Cheap Veggie
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Plant-based vegan, vegetarian & flexitarian meals on a budget. Pro-health. Pro-planet. Pro-peace.
I am guessing that my island lights are lending a golden hue to this morning’s image. As I’ve mentioned before, I am not a food stylist! 😂
After a hiatus due to some gut irritation, I’m back to my giant plant milk morning lattes, accompanied by a green smoothie using Earth Chimp protein powder.
After a hiatus due to some gut irritation, I’m back to my giant plant milk morning lattes, accompanied by a green smoothie using Earth Chimp protein powder.
August 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
I am guessing that my island lights are lending a golden hue to this morning’s image. As I’ve mentioned before, I am not a food stylist! 😂
After a hiatus due to some gut irritation, I’m back to my giant plant milk morning lattes, accompanied by a green smoothie using Earth Chimp protein powder.
After a hiatus due to some gut irritation, I’m back to my giant plant milk morning lattes, accompanied by a green smoothie using Earth Chimp protein powder.
Saturday morning project - plant-based pastitsio. This recipe makes a lot. I’ll freeze some for future meals.
The kitchen remodel gives me so much more workspace, for which I am grateful.
The kitchen remodel gives me so much more workspace, for which I am grateful.
July 5, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Saturday morning project - plant-based pastitsio. This recipe makes a lot. I’ll freeze some for future meals.
The kitchen remodel gives me so much more workspace, for which I am grateful.
The kitchen remodel gives me so much more workspace, for which I am grateful.
Plant-based Santa Fe Rice and Beans and a sweet potato and black bean quesadilla.
May 12, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Plant-based Santa Fe Rice and Beans and a sweet potato and black bean quesadilla.
Orecchiette topped with Heyday Kimchi Navy Beans, wilted baby spinach, and artichoke hearts and topped with help hearts - plant-based one pan dinner.
May 5, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Orecchiette topped with Heyday Kimchi Navy Beans, wilted baby spinach, and artichoke hearts and topped with help hearts - plant-based one pan dinner.
Savory breakfast bowls to power us through the morning. Steel cut oats, topped with steamed broccoli and topped with scrambled silken tofu. We added a sprinkle of za’atar seasoning and a tiny drizzle of Bachan’s Miso BBQ sauce.
April 19, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Savory breakfast bowls to power us through the morning. Steel cut oats, topped with steamed broccoli and topped with scrambled silken tofu. We added a sprinkle of za’atar seasoning and a tiny drizzle of Bachan’s Miso BBQ sauce.
Southwestern butternut squash and brown rice enchiladas with potato-based faux cheese sauce.
March 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Southwestern butternut squash and brown rice enchiladas with potato-based faux cheese sauce.
PlantStrong pancake milk, combined with canned beets, an apple, a ripe banana and almond milk and blended in a high speed blender until smooth = instant pink pancake batter!
Delicious, nutritious, and you can’t taste the beets.
Delicious, nutritious, and you can’t taste the beets.
March 30, 2025 at 1:26 PM
PlantStrong pancake milk, combined with canned beets, an apple, a ripe banana and almond milk and blended in a high speed blender until smooth = instant pink pancake batter!
Delicious, nutritious, and you can’t taste the beets.
Delicious, nutritious, and you can’t taste the beets.
It’s my hubs’ birthday. I’ve made him pistachio-studded black bean brownies with date chocolate chips for an indulgent dessert.
March 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
It’s my hubs’ birthday. I’ve made him pistachio-studded black bean brownies with date chocolate chips for an indulgent dessert.
Banana Chocolate Chip Quinoa Breakfast Bake makes 6 servings - enough to bake it on the weekend and still have leftovers for additional breakfasts during the week.
I used the new vegan chocolate chips from Just Date. They taste like the real thing, but they’re a lot better for your health.
I used the new vegan chocolate chips from Just Date. They taste like the real thing, but they’re a lot better for your health.
March 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Banana Chocolate Chip Quinoa Breakfast Bake makes 6 servings - enough to bake it on the weekend and still have leftovers for additional breakfasts during the week.
I used the new vegan chocolate chips from Just Date. They taste like the real thing, but they’re a lot better for your health.
