Wrap cooked rice, canned black beans, and cheese in a whole wheat tortilla. Salsa adds flavor without much cost.
Combine canned tuna, diced celery, and onion with a little mayonnaise or yogurt. Serve on whole wheat toast for a cheap, protein-rich lunch.
Use broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers that are on sale or in season in a rice stir-fry. For a healthy supper, stir-fry with soy sauce over rice.
Mix canned chickpeas with diced tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olive oil and lemon juice. This salad's protein and fiber content keeps you full.
Eggs are cheap, high-quality protein. Blend with frozen spinach and bake in muffin tins for portable lunches.
Make sweet potato and lentil soup in a big saucepan with onions and spices. This produces a nutritious, affordable soup.
Spread peanut butter on whole wheat bread and add banana slices. This sandwich is cheap and delivers protein, energy, and healthy fats.
Decorate a low-fat cottage cheese bowl with seasonal fruits. High in protein and fiber, this combo is cheap and weight-loss-friendly.
Hummus, lettuce, shredded carrots, and cucumber slices in a whole wheat wrap make homemade veggie wraps. This wrap is filling, refreshing, and affordable.
Roast spaghetti squash and top with homemade or cheap jarred marinara. A sprinkle of parmesan Parmesan makes a low-calorie, tasty supper.