You can eat these spicy beans as a side or serve them with bread or even over pasta for a complete meal. Crunchy, tangy, and decidedly refreshing, sour cabbage soup is a perfect dish when served cold on a hot summer day, but the acidic taste also works well if you want to serve the soup warm during the winter.

You can make a simple version of this recipe or add vegetables, additional seasonings, or beans to take the soup to a new level. Easy, inexpensive, low in calories, and super quick to make, this lentil dahl recipe really has it all.

f you want something colorful, this pea soup is the ticket. Made with frozen peas, vegetable stock, onion, and oil, this soup is super quick and simple, and any excess can be frozen and warmed up as needed. An easy, inexpensive dish that can serve a crowd, this baked garlic and mushroom rice recipe is sure to please.

Sweet, spicy, and easy, carrot ginger soup is quick and inexpensive. Its bright color, warm aroma, and zesty flavor are also sure to please all of your senses. The heartiness of pasta and the flavors of Mexican foods combine in this quick-yet-satisfying soup.

Toast the pasta before adding it to the soup for a nutty flavor. Just as tasty as it looks, this colorful pasta dish uses Cajun seasonings for a surprising and delightful kick. Produce that was grown locally in season costs a lot less to grow and transport, therefore being more affordable.

Usually the bigger amount you buy from a certain ingredient of product, the more discounted the price is. Meal prep! Preparing your lunch will stop you from ordering expensive take out. By eating filling meals, you will spend much less money on snacks, junk food and other impulse purchases.

great college meal list! very college student-friendly, thank you! saving a fortune, thanks:. Home About. Cheap Vegan Meals 1. Smoky Vegan Lentil Soup Photo: The Green Loot Warm, smoky, and aromatic, this lentil soup is super budget-friendly.

Vegan Tempeh Bolognese Photo: Happy Kitchen Rocks Bolognese seems complicated, but vegan Bolognese is anything but. Scalloped Potatoes Photo: The Green Loot What could be more comforting and satisfying than warm, creamy scalloped potatoes?

Vegan Ramen Soup Photo: The Hidden Veggies Most people are intimidated by the thought of making ramen at home, but vegan ramen is easy and inexpensive. Spicy Black Bean Soup Photo: The Belly Rules The Mind Beans are filling, nutritious, budget-friendly and in this spicy black bean soup, they serve as a delicious backdrop to a range of zesty Mexican flavors.

Vegan Sloppy Joes Photo: Happy Kitchen Rocks Quick, healthy, and fun to make and eat, vegan sloppy joes are a great option for a weekday dinner or weekend lunch.

Mujadara Photo: Contentedness Cooking A dish of lentils and rice, mujadara is cheap, vibrantly spiced, and easy to make. Instant Pot Tomato Soup Photo: Recipes from a Pantry A childhood staple with a grown-up flavor profile, Instant Pot tomato soup is delicately spiced and super creamy.

West African Peanut Stew Photo: Budget Bytes Delicious and unusual, this amazing peanut stew sparks a flavor explosion. Vegan Black Bean Burger Patty Photo: Chocolate Covered Katie Burgers should be simple, and these vegan black bean burgers are just that. Easy Vegan Vegetable Ramen Photo: Sweet Simple Vegan Oil-free and easy on the bank account, this quick, simple ramen dish combines noodles and vegetables in a savory broth flavored with garlic, onion, ginger, and rice vinegar.

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Photo: The Cheeky Chickpea Traditionally made using a meat stuffing, cabbage rolls made with Impossible meat are just as filling and even more delicious.

Coconut Chickpeas with Tomatoes Photo: Frugal Nutrition Chickpeas are a super versatile ingredient because their flavor melds so well with other intense flavorings. Broccoli and Potato Soup Photo: The Whole Serving Creamy, warm, and super cheesy—but without the cheese! Bean Quesadilla Photo: Plantbased On a Budget It might seem impossible to make a delicious quesadilla without cheese, but a hearty, spicy bean paste makes this recipe even more scrumptious than the traditional cheese version.

Rosemary Garlic White Bean Soup Photo: Budget Bytes Ready for a dish that looks beautiful and tastes complex but is actually incredibly simple?

