When it comes to dirt cheap vegan meals, our minds immediately go to those using pantry staples and inexpensive ingredients. This is an easy way to make affordable meals to feed the family.
In today’s world, nothing seems to be cheap anymore. Grocery prices are high and those ingredients and things we used to be able to get pretty cheap have gone up in prices. It seems like every time we go to the store, the prices just get higher and higher.
Luckily, there are a few items that are still budget-friendly and can be used to make a decent meal. These are some of the best affordable and cheaper vegan meals that you can enjoy with the whole family.
1. BBQ Chickpea Tacos
These vegan BBQ chickpea tacos are a quick, easy, and inexpensive dinner idea the whole family with love! It’s a dish of canned chickpeas, BBQ sauce, tortillas, and topped with your favorite taco toppings.
2. Watermelon And Mango Salad
Craving a delicious salad? Try this simple summer salad loaded with the goodness of fresh watermelon and mango. It’s a light, hearty, delectable vibrant salad.
3. 10 Minute Garlic Bok Choy
Crisp, fresh, and surprisingly flavorful, this Garlic Bok Choy Recipe is an affordable vegan delight. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect as a standalone dish or paired with other vegan favorites for a budget-friendly meal that packs a nutritional punch.
4. Sautéed Crumbled Sticky Tempeh
This Indonesian crumbled tempeh is a quick & healthy sautéed dish that happens to be vegan. In Tempeh is considered food for the lower income households. But since it’s already a complete protein, it makes this a true dirt cheap (but nutritious) vegan meal!
5. Old-Fashioned Vegan Potato Soup
This quick and easy creamy potato soup recipe is just like grandma used to make! Healthy, dairy-free, gluten-free, and allergy-free, this simple and budget-friendly potato soup is just 8 ingredients and made in 15 minutes!
6. Spinach Stir Fry with Garlic
This is a Chinese inspired dish, made of blanched spinach seasoned with garlic, spring onion, and soy sauce. It only takes 10 minutes
7. Spaghetti Aglio Olio e Peperoncino
Made with spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, and chili flakes, this is a budget-friendly meal the whole family can enjoy and is ready in just 10 minutes!
8. Vegan Chickpea “Egg” Salad
Similar to the flavor of egg salad, this recipe is all vegan and made with chickpeas. Serve as a lunch, breakfast, or snack.
9. Asian Cucumber Salad
Sliced cucumbers are tossed in sweet, tangy, and spicy sesame dressing topped with roasted peanuts makes for a delicious side dish that everyone will love. It takes just 5 minutes to make and is vegan.
10. Adobo Potato Fries
Sometimes you just want a snack to enjoy for a meal and when you do, these adobo fries will fit the bill. Crispy adobo fries made with potatoes, either roasted or using an air fryer! Just 3 ingredients and done in 30 minutes!
11. Vegan Tomato Soup
This easy Vegan Tomato Soup recipe is smooth, creamy, rich in flavor, healthy, and comforting! Enjoy it on its own or pair it with some bread or a sandwich.
12. Asian Broccoli Stir Fry
Tender, crispy broccoli tossed with ginger, garlic, and a beautiful sauce glaze – a recipe that is easy, light, and totally delicious, and it’s ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish.
13. Creamy Veggie Pot Pie Soup
The comfort of a classic pot pie, made into a hearty, plant-based soup. This budget-friendly meal is delicious and easy to make.
14. Arhar Dal Tadka
Split pigeon peas are simmered in a broth of fragrant spices to make this dish. It’s then topped with a garlic and cumin-infused tadka.
15. Chickpea Curry
This flavorful dish can be made on the stove or in the instant pot. It’s a hearty dish with Indian spices and goes great with other Indian sides.