We all want to eat delicious healthy meals that are inexpensive. However feeding a family sure does add up, so we have compiled 11 recipes that are light on the waist, and wallet, that your whole family will enjoy!

This pasta dish contains under 300 calories per serving and has a budget friednly cost of $1.63 per serving! Make sure to adjust the chili powder to your kids needs.

Recipe: 

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1 15 ounce can red kidney beans, black beans, or red beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 14 1/2 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup dried elbow macaroni (2 ounces)
• 1 4 ounce can diced green chile peppers, drained
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese (2 ounces)

Directions: BHG.com

This all-in-one chicken and pasta dinner is put together in just 20 minutes!  This dish is high in protien and veggies, and costs just $2.10 per serving!

Recipe: 

• 1 9 ounce package refrigerated angel hair pasta
• 4 large carrots, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 6 tablespoons purchased basil pesto
• 1/4 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
• Olive oil (optional)
• Fresh basil (optional)

Directions: BHG.com

This delicious fish dinner centers around a lean white fish protien and is packed with flavor but just 278 calories for two tostadas!

Recipe: 

• 1 pound fresh tilapia or cod fillets
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 lime, halved
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 8 6 inches tostada shells
• 2 cups shredded cabbage mix
• 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and sliced (optional)
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered (optional)
• hot pepper sauce (optional)

Directions: BHG.com

This veggie-packed lasagna has only 322 calories per serving, and cost just $1.73 per serving!

Recipe: 

• 8 ounces dried lasagna noodles (9 or 10 noodles)
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups cream-style cottage cheese
• 1 15 ounce carton ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning, crushed
• 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and thoroughly drained
• 1 10 ounce package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and thoroughly drained
• 1 cup shredded carrot
• 3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (3 ounces)
• 1 8 ounce package shredded mozzarella cheese (2 cups)

Directions: BHG.com

This delicious pork stir-fry will be a hit with the whole famaily and costs just $2.00 per serving!

Recipe: 

• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1 16 ounce package frozen sweet pepper and onion stir-fry vegetables
• 12 ounces pork strips for stir-frying
• 2 teaspoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
• 1/2 cup bottled plum sauce
• Soy sauce (optional)
• Peanuts (optional)
• 2 cups hot cooked rice or pasta

Directions: BHG.com

This turkey and veggie casserole includes sweet apples and is just $2.89 per serving!

Recipe:

• 1 16 ounce bag frozen stew vegetables (potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery)
• 1 18 ounce jar home-style gravy (1-3/4 cups)
• 1 teaspoon finely snipped fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon ground sage
• 2 cups cooked turkey or chicken, cut into slices
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 cooking apple, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• Fresh sage (optional)

Directions: BHG.com

This delish pasta has great flavor from the sun-dried tomatoes and sauteed zucchini combined with the healthy chicken breast. Cost- $2.02 per serving!

Recipe: 

• 8 ounces fettuccine
• 1/4 7 ounce jar oil-packed, dried tomato strips or pieces
• 1 large zucchini or yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and sliced (about 2 cups)
• 8 ounces chicken breast meat, cut in cubes
• 1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan, Romano, or Asiago cheese (2 ounces)
• Black pepper, freshly ground

Directions: BHG.com

Nutrient-rich veggies fills our protein-packed vegetarian soup dish at just $1.50 per serving!

Recipe: 

• 2 15 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 28 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 16 ounce package frozen sweet pepper and onion stir-fry vegetables
• 2 cups frozen cut okra
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 3 cups hot cooked white or brown rice
• Chopped green onions (optional)

Directions: BHG.com

This ranch chicken meal is packed with veggies and will be a hit with the whole family.  Cost: $2.05 per serving!

Recipe:

• 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast strips for stir-frying
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 small red, yellow, or green sweet pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
• 2 tablespoons bottled reduced-calorie ranch salad dressing
• 2 whole wheat, tomato, jalapeno, or plain flour tortillas, warmed
• 1/2 cup Easy Fresh Salsa
• 1/3 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Directions: BHG.com

In just 25 minutes, you can create a savory seafood dinner full of warm, succulent shrimp. Cost: $2.03 per serving

Recipe: 

• 2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning or other seafood seasoning
• 12 ounces fresh or frozen medium shrimp in shells, thawed
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (1 cup)
• 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons anchovy paste or 1 or 2 anchovies, finely chopped
• Seafood seasoning (optional)

Directions: BHG.com

This delicious noodle and chicken dish is just $0.98 per serving!

Recipe:

• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 pounds chicken legs and/or thighs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 slice bread
• 1 12 ounce package jumbo or extra-large egg noodles
• 1 8 ounce container sour cream dip, cheddar French onion dip, or French onion dip
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions: BHG.com