Inexpensive and Healthy Recipes for the Whole Family

There is often a misconception that eating healthy will cost you an arm and a leg.

But the truth is that healthy eating doesn't have to be expensive.

In fact, with the right ingredients, you can make nutrient-rich meals that your whole family will love for about $2 per person.

Even better? These meals can be prepared in 20 minutes or less; most can be done in about 10 minutes.

Nina Elder is the Deputy Food Editor at Every Day with Rachael Ray. She joins Andrea and Lisa to share a few healthy stir fry recipes that are both delicious and easy to make, as well as ways to spice up the taste without adding unnecessary fat or calories.

Shrimp & Snap Pea Stir Fry

2 tbsp. canola oil - $.07
2 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced - $.10
2 cups sugar snap peas, trimmed - $.96
½ cup of canned sliced water chestnuts, drained - $.38
12 oz. large shrimp, peeled and de-veined - $4.78
2 tbsp. ponzu sauce - $.20
3 cups cooked long-grain white rice - $.40
TOTAL: $6.89
PER PERSON: $1.72
Fun tip: An extra buck will buy you lemon zest, a fragrant and tangy touch before serving.

Spicy Lamb & Carrot Stir Fry
1lb boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and thinly sliced - $4.99
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced - $.15
2 tbsp. soy sauce - $.11
1 tbsp. ground cumin - $.40
1 tsp. crushed red pepper - $.12
3 tbsp. canola oil - $.11
1 large onion, sliced - $.49
½ lb carrots, thinly sliced on an angle - $.50
3 cups of cooked long-grain brown rice - $.42
½ cup of cilantro - $.25
TOTAL: $7.54
PER PERSON: $1.89
Fun tip: An extra buck will buy you ½ cup of Greek Yogurt to balance the bold Moroccan flavors.

Ginger Pork & Cabbage Stir Fry
1 lb boneless pork chops, thinly sliced - $4.49
1 tsp. cornstarch $.01
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil - $.12
3 tbsp. canola oil - $.11
1 piece (1 inch) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced - $.14
3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced - $.15
½ head napa cabbage, cored and chopped - $1.17
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced - $1.00
1 scallion, thinly sliced - $.11
3 cups cooked long-grain brown rice - $.42
TOTAL: $7.72
PER PERSON: $1.93
Fun tip: An extra buck will buy you a pear – stir in diced pear for a subtle sweetness.