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Cheap Vegetarian Recipes That Are Healthy & Budget Friendly

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Delicious, affordable vegetarian recipes that are packed with flavor and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or gatherings on a budget.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can chickpeas, drained
  • 1 cup lentils
  • ½ cup rice
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 can white beans
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 pinch chili flakes
  • Pasta of choice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: spinach, carrots, frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pot. Sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, and curry powder. Stir.
  3. Add potatoes and cook 5 minutes.
  4. Add diced tomatoes and broth. Simmer 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in chickpeas. Cook 10 minutes more.
  6. For lentil stew: sauté onion, carrot, and garlic.
  7. Add smoked paprika, lentils, rice, and broth. Simmer 30 minutes.
  8. For pasta: sauté garlic, add tomatoes, beans, oregano, chili flakes.
  9. Simmer and toss with cooked pasta.
  10. Season all dishes with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

Use frozen or canned vegetables to save time and money. Adjust spices to taste.

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