Healthy Family Meals on a Budget (Livestrong)

June 15, 2010 by thepranamama
Filed under Featured, Recipe Links

When trying to feed your family wholesome and nutritious meals, it’s not always easy to keep your budget in check. Last fall, Tracey Miller offered her advice in her guest post, Eating Local Tips for Moms on a Budget. Now, Livestrong.com has offered three tasty and budget-friendly, healthy recipes for dinner, including some of my favorites: brown rice, pasta and grilled vegetables. Be sure to check this out before heading to the market – with a few simple and low-cost ingredients, you can have a delicious and affordable meal in no time.

Healthy Family Meals on a Budget – Livestrong.com

One way I save is to watch the sales at the supermarket and stock up on items I can use for a variety of recipes, such as whole wheat pasta, rice, beans, all natural canned tomatoes, chicken breasts or ground turkey. Using a variety of herbs, spices, cheese and fresh vegetables, it’s easy to create a healthy and balanced meal with just a handful of common ingredients.

What are your tried-and-true favorites for inexpensive, healthy meals? What secret ingredient does the trick every time?