Healthy Dinners For Two On A Budget

Eat Healthy Without Spending Too Much

Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, you can make delicious, healthy dinners for two on a budget. Here are some of our favorite recipes that are both healthy, easy to make and won't break the bank.

Asian Veggie Bowls

Asian Veggie Bowls make a great dinner that can be customized based on what vegetables you have in your fridge. All you need is a bag of rice, some chopped vegetables of your choice, and a sauce. To make it, cook the rice according to the instructions on the package. While the rice is cooking, sauté the vegetables in a pan with a bit of olive oil. Once everything is cooked, combine the rice, vegetables, and sauce in a bowl and enjoy!

Taco Night

Tacos are always a hit and are super easy to make. All you need is ground beef or turkey, taco seasoning, some tortillas, and whatever toppings you like. Brown the ground beef or turkey in a pan and add the taco seasoning according to the package instructions. Heat up the tortillas in a separate pan and then assemble the tacos. Top them with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, salsa, and whatever other toppings you like.

Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a great way to get some extra vegetables in. All you need is some bell peppers, a can of diced tomatoes, a cup of cooked rice, and some cheese. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the bell peppers in half and remove the seeds and membranes. Place them in a baking dish and bake for 15 minutes. In a bowl, combine the cooked rice, diced tomatoes, and cheese. Stuff the peppers with the mixture and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Veggie Lasagna

Lasagna is always a crowd-pleaser and it can be easily made healthier by adding lots of vegetables. All you need is some lasagna noodles, a jar of marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, vegetables of your choice, and mozzarella cheese. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. While the noodles are cooking, sauté the vegetables in a pan with a bit of olive oil. In a baking dish, layer the noodles, marinara sauce, ricotta cheese, vegetables, and mozzarella cheese. Bake for 25 minutes and enjoy.

Vegetarian Chili

Vegetarian chili is a great way to get a lot of vegetables and protein in. All you need is a can of black beans, a can of diced tomatoes, some vegetables of your choice, chili powder, and cumin. Heat a pot over medium heat and add a bit of olive oil. Sauté the vegetables in the pot for a few minutes. Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin and stir. Simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are cooked through. Serve with some chopped cilantro and enjoy!

Eating healthy is possible even on a budget. With these easy and delicious recipes, you can make healthy dinners for two without spending too much. Try out one of these recipes tonight and enjoy a healthy and delicious meal with your loved one.