19 Cheap Vegetarian Recipes
Learn some of the best ways to eat vegetarian on a budget

Eating vegetarian can be great for your health and for the environment, but like any specialized diet, it takes some work to do it well. Thankfully, though, keeping up with a vegetarian diet doesn't have to break your budget, especially if you cook at home.
There are a lot of wonderful vegetarian options out there, and this list will walk you through some of the thriftiest ones. You'll see a wide variety of dishes too. It doesn't matter if you're looking for full meals, healthy sides, vegetarian versions of traditionally meaty recipes, or just a quick snack; you'll be sure to find what you're looking for here.
The best part is, these recipes aren't just cheap, they're also easy and (most importantly) delicious. Whether you're cooking for yourself or for the whole family, you're not going to hear any complaints. So dig into these 19 cheap recipes!
1. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
2. Spinach and Feta Tortellini
3. Spinach Artichoke Stuffed Tomatoes
4. Healthy Zucchini Parmesan Crisps
Potato fries are fine for vegetarians, of course, but fried zucchini is a great alternative that tastes just as amazing. Everyone from individuals looking for healthy snack options to local burger places are getting on board with this delicious food. This recipe even adds a parmesan twist to keep things a little extra interesting.

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5. Very Veggie Kale and White Bean Soup
6. Stuffed Zucchini Boats with Cheese & Garlic
7. Garlic Parmesan Broccoli and Potatoes in Foil
8. Easy Kale Recipe
9. Vegetable Au Gratin Recipe
10. Grilled Portobello Burger Recipe
11. 5-Ingredient Butternut Squash and Arugula Pasta
If you want something even simpler to make than it is cheap, you won't be able to do much better than this 5-ingredient dish. The best part is, it somehow manages to have amazing, unique flavors despite its limited ingredients list. It's ready in 30 minutes, too, so you won't have to waste any time before you can dig in.

12. Tofu Tikka Masala
13. Chinese Stir Fry Vegetables
14. Copycat Olive Garden Minestrone Recipe
15. Couscous and Roasted Vegetables Salad
We're coming back to Mediterranean flavors now thanks to this delicious and healthy couscous and veggie salad. It's hard to go wrong a dish this simple and tasty.

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16. Copycat Outback Broccoli and Cheese Recipe
17. Copycat Applebee’s French Onion Soup Recipe
18. Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches
Grilled veggies are a common summer side, but how often do you see them taking center stage? Thanks to the added grilled flavor and the magic of picante sauce, it's easy to make absolutely wonderful vegetable sandwiches. The recipe even comes with instructions for how to turn any leftovers into a lovely to-go option.

Did we miss anything? What's your favorite budget vegetarian option? Tell us below!
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