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

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

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Coconut Curry Chickpeas

$7.44 recipe / $1.86 serving

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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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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

Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

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Easy Cheese Enchiladas

$5.97 recipe / $1.49 serving

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White Beans with Mushrooms and Marinara

$6.54 recipe / $1.64 serving

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Black Bean Burgers

$2.57 recipe / $0.43 serving

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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

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Cold Peanut Noodle Salad

$5.30 recipe / $1.33 serving

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Broccoli Pasta Salad with Tomato Vinaigrette

$4.67 recipe / $1.17 serving

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Panzanella

$13.54 recipe / $2.26 serving

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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

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Cabbage Soup

$7.89 recipe / $0.99 serving

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Easy Minestrone Soup

$5.96 recipe / $0.99 serving

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Roasted Tomato Soup

$8.62 recipe / $2.16 serving

Newest Vegetarian Recipes

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Sauteed Green Beans

$2.20 recipe / $0.55 serving

Have these Sautéed Green Beans on the table in less than 15 mins! Seasoned with garlic and spices, they're a delicious upgrade to plain beans.

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Cornbread Dressing

$7.59 recipe / $0.63 serving

This Cornbread Dressing recipe is the quintessential side dish for your Thanksgiving or holiday meal. It’s budget-friendly and it also feeds a crowd!

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Green Bean Casserole

$9.71 recipe / $1.62 serving

This Green Bean Casserole recipe is a Thanksgiving classic made with a creamy mushroom sauce, tender green beans, and crispy fried onions.

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Sauteed Brussels Sprouts

$4.49 recipe / $1.12 serving

These Sautéed Brussels Sprouts are the perfect solution for a quick & easy side dish to compliment any holiday or dinner meal!

Creamed Kale

$8.18 recipe / $1.02 serving

This easy Creamed Kale recipe has the creamiest, cheesiest sauce that'll convert even the biggest kale skeptics. Ready in just 30 minutes!

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Squash Casserole

$5.81 recipe / $0.96 serving

This easy Squash Casserole is creamy and cheesy with a buttery cracker crust. It's full of sweet yellow squash and is SO simple to make!

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Pear, Celery and Pecan Salad

$12.22 recipe / $2.44 serving

This Pear, Celery and Pecan salad is the only pear salad recipe you need this holiday season. Easy to make, refreshing, and full of flavor!

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Creamed Corn

$5.29 recipe / $0.66 serving

Making Creamed Corn from scratch is easier than you think! This delicious side is perfect for the holidays and made with simple ingredients.

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Candied Yams

$7.99 recipe / $1.33 serving

The sweet sugar glaze on these Candied Yams are simply irresistible. It’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or any holiday gathering.

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Apple Crumble

$7.42 recipe / $0.61 serving

This easy Apple Crumble recipe is a classic for a reason! Full of warmly spiced, caramelized apples and a crunchy, buttery crumble topping.

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Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad

$5.45 recipe / $0.90 serving

This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad recipe is the perfect healthy side to meal prep for the holidays! It's fresh, tangy, and SO easy to make.

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Pear Galette

$6.24 recipe / $0.78 serving

This easy Pear Galette is packed with warmly spiced pears and craisins, then wrapped in a flaky crust and served with homemade caramel sauce!