16 Plant-Based Recipes That Will Make Your Wallet (and Your Taste Buds) Happy

If your pantry is well-stocked, you probably already have most of the ingredients for these meatless burgers on-hand. Since you'll be picking up sweet potatoes anyway, serve up these crispy roasted fries on the side.

Get the recipe: sweet potato, chickpea, and quinoa veggie burger

This cauliflower-crusted pizza is super budget-friendly because you can top it any way you like. Stalk the sale ads and choose your toppings based on the best prices you find.

Get the recipe: vegan cauliflower pizza crust

These spicy tacos rely heavily on seasonings that you probably already have in your spice rack. Add in some tempeh for protein, and you've got a hearty, low-cost meal.

Get the recipe: tempeh tacos

Cheap meals do not have to be boring, and this Asian-inspired salad is proof. We recommend making a double or triple batch so you aren't wasting any of your fresh veggies and you'll have a week's worth of lunches.

Get the recipe: sesame ginger quinoa salad

This basic vegan pancake recipe can be dressed up any number of ways. You can save money by topping these tasty cakes with any sweetener, vegan yoghurt, or fruit (fresh or frozen) that you have on hand.

Get the recipe: vegan pancakes

This stir-fry checks the low-carb, vegan, and money-saving boxes. Broccoli slaw stands in for rice, and the dish is made with a simple sauce and veggies you can find at any grocery store.

Get the recipe: broccoli slaw stir-fry

This creamy carrot soup is one of the best bargain meals you can make! You can stretch a few ingredients a long way, but the variety of garnishes make it look elegant.

Get the recipe: spiced carrot soup with crispy chickpeas and tahini