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)
  • lentils, beans
  • rice
  • mushrooms
  • DancingPickle@lemmy.worldMEnglish
    51·
    1 year ago

    Carrots. Same as potatoes. Boil em, mash em, stick em in a stew. Someone already mentioned onions, same idea.

    I know your edit says you were thinking about dishes, and I think carrots can be their own dish with very little preparation. I like to bake mine on a sheet for half hour or so at 425f, and they are wonderful on their own. Also so low-calorie you can eat a practically infinite amount of them without spoiling a diet!

      • TuffEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        Really easy as well! Sprinkle some vegetable oil, salt, pepper and maybe some cumin or paprika on them and bake them until the edges become brownish. Only way to fail is to oversalt them or burning them to a crisp ;)

      • Meshitero@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        1 year ago

        425f sounds more like roasting. They both use the same heat method, but one is more to break down thicker and heartier foods.

        • NuclearArmWrestling@lemmy.worldEnglish
          2·
          1 year ago

          Sometimes I’ll do this when I can find root vegetables on sale. Roasted carrots, parsnips, celery root, fennel, turnips, etc is a great option.