Vegetarian Recipes

Discover budget-friendly vegetarian recipes that are loved by vegetarians and omnivores alike! No mystery ingredients here, just simple vegetarian food made easy and delicious, without the meat. Choose from over 400 vegetarian recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinners, snacks, and more. Many of these vegetarian recipes found here are vegan friendly or can easily be converted to be 100% plant-based.

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Vegetarian Pasta

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Vegetarian Meal Prep

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Vegetarian Soup

This Slow Cooker Vegetarian Lentil Chili makes a huge batch, is packed with flavor and nutrients, and can be made for only about 5 dollars! Budgetbytes.com

Vegetarian Slow Cooker

Popular Vegetarian Recipes

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Coconut Curry Chickpeas

$7.44 recipe / $1.86 serving

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Creamy Cucumber Salad

$2.31 recipe / $0.58 serving

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Hearty Black Bean Quesadillas

$6.61 recipe / $0.66 each

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Honey Sriracha Tofu

$2.64 recipe / $0.66 serving

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Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese

$3.40 recipe / $1.70 serving

Popular Vegan Recipes

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Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen

$2.75 per serving

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Sheet Pan Portobello Fajitas

$10.81 recipe / $2.70 serving

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Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowls

$10.40 recipe / $2.60 serving

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Creamy Coconut Curry Lentils with Spinach

$6.29 recipe / $1.57 serving

Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

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Easy Cheese Enchiladas

$5.97 recipe / $1.49 serving

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White Beans with Mushrooms and Marinara

$6.54 recipe / $1.64 serving

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Black Bean Burgers

$2.57 recipe / $0.43 serving

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Creamy White Bean and Spinach Quesadillas

$3.99 recipe / $1.00 per quesadilla

Vegetarian Salad Recipes

This Roasted Cauliflower Salad combines sweet roasted red onions, spiced chickpeas, tender cauliflower, and a tangy lemon tahini dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing

$6.99 recipe / $1.75 serving

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Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

$5.30 recipe / $1.33 serving

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Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

$4.67 recipe / $1.17 serving

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Panzanella

$13.54 recipe / $2.26 serving

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Cowboy Caviar

$5.30 recipe / $0.53 serving

Vegetarian Soups

Three bowls of rosemary garlic white bean soup with different toppings (pesto, croutons, Parmesan).

Easy Rosemary Garlic White Bean Soup

$2.49 recipe / $0.62 serving

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Cabbage Soup

$7.89 recipe / $0.99 serving

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Easy Minestrone Soup

$5.96 recipe / $0.99 serving

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Mediterranean Lentil Soup

$7.59 recipe / $1.08 serving

Newest Vegetarian Recipes

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Sweet Potato Black Bean Skillet

$7.44 recipe / $1.86 serving

This Sweet Potato Black Bean skillet is a fun, budget-friendly, and veggie packed meal with lots of flavor and is perfect for meal prep!

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Canadian Butter Tarts

$5.33 recipe / $0.44 serving

This easy Butter Tarts recipe is all you need to make delicious Canadian butter tarts at home. They're buttery, sweet, and perfectly gooey!

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Roasted Butternut Squash

$5.67 recipe / $0.47 serving

Roasted Butternut Squash is the perfect fall side dish! It's budget-friendly, easy to make, and only uses a few pantry staples.

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Stuffed Mushrooms

$11.58 recipe / $1.93 serving

This Stuffed Mushrooms recipe is the best appetizer or veggie side dish! They're bite-sized and packed with a herby cream cheese filling.

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Caramelized Onions

$2.16 recipe / $0.13 serving

These velvety-smooth Caramelized Onions are a budget-friendly way to add extra flavor to any meal! Add them to burgers, pasta, and more!

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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

$3.10 recipe / $0.77 each

Air Fryer Baked Potatoes are a classic comfort food that’s budget-friendly, easy to customize, and made conveniently in the air fryer.

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White Bean Hummus

$4.15 recipe / $0.34 serving

You won't miss the chickpeas in this protein-packed white bean hummus! It's creamy, flavorful, and so easy to make at home.

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Apple Cinnamon Pancakes

$4.22 recipe / $1.06 serving

Make breakfast extra special with these fluffy and super delicious Apple Cinnamon Pancakes. Perfect to enjoy any day of the week!

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Cauliflower Tacos with Romesco Sauce

$10.84 recipe / $2.71 serving

Our vegan Cauliflower Tacos with Romesco Sauce are perfectly tender-yet-crisp with an easy, tangy sauce. Simple, fresh, and budget-friendly!

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Overnight Oats (Base Recipe plus Variations)

These easy Overnight Oats are the ultimate introduction to budget-friendly meal prep. They're no-cook, ideal for on-the-go, and customizable!

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Tuscan White Bean Stuffed Tomatoes

$9.42 recipe / $2.35 serving

This Tuscan White Bean Stuffed Tomatoes recipe is hearty, warming, and deeply satisfying. It's also budget-friendly and easy to make!

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Tomato Pie

$10.53 recipe / $1.31 serving

This homemade tomato pie recipe is the perfect way to use up fresh summer tomatoes. It's creamy and tangy, and the leftovers are fantastic!