50+ Cheap vegetarian meals

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Cheap vegetarian meals are a great way to stretch the grocery budget. All of these meatless recipes are family-friendly and use common ingredients.

We are meat eaters in our home, but one money saving strategy that I like to use is to incorporate cheap vegetarian meals into our weekly meal plan. Why do we do this? I find that it gives us a break from meat heavy dishes, gets us out of our normal food ruts by providing variety, and greatly reduces our food costs.

Beans and lentils, grains, pastas, eggs, soups, potatoes, and ethnic foods are all included in this list. It's important to me to share recipes that are family-friendly.  Yes, many of these recipes are heavy on vegetables, but I feel like they are done in a very kid-friendly manner.  Many of these vegetarian recipes are some of my family's favorite dinner recipes, meatless or not.

Cheap Vegetarian Meals

Beans and lentils

crispy black bean tacos

chickpea curry

Southern slow cooker pinto beans

• black bean and corn enchiladas
• sweet potato and chickpea stew
• bean burritos
• beans and rice
• lentil sloppy joes
• burrito bowls

Grains

Greek quinoa

lentils and rice

• pumpkin risotto
• roasted vegetable grain bowls

Noodles/pasta

• spaghetti: simple pasta with jarred sauce
• creamy mushroom pasta
• pasta with carrot top pesto
• pasta primavera
• vegetable lo mein
• thai noodle bowl
• lemon and broccoli pasta
• roasted red pepper pasta
• cheesy lentil chili mac
• spinach artichoke lasagna
• one pot pasta

Eggs

• garden frittata
• shakshuka
• eggs (scrambled, poached, fried) and toast
• egg sandwiches

Soup

tomato soup (use vegetable broth) and grilled cheese

kale and white bean soup

split pea soup (omit ham)

• broccoli cheddar soup (use vegetable broth)
• cabbage soup
• vegetarian chili
• butternut squash soup
• egg drop soup
• black bean soup
• lentil soup

Potatoes

• stuffed baked potatoes
• loaded sweet potatoes
• crispy hash browns

More vegetarian recipes

• vegan thai red curry
• homemade pizza
• breaded eggplant
• southwest veggie quesadillas
• vegetable stir fry
• mediterranean quesadillas
• zucchini fritters
• vegetable pot pie
• loaded salad: greens, nuts, seeds, cheese, fruit, any veggies, and a great homemade dressing
• tortilla pizza
• french toast
• oat pancakes
• grilled cheese sandwiches

What are your favorite cheap vegetarian meals? Share in the comments below!