10 Vegetarian Recipes That Will Also Save You Money

Vegetarian recipes are essential when you're trying to reduce your meat intake and save some money. Have a look at some great recipes here.

Cutting your meat intake even a little bit helps the environment immensely and has many health benefits. Eating a plant based diet not only makes you healthier but will help you save money too! Favoring vegetarian recipes over meat filled ones is the way to go. These vegetarian recipes will replace your favourites so you won’t miss out!

1. Curried Chickpeas With Spinach

Chickpeas are essential when making vegetarian recipes. With only a few ingredients you can make something so delicious and healthy. Use fresh or frozen spinach and a huge can of chickpeas with spices you probably already have in your pantry!

Get the recipe at Budget Bytes

2. Veggie Cottage Pie

Vegetarian recipes can fill your meat cravings, as is found with this cottage pie recipe! Add in any veggies you like for this hearty winters night recipe.

Get the recipe at BBC Good Food

3. Slow Cooker Lentil Chili

Vegetarian recipes such as this will fill your stomach and save your money. This vegan chili recipe really hits that meaty and hearty craving we often have. It’s ingredients are incredibly affordable and makes a huge batch that you can freeze and store for later. Serve it with your favourite toppings such as cheese, coriander and tortilla chips for a great Mexican twist!

Get the recipe at Budget Bytes

4. Roasted Red Pepper Soup

We love vegetarian recipes that are simple and flavorful. This particular recipe is bursting with red pepper flavour with onion and garlic. Such simplicity yet incredibly yummy. This recipe also takes very little time to complete, for extra convenience you could buy red peppers that come in jars but for the authentic taste roast fresh red peppers in the oven yourself.

Get the recipe at The Stingy Vegan

5. Cauliflower And Lentil Tacos

Vegetarian recipes that include roasted cauliflower are an instant win. This healthy and affordable recipe will delight your senses and boost your nutrient intake by a mile. Did you know that half a cup of cooked lentils has twice as many antioxidants as blueberries and twice as much protein as quinoa?

Add a pinch of coriander and chipotle sauce to tie it all together in one delicious taco.

Get the recipe at Cookie And Kate

6. Spinach And Mushroom Lasagna

Lasagna is a family staple for sure but just because you want to stick to vegetarian recipes doesn’t mean you have to miss out! This recipe gives you all the flavors you want from lasagna; cheesy and tomatoey with a hearty dose of mushrooms to replace the meat. You won’t even notice!

Get the recipe at Simply Recipes

7. Eggplant Meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs are another meat filled favourite that you can easily substitute with vegetarian recipes. These juicy and luscious eggplant “meatballs” will become your instant go to for a hearty and filling pasta dish.

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Get the recipe at Skinny Taste

8. Sweet Potato And Black Bean Burgers

Veggie burgers are a must have when sticking to vegetarian recipes. This particular recipe is simple to make and wont fall apart in the pan like many other veggie burger recipes tend to do. This recipe is great for a summer BBQ!

Get the recipe at Cookie And Kate

9. Pasta With Lentil Sauce And Feta

Make this the next time you’re craving pasta and you won’t be sorry. Lentils are full of protein so are ideal for those trying out some vegetarian recipes and want something to fill them up! Add some feta on top for an added creamy texture.

Get the recipe at Delicious

10. Buffalo Cauliflower

This great recipe for buffalo inspired cauliflower bites will knock your socks off. Use it as an entree for your friends and they’re sure to be impressed.