Having to cook dinner, every single night, can be really exhausting! Not only does it require coming up with healthy meals to cook, but it also requires writing a shopping list and spending the time actually preparing the food. I’ve created these Easy Vegetarian Meal Plans to hopefully help make your life a little easier! Each week, I share a new meal plan with an ingredient list to help you compose your shopping list. I also try to keep the recipes to minimal ingredients and minimal time. I hope you find them helpful!
Budget-Friendly Dinners
Grocery prices are insane right now, so I know I’m not the only one looking for ways to save money when I can. There are still a few things I try not to cut corners on, but for the most part, I try to buy the cheapest versions of our grocery staples that I can find these days. For these meals, I have tried to mostly include recipes that require minimal ingredients in hopes of helping you cut down your grocery bill. Always ask me if you have a question on how to make a recipe more affordable!
30-Minute Dinners
Both my boys are in school now, and as much as I love my alone time, I still want to spend lots of time with them. Dinners that take 30 minutes or less to prepare mean I’m not stuck in the kitchen all evening, allowing me to spend more quality time with my family or have more time to relax. I try to keep all the recipes to 30 minutes, but may add some in that take a little longer, and then add some tips on ways to shorten them.
Enjoy, and have a great weekend!
MONDAY
Looking for a delicious vegetarian dinner the whole family will love? This easy Mediterranean Tortellini Bake is packed with veggies and flavor and comes together quickly. The vegetables can be customized based on what you and your family enjoy or have on hand. Serve with a side salad and bread.
Serve with salad and bread.
TUESDAY
VEGETARIAN SAUSAGE WITH RED BEANS AND RICE
My Vegetarian Sausage with Red Beans and Rice is inspired by the classic Cajun recipe, but isn’t meant to be traditional. The vegetarian sausage adds extra protein to this, already hearty, plant-based meal. This recipe can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even paired with a fried egg for breakfast. Serve with fresh lime juice and sliced avocado for even more flavor.
Serve with a side salad and tortilla chips.
WEDNESDAY
SMOKY VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP
This Vegetarian Split Pea Soup is packed with tons of flavor and gets its natural smokiness from the smoked paprika. This plant-based soup is hearty, filling, and perfect for a cold winter day. Aside from split peas, it’s also filled with carrots, celery, onion, and potatoes. Enjoy for lunch or dinner, and serve with bread and salad, if desired.
Serve with bread, crackers or salad.
THURSDAY
If you’re looking for a quick and easy meal packed with protein and flavor, my 20-Minute Peanut Noodle Recipe is for you! You may already have all the ingredients for the homemade peanut sauce on hand, and you can use any kind of noodles you like. Top with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro and enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Serve with a side of veggies.
FRIDAY
My Cheesy Vegetarian Taco Skillet recipe uses mostly pantry staples and is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner. This budget-friendly vegetarian skillet is packed with plant-based protein, making it a hearty and filling meal that the whole family can enjoy. Serve with your favorite taco toppings, and enjoy!
Serve with tortilla chips and your favorite toppings.
PRINTABLE INGREDIENT LIST
This can be printed off and used to figure out what you already have at home and what exactly you need to buy.
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