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Vegetarian Recipes

BBQ Tofu Sliders are an easy and inexpensive alternative to pulled meat sandwiches. With a simple and uncomplicated ingredient list, this is a tofu dish anyone can master! Budgetbytes.com

Discover budget-friendly vegetarian recipes that are loved by vegetarians and omnivores alike! No mystery ingredients here, just simple 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. (pictured: BBQ Tofu Sliders)

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Cumin rice is an earthy and slightly peppery dish that can be used as the base for many meals. BudgetBytes.com

Cumin Rice

$1.23 recipe / $0.21 serving
Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup is a an easy, inexpensive, and comforting soup for fall, full of nutrients and flavor. BudgetBytes.com

Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup

$3.97 recipe / $0.66
This rich and Creamy Mushroom Herb Pasta is a surprisingly fast and simple to way to have a gourmet meal at home. BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Mushroom Herb Pasta

$4.54 recipe / $1.14 serving
The 1917 Applesauce Cake from Anne Byrn's new book American Cake is light, sweet, and full of warm spices. BudgetBytes.com

Anne Byrn’s 1917 Applesauce Cake

$2.21 recipe / $0.25 serving
Marinated Lentil Salad is bright and flavorful, and infused with bold flavors like garlic and lemon. BudgetBytes.com

Marinated Lentil Salad

$6.56 recipe / $1.09 serving
Halusky is a simple, filling, and inexpensive dish made with sautéed cabbage, tender egg noodles, and butter. BudgetBytes.com

Halusky (Cabbage and Noodles)

$3.41 recipe / $0.57 serving
5 Ingredient Freezer Biscuits are the fastest and easiest way to have fresh, warm, and fluffy biscuits for breakfast any day of the week. BudgetBytes.com

5 Ingredient Freezer Biscuits

$4.14 recipe / $0.35 each
Tomato Herb Rice with White Beans and Spinach is a hearty and flavorful vegan dinner that will be loved by meat eaters and vegetarians alike. BudgetBytes.com

Tomato Herb Rice with White Beans and Spinach

$5.14 recipe / $0.86 serving
Cheddar Grits Breakfast Bowls are an easy but indulgent breakfast or brunch treat that you can whip up in no time. BudgetBytes.com

Cheddar Grits Breakfast Bowls

$4.44 recipe / $1.11 serving
Garden Vegetable Quinoa Soup is a low calorie, high fiber, flavor packed meal perfect for your weekend meal prep. BudgetBytes.com

Garden Vegetable Quinoa Soup

$6.87 recipe / $0.86 serving
Chili Garlic Tofu Bowls are a fiber and flavor filled healthy lunch that you can pre-pack for your week ahead. BudgetBytes.com

Chili Garlic Tofu Bowls

$5.72 recipe / $1.43 serving
Sesame Kale is a quick and easy side dish that pairs perfectly with any Asian inspired meal. BudgetBytes.com

Sesame Kale

$1.96 recipe / $0.49 serving
Silky smooth and creamy No-Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is easy to make at home. BudgetBytes.com

No-Churn Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

$5.38 recipe / $0.90 serving
Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

$4.37 recipe / $0.36 serving
When you need a tropical escape this homemade Pineapple Orange Julius is the perfect sweet and creamy frozen drink to take you away. BudgetBytes.com

Homemade Pineapple Orange Julius

$1.37 each
Savory Cabbage Pancakes are a fun and filling way to use up pantry leftovers. Fill them and top them with whatever your heart desires! BudgetBytes.com

Savory Cabbage Pancakes (Okonomiyaki)

$3.69 recipe / $0.62 each
Creamy Lemon Dill Greek Pasta Salad is packed with bold flavors and fresh vegetables, making it a delicious light lunch. BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Lemon Dill Greek Pasta Salad

$10.40 recipe / $1.73 serving
Use your slow cooker to make these low fat and incredibly flavorful (not) refried beans and barely lift a finger. BudgetBytes.com

(Not) Refried Beans

$2.51 recipe / $0.28 serving
Purple Power Bowls are a mélange of colorful grains, beans, and vegetables with more flavor and texture than imaginable. BudgetBytes.com

Purple Power Bowls

$13.85 recipe / $2.77 each
Zucchini and Orzo Salad with Chimichurri is a fresh summer side with bold herbal flavors. BudgetBytes.com

Zucchini and Orzo Salad with Chimichurri

$6.52 recipe / $1.63 serving
Pickled Red Onions are a great way to use leftover red onion and are a great topping for tacos, sandwiches, pizza, and more. BudgetBytes.com

How to Make Pickled Red Onions

Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese is like your favorite appetizer turned into a meal. BudgetBytes.com

Spinach Artichoke Grilled Cheese

$5.87 recipe / $2.94 serving
Ultimate Southwest Scrambled Eggs make a fast and filling dinner or brunch, and are a great way to use up leftover ingredients in the kitchen. BudgetBytes.com

Ultimate Southwest Scrambled Eggs

$6.12 recipe / $1.53 serving
A black ceramic bowl of chimichurri with a spoon, sitting on a wooden cutting board.

