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Cheap Healthy Vegan Recipes

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

May 6 2019

If your weekly grocery bill is eating up most of your paycheck, cutting back on meat is actually one of the easiest ways to save some cash. As far as protein goes, meat is typically more expensive than vegan-friendly protein sources like beans, lentils, and tofu. Possibly more important than the effect eating more plants can have on your wallet is the impact it can have on your health. Plant-based diets have been shown to promote weight loss, and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease.

Whether you are a lifelong vegan or you're just trying to add more healthy, plant-based meals to your diet, these 16 recipes definitely deserve a spot on next week's meal plan. Your wallet will thank you.

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1. Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Quinoa Veggie Burger

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

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2. Vegan Cauliflower Pizza Crust

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

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3. Tempeh Tacos

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

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4. Sesame Ginger Quinoa Salad

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

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5. Vegan Pancakes

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

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6. Broccoli Slaw Stir-Fry

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

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7. Spiced Carrot Soup With Crispy Chickpeas and Tahini

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

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