy professional or a family on-the-go, these budget-friendly dinner ideas are perfect for anyone looking to eat healthy without sacrificing flavor or their savings. So, what are you waiting for? Let's get cooking and take a bite out of these delicious and affordable meals! Spaghetti Carbonara - makes 8 372 calories servings 1 lbs. spaghetti 2 Tbsp. olive oil 4 oz Pancetta or slab bacon, cut in 1/4 inch dice 3 eggs 1/4 Cup chopped fresh Parsley 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese - cook spaghetti to package directions - In large, deep skillet on medium, heat oil. Add pancetta or bacon cook 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden and most of the fat has been rendered; remove skillet from heat. - In medium bowl, whisk eggs, parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper flakes until combined. - Reserve 1 cup pasta water; drain pasta and return to saucepot. Add drained pasta to same skillet and toss well on medium-low heat until pasta is coated. Turn off burner. Add egg mixture and some of the reserved cooking water; toss gently until spaghetti looks creamy. Add parmesan, and toss to combine. Serve immediately. Basil Orange Chicken - 4 400 calories servings 1 large navel orange 1 or 2 lemons 1 package of basil leaves, chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 pounds) - From orange, grate1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 4 tablespoons juice. From lemon, grate 1 1/2 teaspoons peel and squeeze 1/3 cup juice. - In medium bowl, combine 1 teaspoon orange peel, 1 teaspoon lemon peel, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon slat, and freshly ground black pepper. - With flat side of meat mallet, pound chicken breast to an even1/2 inch thickness. Add chicken to citrus mixture , turning to coat; set aside. - In small bowl combine 1/8 teaspoon slat, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, remaining citrus peels, citrus juices, basil, and oil; set aside - Cook chicken on grill or on the stovetop until done. - Meanwhile prepare couscous as label directs. - Cook Sugar Snaps in Microwave for about 4 minutes on high. - Fluff couscous and spoon evenly onto 4 plates top with chicken and snap peas and drizzle with sauce. Sausage Broccoli Simmer - 4 384 calories servings 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta 1 package of smoked turkey sausage 2 cups of frozen broccoli 1/2 cups sliced red onion 1 can 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes undrained 1 teaspoon of dried basil Cook pasta according to the package dire4ction. Meanwhile in a large skillet, cook and stir the sausage and onion until brown and onion is translucent. - Add thawed broccoli to the pan and let simmer for 2 minutes - Add the diced tomatoes, basil and bring to a hard simmer. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes. Add the drain pasta to skillet and mix and heat through. Summer Breakfast Skillet - 4 399 calories servings 1/2 bulk spicy pork sausage 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1 zucchini, chopped 1 yellow squash, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon paprika 4 eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper In a large skillet, cook the sausage, peppers and onion over medium heat for 4-6 minutes or until sausage is cooked through. Stir in the zucchini, squash, and garlic cook for 5-7 minutes. Then add tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. - With back of a spoon, make four wells in the vegetable mixture; break an egg in each well. Sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper. Cook, covered for 4-6 minute or until the egg whites are completely set and the yoks begin to thicken but are not hard. Ham Bean Soup cooked in the slow cooker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vx5Sa63YL0Y&t=93 Grocery list - 1 loaf of French bread 1 pound of rotini 1 pound of spaghetti 1 box of Far East Couscous 1 can of pinto beans 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 jar of roasted red pepper 1 package of sun dried tomatoes 1 container of chicken broth 1 orange 2 lemons 1 bulb of garlic 1 zucchini 1 yellow squash 1 purple onion 1 yellow onion 1 package of spinach 1 package of celery 1 package of carrots 4 Roma tomatoes 1 package of sugar snap peas 1 head of green lettuce 1 3lbs package of frozen chicken 1 package of bacon 1 pound of ham steak 1 package of smoked turkey sausage 8 oz block of cheese 1 5 oz block of parm cheese 1/2 dozen eggs 1 package of frozen peppers

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