Are there any cheap recipes that are healthy and taste better than junk food?

[jennifer_bloom]

I know cabbage soup is amazing but it takes a long time to prepare and I use 10 carrots, 4 large potatoes, 1/3 a stalk of lettuce and 1 can of tomato paste in every recipe so it’s actually not that cheap.

[SenileOldMan]

Stovetop popcorn is a super low-calorie goto for me but no butter, very little oil, and the minimum of sodium. I'll sometimes throw in pepper and other spices for variety. Some people might not think it tastes so good. I think it tastes great. At the very least it's very low in calories, high in fiber, and very cheap and easy to make.

[slatyb]

Rice and beans are very cheap and filling. Add salsa for flavor.

[collie22]

i use celery instead of potatoes and tomato paste sounds interesting too good ideas. I like carrots instead of junk food

[XXblack88]

Not that I know of. Anything healthy or has to do with health is pricey

[Chris_u006]

Uhm it depends where you look and what type of it you like, but it grows a lot of feet with a hat on top in the forest. I know one kind to stay as far as heck to avoid and It's 》 🍄《 this one

[Anonymous]

You need to eat more lean protein. All that you mentioned is a bunch of carbohydrates and can add calories easily even though it's healthy food.

[Reijen]

Try crock pot recipes.

[rabbitzzz]

Steak with butter and salt