Budget Vegan Recipes — Under $5 a Serving

Eating vegan is one of the cheapest ways to eat well — when you skip the speciality cheeses and pre-made everything. These recipes lean on the pantry staples that have fed people for centuries: rice, beans, lentils, pasta, oats and seasonal vegetables.

9 recipes · Updated June 2026

1. #1 · dinner · 20 min

   Creamy Vegan Mushroom Pasta (20 minutes)

   A silky, savoury weeknight pasta made with cashew cream, garlic and a mountain of mushrooms. Ready in 20 minutes — dairy-free.

2. #2 · dinner · 30 min

   30-Minute One-Pot Chickpea Curry

   A pantry-friendly chickpea curry with coconut milk, tomatoes and warming spices. One pot, 30 minutes, naturally vegan and gluten-free.

3. #3 · dinner · 25 min

   Crispy Tofu Stir-Fry with Garlic-Ginger Sauce

   Restaurant-style crispy tofu tossed with crunchy vegetables in a savoury-sweet garlic-ginger sauce. Ready in 25 minutes.

4. #4 · dinner · 45 min

   Hearty Vegan Lentil Bolognese

   A rich, slow-tasting bolognese made with brown lentils, mushrooms and tomato. High in protein and fibre, and it freezes well.

5. #5 · dinner · 50 min

   Smoky Three-Bean Vegan Chili

   A thick, smoky chili with three kinds of beans and sweet potato. A one-pot meal that tastes even better the next day.

6. #6 · breakfast · 5 min

   Vegan Overnight Oats (5 Easy Flavours)

   A no-cook breakfast you prepare in two minutes the night before. One base recipe plus five flavour ideas.

7. #7 · snack · 10 min

   Extra-Smooth Classic Hummus

   Restaurant-smooth hummus at home with canned chickpeas, tahini and lemon. Ready in 10 minutes.

8. #8 · breakfast · 15 min

   Fluffy Vegan Tofu Scramble

   A protein-rich, egg-free breakfast scramble with turmeric, black salt and spinach. Ready in 15 minutes.

9. #9 · lunch · 35 min

   Comforting Red Lentil Soup

   A creamy, lemony red lentil soup made from pantry staples. No blender needed, ready in 30 minutes.