u/Adventurous-Pilot448

I'm trying to eat healthy on a budget and i'm tired of eating bland food. what are some cheap meals under $3 per serving that's actually good? i want to know what you all regularly cook that dont feels like a punishment. Bonus points if it's filling and hits protein macros looking to swap out my usual rice and beans rotation for something with more flavor. I'm open to any cuisine and don't mind spending a bit of time cooking if it tastes amazing.
what are your go to cheap meals that acutally make you excited to eat?