Budget Friendly Meals
Caribbean Soup
Bursting with flavors of coconut, lime and ginger, this quick and simple soup offers a delicious taste of the Caribbean.
Creamy Split Pea Soup
Peas are often overlooked, but these cheap legumes are hearty and loaded with fiber and minerals. One cup cooked peas has 65% of your daily fiber needs!
Lentil Tamarind Stew
Tamarind is a tangy, flavorful concentrate that used in Southeast Asian meals. It’s so flavorful that just a few tablespoons will flavor this whole pot of lentils.
Red Lentil & Pepper Soup
Red lentils make a quick, wholesome low-fat lunch or dinner. You can change out the beans too for colorful variations: try black beans, chickpeas or mung beans.
Zesty Orange Quinoa Salad
A mix of red and white quinoa, bright greens and flavorful oranges makes for a quick (and beautiful) summertime potluck or BBQ dish.
Tempeh Musubi
Musubi is a classic Hawaiian snack. This veganized version uses wholesome tempeh and sweet brown rice.
Ful Muddamus (Fava Bean Soup)
Ful Muddamus is a simple bean soup that is usually eaten for breakfast in Egypt and other parts of Africa. It’s delicious solo or with rice or bread.
Broccoli Frittata
A great eggless frittata that works for brunch, lunch or dinner. This version is adapted from the blog Fat Free Vegan.