Vegan on a budget: 7 days of dinners under $25
May 30, 2025
Looking for budget-friendly vegan meals that don’t skimp on flavor? You’re in the right place. This 7-day dinner plan proves that plant-based eating can be delicious, nourishing, and super affordable, all for under $25 total.* Yes, seriously.
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| Recipe / Day | Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1: Lentil Tomato Pasta | Red lentils (dried) | 1 cup |
| Crushed tomatoes (canned) | 1 can | |
| Garlic | 1 clove | |
| Onion | 1 | |
| Italian herbs | to taste | |
| Day 2: Chickpea Tacos with Slaw | Chickpeas (canned) | 1 can |
| Cabbage | 1/2 head | |
| Lime or vinegar | 1 tbsp | |
| Corn tortillas | 6–8 | |
| Day 3: One-Pot Coconut Curry Rice | Rice | 1 cup |
| Coconut milk | 1/2 can | |
| Frozen mixed vegetables | 1 cup | |
| Garlic | 1 clove | |
| Curry powder | 1 tsp | |
| Day 4: Potato & Black Bean Stew | Potatoes | 3 medium |
| Black beans (canned) | 1 can | |
| Carrot | 1 | |
| Onion | 1 | |
| Smoked paprika | 1 tsp | |
| Cumin | 1 tsp | |
| Day 5: Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl | Chickpeas (canned) | 1 can |
| Rice or couscous | 1 cup | |
| Cucumber | 1 | |
| Tomato (fresh) | 1–2 | |
| Lemon | 1 | |
| Parsley | to taste | |
| Day 6: Peanut Noodles with Veggies | Spaghetti or ramen noodles | 1 pack |
| Peanut butter | 3 tbsp | |
| Soy sauce | to taste | |
| Garlic | 1 clove | |
| Carrot | 1 | |
| Bell pepper | 1 | |
| Day 7: Flatbread Pizza with Veggies | Flatbread or pita | 2–4 |
| Tomato paste/sauce | 1 small can | |
| Bell pepper | 1 | |
| Onion | 1 | |
| Spinach (fresh or frozen) | 1 cup |
Cost per serving: $1.10
Hearty, protein-packed red lentil sauce over spaghetti.
Cost per serving: $1.30
Spiced chickpeas with crunchy cabbage slaw in soft tortillas.
Cost per serving: $1.40
All-in-one dish with rice, frozen veggies, and curry-spiced coconut milk.
1 cup rice
Cost per serving: $1.15
Comforting, filling, and perfect with a slice of bread.
Cost per serving: $1.35
Bright, fresh, and satisfying with lemon and herbs.
👉 Get inspired by our Mediterranean Chickpea Bowl
Cost per serving: $1.25
Savory peanut sauce tossed with noodles and crisp veggies.
Cost per serving: $1.35
DIY pizza night with store-bought flatbreads, tomato sauce and veggies.
Stick to in-season produce, frozen veg, and bulk dry goods to stretch your budget even further. Plant-based meals can be incredibly affordable and totally crave-worthy!
*Estimated total price excludes pantry basics and is based on 2 servings per meal.
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