The short answer: start with vegetarian meal prep ideas and cheap vegan meals.

Ideas and how-tos

  • Vegetarian meal prep ideas Start hereVegetarian meal prep ideas for the week: high-protein breakfasts, lunches and dinners, a sample Sunday prep plan, a shopping list …
  • Plant based protein sources30 plant based protein sources ranked by grams per serving, with calories, fiber, a meal idea for each, the cheapest pick and a 11…
  • Vegan breakfast ideasVegan breakfast ideas for every morning: 10 savory, 10 sweet and 10 make-ahead options, a protein-building checklist, B12 note and…
  • Vegan dietVegan diet for beginners: what to eat and skip, protein and B12 tips, a 7-day meal plan, grocery list, staples and realistic weekl…
  • Vegetarian chiliA hearty vegetarian chili with three kinds of beans, sweet potato and smoky spices, plus stovetop, slow cooker and Instant Pot tim…
  • Vegetarian dietVegetarian diet for beginners: a 7-day meal plan under $60 for one adult, grocery list and a protein, B12, iron and calcium checkl…

Guides

  • Cheap Vegan MealsCheap vegan meals from 22¢ to $1.82 a serving at 2026 Walmart prices: 40 priced recipes, protein per serving, protein per dollar a…
  • Vegan Recipes106 easy vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, each with protein, cook time and cost. All under $2 a serving, plus a 7-da…
  • Vegetarian Recipes112 easy vegetarian recipes with eggs, cheese, beans and lentils, each with protein, cook time and cost per serving, plus a 7-day …