You want to hit 100 to 150 grams of protein per day without spending $15 on takeout. The cheapest proteins in the store are also the most powerful: eggs at $2 per dozen, canned tuna at $1 per can, chicken thighs at $2 to $3 per pound, and dry lentils at $1 per pound that deliver 60 to 70 grams of protein. Yet most cookbooks push expensive cuts and leave you bored by day 4.

This book removes the choice between healthy and affordable. You get 105 complete dinners, each with at least 25 to 30 grams of protein, each under $5 per serving, and most under $3. Ingredients come from any grocery store, steps are written in plain language, and tips tell you how to swap, store, and double the batch without losing flavor.

Inside, you will discover:
. The protein per dollar ranking: eggs at 36 grams per $1 vs steak at 5 grams per $1, and how to shop it
. Pantry built for $30: canned beans, tomatoes, lentils, rice, frozen veg, and spices that turn any night into dinner
. Egg dinners in 10 to 15 minutes: frittatas, fried rice, shakshuka, and hash at $2 to $2.50 per serving
. Chicken thigh sheet pan and skillet dinners that stay juicy at 165 degrees to 185 degrees and cost about $1 per plate
. Ground meat stretched with beans or lentils so 1 pound feeds 4 to 6 people at $0.65 to $1 per serving
. 1 pan, slow cooker, and 20 minute meals that need 1 pan to wash and still deliver 30 grams of protein
. Meal prep that cooks once and eats 4 times, plus storage rules that keep leftovers safe for 3 to 4 days
. Comfort classics rebuilt: cottage cheese lasagna, lentil shepherd pie, and pork and beans for under $1 per serving

Start with 3 favorites this week, cook 4 servings each, and you will have 6 dinners covered for $12 to $15 total. That is $40 to $50 saved vs takeout, or $200 per month, while hitting 90 grams per day from 3 meals at 30 grams each. The variety keeps you cooking, and the math keeps you saving.