Grocery prices are wild rn—that’s why cheap vegan meals are lifesavers, both for you and animals. 😮‍💨 Whip up these 10 delicious meals if you want to help save cows, chickens, pigs, fish, and others from cruelty for $3 or less per serving!

(Prices are based on typical U.S. grocery averages.)

peta2 Recipes

vegan rainbow grilled cheese

Cost per serving: ~$2.50

bbq tofu bowl

Cost per serving: ~$3.00

“chicken” alfredo lasagne rolls

Cost per serving: ~$2.75

mixed‑veggie tacos

Cost per serving: ~$2.25

classic sloppy joes

Cost per serving: ~$2.60

Other Recipes

bean & rice burritos

Cost per serving: ~$1.50

1. Warm a can of black beans with a little salt, pepper, and chili powder.

2. Add cooked rice (white, brown, whatever your heart desires).

3. Wrap it in a tortilla with salsa, corn, lettuce, hot sauce, and lime.

tomato basil pasta

Cost per serving: ~$2.00

1. Cook pasta (any shape, but spirals are elite).

2. In a pan, heat olive oil and garlic.

3. Add a can of crushed tomatoes, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the pan.

4. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.

5. Toss pasta in sauce and sprinkle nutritional yeast if you’re feeling a lil “cheezy”.

chickpea salad

Cost per serving: ~$2.25

1. Mash a can of chickpeas with a fork.

2. Add vegan mayo or mashed avocado, mustard, salt, and pepper.

3. Mix in chopped celery and pickles.

curry & rice

Cost per serving: ~$2.50

1. Dump a can of coconut milk and a can of chickpeas into a pot.

2. Add curry powder until it tastes right.

3. Add fresh veggies and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Serve over rice.

peanut noodle bowl

Cost per serving: ~$2.75

1. Cook spaghetti or rice noodles.

2. Mix peanut butter + soy sauce + lime juice + garlic powder into a sauce.

3. Heat frozen veggies and toss them with the noodles in the sauce.

Earn peta2 Points

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