Cheap Healthy Dinners For A Week

Monday: Zucchini Noodle Bowls

Start your week off right with zucchini noodle bowls. They are super easy to make and are a healthy, inexpensive way to enjoy a delicious meal. All you need are some zucchini, your favorite pasta sauce, and some herbs and spices to taste. Start by spiralizing the zucchini to create “zoodles”. Heat up the sauce in a saucepan and add the zoodles. Cook them until they are tender and then add your favorite herbs and spices. Serve in a bowl with some grated cheese on top and you have a delicious, healthy, and budget-friendly dinner.

Tuesday: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Burrito Bowls

Another budget-friendly option for dinner is sweet potato and black bean burrito bowls. Start by preheating your oven and cutting the sweet potato into cubes. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and sprinkle with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake until the potatoes are tender and then set aside. In a large skillet, heat the beans and season with your favorite spices. Once the beans are heated through, add the potatoes to the skillet and cook for a few minutes. Serve in a bowl with some cooked white rice, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and some Greek yogurt for a delicious and healthy meal.

Wednesday: Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Curry is a great way to enjoy a healthy and inexpensive meal. This chickpea and spinach curry is a great option that packs a lot of flavor. Start by heating a large skillet and adding some olive oil. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and sauté until the onions are translucent. Add a can of chickpeas and some curry powder and cook until the chickpeas are heated through. Add a can of diced tomatoes and some frozen spinach and cook until the spinach is thawed and the tomatoes are cooked through. Serve with cooked white or brown rice for a delicious and healthy dinner.

Thursday: Quinoa and Kale Salad

Salads are always a great way to enjoy a healthy and budget-friendly meal. This quinoa and kale salad is a great option that is packed with flavor and nutrition. Start by cooking the quinoa according to the package directions and set aside. In a large bowl, combine kale, quinoa, diced tomatoes, and cucumber. For added flavor, add some crumbled feta cheese and some chopped nuts. Drizzle with olive oil and your favorite vinaigrette and you have a delicious and healthy dinner.

Friday: Baked Salmon with Roasted Vegetables

Enjoy a delicious and healthy dinner with baked salmon and roasted vegetables. Start by preheating your oven and cutting some vegetables of your choice into cubes. Place the cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Roast until the vegetables are tender and then set aside. Season the salmon with some herbs and spices and place on a baking sheet. Bake until the salmon is cooked through and then serve with the roasted vegetables for a delicious and budget-friendly dinner.

Saturday: Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a great way to enjoy a healthy and budget-friendly dinner. Start by preheating your oven and cutting the tops off of the peppers. Remove the seeds and membranes from the peppers and place them in a baking dish. In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, diced tomatoes, garlic, onion, and your favorite herbs and spices. Stuff the peppers with the mixture and bake until the peppers are tender. Serve with some grated cheese on top for a delicious and healthy dinner.

Sunday: Lentil Tacos

End your week with some delicious lentil tacos. Start by cooking the lentils according to the package directions and set aside. In a large skillet, heat some olive oil and add diced onion, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are tender and then add the cooked lentils. Season with your favorite herbs and spices and cook for a few minutes. Serve the lentils in taco shells with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese for a delicious and budget-friendly dinner.