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
- Cook brown rice according to package instructions.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until soft.
- Add ground turkey or chicken. Cook until browned.
- Stir in black beans, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- 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
Keywords: cheap healthy dinner, budget-friendly meals, family dinner recipes