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New Food Pyramid, New Recipes: 5 Dishes to Try!
5 Protein-first recipes under $3 with 22-30 min cook times + ingredient swaps inside
Say goodbye to the old food pyramid (which prioritized lots of grains)!
The USDA recently introduced a new one that focuses on protein and vegetables. Here are 5 easy, budget-friendly recipes to get you started.
What’s Inside the Guide:
✓ The New Food Pyramid Breakdown
✓ 5 protein-forward recipes (22-35 minutes each)
✓ $2.40-$3.00 per serving
✓ An ingredient list + swaps for all 5 meals
The New Food Pyramid Dinner Plan
1. Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken
⏱ 30 min | 💰 $2.85/serving
Roasted chicken thighs with crispy broccoli, peppers, and potatoes.
2. Turkey Taco Skillet
⏱ 25 min | 💰 $2.40/serving
Seasoned ground turkey with chili peppers, black beans, and brown rice.
3. Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry
⏱ 22 min | 💰 $3.20/serving
Tender beef strips with broccoli and bell peppers in garlic-ginger sauce.
Plus 2 more recipes inside!
Out of Ingredients? No Problem.
We built a chart that contains 8 ingredient swaps so you can follow the new food pyramid using whatever's in your fridge or pantry.
See the ingredient alternatives inside.
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