Chimichurri Sauce: Good on Anything and Everything

$2.20 recipe / $0.37 serving
Pasta with 5 Ingredient Butter Tomato Sauce uses simple ingredients to make an elegant meal. BudgetBytes.com

Pasta with 5 Ingredient Butter Tomato Sauce

$4.23 recipe / $1.06 serving
Veggie Packed Freezer Ready Breakfast Sandwiches are a filling, delicious, and microwavable make ahead breakfast for busy mornings. BudgetBytes.com

Veggie Packed Freezer Ready Breakfast Sandwiches

$7.52 recipe / $1.25 each
Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Lentils are a hands-off, fiber filled, freezer friendly vegan dinner. Budgetbytes.com

Slow Cooker Coconut Curry Lentils

$9.86 recipe / $0.99 serving
Broccoli Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing is light and refreshing raw salad for summer. BudgetBytes.com

Broccoli Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing

$5.34 recipe / $1.54 serving

Blueberry Buttermilk Coffee Cake

$3.30 recipe / $0.41 serving
Kale Salad with Cajun Spiced Chickpeas and Buttermilk Dressing. BudgetBytes.com

Kale Salad with Cajun Spiced Chickpeas and Buttermilk Dressing

$3.93 recipe / $0.98 serving
Strawberry Rosé Slush is the perfect refreshing frozen summer drink. BudgetBytes.com

Strawberry Rosé Slush

$2.76 each
Freezer Ready Mini Pizzas are an easy and inexpensive snack to keep on hand in your freezer. BudgetBytes.com

Freezer Ready Mini Pizzas

$4.31 recipe / $0.36 each
Smother Baked Potatoes in Broccoli Cheese Sauce

Broccoli Cheddar Baked Potatoes

$6.72 recipe / $1.68 serving
Chipotle Portobello Oven Fajitas are an easy and flavor packed dinner perfect for summer. BudgetBytes.com

Chipotle Portobello Oven Fajitas

$10.74 recipe / $2.69 serving
No Sugar Added Apple Pie Overnight Oats are the perfect healthy and delicious make-ahead breakfast for summer. BudgetBytes.com

No Sugar Added Apple Pie Overnight Oats

$3.62 recipe / $0.91 serving
Parsley Scallion Hummus Pasta - Hummus makes a wonderfully creamy vegan pasta sauce for summer. BudgetBytes.com

Parsley Scallion Hummus Pasta

$3.93 recipe / $0.98 serving
Lemon Butter Green Beans are the perfect go-to all-purpose side dish with a fresh and vibrant flavor. BudgetBytes.com

Lemon Butter Green Beans (revisited)

$1.71 recipe / $0.43 serving
Warm Corn and Avocado Salad makes the perfect light and fresh side for enchiladas, grilled meats, or tacos. BudgetBytes.com

Warm Corn and Avocado Salad

$3.15 recipe / $0.79 serving
Cheesy Scallion Stuffed Jalapeños are a quick and impressive appetizer for any party or game night. BudgetBytes.com

Cheesy Scallion Stuffed Jalapeños

$5.26 recipe / $0.66 serving
Mango Coconut Tofu Bowls with savory coconut rice and a tangy honey lime glaze. BudgetBytes.com

Mango Coconut Tofu Bowls

$8.21 recipe / $2.05 serving
Lemon Berry Cobbler is the fastest and easiest way to sweet satisfaction - BudgetBytes.com

Lemon Berry Cobbler

$4.78 recipe / $1.20 serving
Ultimate Portobello Mushroom Pizza is a gourmet pie for a frozen pizza price - BudgetBytes.com

Ultimate Portobello Mushroom Pizza

$6.37 recipe / $2.12 serving
Smoky White Bean Shakshuka makes the BEST breakfast for dinner! BudgetBytes.com

Smoky White Bean Shakshuka

$6.49 recipe / $1.62 serving
How to Make Crispy Hash Browns at home - BudgetBytes.com

How to Make Crispy Hash Browns

$1.25 recipe / $0.31 serving
Thai Cucumber Salad is a light and fresh summer salad with bold Thai flavors - BudgetBytes.com

Thai Cucumber Salad

$2.84 recipe / $0.47 serving
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup is a fast and rich weeknight comfort food perfect for dipping crusty bread or grilled cheese. - BudgetBytes.com

Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Soup

$5.41 recipe / $1.35 serving
Creamy Pesto Mac with Spinach - BudgetBytes.com

Creamy Pesto Mac with Spinach

$4.05 recipe / $0.68 serving
Sweet Chili Tofu Bowls - BudgetBytes.com

Sweet Chili Tofu Bowls

$7.15 recipe / $1.79 serving

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