10 Budget-Friendly Recipes For Weight Loss

If you're looking for a way to finally lose weight, then these 10 budget-friendly recipes are perfect for you! These recipes can be made with cheap ingredients and will help curb your appetite so that you don't overeat. In this post, we'll talk about the benefits of each recipe and how they should be used in order to get the best results from them. Let's begin!

Recipe #1 :

Chicken Salad

The chicken salad is a great budget-friendly recipe that can help you lose weight. The high protein content from the chicken helps to curb your appetite, and the vegetables add fiber which makes you feel fuller for longer. This recipe is perfect for a light lunch or dinner!

Ingredients :

- ½ cup chopped chicken

- ¼ cup diced celery

- ¼ cup diced red onion

- ¼ cup diced green pepper

- ⅓ cup light mayo

- ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

- ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix together the chopped chicken, celery, red onion, green pepper, mayo, basil leaves, and garlic powder. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe #2: Veggie Stir-Fry

The veggie stir-fry is another great budget-friendly recipe that can help you lose weight. This recipe is packed with healthy veggies, and the low-carb noodles make you feel full faster. This is a great recipe to have for dinner!

Ingredients :

- ¼ cup chopped broccoli florets

- ½ onion, sliced thinly into half moons

- ½ green pepper, cut into strips or cubes depending on preference

- ¾ cup snow peas

- ¾ cup shredded carrots

- ½ cup cubed tofu, drained (optional)

- ⅓ cup soy sauce or liquid aminos if on Paleo diet

- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) *If you don't like spicy food then omit this. It is optional anyway! :)

Recipe #3: Cauliflower Fried Rice

This cauliflower fried rice is a great budget-friendly meal that can help you lose weight. There's no need to use white rice when cauliflower makes such an awesome substitute and helps give your body the nutrients it needs!

Ingredients :

- ½ head of cauliflower, cut into florets (or buy already riced from store)

- ½ onion, diced

- ½ cup of green peas (optional) *You can omit the peas if you don't like them or they aren't in season. It's still a great recipe without it! :)

Instructions:

Place cauliflower florets into food processor and pulse until "rice" consistency. Heat a large pan over medium heat and add the oil to it. Add the onion and cook for about a minute before adding in your "rice." Stir well so that all of the cauliflower is covered by oil.

Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the cauliflower has softened, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. When finished cooking, season with soy sauce or liquid aminos and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe #4: Veggie Quinoa Bowls

These veggie quinoa bowls are a great budget-friendly meal that can help you lose weight.

The quinoa is packed with protein and fiber, while the vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals to your diet. This is a great recipe to have for dinner!

Ingredients :

- ½ cup cooked quinoa (or use frozen pre-cooked)

- ½ red onion, diced finely

- ¼ green pepper, chopped into small pieces or strips

Instructions:

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for a minute.

Add the pepper, stir well with onion before adding in your quinoa. Season with salt if desired or leave out completely.

Stir everything together to make sure that it is evenly mixed before serving hot!

Recipe #5 : Cucumber Salad

The cucumber salad recipe is another budget-friendly meal that can help you lose weight. The cucumbers are a great source of water and fiber, while the vinegar helps to suppress your appetite. This is a great recipe to have for lunch or dinner!

Ingredients :

- ½ cup diced cucumber

- ¼ cup diced red onion

- ¼ cup diced green pepper

- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

- ¼ cup white vinegar

- ½ teaspoon dried basil leaves

Instructions:

Mix together the diced cucumber, red onion, green pepper, sugar, white vinegar, and basil leaves. Chill in fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Recipe #6 : Taco Salad Bowls

These taco salad bowls are a great budget-friendly meal that can help you lose weight. The taco meat is packed with protein and fiber, while vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals to your diet. This is a great recipe to have for dinner!

Ingredients:

- ½ pound ground beef or turkey

- ⅓ cup chopped red onion

- ⅓ cup chopped green bell pepper

- ½ teaspoon chili powder

- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

- Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the beef or turkey until browned. Drain any excess fat and add in the onion, green pepper, chili powder and cumin.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving hot!

Recipe #7 : Oven-Baked Chicken Tenders

These oven-baked chicken tenders are a great budget-friendly meal that can help you lose weight. The whole wheat flour helps give your body the nutrients it needs for energy while the vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals to your diet. This is a great recipe to have for dinner!

Ingredients:

- ½ cup whole wheat flour

- ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil; set aside.

In a shallow dish, combine whole wheat flour and ¼ teaspoon salt. Coat chicken tenders in the flour mixture; shake off excess.

Bake chicken tenders in preheated oven for 12 minutes; turn over and bake for an additional 12 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Recipe #8 : Broccoli & Cheese Soup

This broccoli and cheese soup is a great budget-friendly meal that can help you lose weight. The vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals to your diet while the milk helps give your body the nutrients it needs for energy. This is a perfect recipe to have before bed!

Ingredients :

- ½ cup chopped broccoli

- ¼ cup diced onion

- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

- ⅓ cup milk

Instructions:

In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook the broccoli and onion in water until soft. Do not drain. Add the cheddar cheese and milk to the pan and cook until melted. Serve with a few extra sprinkles of cheese on top!

Recipe #9 : Creamy Avocado Pasta

This creamy avocado pasta is packed full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats this is an amazing budget-friendly meal that can help you lose weight. The avocados add essential vitamins and minerals to your diet while the whole wheat pasta helps give your body the nutrients it needs for energy. This is a great recipe to have for dinner!

Ingredients:

- ½ pound whole wheat pasta

- ¼ cup diced onion

- ⅓ cup diced red bell pepper

- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar

- ½ teaspoon salt, divided

- ½ avocado, diced

Instructions:

In a large pot of boiling salted water cook pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a medium saucepan over low heat add the onion and red pepper with ¼ cup water. Cook for five minutes or until soft. Add pasta, avocado, sugar, and salt to the pan and stir until mixed together.

Serve with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top!

Recipe #10 : Spaghetti Squash & Meatballs

This spaghetti squash and meatball dish is a great budget-friendly meal that can help you lose weight.

The whole wheat flour helps give your body the nutrients it needs for energy while the vegetables add essential vitamins and minerals to your diet.

Ingredients:

- ½ pound ground beef or turkey

- ⅓ cup chopped red onion

- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions :

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef or turkey, red onion, and garlic powder. Mix well and form into small balls. Place meatballs in the prepared baking dish.

Bake in preheated oven for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Serve over cooked spaghetti squash.

I hope you enjoyed these budget-friendly weight loss recipes, try them for yourself at home!

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