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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!

  • overhead shot of crispy orzo with peas and two lemon rounds
    Crispy Orzo with Peas and Garlic Butter
  • mixed quinoa bowls
    Quinoa Salad Recipes: 3 Ways
  • bowl of rosemary garlic braised white beans with a gold spoon and crusty bread
    Braised White Beans with Garlic and Rosemary
  • overhead shot of a bowl of vegan beet carrot ginger soup with cilantro and sesame
    Beet Carrot Ginger Soup
  • bowl of vegan chickpea orzo soup on a table with a grey cloth and a piece of multigrain bread
    Chickpea Orzo Soup
  • bowl of easy vegan chili topped with green onions, avocado, and sour cream on a wooden table
    Easy Vegan Pantry Chili
  • black plate with two instant pot purple sweet potatoes next to a fork
    Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
  • two pieces of Thai peanut bagel slices with carrots and cucumbers
    Thai-Inspired Peanut Butter Bagel
  • side view of a vegan california veggie sandwich at a picnic on a blanket
    The Ultimate California Veggie Sandwich
  • marble board with pumpkin-shaped gnocchi and a candle
    Pumpkin-Shaped Gnocchi
  • bowl of creamy sweet corn pasta with basil and tomatoes shot from overhead
    Creamy Sweet Corn Pasta with Basil and Tomatoes
  • crispy white beans on toast with kale and tomatoes with cashew parmesan
    Crispy White Bean Skillet with Kale and Tomatoes
  • two bowls of vegan leftover mashed potato gnocchi in an herb butter sauce on a black tile table
    Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi
  • person standing over a white pot with vegan colcannon
    Traditional Irish Colcannon with Leeks
  • Mini Tacos
  • tray of broiled tofu on parchment
    Perfect Crispy Tofu (the BEST recipe)
  • two bowls of vegan broccoli garlic pasta on a white table
    Simple Garlic Pasta (My Favorite!)
  • butter pats on top of pasta with a fork
    Microwave Cacio e Pepe
  • overhead view of vegan orange tofu with brown rice and broccoli on a round black plate
    Tofu Meal Prep: 3 Recipe Variations
  • melty vegan sandwich
    Fig Jam Grilled Cheese with Honey
  • overhead shot of tomato toast with feat and basil on a black plate
    Pesto Tomato Toast Tartine
  • plate of vegan pierogi next to beet kraut
    Vegan Potato Pierogi
  • slice of crispy saffron rice on a silver server
    Golden Crispy Saffron Rice (Tahchin)
  • fork twirling strands of spaghetti squash in a boat with cheese
    Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Boats
  • bowl of butter chickpeas next to ripped naan
    Butter Chickpeas
  • bowl of vegan sesame ginger noodles with vegetables
    15-Minute Sesame Ginger Noodles
  • overhead shot of spicy peanut noodle soup with noodles and limes
    20-Minute Spicy Peanut Noodle Soup
  • three lettuce wraps filled with sticky sesame cauliflower on a black plate
    15-Minute Sticky Sesame Cauliflower
  • overhead shot of creamy vegan tomato soup with pesto swirls
    Easy & Creamy Tomato Soup
  • hand holding cashew parm sprinkled onto a plate of roasted red pepper pasta salad
    Roasted Red Pepper Pasta Salad
  • overhead shot of a bowl of spiraled sesame cucumber salad
    Crisp Sesame Cucumber Salad
  • overhead view of green bowl of strawberry quinoa salad with a silver spoon on a grey table
    Strawberry Quinoa Salad
  • overhead shot of creamy pesto potatoes in a ceramic bowl with lemon wedges and parsley
    Creamy Pesto Potato Salad
  • overhead shot of green grilled cabbage on a plate with tahini sauce and charred dates
    Grilled Cabbage with Charred Dates & Tahini
  • ovehead shot of cauliflower quinoa bowl with arugula
    Roasted Cauliflower Quinoa Bowls with Green Tahini
  • overhead view of a bowl of black pepper chickpeas with noodles
    Black Pepper Chickpeas
  • overhead shot of three plates of garlic spaghetti with delicate squash
    Spaghetti with 12 Cloves of Garlic
  • bowl of vegan chickpea orzo soup on a table with a grey cloth and a piece of multigrain bread
    $3 a Day Meal Plan Challenge
  • plate of vegan stuffed peppers with couscous and herbs
    Couscous Stuffed Peppers
  • close up of walnut lentil taco meat in a tortilla with peppers and limes
    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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