Fall Budget-Friendly Vegan Dishes
Fall is a beautiful time of year for embracing cozy, comforting meals, and what better way to do so than with budget-friendly, vegan recipes? Whether you’re a longtime vegan, trying to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet, or simply looking for new culinary inspiration, these recipes will surely delight your taste buds without breaking the bank.
Eating According To The Season
Of course, the best way to make budget-friendly, healthy fall foods is to eat with the seasons. For us, that means eating whatever is growing in our garden or what we can buy at the farmers’ market. In Autumn, we eat lots of butternut squash, acorn squash, kale, spaghetti squash, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomatoes, zucchini, pumpkins, and apples. The best part about these veggies and fruits is that they are healthy and filling.
Soup and Stews
Soup is a fall-season staple for our family, and hearty lentil and vegetable soups and stews are satisfying and wallet-friendly. Lentil soups are easy because you can combine lentils with almost any kind of veggie and some spices or herbs, and voilà!—you have a satisfying dish. All you have to do is combine lentils, carrots, celery, onions, and spices in a large pot with vegetable broth and let it simmer until the lentils are tender. This delicious and nutritious soup is perfect for chilly autumn evenings.
Roasted Veggies
We love to toss autumn vegetables, such as butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, and celery root, with olive oil, salt, rosemary, and pepper and roast them in a 400°F (200°C) oven until tender and caramelized. Then, we mix the roasted veggies with cooked quinoa, cooked lentils or chickpeas, arugula or spinach, and a simple vinaigrette for a filling and flavorful dish.
Applesauce, which we use as oatmeal toppings
Don’t Forget About The Apples
Fall is when the apples are at their very best, and there are many variations. Our family likes slightly tastier apples, and we eat them as is or add them to dishes. For a sweet treat, we like cooked apples with maple syrup and cinnamon or applesauce, which we use as oatmeal toppings. The Pioneer Women has a great apple sauce recipe. For dessert, we love this simple apple crumble.
As you can see, eating vegan on a budget during the fall season is achievable and delicious. By using affordable, seasonal ingredients and getting creative in the kitchen, you can savor fall flavors while staying mindful of your budget and dietary preferences. So roll up your sleeves, preheat the oven, and get ready to enjoy a season full of nourishing and budget-friendly vegan meals.
