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Healthier Meals Under $10

Feed four or more with these tasty, affordable meals that maximize wholesome ingredients like whole-grains, vegetables, leaner meats and meatless meals, while balancing sensible salt, fat, and calorie content for a nutritious meal.

Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas. Hands On: 60 minutes. Total Time: 60 minutes. Makes: 4 servings
Penne with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Zucchini Frittata with Tomato-Onion Sauce

Hands On: 30 minutes

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Penne with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts Penne with Tomatoes and Pine Nuts

Hands On: 40 minutes

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Super Sloppy Joes and Coleslaw Italian Pasta Skillet

Hands On: 10 minutes

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Polenta with Italian Vegetable Ragu Polenta with Italian Vegetable Ragu

Hands On: 40 minutes

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Slow-Cooked Pot Roast Slow-Cooked Pot Roast

Hands On: 20 minutes

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Baked Tilapia with Corn and Tomatoes Baked Tilapia with Corn and Tomatoes

Hands On: 15 minutes

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Chicken Tortilla Bake Chicken Tortilla Bake

Hands On: 20 minutes

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Super Sloppy Joes and Coleslaw Super Sloppy Joes and Coleslaw

Hands On: 25 minutes

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Calico Pasta Salad Calico Pasta Salad

Hands On: 30 minutes

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Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry Broccoli Chicken Stir-Fry

Hands On: 30 minutes

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Pan-Grilled Veggie Pasta Primavera Pan-Grilled Veggie Pasta Primavera

Hands On: 30 minutes

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Chicken Cacciatore with Rice Chicken Cacciatore with Rice

Hands On: 20 minutes

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SmartShop Tip
Substitute a meatless dish for your usual meat entrée. Build a lower-cost meal around grains and beans for complete protein.
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