I have a theory that there is a impossible trinity (like in economics), where a food cannot be delicious, cheap and healthy at the same time. At maximum 2 of the 3 can be achieved.

Is there any food that breaks this theory?

Edit: I was thinking more about dishes (or something you put in your mouth) than the raw substances

Some popular suggestions include

  • fruits (in season) and vegetables
  • lentils, beans, rice
  • mushrooms
  • chicken
  • just eat in moderation

Edit 2: Thanks for the various answers. Now there are a lot of (mostly bean-based) recipes for everyone to try out!

Also someone made a community for cheap healthy food after seeing this topic!

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[–] 4 points 3 years ago (2 children)

Rice, tuna from a packet, and soy sauce - cheap, delicious, healthy, and easy. You wanna get fancy, you can add some sesame oil, furikake, chop up some green onions, whatever you got kicking around.

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  • [–] 1 point 3 years ago

    Oh man I've got a similar recipe for you:

    • boil some bean sprouts for a few minutes, strain
    • pan fry strained sprouts with a splash of sesame oil. add a dab of tobanjan. sprinke with salt & MSG
    • add tuna from a can and pan fry for a few more minutes

    serve. one of my favs.

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