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.

Overhead view of a peanut tofu noodle bowl with a black fork on the side

Front view of noodles being lifted out of a bowl of vegan creamy mushroom ramen with chopsticks

One pot veggie pasta in a bowl with a fork

Vegetarian Pasta

Three glass meal prep containers full of cold peanut noodle salad, dressing containers on the side.

Vegetarian Meal Prep

Close up of a ladle full of Vegetable Barley Soup being held over the soup pot.

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

Overhead view of a bowl full of coconut curry chickpeas with a piece of naan.

Coconut Curry Chickpeas

$7.44 recipe / $1.86 serving

Close up overhead view of a plate full of creamy cucumber salad.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

$2.31 recipe / $0.58 serving

A stack of black bean quesadillas on a serving tray

Hearty Black Bean Quesadillas

$6.61 recipe / $0.66 each

Close up of honey sriracha tofu in the skillet

Honey Sriracha Tofu

$2.64 recipe / $0.66 serving

A stack of spinach and feta grilled cheese sandwiches

Spinach and Feta Grilled Cheese

$3.40 recipe / $1.70 serving

Popular Vegan Recipes

Close up overhead view of a bowl full of vegan creamy mushroom ramen with chopsticks lifting some noodles

Vegan Creamy Mushroom Ramen

$2.75 per serving

Three portobello fajitas on a plate.

Sheet Pan Portobello Fajitas

$10.81 recipe / $2.70 serving

Overhead view of a peanut tofu noodle bowl with a black fork on the side

Peanut Tofu Noodle Bowls

$10.40 recipe / $2.60 serving

A hand dipping a piece of naan into the Creamy Coconut Curried Lentils with Spinach on a plate with curry roasted carrots

Creamy Coconut Curry Lentils with Spinach

$6.29 recipe / $1.57 serving

Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

Close up of enchiladas being scooped out of the casserole dish

Easy Cheese Enchiladas

$5.97 recipe / $1.49 serving

Close up view of a spoon scooping some white beans with mushrooms and marinara, garlic bread on the side.

White Beans with Mushrooms and Marinara

$6.54 recipe / $1.64 serving

Side view of a single black bean burger on a bun, fully dressed, sitting on newsprint

Black Bean Burgers

$2.57 recipe / $0.43 serving

Close up of a plate full of creamy white bean and spinach quesadillas with a dish of red salsa

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

Cold Peanut Noodle Salad divided between meal prep containers, dressing being poured.

Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

$5.30 recipe / $1.33 serving

Close up side view of broccoli pasta salad with tomato vinaigrette on a platter

Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

$4.67 recipe / $1.17 serving

Overhead shot of panzanella salad in a white bowl with wood serving spoons next to it.

Panzanella

$13.54 recipe / $2.26 serving

Close up overhead view of cowboy caviar in a bowl with chips on the side.

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

close up of the pot of cabbage soup

Cabbage Soup

$7.89 recipe / $0.99 serving

Overhead view of a pot full of vegetarian minestrone

Easy Minestrone Soup

$5.96 recipe / $0.99 serving

Overhead view of a bowl of roasted tomato soup with a spoon dipping into the center.

Roasted Tomato Soup

$8.62 recipe / $2.16 serving

Newest Vegetarian Recipes

Side view of a bowl of sugared cranberries.

Sugared Cranberries

$2.29 recipe / $0.19 serving

These easy Sugared Cranberries are made with 3 ingredients and are a festive way to elevate your holiday cheese platters, drinks, and desserts!

Overhead view of a homemade graham cracker crust.

Graham Cracker Crust

$1.42 recipe / $0.71 serving

This easy Graham Cracker Crust recipe makes two 9-inch shallow pie crusts! Buttery, sweet, and perfect for any baked or no-bake pie.

Overhead view of eggnog cookies on a parchment lined cooling rack.

Eggnog Cookies

$6.63 recipe / $0.27 serving

These homemade Eggnog Cookies are super chewy, soft, perfectly spiced, and topped with a creamy, buttery frosting. Perfect for Christmas!

Overhead close up of peppermint bark.

Peppermint Bark

$11.05 recipe / $0.69 serving

This homemade Peppermint Bark recipe has the perfect balance of sweet chocolate and minty peppermint flavors. It’s perfect for holiday parties!

Overhead view of skillet breakfast potatoes.

Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

$2.58 recipe / $0.65 serving

These Skillet Breakfast Potatoes have a buttery, tender inside and crispy golden brown outside. They’re so good, super easy, and always a favorite!

Decorated biscotti scattered next to a coffee cup.

Homemade Biscotti

$3.11 recipe / $0.17 each

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

A spoon digging into a cup of chocolate mousse with whipped cream.

Chocolate Mousse

$8.23 recipe / $1.37 serving

When it comes to a perfectly luscious and light dessert, it doesn't get much simpler than this deeply flavored easy chocolate mousse recipe!

Overhead view of festive sugar cookies on a wooden board.

Sugar Cookies

$5.65 recipe / $0.23 serving

This easy Sugar Cookies recipe uses budget-friendly pantry staples to create the most delicious vanilla cookies with a soft and chewy texture!

Side view of a mug of hot cider, garnished with a cinnamon stick and slice of orange.

Hot Cider

$2.63 recipe / $1.31 serving

This easy Hot Cider recipe is flavored with cinnamon, orange slices, nutmeg, and maple syrup to create a tangy, delicious, and warming drink!

Side view of chocolate truffles with various toppings.

Chocolate Truffles

$5.69 recipe / $0.37 serving

This 3 ingredient Chocolate Truffles recipe is SO simple to make and always turns out perfectly creamy, indulgent, and is easily customizable.

Thickened cranberry sauce in the pot being stirred.

Easy 3-Ingredient Cranberry Sauce

$4.16 recipe / $0.69 serving

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

Overhead view of bruschetta on a wooden chopping board with balsamic glaze.

Bruschetta

$8.63 recipe / $1.07 serving

This easy Bruschetta recipe is a delicious and budget-friendly appetizer made with fresh tomatoes, basil, garlic, and a crunchy baguette base.