Healthy Recipes Health Conditions Diabetes-Appropriate Healthy and Cheap Diabetes-Friendly Recipes for a Budget By Devon O'Brien Devon O'Brien As EatingWell's former Senior Food Editor, Devon handled all things weeknight dinner and fast meal solutions. She also worked in the EatingWell Test Kitchen developing and testing recipes and shooting how-to videos. In her current position at Allrecipes, she's focused on all the hottest food trends, new products and ideas and best hacks pertaining to cooking. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 27, 2019 Trending Videos Close this video player Fast food isn't cheap and is rarely healthy. Have the best of both worlds with delicious and healthy, budget friendly recipes that feed a family for less than $3 per serving. Enjoy chicken, turkey, sausage, beef, and vegetarian recipes that are easy to prepare. Many dinners are ready to eat in minutes! 01 of 15 Spanish Eggs Anaheim chile pepper, cilantro and queso fresco combine to give a Spanish twist to a simple egg dish. 02 of 15 Pork Primavera Sandwiches To keep this slow cooker pork sandwich recipe heart-healthy, look for a barbecue sauce that's low in fat and sodium. 03 of 15 Scrambled Turkey Nachos These tasty nachos, topped with eggs, turkey sausage and Cheddar cheese, are perfect to serve at your next brunch. 04 of 15 Farfalle with Tuna, Lemon, and Fennel View Recipe This warm, flaked tuna and lemon pasta recipe is ready in 30 minutes. 05 of 15 Curried Chicken with Cabbage, Apple and Onion The aromatic flavor of curry powder brings out the best in the chicken and the cabbage-and-apple slaw. 06 of 15 Baked Penne Florentine View Recipe This comforting and flavorful vegetarian dish is packed with protein. 07 of 15 Salmon Burgers with Coleslaw and Roasted Carrots View Recipe Salmon burgers on toasted rolls are served with tasty coleslaw and roasted carrots for a budget-friendly meal with plenty of vegetables. 08 of 15 Pineapple Pork Fried Rice View Recipe This one dish meal is bursting with texture and taste. Fresh pineapple, crisp-tender carrots and celery, and pungent ginger combine with pork in this homemade fried rice recipe that's ready in 45 minutes, start to finish. 09 of 15 Quick-as-a-Flash Wild Rice-Salmon Bisque Hungry right now? This deliciously creamy soup--chock full of salmon, wild rice and vegetables--can be on the table in just 15 minutes. 10 of 15 Roasted Vegetable Lasagna View Recipe Roasted vegetables add tons of hearty flavor to this easy vegetarian lasagna made with jarred pasta sauce. 11 of 15 Thai-Style Noodles Topped with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, this Thai noodle bowl is sure to satisfy. 12 of 15 Creamy Turkey and Rice Bake View Recipe This family-pleasing casserole features lean turkey tenderloin pieces, brown rice, zucchini, and mushrooms, all baked in a creamy sauce and topped with crunchy crumbs and cheese. 13 of 15 Spinach-Feta Rice Salad with Chicken Sausage View Recipe Spinach, cucumber and red pepper are served with chicken sausage and rice, dressed with a flavorful garlic-herb vinaigrette, and topped with feta cheese in this easy main dish salad. 14 of 15 Coconut Chicken Curry Chicken drumsticks are marinated in yogurt with curry spices, then baked and served with a creamy coconut sauce with eggplant and brown rice for a taste of India from your kitchen. 15 of 15 Black Bean-Queso Wraps View Recipe These easy wraps are filled with black beans, corn, red pepper and creamy queso. They cook up quickly in a panini press. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit