Let’s set the record straight on one of the biggest nutrition myths out there: better-for-you food isn’t always more expensive. Eating well does not need to be a costly affair! To prove it, we worked with the Betty Crocker Kitchens to put together this collection of delicious and nutritious recipes, all for under $2 per serving.

So put away your wallet and check ‘em out! Then, let us know in the comments: do you tend to splurge on healthier food? How do you save money on groceries while making sure to stick to a balanced diet?

(Note: All pricing calculated by the Betty Crocker Kitchens software).

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• Braised Chicken With Fennel And White Beans

  Servings: 6 | Total Recipe Cost: $11.79 | Price Per Serving: $1.97 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/braised-chicken-with-fennel-and-white-beans/29fdade2-d59e-46a6-9b3c-b8e569387e7f?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Braised Chicken With Fennel And White Beans recipe</a>

• Italian Sausage Soup

  Servings: 6 | Total Recipe Cost: $6.99 | Price Per Serving: $1.17 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/italian-sausage-soup/4a1377e7-cc18-473c-9a37-7d8f47b3cbc5?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Italian Sausage Soup recipe</a>

• Warm Caramelized Vegetables

  Servings: 12 | Total Recipe Cost: $6.75 | Price Per Serving: $0.56 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/warm-caramelized-vegetables/2c3c5997-4fcd-4c81-b669-0de77298d383?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Warm Caramelized Vegetables recipe</a>

• Healthified Grilled Chicken Sandwiches With Lime Dressing

  Servings: 4 | Total Recipe Cost: $7.85 | Price Per Serving: $1.96 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-grilled-chicken-sandwiches-with-lime-dressing/6de4a87c-0389-431a-ae6b-832b43143a24?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Healthified Grilled Chicken Sandwiches with Lime Dressing recipe</a>

• Roasted Butternut Squash-Stuffed Shells

  Servings: 12 | Total Recipe Cost: $17.35 | Price Per Serving: $1.45 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/roasted-butternut-squash-stuffed-shells/b86d16a7-3909-4ea0-a876-0e05bd62c8a3?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Roasted Butternut Squash-Stuffed Shells recipe</a>

• Spanish Rice

  Servings: 6 | Total Recipe Cost: $6.13 | Price Per Serving: $1.02 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/spanish-rice/08ad145c-0583-4c48-ab63-61d0c40c13bc?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Spanish Rice recipe</a>

• Healthified Chicken And Broccoli Parmesan Pasta

  Servings: 6 | Total Recipe Cost: $8.00 | Price Per Serving: $1.33 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-chicken-and-broccoli-parmesan-pasta/0e0b3d22-96c1-4a6a-8111-ef45a5dd5b95?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Healthified Chicken And Broccoli Parmesan Pasta recipe</a>

• Healthified Green Beans With Lemon Herb Butter

  Servings: 4 | Total Recipe Cost: $2.84 | Price Per Serving: $0.71 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-green-beans-with-lemon-herb-butter/a6ded280-eab4-4c35-8de5-be968224da69?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Healthified Green Beans with Lemon Herb Butter recipe</a>

• Quinoa With Black Beans

  Servings: 8 | Total Recipe Cost: $6.64 | Price Per Serving: $0.83 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/quinoa-with-black-beans/f6d80b45-307d-4d87-8565-f617db6fee7b?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Quinoa with Black Beans recipe</a>

• Apricot-Glazed Carrots

  Servings: 10 | Total Recipe Cost: $7.97 | Price Per Serving: $0.80 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/apricot-glazed-carrots/6fb022dd-5442-44fb-a7a3-caceed875fa1?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Apricot-Glazed Carrots recipe</a>

• Healthified Tuscan White Bean Soup

  Servings: 6 | Total Recipe Cost: $5.25 | Price Per Serving: $0.88 <em>(Source: Betty Crocker Kitchens)</em> <a href="http://www.livebetteramerica.com/recipes/healthified-tuscan-white-bean-soup/dcc82ad5-c883-48f3-8605-bdb91990a54f?nicam5=PARTNERSHIPS&nichn5=AOL&niseg5=TDCORE_LBA&esrc=16549">Get the Healthified Tuscan White Bean Soup recipe</a>