22 Deliciously Healthy and Budget-Friendly Meals for Students ...

By Eliza • Nov 19, 2021

You're a student, but that doesn't mean you can't eat healthy and affordable meals. The trick is choosing ingredients, like chicken or frozen veggies, that are easy on your wallet and versatile enough to do lots of different things with. It can be hard to come up with new and mouthwatering meals, but I'm here to help. Enjoy these student meals that are easy to make, inexpensive, nutritious, and best of all, super tasty too!

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A perfect blend of simplicity and comfort, the beans and rice casserole is an ideal option for those looking to stay healthy without breaking the bank. Packed with fiber and protein, this dish keeps you full and energized throughout your studies. It's incredibly versatile; you can mix in whatever vegetables you have on hand or spice it up with your favorite seasonings. Plus, it's a fantastic make-ahead meal for busy weeks – just reheat a serving whenever you need a quick and nourishing bite.

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Chipotle Chicken Chowder is a flavorful and hearty soup that is perfect for students looking for a budget-friendly meal option. This dish combines tender chicken, corn, beans, and potatoes with the smoky and spicy flavors of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Not only is this recipe delicious, but it is also a great source of protein and other essential nutrients. It can easily be made in large batches and reheated for multiple meals, making it a convenient and time-saving option for busy students. With simple and affordable ingredients, this Chipotle Chicken Chowder is a must-try for any student looking for a satisfying and healthy meal.

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Grilled Pineapple Chicken is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for students on a budget. It is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients. The recipe calls for chicken, pineapple, garlic, olive oil, and a few spices. The chicken is marinated in the olive oil and spices, then grilled with pineapple slices. The result is a juicy, flavorful chicken dish that is sure to please. This meal is packed with protein and is a great way to get your daily servings of fruit. It is also a great option for vegetarians, as the chicken can be easily substituted with a plant-based protein. Try this easy and budget-friendly recipe for a delicious meal that won't break the bank.

18. Chicken Taco Chili

Source: The Top 5 Healthy Meals

21. Spicy Chicken and Broccoli

Source: 20 Dinners Under $2

22. Singapore Noodles

Source: singapore noodles - Budget Bytes
See? Eating cheap and nutritious can still taste great! Which recipe will you try first? Do you have any other great meals to share?

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@ritchie v male friends not men typo!

Whats KD? KD Lange the singer? lol

Some nice looking meals there. Im not sure about the quinona and honey thing.

KD not KS :)

Right typing from pc now so typing should be better lol. I left home and couldn't really cook, but now I have learnt to cook, and have been employed by many restaurants in the past to work. You can learn if you want to. The most I have cooked for is 125 people a 3 course meal, and they all Loved it. I can cook a meal for 2 for roughly £1.00 - £1.50. If you want meat, the price goes up slightly. Markets and some shops sell food off a lot cheaper at the end of the day, just find out when food is reduced. If you can use a freezer " Do it " as Nike says.Pasta and Rice is so cheap. You need some magic ingredients that can make so many Healthy Nutritious meals. They say it cheaper to buy Take-outs, don't do it, I have seen how food prepared in many of them and what goes into them, you would be shocked.

Peony Blue I havnt tried it, it teminds me if Tapioca i ussd to have at school, or porridge. Abd yes I do Love Honey.

Hey Alyx, Ahh I didnt know what KD was lol Im not a fussy eater, I can eat mostly anything, and im not allergic to anything either. I cant get enough spice, but if I eat a spicy dish, I wouldnt eat ith with a subtle flavoured meal as it would ruin the taste. A good well chosen wine is a must, with a good meal. We are so lucky we can get so much over here. Like I said before I have grown my own stuff before and it tastes so much nices. eg Tomatoes I grew tasted so rich and yummy, and not watery like shop bought ones. They class fruits and veg so they look pretty and not all wonkey looking, which is so wasteful. Get into Rice, did you know there are 40,000 varietys of rice, fuck me sideways I was shocked also. You cant beat it and it goes with so much food. Its like Jeans, U can wear it with anything. Like I said I am very good with money and very resourceful also.

These look good for families too..not just students

Wow is there no end to your talents? Anybody that can fit the word wonderment in a sentence, impresses me.And all I ever thought you were was someone sent to troll. ( Joke ) If you have a gift why not Flaunt it, I have many.. Im being serious now, I would never marry somebody that couldnt cook, or smokes, or had no interest in learning. I guarantee for £5.00 I could feed a family of 3 - 4. Making Pasta is Fun and so Yummmy Bubble Gummy..

Love quinoa! Wishing I had more time and more bulk money now. All these things are cheap per meal once you have them, but a bag of organic non processed quinoa is like 15$ each. I just bought some chia seeds and a couple of other seeds to mix into pastas and oatmeal, but it was a 200$ trip to the grocer and only bought around 5 items. But I do love quinoa on top of salads. Didn't think of buying it when I bought my seeds. Seeds go great on pastas, even KS, once you have mixed it in with the cheese children don't even notice the seeds. Especially those who use ketchup. When I watch my best friends 5 picky kids that's my go to. Wonder if they'd like quinoa. It's definitely fun to cook/boil and see the little "heads" pop out. Too bad I just had wisdom teeth surgery and can't have any little foods like seeds for a month or I'd go get some tonight. :)

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