• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
MOON and spoon and yum
  • Home
  • Subscribe
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Videos
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Subscribe
  • About
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Subscribe
    • About
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Entrées

    33+ Cheap Vegetarian Meals

    Published: Sep 23, 2020 · Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

    Skip to Recipe Pin Recipe
    a pinterest pin for cheap vegetarian recipes

    Cheap Vegetarian Meals that do not break the bank! You will find something for every member of the family in this round-up of easy and delicious budget-friendly vegetarian recipes.

    a pinterest pin for cheap vegetarian meals

    Whether you're new to a vegetarian diet or a long time-veggie, we've got you covered with some of the best vegetarian dishes that not only are cost-effective but likely to stretch out into another meal or two!

    Our Favorite Cookware!
    Caraway Cookware
    Caraway Cookware

    Non-toxic + truly non-stick!

    Buy Now Our Review
    We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.

    And, if you're wondering about some budget-friendly ingredients, check out this list of extremely cheap foods.

    Enjoy!

    Our Favorite Cookware!
    Caraway Cookware
    Caraway Cookware

    Non-toxic + truly non-stick!

    Buy Now Our Review
    We earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you.
    Jump to:
    • Cheap Vegetarian Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 33+ Cheap Vegetarian Meals: Sesame Noodles + More!
    a pinterest pin for budget friendly vegetarian recipes