I used the new vegan chocolate chips from Just Date. They taste like the real thing, but they’re a lot better for your health.
Good morning! 🌞
Morning Glory Muffins are on the menu in the Cheap Veggie kitchen.
I made these plant-based by using flax eggs (1 tablespoon flax meal to 2 1/2 tablespoons of water) for each egg needed.
Morning Glory Muffins are on the menu in the Cheap Veggie kitchen.
I made these plant-based by using flax eggs (1 tablespoon flax meal to 2 1/2 tablespoons of water) for each egg needed.
March 22, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Good morning! 🌞
Morning Glory Muffins are on the menu in the Cheap Veggie kitchen.
I made these plant-based by using flax eggs (1 tablespoon flax meal to 2 1/2 tablespoons of water) for each egg needed.
Morning Glory Muffins are on the menu in the Cheap Veggie kitchen.
I made these plant-based by using flax eggs (1 tablespoon flax meal to 2 1/2 tablespoons of water) for each egg needed.
Vegan Pastitsio, a Forks Over Knives recipe. (I’ll put the link in the comments.)
I have an old meat-based recipe of this dish, and I’ve been missing it. This version needed the spices kicked up a bit. I’ll also make notes in the comments on how I edited the recipe. This recipe serves 10 people!
I have an old meat-based recipe of this dish, and I’ve been missing it. This version needed the spices kicked up a bit. I’ll also make notes in the comments on how I edited the recipe. This recipe serves 10 people!
March 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Vegan Pastitsio, a Forks Over Knives recipe. (I’ll put the link in the comments.)
I have an old meat-based recipe of this dish, and I’ve been missing it. This version needed the spices kicked up a bit. I’ll also make notes in the comments on how I edited the recipe. This recipe serves 10 people!
I have an old meat-based recipe of this dish, and I’ve been missing it. This version needed the spices kicked up a bit. I’ll also make notes in the comments on how I edited the recipe. This recipe serves 10 people!
A savory bowl for Sunday brunch - grits, topped with steamed greens and scrambled tofu. I add turmeric and smoked paprika to my tofu scramble, and top with a bit of za’atar seasoning.
March 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM
A savory bowl for Sunday brunch - grits, topped with steamed greens and scrambled tofu. I add turmeric and smoked paprika to my tofu scramble, and top with a bit of za’atar seasoning.
Vegan “Meat” Loaf, baked potato, and greens for a leisurely Saturday night dinner.
This loaf has cannellini and kidney beans, rolled oats, and lots of sautéed veggies and seasonings. Drizzled with a bit of BBQ sauce, this loaf is comfort food!
This loaf has cannellini and kidney beans, rolled oats, and lots of sautéed veggies and seasonings. Drizzled with a bit of BBQ sauce, this loaf is comfort food!
March 8, 2025 at 11:07 PM
Vegan “Meat” Loaf, baked potato, and greens for a leisurely Saturday night dinner.
This loaf has cannellini and kidney beans, rolled oats, and lots of sautéed veggies and seasonings. Drizzled with a bit of BBQ sauce, this loaf is comfort food!
This loaf has cannellini and kidney beans, rolled oats, and lots of sautéed veggies and seasonings. Drizzled with a bit of BBQ sauce, this loaf is comfort food!
Pasta Della California, from the Veganomicon cookbook. I didn’t have kale, so I used spinach. We served this over chickpea penne pasta, with a few crumbles of vegan feta.
March 4, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Pasta Della California, from the Veganomicon cookbook. I didn’t have kale, so I used spinach. We served this over chickpea penne pasta, with a few crumbles of vegan feta.
Have you tried Cozumi? It’s gut-friendly and low FODMAP! Comes in several flavors.
February 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Have you tried Cozumi? It’s gut-friendly and low FODMAP! Comes in several flavors.
Heyday Tomato ala Vodka beans, simmered with sautéed spinach and artichokes and a bit of vegan feta over chickpea pasta. Deeeeelicious!
February 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Heyday Tomato ala Vodka beans, simmered with sautéed spinach and artichokes and a bit of vegan feta over chickpea pasta. Deeeeelicious!
