Cheap healthy recipes

Healthy food doesn't have to be expensive. These recipes are built on cheaper basics: grains, pulses and seasonal vegetables.

164 recipes · calories and protein are worked out from the grams of each ingredient, per serving.

Vegetable omelette with rye bread15 min · 318 kcal · 18 g protein per serving
Fried eggs with tomatoes and spinachIllustration (AI)
Fried eggs with tomatoes and spinach10 min · 447 kcal · 26 g protein per serving
Buckwheat porridge with apple and pumpkin seedsIllustration (AI)
Buckwheat porridge with apple and pumpkin seeds20 min · 368 kcal · 13 g protein per servingYoghurt bowl with oats and apple3 min · 381 kcal · 26 g protein per servingRye bread sandwiches with curd cheese and cucumber5 min · 325 kcal · 25 g protein per servingSandwiches with hummus and vegetables5 min · 296 kcal · 15 g protein per servingRice porridge with apple and cinnamon25 min · 369 kcal · 6 g protein per servingCottage cheese with pear and flaxseed3 min · 315 kcal · 22 g protein per servingChicken with buckwheat and cucumber salad30 min · 519 kcal · 45 g protein per serving
Thick red lentil soupIllustration
Thick red lentil soup35 min · 323 kcal · 17 g protein per serving
Šaltibarščiai – cold beetroot soup with potatoesIllustration
Šaltibarščiai – cold beetroot soup with potatoes20 min · 413 kcal · 20 g protein per servingTurkey and vegetable stew with rice40 min · 525 kcal · 44 g protein per servingBean stew with potatoes40 min · 439 kcal · 20 g protein per servingTuna and bean salad10 min · 326 kcal · 28 g protein per servingSplit pea soup with smoked paprika65 min · 329 kcal · 17 g protein per servingSauerkraut soup50 min · 191 kcal · 4 g protein per servingBraised cabbage with chicken thighs50 min · 371 kcal · 31 g protein per servingBuckwheat with mushrooms and egg25 min · 532 kcal · 29 g protein per servingChickpea and spinach stew with rice30 min · 551 kcal · 20 g protein per servingCod with mashed potatoes and peas30 min · 413 kcal · 37 g protein per servingPork loin with roasted vegetables45 min · 472 kcal · 37 g protein per servingWholewheat pasta with lentil and tomato sauce30 min · 509 kcal · 22 g protein per servingBaked mackerel with beetroot salad30 min · 536 kcal · 31 g protein per serving
Chicken and vegetable soupIllustration
Chicken and vegetable soup50 min · 276 kcal · 22 g protein per servingOven-baked turkey patties with buckwheat40 min · 435 kcal · 35 g protein per servingLight potato and egg salad40 min · 436 kcal · 24 g protein per serving
Barščiai – beetroot soup with beansIllustration
Barščiai – beetroot soup with beans45 min · 261 kcal · 10 g protein per serving
Buckwheat porridge with milkIllustration
Buckwheat porridge with milk20 min · 372 kcal · 16 g protein per servingCurd cheese bake with apples50 min · 329 kcal · 25 g protein per serving
Lietiniai (thin pancakes) with curd cheeseIllustration
Lietiniai (thin pancakes) with curd cheese40 min · 357 kcal · 29 g protein per serving
Kugelis (potato bake) – lighterIllustration
Kugelis (potato bake) – lighter105 min · 368 kcal · 16 g protein per servingHerring with potatoes and beetroot25 min · 448 kcal · 16 g protein per serving
Balandėliai (cabbage rolls) with turkeyIllustration
Balandėliai (cabbage rolls) with turkey85 min · 353 kcal · 26 g protein per servingFresh cabbage soup with chicken50 min · 253 kcal · 19 g protein per serving
Rūgštynių sriuba – sorrel soup with eggIllustration
Rūgštynių sriuba – sorrel soup with egg35 min · 231 kcal · 11 g protein per servingBoiled potatoes with kefir and dill25 min · 521 kcal · 23 g protein per servingBaked apples with curd cheese30 min · 181 kcal · 14 g protein per servingCarrots with hummus5 min · 145 kcal · 5 g protein per servingApple with peanut butter2 min · 182 kcal · 4 g protein per servingKefir and berry smoothie3 min · 178 kcal · 8 g protein per servingBanana and a handful of pumpkin seeds1 min · 191 kcal · 6 g protein per servingBoiled eggs with cucumber10 min · 180 kcal · 15 g protein per serving
