Healthy Dinner Recipes On A Budget

Figuring out healthy dinners that DON’T cost a lot can be tricky.

You want to eat well, feel good, but your grocery budget can only stretch SO FAR.

Well, get ready for some good news!

Making delicious, healthy meals on a budget is TOTALLY doable. And it doesn’t mean boring food, either!

We’ve rounded up some AWESOME dinner recipes that are kind to your wallet and super satisfying.

These ideas will help you eat great food without overspending.

1. Sesame Zoodles Salad

Sesame Zoodles Salad

Craving a light and healthy meal?

Sesame Zoodles Salad is a veggie-packed take on an Asian-style salad, featuring spiralized zucchini and a flavorful peanut sauce that’s gluten-free, low-carb, and vegan.

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2. Baked Carrot Feta Pasta (High Protein)

Baked Carrot Feta Pasta (High Protein)

This Baked Carrot Feta Pasta (High Protein) is your new go-to for a tasty and healthy dinner.

It’s loaded with flavor from the feta and carrot, plus it uses bone broth pasta for an extra protein boost!

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3. Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chicken Recipe

Craving an easy and flavorful dinner?

This Slow Cooker Sweet and Spicy Chicken Recipe gives you tender chicken thighs in a bold, delicious sauce, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Enjoy this flavorful, all-in-one sweet and spicy chicken dish!

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4. Slow Cooker Zucchini Bolognese

Slow Cooker Zucchini Bolognese

This Slow Cooker Zucchini Bolognese is the perfect healthy pasta sauce to add to your dinner rotation. It’s also a great way to use up that extra zucchini from the garden!

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5. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken is the perfect, flavorful dish for a healthy summer meal.

This simple chicken recipe is low carb and Keto-friendly, making it a delicious option you can feel good about.

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6. Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup

Egg Drop Soup is easier than you think to make at home!

This savory soup is a classic for a reason, featuring a flavorful broth, beaten eggs, and a touch of ginger.

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7. Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls

Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls

Whip up some Instant Pot Chicken Taco Bowls for a super simple and flavorful meal.

This chicken recipe is budget-friendly and everything cooks together in one pot, making cleanup a breeze.

Enjoy the taste of tacos in a bowl, ready in no time!

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8. Buddha’s Delight

Buddha's Delight

Make Buddha’s Delight at home tonight with this quick and easy recipe!

This Asian-inspired dish is packed with mixed vegetables and tofu, all coated in a delicious savory sauce.

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9. Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken

Slow Cooker Honey Mustard Chicken is here to save your weeknights with its incredible flavor.

This dish is a comforting and delicious, making it a perfect easy dinner.

Get ready to enjoy the best honey mustard chicken!

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10. Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers

Black Bean Quinoa Burgers are the vegetarian burger you’ve been waiting for!

This flavorful combination of black beans and nutty quinoa will be your new favorite.

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11. Instant Pot Three Bean Chilli

Instant Pot Three Bean Chilli

Enjoy a warm bowl of Instant Pot Three Bean Chilli.

It’s naturally gluten-free and vegan, perfect for a hearty and healthy meal.

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12. Mediterranean Sweet Potato Nachos

Mediterranean Sweet Potato Nachos

Mediterranean Sweet Potato Nachos are a tasty twist on a classic snack!

This recipe brings the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean to your sweet potato nachos.

Enjoy a healthier and exciting alternative to traditional nachos.

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13. Pappa al Pomodoro

Pappa al Pomodoro

Pappa al Pomodoro is a rustic, traditional Tuscan soup that’s both hearty and delicious.

This vegetarian recipe features simple ingredients like ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and day-old bread.

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14. VEGAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD SANDWICH

VEGAN CAULIFLOWER SALAD SANDWICH

This vegan cauliflower salad sandwich is so delicious, you won’t miss the mayo!

Enjoy this simple, plant-based sandwich for a tasty and healthy lunch.

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15. Greek Couscous Bowls

Greek Couscous Bowls

Greek Couscous Bowls are a simple way to enjoy a light and healthy dish.

This bowl is filled with fresh vegetables, couscous, and feta cheese making it perfect as a main course or side.