    Cheap Vegetarian Recipes

    Vegan Mung Bean Curry from Calm Eats
    A simply delicious and nutritious vegan mung bean curry that takes under 30 minutes to prepare.
    Grab The Recipe
    Vegan Noodle Soup
    A SUPER quick, easy and tasty Vegan Noodle Soup recipe. This delight takes only about 10 minutes to throw together, but tastes like it took a few hours! Vegan and gluten-free.
    Grab The Recipe
    a bowl of ramen pho
    Spicy Baked Tofu Noodles Recipe
    Irresistibly delicious spicy baked tofu noodles in one easy to make dish! Naturally gluten-free and vegan.
    Grab The Recipe
    Guatemalan Black Beans and Rice - Arroz Negro - From A Taste For Travel
    Black beans and rice make the perfect vegetarian side dish.
    Grab The Recipe
    Spanish Omelette (Spanish Tortilla) from Veggie Desserts
    Whip up this classic Spanish Omelette in 25 minutes with 4 ingredients. This tortilla recipe is great hot or cold for breakfast, lunch, dinner or tapas.
    Grab The Recipe
    Polenta with Mushrooms, Kale and Roasted Carrots from Calm Eats
    A super simple creamy polenta recipe with a tasty mushroom, kale and red onion sauce, along with dijon brushed roasted carrots. It’s vegan, gluten and dairy-free.
    Grab The Recipe
    Vegetarian Feijoada Recipe (3 Ways) - Easy and Delish
    Vegan or Vegetarian Feijoada is an easy black bean and vegetable stew. Learn how to make feijoada in the slow cooker, pressure cooker, and on the stovetop.
    Grab The Recipe
    Vegan Lentil Chili from Love and Good Stuff
    Vegan lentil chili is a flavourful meatless chili that anyone can enjoy. Full of kidney beans, pinto beans, its loaded with healthy protein and fibre and perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
    Grab The Recipe
    Sesame Noodles
    Super simple, easy and delicious Sesame Noodles made with wholesome ingredients. Gluten-free, vegan, nut-free and soy-free.
    Grab The Recipe
    a hand holding chopsticks wrapped in spicy sesame noodles
    Baked Pesto Tofu Bites Recipe - This Wife Cooks
    Baked Pesto Tofu - Basil pesto is tossed with tofu that has been seasoned and roasted with simple spices for a savory dish that is practically effortless.
    Grab The Recipe
    Easy Cabbage Salad with Lentils Recipe - Savory Spin
    Made with only 9 ingredients, this easy Cabbage Salad with Lentils is a nutritious, tasty, low carb, and super quick meal your family is sure to enjoy.
    Grab The Recipe
    Vegan Zucchini Potato Casserole Recipe (Plant-Based on a Budget!) - Go Dairy Free
    Use up that bumper crop of zucchini with this healthy zucchini potato casserole. Optionally gluten-free and very easy to make.
    Grab The Recipe
    Easy Shakshuka Recipe - E.A. Stewart
    This Easy Shakshuka Recipe with Chickpeas & Spices will knock your socks off! It’s a healthy #glutenfree & #vegetarian meal your whole family will love!
    Grab The Recipe
    Crispy Black Bean Tacos with Avocado-Lime Sauce from Food Love
    Crispy black bean tacos with Mexican spiced beans and melty cheese are addictive! Add avocado lime sauce for an easy vegetarian dinner for kids + adults.
    Grab The Recipe
    Spicy Coconut Red Lentil Dal (Instant Pot + Stovetop)
    Cozy up with this quick, easy, & tasty one pot spicy coconut red lentil dahl that is made with red lentils, coconut milk, tomatoes, garlic, onion and the perfect blend of Indian spices. It makes a most delicious gluten-free, vegan dish served alongside some basmati rice or naan bread! You can make this easy dal in the Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop!
    Grab The Recipe
    a white bowl with orange vegan dal and white rice on a yellow napkin cookie sheet background
    Vegetarian Baked Beans (15 Minutes) - Hurry The Food Up
    You can take Dave out of Britain, but you can’t take the Britain out of Dave. Various people have said that to me over the years I’ve lived in Germany, and after a good giggle and an accepting nod of the head I forget about it again and move on. But as time has gone by I’ve realised how true it real…
    Grab The Recipe
    Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala - Sandhya's Kitchen
    So much better than a takeout ! This one pot Vegan Chickpea Tikka Masala is ready in just 30 minutes. Serve warm over steamed rice or with naan.
    Grab The Recipe
    One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chickpea Rice Casserole {GF, VEG} - Flavor the Moments
    One Pot Cheesy Broccoli Chickpea Rice Casserole is a hearty vegetarian casserole that’s great as a main dish or holiday side!
    Grab The Recipe
    Hearty Gluten-Free Vegetable Stew: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Plant-Based - The Helpful GF
    Try this vegan and gluten-free vegetable stew recipe that is both hearty and healthy, and will make your whole family ask for more.
    Grab The Recipe
    Green Lentil Curry (Instant Pot + Stovetop)
    This Vegan Green Lentil Curry recipe can be in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop for one quick, easy, healthy and delicious Indian inspired dish!
    Grab The Recipe
    Easy Tomato and Rice Soup - I Heart Vegetables
    This hearty tomato and rice soup is an easy and budget-friendly dinner idea! With just a few pantry staples, this vegan recipe comes together quickly.
    Grab The Recipe
    Roasted Sweet Potato, Black Bean and Lime Rice Bowls - This Wife Cooks
    A colorful, tasty, satisfying, protein-packed, budget friendly meal that you can have on the table in about 30-40 minutes.
    Grab The Recipe
    Sweet Potato Soup (Instant Pot + Stovetop)
    A super simple yet flavorful and creamy Sweet Potato Soup for the Instant Pot or stovetop. Vegan and gluten-free.
    Grab The Recipe
    a bowl of sweet potato soup
    Briam (Greek Vegetable Bake) - Little Sunny Kitchen
    Briam is a wonderful traditional Greek dish packed with veggies and flavor! It’s vegan, low carb, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious!
    Grab The Recipe
    Easy Oven Roasted Cauliflower Steak - Marathons and Motivation
    This Easy Oven Roasted Cauliflower Steak is a delicious, low carb, low calorie recipe. It is a tasty vegetarian entree that is perfect for a Meatless Monday. It is a lovely side dish for any meal!
    Grab The Recipe
    Broccoli Cheese Chowder | Quiche My Grits
    Broccoli Cheese Chowder puts the word ‘comfort’ in comfort food. This delicious chowder is loaded with cheese, potatoes, cream, and yummy broccoli.
    Grab The Recipe
    Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Rice Noodle Soup
    An incredibly flavorful, healthy, filling, and comforting Butternut Squash Coconut Curry Rice Noodle Soup! This gluten-free and vegan comfort food dish is big on coconut, curry, and ginger flavors all with a bit of spice.
    Grab The Recipe
    Vegetarian Enchilada Casserole | Mighty Mrs
    This freezer safe healthy vegetarian Mexican quinoa casserole is packed with flavor. You wont miss the meat becuase you’ll get plenty of yum from the beans, peppers, corn, cheese and spices!
    Grab The Recipe
    Sweet Potatoes with Lemony Kale and White Beans - My Quiet Kitchen
    Vegan, gluten-free, and just $2/serving. Nutritious and colorful sweet potatoes are stuffed with lemony white beans, shallot, garlic, and kale.
    Grab The Recipe
    Vegan Instant Pot Mexican White Bean Soup (+ Stovetop Instructions)
    This comforting and heart-warming White Bean Soup is packed with flavorful Mexican spices for a truly delicious vegan soup recipe that is healthy, easy to make and can be made with soaked or unsoaked dry white beans! Both Instant Pot pressure cooker and stovetop instructions are included for this spicy, smoky, keto friendly soup!
    Grab The Recipe
    a bowl of white bean soup lit by sunlight
    Homemade Spaghetti O’s (Allergy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan) from Strength and Sunshine
    Kick the can and make this healthy recipe for the kids instead! Homemade Spaghetti O’s that are allergy-free, gluten-free, and vegan! A super easy lunch or dinner that’s kid-friendly and mom-approved! Guys, SPAGHETTI O’S! An American childhood classic, am I right? Thick, creamy, tomatoey pasta in a …
    Grab The Recipe
    Peanut Tofu Satay Curry (Vegan + GF) - Rhian's Recipes
    This Peanut Tofu Satay Curry is amazingly easy to make, super satisfying, and packed full of flavour. Undetectably vegan and gluten-free.
    Grab The Recipe
    Green Lentil Daal - An Easy Weeknight Meal - Slow The Cook Down
    This green lentil daal recipe is Indian inspired and packed full of tasty spices. Ready in less than 45 minutes, made in one pot and perfect for meal prep.
    Grab The Recipe
    Butternut Squash Curry (Stovetop + Instant Pot)
    This super quick, easy and flavorful Butternut Squash Curry can be made in an Instant Pot pressure cooker (in just about 10 minutes!) or the stovetop for ease and convenience! This delicious spicy vegan curry dish can be enjoyed on it own, or served over rice or quinoa, for a healthy and comforting autumn meal!
    Grab The Recipe
    butternut squash curry in a white bowl served with rice

