27 wallet-friendly and nutritious recipes

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Looking to eat healthy without breaking the bank? Look no further! In this collection of 27 wallet-friendly and nutritious recipes, you’ll discover a variety of delicious dishes that will nourish both your body and your budget.

A large tan ceramic bowl of zucchini curry, white rice, fresh herbs and lemon slices.
Zucchini Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Beet and Feta Salad

A large white ceramic bowl filled with chopped beets, frehs green herbs and white feta cheese.
Beet Salad with Feta. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Experience the simplicity and mouthwatering flavors of this delightful Beet Salad with Feta Cheese. Whether enjoyed as a satisfying meal, a delightful side dish, or a tantalizing appetizer, this recipe is both easy to make and bursting with deliciousness.

Get the Recipe: Beet Salad

Zucchini Curry

A large tan ceramic bowl of zucchini curry, white rice, fresh herbs and lemon slices.
Zucchini Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Revitalize your summer squash repertoire with this effortless Zucchini Curry recipe infused with aromatic Indian spices and creamy coconut milk. Prepare to embark on a flavor-packed journey that will elevate your culinary adventures and redefine your love for zucchini.

Get the Recipe: Zucchini Curry

Gochujang Noodles

A white bowl filled with noodles coated in a red sauce.
Gochujang Noodles. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Creamy and spicy gochujang noodles take only about 10 minutes to make and are packed with flavor and comfort. Naturally vegan and gluten-free.

Get the Recipe: Gochujang Noodles

Baked Tofu Noodles

A close shot of a white ceramic bowl filled with noodles, fresh herbs, veggies and tofu.
Spicy Baked Tofu Noodles. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Irresistibly delicious spicy baked tofu noodles in one easy-to-make dish! Naturally gluten-free and vegan.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Tofu Noodles

Chickpea Kale Salad

A small white bowl of white salad next to a large wooden salad bowl.
Chickpea Kale Salad with Tahini Dressing. Photo Credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Indulge in the nourishing and invigorating flavors of this Chickpea Kale Salad, complemented by a luscious tahini dressing. With its natural vegan and gluten-free attributes, this salad offers a delightful and wholesome option to satisfy your taste buds and nourish your body.

Get the Recipe: Chickpea Kale Salad

Tempeh Curry

A spoonful of tempeh curry resting on a bed of white rice.
Yellow Tempeh Curry. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Packed with protein and flavor, this dish features hearty chunks of tempeh simmered in a fragrant blend of spices and coconut milk.

Get the Recipe: Tempeh Curry

Sesame Noodles

A black ceramic bowl filled with tan noodles and fresh green herbs.
Sesame Noodles. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Super simple, easy, and delicious Sesame Noodles made with wholesome ingredients. Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free, and soy-free.

Get the Recipe: Sesame Noodles

Noodle Soup

A ceramic bowl filled with noodles in a yellow broth.
Spicy Noodle Soup. Photo credit: MOON and spoon and yum.

Experience the ultimate combination of convenience and flavor with this speedy Spicy Vegan Noodle Soup recipe featuring ramen noodles. In just about 10 minutes, you can enjoy the rich and satisfying taste that will make you believe it simmered for hours. Plus, it’s gluten-free, ensuring a delightful and hassle-free dining experience.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Noodle Soup

Wheat Berry Salad

Wheat Berry Salad with Tomato & Tuna in a bowl.
Wheat Berry Salad with Tomato & Tuna. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Discover the ultimate blend of nutrition and taste in this Wheat Berry Salad with Tuna and Tomatoes. Packed with fiber, protein, and an abundance of flavor, it’s a must-try for those seeking a healthier lifestyle. With its ease of preparation and excellent refrigeration longevity, this salad is a convenient and delicious option that will keep you satisfied for days.

Get the Recipe: Wheat Berry Salad

Avocado Toast

Finished avocado tartine with a vintage knife on a light blue plate on a medium blue background.
Avocado Toast. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy avocado tartine combines toasted bread with rich cream cheese, creamy avocado, everything bagel seasoning, and a squeeze of tart fresh lime juice. It’s a fancy open-faced sandwich with some tasty additions that will wake up your regular avocado toast!
Get the Recipe: Avocado Toast

Middle Eastern Tofu Rice Bowl

Middle eastern rice bowl close up.
Middle Eastern tofu rice bowl. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

This Middle Eastern Tofu Rice Bowl is an easy kid-friendly meal that comes together in 4 short steps, and will help you brave winter and solitary work-from-home lunches through warming spices.

Get the Recipe: Middle Eastern Tofu Rice Bowl

Curried Chicken Salad

Curried chicken salad in a blue bowl.
Curried Chicken Salad. Photo credit: Cook What You Love

Challenge your taste buds to try something delightfully different with this Curry Chicken Salad with Raisins. Featuring a tantalizing blend of sweet raisins, crunchy almonds, and aromatic curry, this recipe promises a flavor explosion that will redefine your love for chicken salad. Get ready for a taste sensation like no other!

