Vegan on a Budget Pt 1: 15 Cheap & Easy Meals

Vegan on a Budget Pt 1: 15 Cheap & Easy Meals

Author: Animal Protection of New Mexico August 21, 2020 Duration: 37:26

In this episode on Teach Me How To Vegan we share some easy and doable tips for improving your food budget, we share our food budget and how we determined our budget, and some meal ideas that feed a family of four for five dollars or less. We include ideas for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and some of our go-to meals.

The contents of this podcast are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and does not constitute medical or other professional advice.

Recipes Mentioned:

Cooked Oats.
https://www.veggiesdontbite.com/simple-oatmeal/

Overnight Oats 
https://lovingitvegan.com/almond-butter-overnight-oats/

Instant Pot Porridge  
https://veggiechick.com/instant-pot-oatmeal/

Smoothies 
https://www.noracooks.com/vegan-green-smoothie/

Biscuits
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Fluffy-Biscuits-Recipe.pdf

Gravy (use vegan butter and vegan milk) 
https://www.food.com/recipe/most-simple-vegetarian-white-gravy-306761

Poor Man's Sausage 
http://icookandpaint.com/2018/12/03/meatless-sausagestarving-artist-fare/

Chili Stew  
https://thekitchengirl.com/3-bean-vegan-chili/

Arroz con Gandules (omit the ham and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth)
https://www.delishdlites.com/recipe-index/holiday-recipes/arroz-con-gandules-puerto-rican-rice-with-pigeon-peas-recipe/

Curry
https://minimalistbaker.com/30-minute-coconut-curry/

Tofu Fried Rice
https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-vegan-fried-rice/

Cheese Sauce (for Mac-n-Cheese) 
https://gourmandelle.com/best-vegan-nacho-cheese-sauce/

Tofu Scramble  
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Tofu-Scramble-Recipe.pdf

Tofu Breakfast Bake
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Tofu-Breakfast-Bake-Recipe.pdf

Vegan Egg Yolk 
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Fried-Eggs-Recipe.pdf

Pancakes  
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Pancakes-Recipe.pdf 

Tofu Bacon
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Tofu-Bacon-Strips-Recipe.pdf

Pizza Crust
https://www.sugardishme.com/10-minute-pizza-dough/

Enchilada Stew
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pmY9h51i1U

Green Chile Stew
https://apnm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Green-Chile-Stew-Recipe.pdf  


Products Mentioned:

Organic Rolled Oats
https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/oats/gluten-free-organic-old-fashioned-rolled-oats.html

Steel Cut Oats
https://www.bobsredmill.com/shop/oats/gluten-free-organic-steel-cut-oats.html

Silk Soy Milk
https://silk.com/plant-based-products/soymilk/original-soymilk/

Arrowhead Mills Organic Flour (Tony's Favorite) 
https://arrowheadmills.com/cpt_products/organic-all-purpose-flour/

Tofurky Deli Slices
https://tofurky.com/what-we-make/deli-slices/

Morningstar Italian Sausage Crumbles
https://www.morningstarfarms.com/en_US/products/meal-starters/msf-meal-starter-flavored-italian-sausage.html

Tofurkey Italian Sausage
https://tofurky.com/what-we-make/sausages/italian/#flavormenu


Ever wondered how a plant-based life could actually fit into your own routine, with all its quirks and challenges? That’s the heart of Teach Me How To Vegan, a practical guide hosted by Tony and Mickey Quintana. Coming from the Animal Protection of New Mexico, they bring both personal stories and professional insights to the table, moving beyond theory into the everyday. You’ll hear honest conversations about navigating the grocery store on a budget, putting together a simple weeknight meal, or figuring out nutrition without the jargon. This podcast understands that people come to this choice for many reasons-compassion for animals, concern for the planet, personal health, or a sense of justice-and meets you right there. Each episode feels like a helpful chat with friends who have been through it, offering tangible resources and encouragement whether you’re taking your first steps or looking to deepen a long-term commitment. It’s about making a vegan lifestyle feel accessible and sustainable, one real-world topic at a time.
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