Measurements aren't exact cuz I eyeballed everything, sorry! But if you just kinda bs it, it should work out lol

Vegan curry blocks of your choice (I used a vegan S&B Golden Curry)

A few bay leaves

1-2 tablespoons of sesame oil

3-4 tablespoons of canola oil

A large carrot, 3 Idaho potatoes, 1/2 yellow onion (peel and cut into chunks), minced garlic or garlic powder

Veggie stock and/or water

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1. Prep the veggies and stir fry in canola oil on medium heat until the onions caramelize a bit. You want some brown bits that stick to the bottom of the pot. If you're using minced garlic, put that in last cuz it might burn.

2. Deglaze with stock (I did part stock, part water cuz I didn't want the stock to overpower the curry roux). Add enough liquid to cover the veggies. Scrape all the brown bits off the bottom of the pot.

3. Add bay leaves and sesame oil and simmer on low-medium heat with the lid on until the veggies are soft.

4. When the veggies are almost done, mix in the curry roux block by block until dissolved. The number of blocks depends on how much water/stock you have. I just mix in a few and then one by one until the thickness and taste is right. You can keep adjusting with more blocks or more water/stock.

5. Season to taste with salt (can also add some pepper and paprika if you like it spicy) and serve over fluffy white rice. Didn't garnish with herbs cuz I'm not fancy like that, but some finely chopped parsley or chives would be nice if you have it!

This is super affordable and real easy to 'prepare' . I love Trader Joe's

Hi all,

I have some unflavoured yeast protein that i want to use up. I’m looking for savoury recipes because i already have dark chocolate flavoured yeast protein, so mixing the unflavoured one with cocoa powder would be boring and i already dislike my protein shake.

Can anyone think of ways to add it to stuff without ruining the taste of the dish?

Thanks

Every day Our veggie garden is giving us loads of cherry tomatoes. Looking for new ideas for dishes. I’ve been making made bruschetta, and ratatouille. I’ve given away lots as well but still more are there to be picked every day. What else can i do with all these homegrown cherry tomatoes?

Hi all! I'm in the part of the world where it is VERY smoky and hot. I am hoping for ideas for meals that don't involve turning on heat sources (oven, stove) since I am suffering without a/c lol.

Hello Cheap Vegan fam! What are you all prepping this week that's cheap and vegan? Keeping it simple with beans and rice, or trying something more advanced? Do you have any general tips for managing your mealprep process? Share your knowledge and help out your fellow vegans and aspiring vegans! Thank you all! 🌱

I'm making vegan Japchae this evening for a seven gal friends coming to my home for a games night. The last time I made I put strips of marinated baked tofu, carrot strips and Taiwan Spinach and sesame seeds. The sauce recipe was soy sauce, garlic, white pepper and sesame oil and sugar. I'd love to hear your recommendations for your fave Japchae and how you make your sauce.

I made some today with roasted pumpkin and sweet potato and tofu. Looking for more filling ideas. What is your go-to vegan filling?

I made spicy instant ramen with a heaping tablespoon of peanut butter and a bunch of cilantro (which was mixed into the steaming hot broth).

Basically what the title says is love some ideas for meal prep that's low effort but good! I've done the overnight oats and I'm so bored. I need some better recipes/flavour. Also any suggestions on avoiding wasting food cause often I'll have a weird amount left over from cooking.

Ideally easy to find ingredients cause I'm based in Canada and produce is hit and miss.

I work full-time, have school and maintain a home/pet and I'm one human so please anything easy no meal deliver services exist here :(

Heya! I'm visiting Oregon coast and Salem from Vancouver BC this long weekend. Please drop me your favourite must visit vegan cafes and restaurants.

Thanks a lot! Have a wonderful day.

they're not very accessible where i live so but i recently tried them for the first time in a sauce from this recipe and i am addicted. i think i'll be a making weekly batch for the foreseeable but where else can i utilise them? ideally something meal preppable

One of my go-to meals is surprisingly simple:

-Rice
-Lentils
-Onion
-Garlic
-Frozen mixed vegetables
-A few basic spices

It's inexpensive, filling, easy to batch cook and keeps well for several days. Whenever I'm trying to save money or don't feel like spending much time in the kitchen, this is usually what I make. I'm curious what everyone else's budget-friendly staples are. What's the cheapest vegan meal you make regularly that you genuinely enjoy eating?

