Our Top 10 Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes from September 2022!

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 15,000 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. Baked Egg Cups

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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.

2. Mexican Sheet Pancakes with Guacamole

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This recipe has a savory Mexican twist. If you’re looking for something a little different, this Mexican Sheet Pancakes with Guacamole by Luce Hosier is the one for you. Sweet corn is such an underrated veggie in my opinion, and the crushed tortilla chips add a fabulous crunch.

Reprinted with permission from One-Pan Vegan by Luce Hosier. Page Street Publishing Co. 2022. Photo credit: Luce Hosier.

3. Teriyaki Tofu Steaks

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These Teriyaki Tofu Steaks by Tara Weir are a delicious dish that makes a wonderful dinner any night of the week!

4. Creamy Avocado Hummus

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As a beautiful cross between guacamole and bean dip, this creamy avocado hummus makes for a delicious appetizer/snack as a dip with veggies and pita chips, and also makes a wonderful spread for a variety of sandwiches. This Creamy Avocado Hummus by Christina Bedetta is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

5. Autumn Dreams Smoothie Bowl

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A late autumn smoothie bowl may seem an unusual treat to share right now with the arrival of colder weather and heavier comfort foods. Ahhh… but when you savor your first creamy spoonful you’ll realize that this is a perfect time. What could be more snuggly than curling up in a cozy chair with a mug of warm chai tea and a bowl of this Autumn Dreams Smoothie Bowl by Katherine Henderson? The idea of bliss.

6. Miso Butter Smashed Potatoes

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These Miso Butter Smashed Potatoes by Luce Hosier will, without a doubt, be the most delicious potatoes you ever eat. Smashing them onto the sheet pan allows them to crisp up to perfection. And don’t forget the miso butter, which couldn’t be easier to prepare. I can assure you that you’ll have eaten several before you’ve even served them to your loved ones, so I’d recommend doubling the ingredients to make an extra big batch. They even taste amazing cold!

7. Garlic and Herb Chickpea Flatbread

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This Garlic and Herb Chickpea Flatbread by Mireille Aikman contains chickpea flour, garlic, and herbs and is so easy to make. Want to know how you can make vegan garlic and herb chickpea flatbread? Let’s get started!

8. Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

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These Apple Cinnamon Pancakes by Hayley Canning are the perfect pancakes for autumn. They always come out perfectly light and fluffy, you’re going to love these healthy vegan pancakes!

9. Roasted Red Pepper Soup

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You might notice that many Roasted Red Pepper Soup by Zuzana Fajkusova and Nikki Lefler recipes add carrots and potatoes but I find that the addition of those items tends to take away from the robust roasted pepper flavor.

10. Crispy Tofu Avocado Bowl

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This Crispy Tofu Avocado Bowl by Julie Zimmer is a colorful, chilled, and refreshing crispy tofu avocado bowl packed with fiber, protein, antioxidants, heart-healthy fats, minerals, and vitamins. It is the perfect summer or end-of-summer dish!

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