If you are trying to lower the cost of your meals, it can be tempting to go for inexpensive options like fast food or frozen meals. While these meal plans may be cheap, they can also be high in calories and fat while providing little nutrition. With just a little planning, you can create healthy meals while still keeping your grocery bill low.
Beef Pot Roast
If you have a slow cooker or a crock pot, you can make a beef pot roast with minimal preparation time for a healthy meal that won't bust your budget, according to MyRecipes.com. Add a chopped green bell pepper and an 8 oz. package of sliced mushrooms to your slow cooker. Combine 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. of ketchup, 1/4 cup of water, 1 tbsp. of Wortchestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp. of ground pepper and 1/4 tsp. of salt in a bowl and mix until blended. Brown 2 lbs. of boneless shoulder pot roast, and add it to the vegetables in the slow cooker. The pot roast is an inexpensive, yet fairly lean cut of meat.
Tofu Pasta
One way to make a cheap and healthy meal is to explore some meatless options. You can create a high-protein tomato sauce by cutting a 12 oz. block of firm tofu into 1/4-inch cubes, and adding the pieces to tomato sauce, according to "USA Today." This sauce can be added to whole wheat pasta and served with vegetables to give you a nutritious dinner meal which can be made quickly. Tofu is can be found at many grocery stores and is also low in fat.
Pesto Chicken Wrap
Making wraps with flour tortillas is a quick way to prepare a tasty meal with healthy ingredients. To preparing this meal from FoodNetwork.com, make couscous and a pesto sauce by combining a peeled clove of garlic, fresh basil, olive oil, and some salt and ground pepper in a blender. The pesto adds flavor without adding too many calories or fat. Add Parmesan cheese to the mixture. Toast some walnuts in a skillet to add extra some flavor, protein and healthy fats. Toasted walnuts also provide omega-3 fatty acids, which can help lower your cholesterol. Round out the meal with lean, shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes and yellow pepper. Wrap these ingredients together in the tortilla.
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