Crunchy roasted chickpeasIllustration
Crunchy roasted chickpeas30 min · 219 kcal · 11 g protein per servingCottage cheese with tomatoes3 min · 203 kcal · 21 g protein per servingMillet porridge with apple and cinnamon20 min · 417 kcal · 11 g protein per servingChickpea flour omelette with vegetables15 min · 342 kcal · 15 g protein per servingBuckwheat porridge with banana and peanut butter20 min · 383 kcal · 13 g protein per servingPorridge with apple (dairy-free)10 min · 385 kcal · 15 g protein per servingCountry-style fried eggs with potatoes15 min · 394 kcal · 18 g protein per servingBread with bean spread and radishes5 min · 356 kcal · 18 g protein per servingBreakfast tortilla with eggs and beans15 min · 482 kcal · 25 g protein per serving
Indian lentil dal with riceIllustration
Indian lentil dal with rice35 min · 470 kcal · 19 g protein per servingPumpkin and chickpea curry40 min · 580 kcal · 17 g protein per servingBurrito bowl with beans and sweetcorn25 min · 535 kcal · 18 g protein per servingOven-roasted vegetables with chickpeas45 min · 478 kcal · 18 g protein per servingPumpkin soup with lentils35 min · 291 kcal · 12 g protein per servingVegetable and bean soup with pasta35 min · 300 kcal · 13 g protein per servingAubergine and lentil stew45 min · 418 kcal · 16 g protein per serving
Vinegretas – beetroot and vegetable salad with beansIllustration
Vinegretas – beetroot and vegetable salad with beans20 min · 362 kcal · 13 g protein per serving
Bulviniai blynai (potato pancakes) in the ovenIllustration
Bulviniai blynai (potato pancakes) in the oven50 min · 314 kcal · 9 g protein per servingCepelinai (potato dumplings) with turkey (lighter)90 min · 382 kcal · 20 g protein per servingOven-roasted chicken with potatoes and carrots55 min · 456 kcal · 40 g protein per servingCod in tomato sauce with potatoes35 min · 350 kcal · 33 g protein per servingChicken curry with coconut milk30 min · 473 kcal · 31 g protein per servingKorean-style chicken bowl30 min · 598 kcal · 48 g protein per serving
Turkey bolognese with wholewheat pastaIllustration
Turkey bolognese with wholewheat pasta35 min · 494 kcal · 34 g protein per serving
Chicken plovIllustration
Chicken plov50 min · 446 kcal · 29 g protein per servingPork steaks with cabbage salad35 min · 466 kcal · 37 g protein per servingTinginiai balandėliai – lazy cabbage rolls50 min · 387 kcal · 30 g protein per servingPasta with tuna and green beans20 min · 591 kcal · 46 g protein per serving
Shakshuka – eggs in tomato sauceIllustration
Shakshuka – eggs in tomato sauce25 min · 309 kcal · 18 g protein per servingBuckwheat with beans and braised vegetables30 min · 535 kcal · 22 g protein per servingBean dip with veggie sticks5 min · 219 kcal · 10 g protein per servingCarrot and apple salad5 min · 175 kcal · 4 g protein per servingApple with almonds1 min · 180 kcal · 4 g protein per servingCurd cheese spread with radishes on rye5 min · 210 kcal · 23 g protein per servingRice cakes with peanut butter and banana2 min · 211 kcal · 6 g protein per servingSemolina porridge with berries10 min · 319 kcal · 13 g protein per servingRye bread sandwiches with cheese and tomato5 min · 314 kcal · 15 g protein per serving
Oat pancakes with yoghurt and berriesIllustration
Oat pancakes with yoghurt and berries20 min · 436 kcal · 18 g protein per servingPorridge with plums and hemp seeds12 min · 341 kcal · 12 g protein per serving
Millet porridge with pumpkinIllustration