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16. Hot Honey Chickpea and Halloumi Bowl

Hot Honey Chickpea and Halloumi Bowl

This Hot Honey Chickpea and Halloumi Bowl is the tasty, healthy vegetarian meal you’ve been searching for!

Enjoy the perfect combination of sweet heat and savory goodness in this easy-to-make bowl.

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17. Chicken And Leek Soup – aka Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Chicken And Leek Soup - aka Cock-a-Leekie Soup

Cozy up with a bowl of Chicken and Leek Soup, also known as Cock-a-Leekie!

This classic Scottish soup is simmered in a rich chicken broth, making it the perfect comforting meal.

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18. Keto Zuppa Toscana

Keto Zuppa Toscana

Craving a warm and comforting soup that fits your keto lifestyle?

This Keto Zuppa Toscana is packed with flavor, featuring hearty sausage, crispy bacon, and tender kale in a creamy, satisfying broth.

Enjoy a taste of Tuscany without the carbs!

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19. Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas

Chicken Fajitas are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for dinner tonight!

This fajitas recipe features zesty marinated chicken with peppers and onions, caramelized to perfection.

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20. Greek Chicken Kabobs

Greek Chicken Kabobs

Greek Chicken Kabobs are the perfect, easy dinner you’ve been searching for!

Tender, herb-marinated chicken and colorful veggies are grilled to perfection on a skewer.

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21. Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken

Slow Cooker Pineapple Chicken is a tropical delight you can easily make at home.

Imagine tender chicken slow-cooked to perfection in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce with bell peppers, onion, and garlic.

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22. Chicken Curry Skillet

Chicken Curry Skillet

This Chicken Curry Skillet is packed with flavor and super easy to make.

You’ll love how this bold curry chicken brightens up any weeknight dinner.

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23. Apple Chicken Salad

Apple Chicken Salad

Our Apple Chicken Salad recipe is a fresh take on a classic with juicy apples and flavorful blue cheese.

It’s a satisfying and healthy chicken salad that uses Greek yogurt for a creamy texture you’ll love.

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24. Sheet Pan Creamy Zucchini Parsley Soup (vegan)

Sheet Pan Creamy Zucchini Parsley Soup (vegan)

This Sheet Pan Creamy Zucchini Parsley Soup (vegan) is a simple and tasty meal that’s perfect for any night.

Enjoy the fresh taste of zucchini in this comforting, vegan soup!

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25. Cream of Mushroom Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup

Whip up a batch of delicious Cream of Mushroom Soup in under 30 minutes.

This homemade cream of mushroom soup recipe is rich, creamy, and full of earthy mushroom flavor.

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26. Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup

Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup

Warm up with a hearty bowl of Slow Cooker Pasta Fagioli Soup.

This classic Italian soup, rich with pasta, beans, and tasty vegetables, is the perfect comforting meal.

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27. Keto Taco Salad Casserole Recipe

Keto Taco Salad Casserole Recipe

Dive into a Keto Taco Salad Casserole that’s both easy and satisfying!

This recipe turns your taco cravings into a fast, wholesome meal without the carbs.

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28. Keto Barbecue Chicken

Keto Barbecue Chicken

Keto Barbecue Chicken is a super quick and delicious recipe your family will ask for again and again.

Get ready to enjoy juicy, grilled barbecue chicken that’s both keto and gluten-free in under 30 minutes!

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29. Mexican Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple Black Beans

Mexican Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple Black Beans

These Mexican Sweet Potatoes with Pineapple Black Beans are a flavor explosion you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy the perfect mix of sweet and spicy with hearty black beans, sweet pineapple and baked sweet potatoes.

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30. Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Bean Soup

Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Bean Soup

Warm up with a comforting bowl of Slow Cooker Italian Chicken Bean Soup.

This hearty soup is packed with flavor from Italian seasoning, tender chicken, and a medley of beans, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker.

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31. Vegan Crispy Baked Carrot and Black Bean Tacos

Vegan Crispy Baked Carrot and Black Bean Tacos

Craving a tasty and easy taco night?

These Vegan Crispy Baked Carrot and Black Bean Tacos are a flavorful and satisfying meal you can whip up at home.

Enjoy a delicious plant-based alternative that’s just as good as your favorite takeout!

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