Mexican Sheet Pan Photo: Hummusapien What could be better than a one-pot meal? Spanish Beans with Tomatoes Photo: Veggie Desserts Low in both calories and cost, Spanish beans with tomatoes is a traditional staple that will quickly become a favorite cheap dish. Sour Cabbage Soup Photo: Yuzu Bakes Crunchy, tangy, and decidedly refreshing, sour cabbage soup is a perfect dish when served cold on a hot summer day, but the acidic taste also works well if you want to serve the soup warm during the winter.

Lentil Dahl Photo: Nourish Plate Easy, inexpensive, low in calories, and super quick to make, this lentil dahl recipe really has it all. Easy Pea Soup Photo: Veggie Desserts f you want something colorful, this pea soup is the ticket. Oven Baked Mushroom Garlic Rice Photo: A Virtual Vegan An easy, inexpensive dish that can serve a crowd, this baked garlic and mushroom rice recipe is sure to please.

With so many options, you can keep your menu plans interesting while avoiding food waste. All it takes is time each week to look at what will go bad and what recipes you can use the items in right away. When you create your grocery list for vegan meals on a budget, focus only on staples, things on sale or that you have coupons for and what you need to create the meals for the week.

In terms of quality, generic-brand goods are typically about the same as brand-name goods, while the price can be much lower. By buying directly from the source, you may get better prices on fresh produce and other products.

Create your plant-based diet on a budget meal plan with these recipes from the McDougall Program. As you make your weekly plan, consider which fruits and veggies are in season and choose dishes that include them to keep costs down.

You can also find recipes for dips, spreads , dressing and sauces , which can add flavor and texture to help make your budget-friendly, plant-based diet more enjoyable. A vegan diet can be affordable and simple with some planning, a little organization and a willingness to get creative with meals.

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Skip to primary navigation Skip to main content —. Shop About Our Story Meet the Team Contact Us. Join our mailing list. Get free exclusive recipes, articles and news about upcoming events! Email Address. Take note of these seasonal savings and work your grocery list and meal prep around it. Buying in bulk is not always possible, depending on your access, means of transportation, and your ability to spend a little more in one go, but buying in bulk is an option for saving money.

Although Costco is one of a handful that is known for selling in bulk to the public, smaller stores may carry bulk items, too. Check out your local ethnic grocery store - depending on what they sell, they might have large quantities of it for a lower price.

There's nothing wrong with having recipes in rotation. You don't have to create 5-star meals every night. Looking back, my mother prepared some of the usual dinner meals with some variations.

For example, rice, beans, protein, and steamed vegetables. The protein often changed, but the sides stayed the same during the week. This is something I also do when I am not creating a new dish experimenting with recipes. Getting familiar with the prices between grocery stores will set you up in a better position to recognize a deal.

On the other hand, a big box with an upcharge in prices can sometimes have deep discounts. For this reason, when I am at Target for personal items, I am sure to grab a few cans of beans on the way out.

Another observation is that a cilantro bunch is half the price at my local Indian store in comparison to any grocery store in the area. Additionally, I get a great deal on tofu at the Asian grocery store.

Long story short, keep in mind what things cost and plan accordingly. Prices are often cheaper online than in-store, but you might spot a good deal or two. Some items I buy online in bulk for cheaper include oat bran porridge , nutritional yeast , and spices.

A great example is nutritional yeast. So, I purchase a big bag of it online. Big-box grocery stores will often have spices in a small container at a high markup.

We might be comfortable and familiar with our go-to grocery store, but give the local, small stores a chance. In addition to a good deal, small local grocery stores may also carry ethnic specialty items that you can only find there. Growing up, we shopped for specific brands.

Instead of looking at the prices, we looked at the packaging we were familiar with. I promise, if you look at the back of the ingredients list, you can get the same product for cheaper with non-branded, or less popular brands.

These items include peanut butter, nuts, seeds, sauces, salad dressings, rice, beans, and frozen produce. Do the comparison test and check out all of the brands along with their ingredients.

Do a price comparison based on their weight and make your informed money-saving decision. Take it one day at a time, transition into a plant-based or vegan diet at a pace that's reasonable and affordable to you.

