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

Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Lentils are a hands-off, fiber filled, freezer friendly vegan dinner. Budgetbytes.com

Vegetarian Slow Cooker

Popular Vegetarian Recipes

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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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Vegetarian French Dip Sandwiches

$6.58 recipe / $1.65 each

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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

Newest Vegetarian Recipes

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Pinto Bean Soup

$3.51 recipe / $0.88 serving

This easy Pinto Bean Soup is a simple and filling meal for when money is tight but you still want something flavorful and comforting.

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Yuca En Escabeche

$4.53 recipe / $0.57 serving

Yuca En Escabeche is a traditional Puerto Rican dish of pickled cassava, olives, and onions. It's delicious, vibrant, easy, and versatile!

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Trail Mix

$2.81 recipe / $0.70 serving

Making homemade trail mix is a quick and easy way to make a delicious snack AND use up leftover ingredients in your pantry.

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Texas Sheet Cake

$11.27 recipe / $0.75 serving

Texas Sheet Cake might be the ultimate chocolate cake. It's incredibly easy to make and has a buttery richness with a pure chocolate punch.

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Sopa De Letras

$6.70 recipe / $0.84 serving

Sopa De Letras, or alphabet soup, is a delicious and hearty tomato-based Mexican soup that's packed with flavor and ready in twenty!

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Tortellini Salad

$15.57 recipe / $1.30 serving

This fresh, vibrant, and utterly delicious Tortellini Salad feeds a crowd on a dime. The best part: you can put it together in minutes!

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Cajun Potato Salad

$5.22 recipe / $0.87 serving

Cajun Potato Salad is creamy, spicy, smoky, and absolutely packed with flavor! It's the perfect side dish for any summer gathering.

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Easy Creamed Spinach

$3.40 recipe / $0.85 serving

This easy creamed spinach recipe is a delicious and easy side dish for any meal, and is made with simple ingredients like butter, milk, and Parmesan.

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Baked Eggs

$3.40 recipe / $0.85 serving

Baked eggs are an easy and affordable lazy weekend breakfast AND a great way to use up leftovers in your fridge.

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Cucumber Sandwiches

$5.06 recipe / $0.42 serving

Cucumber sandwiches with a dilly cream cheese spread are a light and refreshing lunch or snack to serve with tea or brunch.

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Nashville Hot Deviled Eggs

Nashville Hot Deviled Eggs are seasoned with a fiery spice blend and hot sauce for a smoking hot appetizer that's a total breeze to prepare!

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Homemade Biscotti

$3.46 recipe / $0.19 each

Homemade biscotti are a simple sweet treat that are endlessly customizable and are the perfect companion for a hot cup of homemade coffee.