Cooking up healthy meals, that too on a budget, can sometimes be challenging and messy. Thankfully, the simple solution to both of those problems is one-pot meals. One-pot meals are simple meals that you can cook in just one pot: no need for two stoves and an oven working in parallel.
Eating healthy on a budget can be tough to navigate, but one-pot meals make it easier. They are quick to prepare, require minimal clean-up, and use simple ingredients. Plus, they can be very nutritious.
1. One-Pot | Stir-fry With Rice
An easy meal that can be stored away for later too, is stir-fry with rice. This nutritious meal, packed with protein, allows you to fulfill your protein, carbs, and greens all in one go. Just chop some vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, and broccoli, and sauté them in a pan with a little oil and garlic. Add cooked brown rice, soy sauce, and any seasonings you like. This dish is full of vitamins, fiber, flavor, and it’s budget-friendly.
2. Lentil Soup
One of the healthiest and cheapest available items for food is lentils. They’re good for you and are easy to cook as well. Plus, lentils go with pretty much everything. A big bowl of lentil soup is another option. Cook lentils with onions, tomatoes, and some spices like cumin or turmeric in one pot. You can add carrots or spinach for extra nutrition. This meal is filling, healthy, and costs very little to make.
3. One-Pot | Pasta
Though you have probably whipped up a messier version of this, pasta can be easily made in one go. If you love pasta, but hate the mess, try a one-pot pasta dish with vegetables and beans. You can cook pasta, tomatoes, and vegetables like zucchini or spinach in one pot, adding beans for protein. Season with salt, pepper, and preferred herbs. It’s healthy, without affecting your budget.
These meals are the perfect way to save time, energy, and effort. They’re cheaper but still healthy, and more convenient.
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