Our Top 10 Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes from April 2023!

These budget-friendly vegan recipes mean you don’t have to break the bank to have flavorful, healthy, seasonal meals that are 100% plant-based.

We also highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App  — with over 20,000 delicious recipes it is the largest meatless, vegan, plant-based, and allergy-friendly recipe resource to help you get healthy! And, don’t forget to check out our Budget-Friendly Archives!

1. Edible Cookie Dough

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This Edible Cookie Dough by Emani Corcran is simply addicting! We all know eating cookie dough out of the package is a big no-no, but this cookie dough will keep you fueled and satisfied. It’s made from chickpeas, which doesn’t sound dessert-friendly, but I promise I would never steer you wrong. It’s so good that I store it in my fridge for whenever I get a sweet tooth craving. This is the dessert to fool a vegan skeptic—be sure to tell them what’s in it after they tell you how delicious it is.   Credit: Reprinted with permission from Blk + Vegan by Emani Corcran. Page Street Publishing Co. 2023. Photo credit: Monika Normand.

2. Rosemary Garlic White Bean Spread

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Rosemary Garlic White Bean Spread by Erin Bruns has it all. This recipe is simple, healthy, and full of flavor. You can eat this white bean dip as is with crackers or cut vegetables. You can also spread this over avocado toast or add it to sandwiches for extra protein.

3. Honeydew Melon in a Jar

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If you’re a fan of melon and are wanting a cooling way to enjoy it for breakfast, this Honeydew Melon in a Jar by Lena Ropp is it!

4. Peanut Butter Tofu

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This Peanut Butter Tofu by Haley Gallerani is so easy to make, and it tastes delicious. You can also add it to many different types of dishes. It tastes delicious on a bed or rice and covered with lettuce, avocado, and sriracha. You can also put it in a salad or mix it with other vegetables.

5. White Bean & Artichoke Patties

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These flavourful and nutritious White Bean & Artichoke Patties by Planted and Picked are great for including in your weekend meal prep. Store them in the fridge and reheat them during the week for a quick lunch or dinner. You could also serve them as an appetizer when entertaining.

6. Tzatziki

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Refreshing, cool and creamy, this traditional Greek dip made with yogurt and cucumber is tasty and versatile. It can be vegan or non-vegan depending on the type of yogurt that you use. This Tzatziki  by Julie Zimmer is a perfect dish to serve during those hot summer months when cucumbers are fresh!

7. Creamy Mushroom Lentils with Barley and Spinach

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This wholesome, creamy and easy-to-make dish is so delicious, all made in one pot or a deep skillet! This Creamy Mushroom Lentils with Barley and Spinach by Julie Zimmer is completely plant-based and filled with nutritious ingredients such as mushrooms, lentils, barley and loads of fresh spinach, one bowl is a complete immune-boosting and energising meal.

8. Chocolate Raspberry Muffins

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These Chocolate Raspberry Muffins by Kim Julie-Hansen are incredibly rich and contain just the right mix of chocolate and fruit. They’re sweet enough to qualify as cupcakes too, so feel free to add your favorite frosting and decorate them to your liking.

9. Simple Five-Ingredient Banana Bread

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This Simple Five-Ingredient Banana Bread by Kayla Cappiello is the perfect base for whatever your favorite flavors are. You can add any toppings or mix-ins you want to this recipe. Want to make it a raisin cinnamon banana bread? Add 1/2 cup raisins and 3 tablespoons cinnamon. Want to make it a peanut butter chocolate chip banana bread? Use peanut butter and mix in an extra 1/2 cup of chocolate chips. You can also choose to top each slice as you eat it. I made the base banana bread, then each night for dessert, I microwave my individual slice for 30 seconds and then top with peanut butter, chocolate syrup, caramel, and strawberries.   Copyright © 2023 by Kayla Cappiello. (If applicable, please also include Photos copyright © Jen Costa, Fox & Hare Photography, on pages v, vi, viii, 4, 5, 6, 14, 18, 180, 181.) Excerpted by permission of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

10. Roasted Vegetable Tacos with Lemon Garlic Aioli

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These Roasted Vegetable Tacos with Lemon Garlic Aioli by Kayla Cappiello are bursting with flavor!   Copyright © 2023 by Kayla Cappiello. (If applicable, please also include Photos copyright © Jen Costa, Fox & Hare Photography, on pages v, vi, viii, 4, 5, 6, 14, 18, 180, 181.) Excerpted by permission of Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.

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Lead Image: White Bean & Artichoke Patties by Planted and Picked