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cheap healthy dinner recipes for happy wallet family

5 Cheap Healthy Dinner Recipes Your Family Will Devour


  • Author: Zach
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Simple and affordable dinner recipes that keep your family healthy and your wallet happy.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 1 can black beans, drained
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
  2. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  3. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
  4. Add ground turkey or chicken. Cook until browned.
  5. Stir in black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Mix in cooked rice and serve warm.

Notes

  • Swap ground turkey for lentils for a vegetarian option.
  • Use frozen vegetables to save money.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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