
Here are healthy and budget-friendly recipes for families with five ingredients or less, each costing under $2 per serving. These recipes should provide delicious and wholesome meals for the whole family without breaking the bank!
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Enjoy!
- Vegetarian Chickpea Curry:

Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- Salt to taste
- Optional: chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large skillet or pot, combine the chickpeas, diced tomatoes (with juice), coconut milk, and curry powder.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Let it cook for about 10-15 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Season with salt to taste.
- Serve over rice or with naan bread. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
One-Pan Baked Salmon and Veggies:

Ingredients:
- 4 salmon fillets
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups baby carrots
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a large baking sheet, toss the broccoli florets and baby carrots with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Push the vegetables to the sides of the baking sheet to create space for the salmon fillets in the center.
- Place the salmon fillets on the sheet and season them with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
Black Bean Quesadillas:

Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mash the black beans with a fork or potato masher.
- Stir in cumin powder and salt to taste.
- Take one flour tortilla and spread a quarter of the black bean mixture on half of it.
- Sprinkle a quarter of the shredded cheese on top of the beans.
- Fold the tortilla in half to create a half-moon shape.
- Repeat the process for the remaining tortillas.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and cook each quesadilla for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad Wraps

Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, and diced red bell pepper.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Warm the whole wheat tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Divide the chicken salad mixture among the tortillas and roll them up to create wraps.
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