By: Kelly Cook

Kelly Cook — Mon, 15 May 2017 17:58:26 +0000

I’ve found eating vegan on a budget to be an eye-opening experience! I tend to buy fresh over frozen as I eat so much produce, it rarely goes bad. This means I shop more frequently during the week, but it’s not inconvenient with my favorite store being close to home. I do split a costco membership and buy organic bread (for my husband) and they have a big selection of frozen organic fruits and veggies. I also stock up on items like organic quinoa and organic dried fruit. I also save a TON of money by ordering bulk, dry foods online. Stores like Vitacost have a HUGE selection and are also good sources for beauty/bathroom products. One item I tend to splurge on is high quality green tea. My favorite brand currently is Numi, but traditional medicinals is also great! One last tip – make your own cashew milk! IT IS SO EASY. Soak cashews overnight (or quick soak by soaking in boiling water for an hour). Strain the liquid and rinse thoroughly. In a blender, add soaked cashews and water and blend on high for 2 minutes. Add more water to taste and store in the fridge. You can also add vanilla, cinnamon, dates, turmeric. The options are endless. Also, with dry spices, check out the bulk spice section at whole foods! You will save a TON by foregoing the new jar. Just remember to save your spice jars and refill!

By: Ghosty Wolfe

Ghosty Wolfe — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 17:33:01 +0000

Matar Paneer and rice (vegetarian)
Jyoti Matar Paneer costs about 3-3.50 a can and has 2-3 servings.
I eat it as a main course so it gives me two. I put a side of salad with some extra virgin olive oil/vinegar dressing on it.
Costs me about 1.75 – 2.00 a meal.
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Organic pinto beans and rice: (vegan or vegetarian – depends on the type of wrap/tortilla you use)
Pick up whatever can of organic pinto beans is on sale and that runs me $1-1.50 and gives me 2-3 servings. Rice – I use a rice cooker and each serving of rice I have costs me about 15-25 cents.
I heat up a tortilla or wrap toss on the rice and beans – put on some chopped lettuce with some hot sauce and call it good
Costs about 1 dollar
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Madras Lentils and rice (vegan)
Tasty Choice Madras Lentils – one serving is 1.75
with rice and salad
Costs about $2.00-2.10
Be well,
Ghosty

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