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