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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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

Chunky Lentil and Vegetable Soup

$5.24 recipe / $0.52 serving

Newest Vegetarian Recipes

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Christmas Punch

$13.88 recipe / $0.69 serving

This easy Christmas Punch Recipe is the perfect drink to get you in the holiday mood with flavors of apple, cranberry, and sparkling ginger.

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

$2.57 recipe / $0.13 each

These chocolate crinkle cookies are a must-have Christmas cookie and the perfect companion to a cup of coffee or hot cocoa!

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Cranberry Orange Bread

$5.91 recipe / $0.59 serving

This Cranberry Orange Bread recipe is a sweet dessert loaf featuring tart cranberries, sweet orange, and a citrus zest glaze.

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Gingerbread Cookies

$5.29 recipe / $0.22 each

This recipe for Gingerbread Cookies makes plenty of soft, chewy, ginger-spiced molasses Christmas cookies that are perfect for decorating!

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

$4.59 recipe / $0.51 each

These incredibly delicious homemade cinnamon rolls have soft, buttery layers of cinnamon and sugar topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.

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Homemade Cranberry Sauce

$3.17 recipe / $0.53 serving

This easy three ingredient homemade cranberry sauce is fast, flavorful, and the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal!

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Black Beans with Eggs

$4.72 recipe / $1.18 serving

Eggs poached in seasoned black beans served over a bed of rice with fresh onion and cilantro makes a fast, filling, and budget-friendly meal!

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Dinner Rolls

$1.33 recipe / $0.11 serving

This homemade dinner rolls recipe makes incredibly soft and fluffy rolls that are perfect for Thanksgiving or any family dinner.

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Sweet Potato Pie

$4.71 recipe / $0.59 serving

Impress your guests with this creamy & delicious Sweet Potato Pie recipe! It adds the perfect touch to finish your Thanksgiving meal.

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Green Bean Casserole

$8.85 recipe / $1.48 serving

This Green Bean Casserole recipe is a Thanksgiving classic made with a creamy mushroom sauce, tender green beans, and crispy fried onions.

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Easy Chocolate Pudding

$2.44 recipe / $0.61 serving

This easy chocolate pudding combines simple pantry ingredients to make a rich and sweet chocolate pudding in under 10 minutes.

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Flan

$8.16 recipe / $1.02 serving

This flan recipe is an easy-to-make creamy dessert that is budget-friendly and perfect to share with family and friends on any occasion.