Get the Recipe: Curried Chicken Salad

Palmini Baked Fetta Pasta

Baked palmini with feta in a light blue casserole.
Keto Baked Feta Pasta with Palmini Noodles. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Enjoy this super quick and easy TikTok Viral Keto Baked Feta Pasta with palmini noodles made in a few minutes. Fully low-carb, gluten-free, and grain-free keto dinner made with a pasta alternative you are going to love.
Get the Recipe: Palmini Baked Feta Pasta

Creamy Dijon Egg Salad

Creamy dijon egg salad on bread.
Creamy Dijon Egg Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This creamy dijon egg salad is made with Greek yogurt for a healthier twist. Green olives, red cabbage, parsley and pepitas make it flavorful and crunchy!
Get the Recipe: Creamy Dijon Egg Salad

Sweet and Sour Tofu

Low angle shot of a bowl of sweet and sour tofu.
Sweet and Sour Tofu. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

Savor the perfect harmony of sweet and savory flavors in this delectable Sweet and Sour Tofu recipe. Crispy tofu takes center stage in this vegetarian rendition of a classic takeout dish, allowing you to recreate your favorite vegan Chinese meal in the comfort of your own home. Best of all, it only takes 30 minutes to whip up this delightful culinary masterpiece.

Get the Recipe: Sweet and Sour Tofu

Green Bean Tomato Salad with Feta

Green beans and tomatoes on a white plate.
Green bean tomato salad. Photo Credit: Little Bit Recipes.

A fresh and flavorful side dish that you can enjoy year-round is green bean tomato salad. Not only is this delicious salad easy to prepare, but it also contains healthy ingredients that will make you feel great after eating it.
Get the Recipe: Green Bean Tomato Salad with Feta

Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

An egg and cucumber sandwich with pepper jack cheese, spring mix, and dill sauce is shown on a white plate over a rustic wooden cutting board.
Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

These Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches feature crisp, sliced cucumber, pepper jack cheese, chopped hard-boiled egg, creamy dill sauce, and fresh spring mix for an easy, delicious sandwich that’s great for picnics, lunches, or parties.
Get the Recipe: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches

Bombay Sandwiches

Bombay Sandwiches layered with potato, tomato, cucumbers, and an herb chutney sauce.
Bombay Sandwiches. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

A Bombay Sandwich is layered with cooked and raw vegetables on buttered white bread, and slathered with delicious chutney. Delicious & vegetarian.
Get the Recipe: Bombay Sandwiches

Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Coconut Cauliflower Rice inside golden plate with lime slices.
Coconut Cauliflower Rice. Photo credit: Best Clean Eating.

Try this delicious Coconut Cauliflower Rice recipe, perfect for those following a keto, low carb, paleo, or whole30 diet. This flavorful and healthy side dish recipe will quickly become a staple in your meal rotation using our cauliflower rice recipe, coconut milk, toasted coconuts, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Get the Recipe: Coconut Cauliflower Rice

Mujadara For One

Two mujaddara for one mugs.
Mujadara for one. Photo credit: At the Immigrant’s Table.

Mujadara for one brings the magical combination of freshly cooked rice, lentils, caramelized onions, and Middle Eastern spices to a work lunch near you.
Get the Recipe: Mujadara for One

Ratatouille

Vegan Ratatouille
Vegan Ratatouille. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

Discover the deliciousness of vegan ratatouille! Our easy-to-follow recipe will have you cooking up this flavorful French dish in no time.
Get the Recipe: Ratatouille

Chickpea Pesto Sandwich

Chickpea pesto sandwich cut in half and stacked on a white plate.
Chickpea Pesto Sandwich. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This chickpea pesto sandwich is a non-traditional pesto with smashed chickpeas that makes a delicious sandwich filling for an easy vegetarian meal.
Get the Recipe: Chickpea Pesto Sandwich

Healthy Tuna Waldorf Salad

Tuna Waldorf salad on baby greens with bread and grapes on the side.
Healthier Tuna Waldorf Salad. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This tuna Waldorf salad is a healthy spin on the classic Waldorf salad. It makes for a quick and easy lunch that doesn’t skimp on flavor or texture. Sweet red grapes, celery, pepitas, and walnuts come together with creamy yogurt and can be served over a bed of greens or with toasted bread.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Tuna Waldorf Salad

Greek Chickpea Soup

a bowl of greek chickpea soup garnished with dill on a blue and white linen with a gold spoon.
Greek Chickpea Soup. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Comforting broth, chickpeas and rice, aromatic leeks and garlic, bright lemon, and fresh dill create a satisfying, lively meal ready in just 30 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Greek Chickpea Soup

Mexican Rice

Mexican rice in small oval serving dish with spooon.
Vegan Mexican rice. Photo credit: Little Bit Recipes

Whip up a quick and delightful side dish with this easy Vegan Mexican Rice recipe. Perfectly paired with your favorite Tex-Mex dishes such as tacos or burritos, this flavorful rice dish is a fantastic addition to your mealtime repertoire.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Rice

Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon inside wooden bowl.
Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Our easy hearty classic Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries is a simple cold salad perfect for your summer days. Fully low-carb, keto, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and perfect for diabetics, this keto salad filled with nutrients is a perfect idea for your next Potluck party or get-together.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Salad with Bacon

Veggie Pad Thai

Low angle shot of a light blue bowl of pad thai.
Sweet and Sour Tofu. Photo credit: All Ways Delicious.

This veggie Pad Thai is delicious and easy to make. Rice noodles are quickly stir-fried with classic Thai seasonings (including vegan fish sauce!), bean sprouts, and fried tofu.
Get the Recipe: Veggie Pad Thai

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