Sweet potato and black bean enchiladas topped with a bit of Miyoko’s cheese. #plantbased #comfortfood
February 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Sweet potato and black bean enchiladas topped with a bit of Miyoko’s cheese. #plantbased #comfortfood
A breakfast salad - greens, oatmeal, berries and banana. Good morning! 🌞
February 5, 2025 at 8:51 PM
A breakfast salad - greens, oatmeal, berries and banana. Good morning! 🌞
Warm cabbage salad. I veganized this recipe with nooch and a bit of vegan parm. Recipe link in comments.
February 3, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Warm cabbage salad. I veganized this recipe with nooch and a bit of vegan parm. Recipe link in comments.
A green smoothie this morning with a half of a frozen banana, about 4 strawberries, a big handful of blueberries, about 2 cups of baby spinach, unsweetened almond milk, and some flax and chia. Oh, and an almond milk latte. That might be even more important than a smoothie this am! 😜
January 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
A green smoothie this morning with a half of a frozen banana, about 4 strawberries, a big handful of blueberries, about 2 cups of baby spinach, unsweetened almond milk, and some flax and chia. Oh, and an almond milk latte. That might be even more important than a smoothie this am! 😜
Plantspíred®
Organic Toss'ables
Korean-Inspired Sweet Chili tofu dish was delicious. I ate about half
The pouch with some
Steamed brown rice and a side of collards. I’ll use this for a quick, shelf stable meal when we camp.
Organic Toss'ables
Korean-Inspired Sweet Chili tofu dish was delicious. I ate about half
The pouch with some
Steamed brown rice and a side of collards. I’ll use this for a quick, shelf stable meal when we camp.
January 30, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Plantspíred®
Organic Toss'ables
Korean-Inspired Sweet Chili tofu dish was delicious. I ate about half
The pouch with some
Steamed brown rice and a side of collards. I’ll use this for a quick, shelf stable meal when we camp.
Organic Toss'ables
Korean-Inspired Sweet Chili tofu dish was delicious. I ate about half
The pouch with some
Steamed brown rice and a side of collards. I’ll use this for a quick, shelf stable meal when we camp.
Forks Over Knives Sesame Ginger Fancy Veggies & Rice frozen entree is another winner. FOK gets it right with portion size, flavor, and nutrition. I’d only give them a C on sodium, but high marks otherwise.
January 30, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Forks Over Knives Sesame Ginger Fancy Veggies & Rice frozen entree is another winner. FOK gets it right with portion size, flavor, and nutrition. I’d only give them a C on sodium, but high marks otherwise.
Next taste test, Forks Over Knives frozen Potato and Chickpea Lentil Curry. Another generous portion, this entree packs a little heat. FOK does a great job with fat, fiber, and protein, but this entree still has a bit of sodium to it. I’d eat this again!
January 30, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Next taste test, Forks Over Knives frozen Potato and Chickpea Lentil Curry. Another generous portion, this entree packs a little heat. FOK does a great job with fat, fiber, and protein, but this entree still has a bit of sodium to it. I’d eat this again!
Another #vegan #plantbased #tastetest - Purple Carrot Sweet Corn
Elote Bowl. Tasty. Definitely not low fat or low sodium. The portion is not nearly as generous as the Forks Over Knives frozen entrees. I would eat this again in a pinch, but my cardiologist probably hopes I won’t.
Elote Bowl. Tasty. Definitely not low fat or low sodium. The portion is not nearly as generous as the Forks Over Knives frozen entrees. I would eat this again in a pinch, but my cardiologist probably hopes I won’t.
January 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Another #vegan #plantbased #tastetest - Purple Carrot Sweet Corn
Elote Bowl. Tasty. Definitely not low fat or low sodium. The portion is not nearly as generous as the Forks Over Knives frozen entrees. I would eat this again in a pinch, but my cardiologist probably hopes I won’t.
Elote Bowl. Tasty. Definitely not low fat or low sodium. The portion is not nearly as generous as the Forks Over Knives frozen entrees. I would eat this again in a pinch, but my cardiologist probably hopes I won’t.