This cozy high-protein vegan chili is rich, hearty, and incredibly satisfying, made with beans, plant-based protein, soy chorizo, and roasted tomatoes for deep, slow-simmered flavor. It’s one of those affordable meals that tastes even better the next day and proves you can eat well without spending much at all. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 1 Medium Onion, diced 4 Cloves Garlic, minced 1 cup Plant-Based Protein Crumbles (rehydrated if dry) 1/2 cup Soy Chorizo 2 cups Roas

This cozy lentil and vegetable coconut curry is rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying, made with simple pantry ingredients like lentils, potatoes, carrots, and coconut milk for a nourishing and affordable one-pot vegan dinner. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon Coconut Oil (or olive oil) 1 Medium Onion, chopped 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground) 1-1/2 Tablespoons Curry Powder 1 tsp Ground Cumin 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1 cup Dried Lentils (red or brown),

This creamy Tuscan-style chickpea dish feels rich and comforting, but it’s built entirely from simple pantry staples. Instead of using expensive sun-dried tomatoes and tomato paste, this version uses roasted fresh tomatoes and a little ketchup for that sweet-savory depth — a budget-friendly flavor hack you can make once and use all week. Ingredients 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil 1 Medium Onion, diced 4 Cloves Garlic, minced 1-1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning 1/2 tsp Paprika Salt & Black P

A cozy bowl of creamy loaded potato soup topped with chives, vegan cheese, and a dollop of sour cream — perfect for cold winter days. How to Make Loaded Potato Soup Creamy Without Dairy Ingredients Soup Base 2-1/2 lbs. Russet Potatoes (about 5–6 medium), peeled & diced 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced 3 Cloves Garlic, minced 3 cups Vegetable Broth 1 cup Unsweetened Plant Milk (soy or oat works best, but any will do) 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil (or Vegan Butter) 1 tsp Salt (plus more