Millet porridge with pumpkin30 min · 361 kcal · 13 g protein per servingEgg spread with chives on rye15 min · 367 kcal · 21 g protein per servingPotatoes with mushroom sauce35 min · 412 kcal · 14 g protein per serving
Courgette fritters with yoghurt sauceIllustration
Courgette fritters with yoghurt sauce35 min · 267 kcal · 12 g protein per serving
Bigosas – sauerkraut and pork stewIllustration
Bigosas – sauerkraut and pork stew90 min · 306 kcal · 26 g protein per servingFish cakes with potatoes and pickled cucumbers40 min · 311 kcal · 28 g protein per servingMushroom soup with pearl barley50 min · 296 kcal · 10 g protein per servingSummer salad with tuna, egg and green beans25 min · 401 kcal · 28 g protein per servingPumpkin risotto with peas40 min · 446 kcal · 12 g protein per servingChicken skewers with tzatziki and potatoes40 min · 353 kcal · 33 g protein per servingFrikadelių sriuba – meatball soup40 min · 267 kcal · 20 g protein per servingBean burgers with cabbage salad40 min · 360 kcal · 17 g protein per serving
Egg fried rice with vegetablesIllustration
Egg fried rice with vegetables15 min · 551 kcal · 21 g protein per servingPear with hemp seeds and cinnamon2 min · 180 kcal · 5 g protein per servingBean and sweetcorn salsa with rice cakes5 min · 234 kcal · 11 g protein per servingCucumber and radish salad with sour cream5 min · 115 kcal · 3 g protein per serving
Banana oat cookiesIllustration
Banana oat cookies35 min · 112 kcal · 3 g protein per servingBanana and berry ‘ice cream’5 min · 152 kcal · 2 g protein per servingRoast pumpkin with cinnamon and seeds35 min · 213 kcal · 6 g protein per servingVegan chilli with lentils and sweet potatoes45 min · 518 kcal · 25 g protein per servingFried tofu with buckwheat and beetroot salad30 min · 580 kcal · 37 g protein per servingBalandėliai (cabbage rolls) with lentils and mushrooms90 min · 370 kcal · 17 g protein per servingCauliflower and chickpea curry with potatoes40 min · 392 kcal · 17 g protein per servingOven-baked falafel with vegetable salad40 min · 464 kcal · 22 g protein per servingPearl barley “risotto” with mushrooms45 min · 376 kcal · 14 g protein per servingSpicy cabbage with tofu and rice25 min · 625 kcal · 35 g protein per servingLentil salad with beetroot and walnuts35 min · 508 kcal · 22 g protein per serving
Šaltibarščiai – cold beetroot soup, dairy-free (with soya yoghurt)Illustration
Šaltibarščiai – cold beetroot soup, dairy-free (with soya yoghurt)20 min · 348 kcal · 17 g protein per serving
Rice with beans and coconut milkIllustration
Rice with beans and coconut milk30 min · 539 kcal · 18 g protein per servingPasta with aubergine sauce and chickpeas35 min · 557 kcal · 22 g protein per servingTofu and vegetable skewers with potatoes50 min · 430 kcal · 29 g protein per servingVegan plov with chickpeas45 min · 528 kcal · 16 g protein per servingMillet stew with beans and courgette35 min · 459 kcal · 20 g protein per servingChickpea salad sandwich with pickled cucumbers10 min · 478 kcal · 25 g protein per servingStuffed peppers with lentils and rice60 min · 363 kcal · 13 g protein per servingPea and potato stew with hemp seeds30 min · 492 kcal · 19 g protein per servingHerring on rye bread with onion3 min · 242 kcal · 11 g protein per servingBeetroot salad with garlic and walnuts10 min · 154 kcal · 5 g protein per servingFresh cabbage and apple salad10 min · 148 kcal · 3 g protein per servingCurd cheese (tvarog) with cucumber and chives5 min · 185 kcal · 28 g protein per serving
French toast with berriesIllustration
