24 Frugal Fall Vegetarian Recipes
These fall vegetarian recipes are frugal and tasty.
The summer is winding down, and the start of something fresh and new is approaching. We love the season of fall and all that comes with it, including these fall vegetarian recipes.
The start of a new school year for children everywhere, the beginning of football season, the smell of pumpkin spice everything everywhere, and decorating your house to match it all. We just can’t get enough of this season.
With the start of autumn, we also like to bring out some recipes that are specifically for fall. There’s nothing better than sipping on some warm, delicious soup while wearing your over-sized sweater and making plans for the holidays approaching.
These fall recipes are vegetarian and vegan, and perfect for those who may want to have a meatless meal or dessert. Check out our favorite recipes below that will not break your budget but will be sure to warm your soul this season.
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VEGETARIAN FALL RECIPES: SOUPS AND CHILI
Easy Slow Cooker Vegan Chili (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free) from Strength and Sunshine
Who doesn’t love a big bowl of chili as the weather starts to cool down? This chili is vegan and gluten-free, and is the perfect meal to bring to that next potluck. Prepare a big batch in your crockpot on Sunday, and eat it all week long to really stretch your budget.
Easy, Homemade Vegetarian Minestrone Soup from Cultured Table
Minestrone soup is a favorite of mine and this recipe lives up to the hype. Made with beans, vegetables, and pasta, this soup is hearty and will be sure to fill you up.
Apple Pumpkin Soup with Chipotle | Awesome Vegan Soups Book Review from Bad to the Bowl
Give me all the pumpkin things. If you are a lover of pumpkin everything like me, then you will love this soup.
30-min Cozy Red Lentil Soup from My Pure Plants
Cauliflower Soup from Jack Slobodian
Who knew that one vegetable could make so many different delicious foods? From cauliflower pizza crust, to cauliflower rice, to cauliflower soup, this is the magic vegetable that seems to do it all.
Best Vegan Lentil and Bean Salsa Chili from Cass Clay Cooking
FALL VEGETARIAN DINNER RECIPES
Vegan Butternut Squash Risotto from A Sweet Alternative
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole (Gluten Free) from A Sweet Alternative
Sweet Potato Tacos With Sweet Mustard Sauce from Any Reason Vegans
Butternut Squash Pasta with Walnuts and Parmesan from Cultured Table
10 MINUTE CHICKPEA AND SPINACH CURRY from Hungry Healthy Happy
Braised Red Cabbage from Jack Slobodian
VEGETARIAN SWEET POTATO PIZZA from A Hedgehog in the Kitchen
Instant Pot Stuffed Squash + Video Tutorial {Vegan, Keto-Friendly, Gluten-Free} from Recipes from a Pantry
Instant Pot Mushroom Risotto With Pumpkin {Gluten Free, Vegan} from Recipes from a Pantry
VEGAN CHICKPEA PUMPKIN BIRYANI (GF) from Rhian’s Recipes
This vegan chickpea pumpkin biryani is easy to make, super nutritious and full of flavor. It’s healthy, colorful and gluten-free too.
RAINBOW VEGETABLES WITH TAHINI DRESSING from Dancing Through the Rain
Maple Mustard Roasted Vegetable Sheet Pan Supper from Bad to the Bowl
Vegan One-Pan Rice from Kelham Island Kitchen
This is a really simple one-pan rice dish that is suitable for vegans and easily made gluten-free by swapping out the soy sauce. This rice is a comforting, cozy dish that is perfect for sharing with the family.
FALL VEGETARIAN RECIPES: SNACKS AND DESSERTS
Slow Cooker Applesauce | Easy, Simple, No Added Sugar from Strength and Sunshine
Who doesn’t love a nice bowl of applesauce after a heavy meal? With just the right amount sweetness, it’s the perfect dessert to compliment your fall dinner. Make it yourself in your slow cooker with this easy and frugal recipe.
Slow Cooker Apple Butter (No Peeling Required!) from Strength and Sunshine
Gluten-Free Apple Crisp (Vegan, Allergy-Free) from Strength and Sunshine
Vegan Pumpkin Cheesecake from The Banana Diaries
PUMPKIN HUMMUS (VEGAN + GF) from Rhian’s Recipes
This pumpkin hummus is full of flavor, sweet and fragrant, and makes an easy make-ahead appetizer, lunch or snack! It’s also naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Making a plant-based fall recipe doesn’t have to be complicated. These simple and easy recipe ideas are cheap and taste amazing. We love finding frugal recipes that match our budget.
These are our favorite fall vegetarian recipes! Which recipe do you love the most?
Check out our list of fall decor ideas on a budget.
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