Focus on adding to your diet, rather than eliminating, to make the switch easier. Breakfast: Tofu scramble , savory oat bran , gluten-free pancakes. Lunch: Chickpea salad sandwich , Puerto Rican beans , cannellini bean veggie burgers. Snack: Strawberry mint popsicles , chocolate chia seed pudding , Protein chocolate peanut butter smoothie.

Craving salty snacks? Check out our 21 Plant-Based Salty Snacks post! Dinner: Mushroom chili , creamy rigatoni , oil-free "fried" rice. Dessert: Vegan applesauce , edible cookie dough , chocolate raspberry smoothie.

Also be sure to check local Asian grocery stores for bargain prices on tofu and leafy greens! When it comes to seasonings, dried herbs and spices are a simple and economical way to add flavour to your food. Being frugal and healthy generally means preparing a lot of your food from scratch.

But with a little planning, this doesn't have to equate to hours spent in the kitchen every single day. In order to save both time and money, I recommend that you:.

But I have in the past, both out of necessity for many years as a student and for the purpose of experimentation. Here's what we ended up with:.

Please note: I acknowledge that these items may be more expensive depending on your location. I have, however, compared prices in different regions across 3 continents, and while there were variations, most of the foods I bought were consistently inexpensive by local standards.

Breakfast was a bowl of oatmeal, with cinnamon, raisins, sliced banana, and flax seeds. For lunch, I made a huge pot of soup using the lentils, potatoes, peas and diced tomatoes, plus some onions, garlic, chili and curry powders. This was enough for lunches for the whole week! The first stew was served with a generous portion of brown rice, and the second with the whole wheat pasta.

Snacks included apples, carrot sticks, and brown rice cakes with sliced tomatoes. I think that given the budget, the variety is actually pretty impressive! Blend to a coarse batter. Heat a nonstick skillet over low.

Pour ¼ cup batter per pancake onto the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes or until the pancakes start to release from the pan. Flip; cook 3 minutes more.

Repeat with remaining batter. Serve a few alone or with sliced banana and a handful of fresh blueberries. Allow leftover pancakes to cool, then refrigerate in an airtight container for use later this week. LUNCH leftover : Broccoli and Brown Rice Casserole with Chickpeas.

DINNER: Potato Burrito Bowl. Breakfast and lunch are both in the bag today, thanks to your efforts earlier this week! Enjoy Sweet Potato Fries as a snack or as a side to dinner. LUNCH leftover : Potato Burrito Bowls. DINNER: Lentil Burgers. SNACK: Sweet Potato Fries Preheat oven to °F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Cut 1 large sweet potato into wedges and place them in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until just tender and slightly browned on the edges.

Serve warm with ketchup. On order today is a slew of satisfying meals. Look forward to enjoying leftover Chickpea Curry Stew with Kale for lunch tomorrow. BREAKFAST: Savory Polenta Porridge with Broccoli In a pan bring 1 cup water to boiling.

Cook for 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Roughly chop half of an oz. Add chopped polenta to the pan. Cook over low 10 minutes more or until polenta softens. Mash polenta to a porridge using a fork. Add 1 tablespoon each lemon juice and finely chopped fresh cilantro.

Add sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Top with 1 cup steamed broccoli. LUNCH: Tex-Mex Pasta Salad Cook 1 cup dry penne according to package directions. Two minutes before pasta is done, add 2 cups chopped kale. When pasta finishes cooking, drain and transfer to a large bowl.

Add 1½ cups cooked black beans, 1 cup thawed frozen corn, ¼ cup lemon juice, 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion, and ½ teaspoon each garlic powder, dried oregano, and ground cumin. Toss to combine. Add sea salt and cayenne pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh cilantro. DINNER: Chickpea Curry Stew with Kale. SNACK: Oatmeal with Bananas In a small saucepan bring 2 cups of water to boiling. Add 1 cup rolled oats. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Remove from heat; let stand for 2 minutes. Serve topped with 1 sliced banana. LUNCH leftover : Chickpea Curry Stew with Kale.

SNACK: Polenta Bruschetta Preheat oven to °F. Slice half of an oz. tube precooked polenta into six ½-inch-thick disks. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.

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