Our Top 10 Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes from November 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. Tomatoes Provencal

Source: Tomatoes Provencal by Tessa Kiros

These are a delicious treat. The important thing here is that the tomatoes are ripe and tasty. You can use a mixture of sizes – just not too big, though. As a starter, a few of these Tomatoes Provencal by Tessa Kiros of these alone are lovely.

2. Tabeekh Sabanekh

Source: Tabeekh Sabanekh

Growing up, my mother would do her best to make dishes that were wholesome for our family. One of the ways that she would make us eat our greens was by putting spinach in plenty of our foods. Like most children, my brothers and I weren’t fans of spinach, let alone this Tabeekh Sabanekh by Heifa Odeh. However, as we grew, we appreciated this iron-dense meal more and more, and now I make it when I am feeling under the weather to give me a little boost.   Credit: Reprinted with permission from Dine in Palestine by Heifa Odeh. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Doaa Elkady.

3. Cinnamon Crunch Granola

Source: Cinnamon Crunch Granola

You are searching for a sugar- and oil-free granola recipe that does not have an overwhelming list of ingredients? Then stop right there! This Cinnamon Crunch Granola by Melanie Jacobs is much better (and healthier) than all those boxed varieties from the store.

4. Plant Based Red Bean Curry

Source: Plant Based Red Bean Curry

This Plant Based Red Bean Curry by Molly Patrick is perfect to serve alongside rice! This vegan viral recipe makes a great weeknight dinner and is great to bring to potlucks to share with friends!

5. Coconut Ice Cream

Source: Coconut Ice Cream

The most refreshing thing that can happen to you on a hot humid afternoon – while gathering bits and pieces and inspiration at a wonderful market in Thailand – is a coconut ice cream stall. This Coconut Ice Cream by Now & Then by Tessa Kiros is a simple version you can make at home.

6. Vegetable Pancit

Source: Vegetable Pancit

Pancit is a traditional Filipino dish made with rice noodles. While pancit dishes often feature meat, this Vegetable Pancit by Meatless Monday is a light and healthy take that’s a perfect fit for healthy eating resolutions.

7. Baked Egg Cups

Source: Baked Egg Cups

Start your day on a good note with these high-protein, gluten-free, and vegan baked egg cups! Make a batch of these Baked Egg Cups by Mitch and Justine Chapman ahead of time for a quick and easy breakfast or snack.

8. Spicy Balsamic Baked Eggplant Chips

Source: Spicy Balsamic Baked Eggplant Chips

Looking for a healthier way to snack? These Spicy Balsamic Baked Eggplant Chips by Lenia & Dimitra will satisfy your craving for crunchy snacks without all the oil because they’re baked and not fried!

9. Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

Source: Moroccan Red Lentil Soup

Hearty and comforting Moroccan Red Lentil Soup by Pavani Nandula is a filling and delicious dish for any night of the week. Warm African spices make this dish extra special.

10. Fruit-Sweetened Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins

Source: Fruit-Sweetened Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins

These Fruit-Sweetened Peanut Butter & Jelly Muffins by Caroline Doucet and they’re perfect for breakfast or a midday snack! These muffins are sweetened with bananas and jelly and are made with whole wheat flour for a nutritious snack!

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