    If you enjoyed this recipe round-up, please show some support to the wonderful bloggers featured here by sharing this post using the social share buttons on the side of your screen! Thank you. XO.

    📖 Recipe

    33+ Cheap Vegetarian Meals: Sesame Noodles + More!

    Cheap Vegetarian Meals that do not break the bank! You will find something for every member of the family in this round-up of easy and delicious budget-friendly vegetarian recipes.
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Pin Rate SaveSaved!
    Course: Entrées, Vegan
    Cuisine: Vegetarian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • 2 gluten-free ramen noodle cakes 5 oz (or 5 oz of spaghetti noodles, rice noodles or any gluten-free pasta of choice)
    • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
    • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
    • 1/2 teaspoon sriracha optional
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • sesame seeds to garnish
    • cilantro to garnish
    Prevent your screen from going dark

    Instructions

    • Prepare noodles of choice according to package directions. Set aside.
    • In a bowl combine sesame oil, coconut aminos, vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha, garlic and pepper. Whisk until smoothly combined.
    • Pour the mixture over the still warm noodles and toss to combine.
    • Garnish with sesame seeds and freshly chopped cilantro before serving.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    You might like this collection of the best vegetarian cookbooks!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 746kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 2030mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g
    Have you tried this recipe?Please Rate + Comment Below!
    Mention on Instagram!@moon.and.spoon.and.yum

    More Gluten Free Vegetarian Main Dishes

    • 10-Minute Gochujang Noodles
    • Halloumi Salad
    • Rainbow Bowl
    • Avocado Pesto Pasta
    • Share

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




     

    Primary Sidebar

    kristen wood

    About Kristen Wood

    Hi, I'm Kristen! A mama, food writer, photographer, recipe developer, and cookbook author. I enjoy sharing both wildly creative and ridiculously practical gluten-free vegetarian recipes that are approachable for all. Welcome!

    Learn more about me →

    Follow:

    INSTAGRAM 

    PINTEREST 

    YOUTUBE

    FACEBOOK

    FEATURED IN

    POPULAR RECIPES

    • best sautéed mushrooms
      Best Sautéed Mushrooms
    • The Best Gluten-Free Focaccia (Vegan)
    • Easy Acai Bowl Recipe
      Easy Acai Bowl Recipe
    • How to Make Easy Pickled Cabbage

    Footer

    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    FEATURED IN

    • About
    • The Fermented Hot Sauce Cookbook

    Schisandra & Bergamot

    • Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners
    • Contact
    • The Vegetarian Family Cookbook

    Privacy Policy | Google Web Stories | Accessibility Statement

    Copyright © 2023 Kristen Wood | MOON and spoon and yum. All Rights Reserved.

    1.8K shares
    • Pinterest
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Yummly
    • Reddit
    • Flipboard