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Vegan Budget Dinner Recipes

Save time and money with these healthy budget dinner recipes! Especially when you're feeding a family, saving money can really matter at mealtime. Vegan diets tend to be some of the most affordable, and we have a to of options to get you started.

From the $3 a Day Meal Plan to classic recipes like Chickpea Orzo Soup, Braised White Beans, and Watermelon Rind Peanut Stir Fry, you will find high protein options that everyone can enjoy. They are all very inexpensive to prepare!

  • Quinoa Salad Recipes: 3 Ways
  • Braised White Beans with Garlic and Rosemary
  • Beet Carrot Ginger Soup
  • Chickpea Orzo Soup
  • Easy Vegan Pantry Chili
  • Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
  • Thai-Inspired Peanut Butter Bagel
  • The Ultimate California Veggie Sandwich
  • Pumpkin-Shaped Gnocchi
  • Creamy Sweet Corn Pasta with Basil and Tomatoes
  • Crispy White Bean Skillet with Kale and Tomatoes
  • Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi
  • Traditional Irish Colcannon with Leeks
  • Mini Tacos
  • Perfect Crispy Tofu (the BEST recipe)
  • Simple Garlic Pasta (My Favorite!)
  • Microwave Cacio e Pepe
  • Tofu Meal Prep: 3 Recipe Variations
  • Fig Jam Grilled Cheese with Honey
  • Pesto Tomato Toast Tartine
  • Vegan Potato Pierogi
  • Golden Crispy Saffron Rice (Tahchin)
  • Crispy Orzo with Peas and Garlic Butter
  • Butter Chickpeas
  • Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
  • 15-Minute Sesame Ginger Noodles
  • 20-Minute Spicy Peanut Noodle Soup
  • 15-Minute Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
  • Easy & Creamy Tomato Soup
  • Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad
  • Crisp Sesame Cucumber Salad
  • Strawberry Quinoa Salad
  • Creamy Pesto Potato Salad
  • Grilled Cabbage with Charred Dates & Tahini
  • Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls with Green Tahini
  • Black Pepper Chickpeas
  • Spaghetti with 12 Cloves of Garlic
  • $3 a Day Meal Plan Challenge
  • Couscous Stuffed Peppers
  • Walnut Lentil Taco Meat

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Hi, I'm Emily! I have been a plant-based food blogger since 2017. Garlic Head is a recipe website for anyone who wants to easily, affordably, and sustainably incorporate more vegetables into their diet. I am a lifelong vegetarian and 10+ year vegan.

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