10 Easy Vegan Meals to Feed a Family for Under $10

With a few budget-friendly staples and a little creativity, you can feed a family of four delicious, healthy vegan meals for less than $10. These affordable meals are proof that compassion and flavor don’t have to break the bank.

10 Easy Vegan Meals for $10 or Less

1. Have a Netflix and Chili Night

A can of beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and chili seasoning come together for a hearty one-pot meal. Serve with rice or cornbread for a filling dinner under $10.

2. Spice It Up With Ginger Vegan Stir-Fry

Frozen mixed veggies, tofu, soy sauce, a couple of pantry-staple spices, and rice or noodles make a quick and colorful meal packed with protein.

3. Nutritious and Delicious Lentil and Chickpea Tacos

By swapping ground beef (cow flesh) for lentils, these tacos get an affordable and nutritious boost. Just add taco seasoning and serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings for a vegan fiesta.

4. Try a Protein-Packed Peanut Noodle Bowl

Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, and frozen veggies with noodles for a flavorful, protein-rich meal that costs just a few dollars.

5. Get a Taste of Deli Heaven With This Vegan Reuben Sandwich

With just five ingredients, this avocado Reuben delivers flavor and a filling meal without breaking the bank.

6. Vegetable-Filled and Filling Stuffed Bell Peppers

Equal parts vegetable and protein, these packed peppers deliver a well-rounded meal with lots of stuffing options.

7. Easy Vegan Chicken Salad Sandwich

With just a little vegan chicken and mayo, this no-chicken salad comes together in minutes.

8. Dreamy Creamy Cashew Alfredo Pasta

What’s better than creamy pasta sauce? Creamy pasta sauce packed with healthy fats and amino acids!

9. Take-Out Tasting Pad Thai

With just rice noodles, tofu, and a little bit of sriracha, you can make a restaurant-style Pad Thai at home for a fraction of the cost.

10. Go to Comfort Food Paradise With This Cashew Mac and Cheese

Comfort food doesn’t get cheaper or creamier than this delicious cashew-based vegan macaroni and cheese.

The Cost of Living Is Skyrocketing, But Going Vegan Is Easy on a Budget

Climbing food prices are straining many people’s wallets right now, but it’s important to remember that animals raised for flesh, eggs, and milk always pay the highest cost. When raised for food, chickens, pigs, cows, and other animals are crammed by the thousands into filthy, windowless sheds or into wire cages where they spend the majority of their short lives before being sent to slaughter. These cruel standards are the norm regardless of whether the packaging claims animals were treated in a “humane” way or were “grass-fed.” In the U.S., approximately 9 billion chickens are killed for their flesh each year, and more than 29 million cows suffer and die in the meat and dairy industries every year. Misleading “humane” and “welfare” labels mean nothing to the suffering animals exploited for their bodies. Every animal is someone. Chickens love to play and will run, jump, and sunbathe when able to express their natural behaviors. Much like humans, pigs are soothed by music, love playing ball, and even enjoy getting massages. Mother cows are deeply affectionate and form strong, lifelong bonds with their calves when they aren’t torn apart by the dairy industry.

Choosing affordable vegan meals is a simple way to take care of your family, your budget, and animals all at once.

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