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Vegan Potato Leek Soup

Perfect for the holidays & ultra cheap

INGREDIENTS:

-3 Large leeks

-2 tbsp vegan butter or oil

-4 cups vegan chicken broth or vegetable broth

-2 lbs of potatoes, diced into 1/2 inch pieces

-1/2 tsp thyme

-1 bay leaf

-Garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to taste

METHOD:

-Clean & cut the leeks into 1/4 inch slices

-Saute leeks on low heat in a pot in butter/oil to soften (about 10 minutes)

-Add broth, potatoes, and spices, cook (covered) 

-Bring to a simmer on high heat, then lower heat to a medium to maintain a low simmer. Cook for 20 minutes, or until potatoes are fully cooked.

-Let cool for a bit, then blend the soup in a blender.

- Serve -

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Vegan Grocery Budget Guide:

https://www.ilovevegan.com/resources/vegan-lifestyle-on-a-budget/

[ Basics on how to save money on a vegan diet ]

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Easiest Vegan Cornbread

To go with the chili recipe I just posted.

******** Preheat Oven to 400 ********

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cups flour

1/3 cup oil

1 tsp salt

1 cup corn meal

2/3 cup sugar or stevia

1 tbsp baking powder

1 1/4 cup almond milk

Directions: 

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl

Add wet ingredients, mix

Bake in a lightly greased pan for 25-35 minutes

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Cheapest Vegan Chili

It’s snowing, so it’s time for something warm.

Ingredients:

1 tbsp oil

1 cup chopped carrots

1-2 jalapenos, sliced

1 chopped tomato

1 medium onion, yellow

1 can stewed tomatoes, blended slightly

1 tsp salt

2 tbsp chili powder

1 tbsp cumin

Cilantro

1 can of beans/legumes of choice (chili beans, black beans, etc)

Instructions:

Saute carrots and onion in oil

add jalapenos

Add other ingredients

Simmer until slightly thickened and heated

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Oh, how I crave van life and traveling. 

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Cheapest Smoothie Recipe

This is probably a vegan cliche, but I figured i’d post it anyway. Recipe is completely customizable. 

Smoothies are highly customizable and very cheap. If you can get your hands on a good blender, I recommend doing so, but I have been using one from the thrift store for 3+ years just fine.

Ingredients

Frozen fruit of choice: (bananas, berries, apples, whatever is on sale)

Frozen veggies: (spinach, kale, carrots, etc)

Protein of choice: (vegan protein powder, silken tofu, edamame, etc)

Liquid of choice: (water, plant milk)

Other: 1/4 cup oats, granola, nut butter, spices like cinnamon, etc

Directions

Add to blender:

2 cups fruit

1 cup vegetables

1-2 servings of protein

1-2 cup liquid

1/4 cup oats (or other ingredients)

**** Blend and serve ****

As you can tell, smoothies are incredibly customizable and easy to prepare. I will post more specific smoothie recipes in the future, but I figured i’d throw out the basics for now.

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If you have the means, I HIGHLY recommend purchasing an air fryer. I use mine just like i’d use my oven. It saves power, doesn’t omit so much heat, and saves time. I imagine it is great for college students, saving money, and my fellow disabled friends. Mine costed $50 on Amazon and was the best Christmas git I have ever received. 

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Eating Plant Based on a Budget: How to Buy and What I Eat in a Day

Recently (like I have been so often anymore) I was having a conversation with a co-worker about diet. We talked about what I eat, what...

So often do I hear someone say they’d love to go vegan, they just can’t afford it.  Well, I share all of my tips and tricks to saving money and getting the most out of my shopping trips with my plant based diet over on my blog.  I even share some recipes!

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Cheap, Easy Vegan Enchiladas

*****Preheat oven to 450*****

INGREDIENTS: Quinoa or rice, black beans, enchilada sauce, oil, tortillas, vegetable bouillon, spices + (optional) vegan shredded cheese, olives, jalapenos, salsa

INSTRUCTIONS:

- Cook one serving of quinoa or rice according to instructions on package. I suggest adding vegetable bouillon to the water to add more flavor.

- Drain and rinse 1 can of black beans, season with cumin and garlic powder to taste.

- Oil a deep-set baking pan.

- Pour .5 can of enchilada sauce in the pan.

- Lay out your tortillas in the pan & add the cooked quinoa/rice and beans. You may also add olives, jalapenos, & cheese.

- Roll the tortillas up around the ingredients.

- Add the rest of the enchilada sauce on top.

- Bake for 15 minutes.

- Top with salsa of choice (optional).

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Cheapest Vegan Banana Bread

****** Preheat oven to 350 ******

- MASH 3 medium over-ripe bananas

- Mix in:

 2/3 cup sugar (or alternative)

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cinnamon

2 cups flour

1/3 cup oil (coconut, canola, ect)

2 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

.5 cups nuts or chocolate chips

DO NOT OVER-MIX

Oil the pan, then pour in the mix

******* BAKE 50-70 MINUTES (depending on quantity) *******

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I’d really love to build an Earthship home one day.