Live Vegan for Less
Many people still believe that vegan food is always more expensive than non-vegan food. Whilst some of the latest plant-based alternatives to meat and cheese are exciting, the cost can also add up. We know from experience that being vegan doesn’t have to break the bank. Live Vegan for Less aims to demonstrate a more cost-effective way of preparing nutritious vegan meals, showing that vegan living can be affordable for all.
We have a cost comparison to show that it's still cheaper to consume vegan protein-rich foods and we're continuing to expand our range of simple and affordable recipes, with new blogs for tips on budget vegan living. We're also working alongside popular vegan influencers for a range of budget recipe series, so be sure to stay tuned this summer!
We’ve produced even more resources this year to help you Live Vegan for less, including a budget-friendly three-course summer BBQ menu as well as a weekly student basket developed by our in-house dietitians and a three-course student menu.
How to make the most out of vegan staples
We’ve partnered with Sustainable Kitchen to inspire you with these affordable recipes. Click the individual recipe links for more info!
Savoury miso oats by Sustainable Kitchen
If you’re bored of sweet oats or just fancy a savoury breakfast, then this dish is a great one to try.
Winter vegetable bake
This bake includes a creamy ‘cheezy’ sauce with a hint of mustard, helping to add a real depth of flavour to winter vegetables.
Potato and leek rosti
A simple way to cook potatoes - combined with the herby oat crumb, this makes for a tasty savoury lunch.
Lentil sausage rolls
A healthier and tastier alternative to the high street versions! These lentil sausage rolls make for a great lunch or snack.
Yellow lentil & pumpkin risotto
An alternative to a rice risotto, this version uses nutritious yellow lentils, which are not only delicious but rich in fibre.
Beetroot & pumpkin lentil rainbow falafel
These falafel balls are a perfect blend of crunchy and tender and work great in a piece of pitta bread or in a salad.
Crunchy baked chickpeas
These crispy chickpeas make for a brilliant protein-rich snack. We’ve created a sweet version and a savoury spicy version for you to enjoy.
Chickpea & pumpkin burger
This burger is significantly healthier than supermarket alternatives and is a lot easier to make than you'd think!
Coronation chickpea sandwich
Try this delicious sandwich filling on toast or even on its own as an easy snack!
Overnight oats
Overnight Oats is a great recipe to make the night before, as it’s a healthy breakfast to just grab and eat straight away in the morning
Spicy one pot black bean rice
This one-pot rice dish not only saves you washing up time, but can be easily adapted to use ingredients you already own.
Dark chocolate brownies
These brownies make for a cheap yet decadent dessert, using only a few ingredients, for the fudgiest result!