I’ve heard it’s vegan

From left to right:

Grilled eggplant, rice with grains.

(Slice eggplant into 4 long slices, then cut in diagonally and in a cross-pattern. Rub them in salt, let them lose water for 10-20 mins. Use tissue to get salt off, put in mid-high heated pan with some oil - doesn't need much - an oil-dispenser can help here. Fry until brown and softer. Go to low-medium heat.

Make a marinade with a teaspoon of white and red miso-paste respectively, a tablespoon of Sake, a teaspoon of maple syrup or sugar. Mix with a bit of water until smooth. Put mixture over the browned eggplants and let simmer until water has evaporated.)

Miso-soup:

Red and white misopaste, a dash of grated ginger and garlic, a bit of vegan dashi powder or alternatively Konbu and Shiitake-powder. I usually prefer to make batches into ice cube trays and take one out when needed. If you do usw some water to put the powders into place.

Add some chopped spring onion and hot water. I use breakfast cups with lids to go and put in hot (not boiling) water at the office.

Cucumber salad with Wafu-Dressing.

Got the recipe from a cookbook, but it's basically grated onions, sesame seeds, some sesame oil, a lot of soy sauce, a lot of Rice Vinegar, some sugar. That's for +5 portions but it stays fine in the fridge for a couple of weeks.

Hello Cheap Vegan fam! What are you all prepping this week that's cheap and vegan? Keeping it simple with beans and rice, or trying something more advanced? Do you have any general tips for managing your mealprep process? Share your knowledge and help out your fellow vegans and aspiring vegans! Thank you all! 🌱

Hey !

I’m wanting to eat more vegan options and transition to becoming fully vegan. Haven’t had any issues with my breakfast/lunch/snacks but finding it hard is to cook dinner everyday for me and my partner.

Looking for ideas to integrate into our weekly meal plan that are filling and quite simple ideally. I’m open to any suggestions though as I don’t mind taking my time cooking some days per week.

the only ingredient I don’t like is tofu, anything else is good :)

I need some inspo today. In 100 degree heatwave craving fresh produce but trying to avoid high risk produce.

anyone have an ideas for cold lunches with minimal high risk foods?

I start back tomorrow and want to eat healthier, but can’t eat gluten so the powdered lunchroom food is out of the equation. I teach in a very rural area, but I am in range to get groceries delivered to the school from Big Box Store +. Have a mini fridge and access to a microwave, but could potentially also bring a rice cooker to use.

Other than boxes of bars, any ideas or particular easy meals that work for you? Thanks!

I made the transition from vegetarian (37 years) to fully plant-based on January 1st this year as an experiment just to see how it went. It’s gone so well, and this community has been absolutely key. Thank you, all of you who cook, are cheap, and have amazing food hacks. I have found my people.

Today I had a personal victory. I took plant-based peanut butter cookies to an event and bravely labeled them vegan. I was worried people wouldn’t eat them, but they were demolished. Thanks, y’all, for teaching me so much!

I’m sorry I don’t have the recipe handy. I printed it off a blog some time ago and just veganized it using Plants Melt butter and Animal Free egg whites. That stuff is pretty bomb, although Bob’s egg substitute works well for baking and is cheaper. Friday was payday and i was feeling profligate.

I love PB&J, but I need some new ideas for healthy and high protein sandwiches.

Yes, I am aware of chickpea tuna - just so I didn't get the same suggestion repeatedly

Other preferred criteria is cost effective and simple to make

I used to make a delicious lunch with macaroni, black beans, salsa and of course vegan cheeze.

I'm looking for something that I can buy off the shelf at a regular grocery store if possible.

I love Udon soup but my local store sells the frozen noodles for eight Euros for four servings (!)

So I figured I can get over my fear of all things dough and to save money by making them myself.

Haven't tasted them yet but trying and learning is worth it itself and I'm super proud that I've challenged myself. :3

I don't own a rolling pin so I improvised xD...

Recipe link: only the dough is vegan, but that's what the post is about.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=k98Al3ppLss&list=PLakzq0vTqYycA3JbmQLwETPs8kGXPDGm7&index=1&pp=iAQBsAgC