French toast with berries10 min · 357 kcal · 16 g protein per servingBreakfast tofu and potato pan15 min · 415 kcal · 25 g protein per servingSweet chickpea pancakes with apple20 min · 359 kcal · 16 g protein per servingTurkey and spinach lasagne (lighter)90 min · 464 kcal · 41 g protein per servingPasta with chicken and broccoli in a creamy sauce25 min · 589 kcal · 45 g protein per servingTurkey meatballs in tomato sauce with rice40 min · 488 kcal · 32 g protein per servingPork stew with mushrooms and potatoes70 min · 396 kcal · 34 g protein per servingFish and potato bake50 min · 378 kcal · 38 g protein per servingChicken stew with carrots and mashed potatoes50 min · 423 kcal · 36 g protein per servingTuna patties with rice and vegetables30 min · 405 kcal · 29 g protein per servingOven-baked mackerel with tomatoes and buckwheat35 min · 581 kcal · 38 g protein per servingTurkey steaks with buckwheat and green beans30 min · 383 kcal · 40 g protein per servingProtein omelette with cottage cheese and spinach10 min · 343 kcal · 34 g protein per servingMexican chicken and bean soup35 min · 285 kcal · 28 g protein per servingŽirnių košė – split pea mash with fried onions70 min · 377 kcal · 21 g protein per servingKoldūnai (Lithuanian dumplings) with turkey90 min · 385 kcal · 25 g protein per servingŽemaičių blynai – Samogitian potato pancakes with turkey60 min · 409 kcal · 22 g protein per serving
Silkė pataluose – layered herring salad (lighter)Illustration
Silkė pataluose – layered herring salad (lighter)90 min · 258 kcal · 12 g protein per serving
Apple cake (lighter)Illustration
Apple cake (lighter)60 min · 196 kcal · 5 g protein per serving
Georgian lobio – bean stew with walnutsIllustration
Georgian lobio – bean stew with walnuts30 min · 353 kcal · 17 g protein per serving
Chakhokhbili – Georgian chicken stewIllustration
Chakhokhbili – Georgian chicken stew50 min · 411 kcal · 34 g protein per servingFasolada – Greek bean soup40 min · 291 kcal · 13 g protein per serving
Moussaka with turkey (lighter)Illustration
Moussaka with turkey (lighter)80 min · 346 kcal · 25 g protein per serving
Mujaddara – lentils with rice and caramelised onionsIllustration
Mujaddara – lentils with rice and caramelised onions45 min · 413 kcal · 16 g protein per serving
Chicken tikka masala (lighter)Illustration
Chicken tikka masala (lighter)40 min · 486 kcal · 36 g protein per servingBean and cheese quesadilla20 min · 419 kcal · 19 g protein per serving
Gazpacho with roasted chickpeasIllustration
Gazpacho with roasted chickpeas20 min · 279 kcal · 11 g protein per serving
Chicken paprikash with pastaIllustration
Chicken paprikash with pasta45 min · 395 kcal · 32 g protein per servingBeetroot and lentil spread with crackers20 min · 274 kcal · 11 g protein per servingSeed and banana energy balls15 min · 149 kcal · 6 g protein per servingRice crackers with tofu, cucumber and dill5 min · 197 kcal · 16 g protein per servingBuckwheat porridge with coconut milk and pear20 min · 445 kcal · 13 g protein per servingKarbonadas – pork chop with braised sauerkraut45 min · 449 kcal · 37 g protein per servingRice bake with apples and curd cheese70 min · 328 kcal · 16 g protein per servingPasta with curd cheese, spinach and lemon15 min · 479 kcal · 35 g protein per servingWarm roast pumpkin and chickpea salad35 min · 466 kcal · 17 g protein per servingTroškinti kopūstai – braised cabbage with beans and smoked paprika45 min · 348 kcal · 16 g protein per servingVegetable paella with chickpeas40 min · 528 kcal · 18 g protein per servingCauliflower steaks with lentil and tomato sauce40 min · 435 kcal · 22 g protein per servingStuffed aubergines with chickpeas and tomatoes50 min · 441 kcal · 18 g protein per servingMillet bake with apples and coconut milk45 min · 379 kcal · 10 g protein per servingAgurkų šaltsriubė – cold cucumber soup with kefir35 min · 430 kcal · 22 g protein per servingBuckwheat salad with roast vegetables and feta35 min · 417 kcal · 15 g protein per serving

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