Get a healthy and delicious meal on the table with these cheap easy meals on a budget. Keep it vegan or add a drizzle of plain yogurt for extra richness. Serve with steamed broccoli and garlic bread. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer The recipe makes enough for eight servings. If you’re serving only four for dinner, cook 8 ounces of spaghetti and freeze the leftover sauce. The recipe can also be made in a broiler-safe casserole dish....

Cherry tomatoes are reliably sweet and readily available year-round. If you dont have ricotta cheese, you could swap in cottage cheese, Greek yogurt or mascarpone. Simply cook the eggs a minute or two longer. Photo:Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Holly Dreesman, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Kale or arugula will work just as well if you dont have spinach on hand. High-Protein Black Bean Breakfast Bowl (No Eggs!) Two-Ingredient Banana Pancakes These delicious and unbelievably simple pancakes are best enjoyed right after cooking....

Plus, these breakfast dishes are lower in saturated fat and sodium to align with ourheart healthy nutrition parameters. Cocoa-Chia Pudding with Raspberries Have chocolate for breakfast with this unbelievably healthy chia pudding recipe. The deep chocolaty flavor pairs perfectly with juicy raspberries for a fun switch-up from oatmeal for your morning routine. Photo:Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup-Inspired Overnight Oats These overnight oats re-create the flavors of a popular candy....

These DASH diet lunches can help you meet your nutritional goals. Flavor this creamy cucumber filling with your favorite fresh herbs, tangy feta cheese and lemon. If you like crispy bread, toast it first for extra crunch. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Loading it with vegetables and using quinoa in place of rice adds nutrition for a healthier dinner. Cranberries add a sweet-tart flavor, while toasted walnuts and celery provide crunch....

For when you need something light yet satisfying, try one of these nutritious and flavorful snack recipes. Recipes like our Cranberry-Almond Granola Bars and Tuna Salad Spread are great options for munching on between meals. Enter the pressure cooker. Ali Redmond They’re delicious as a snack but also make a wonderful salad topping. Serve it on cucumber slices, butter lettuce leaves or whole-grain crackers. An addictively crunchy snack that’s actually good for you....

From tortellini bakes to lasagna soup, every dish in this collection has a flavorful tomato base. This easy-to-make dinner takes only 20 minutes to prep and is finished in under an hour. We use refrigerated tortellini, but frozen tortellini would also shine in this dish. Photo:Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Amanda Stanfield, Prop Stylist Josh Hoggle Serve with a side salad or crusty bread for dipping. If you want to mellow the smoky flavor, regular Gouda works just as well....

Simplicity doesnt mean compromising on flavor, especially with these delicious lunch recipes. With only five ingredients, they come together easily and taste amazing. Meal-Prep Curried Chicken Bowls Curry doesn’t have to take hours to prepare. Photography: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco A spread of hummus adds creaminess and keeps everything from falling out. Whole-Wheat Veggie Wrap Use whichever veggies you have on hand to fill up this veggie wrap....

Enjoy a refreshing, satisfying dinner with one of these simple high-protein salad recipes. To keep the ingredients from getting soggy, dress this salad and top it with peanuts just before serving. For a delicious vegan option, swap in roasted tofu for the chicken breast. Antonis Achilleos To keep the hard-boiled eggs tasting fresh, we suggest adding them to your salad just before serving. We love the crunch of the sunflower seeds and the unexpected flavor of roasted peppers....

Recipes like our Turkey BLT Wraps and 3-Ingredient Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Salad are yummy and filling. Recipes like our Turkey BLT Wraps are yummy and filling. It’s a simple way to ensure a good variety and appropriate portion sizes. Carolyn Hodges They look impressive but they’re easy enough for kids to assemble themselves for an easy lunch or dinner. We use baby spinach, but arugula or baby kale works too....

Make one of these easy, healthy vegan desserts for a sweet treat. The bananas make it ultra creamy, so it tastes like a cross between sorbet and ice cream. It’s perfect for dessert or a midafternoon snack on a hot day. Photo: Antonis Achilleos Cook this fudgy brownie in a mug in the microwave and it’s ready in less than a minute! Peanut butter adds a natural swirl of flavor for a sweet and satisfying dessert with no added sugar....

Recipe courtesy of EAT BETTER, FEEL BETTER by Giada De Laurentiis. Published by Rodale Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House. One reviewer even says they make these little bites three times a week! Photo: Giadzy, Getty Images / Noam Galai Giada’s simple rigatoni combines spicy sausage, sweet butternut squash and peppery arugula for a delicious weeknight meal. The comforting grilled cheese sandwich includes Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses for the perfect cheese pull....

Start your day with one of these gut-healthy meals. Mix up your fruit combinations from day to day for a healthy breakfast or snack that never gets boring. Short on time in the morning? Photo: Jen Causey Try our overnight oatmeal variation. It combines protein-packed eggs and superfood raspberries with filling whole-grain toast and nutrient-rich spinach. The protein and fiber help fill you up and keep you going through the morning....

Plus, the protein in these meals alsosupports muscle recovery and bone healthto help you feel your best. Berry-Kefir Smoothie Ana Cadena Get a probiotic boost at breakfast when you add kefir to your smoothie. Feel free to use any berries and nut butter you have on hand in this healthy smoothie recipe. Photo:Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey Acai Bowl This homemade acai bowl recipe makes for a delicious breakfast any day of the week....