5 VEGAN MEALS UNDER £1($1.50) | Budget-friendly Recipes for Beginners

[@toridanielle333]

i absolutely hate the misconception that veganism is expensive. i've been vegan for a year and a half and i've saved so much money on food its insane! loved these recipes as well!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Me too! It can be done on a budget like any other diet can! It's what you make of it :)

[@Samchocolate11]

Tori Flot If you want to eat tasty food or specialised food it is expensive! Things like cacao powder, vegan cheese, tasty almond milk or nut milk, matcha powder, nuts, etc, are expensive

[@Samchocolate11]

Also foods like avocado and smoothie ingredients tend to be pricey

[@rachelc586]

Tori Flot I strongly agree

[@morganic989]

You make what you want about these meals. She didn't suggest eating every meal with a budget of 1 pound. It's like she said. It's all about portion control and budgeting. Meat can be SO expensive. There's a reason most meat eaters don't have steak every night. It's quite expensive. If you don't want to like something, you'll find any reason not to like it. I personally LOVED the video. I'm not currently vegan but have been making steps to cut more animal food products out of my diet. It's lovely to see someone enjoy the vegan lifestyle and encourage others to do the same. Maddie is always so nice!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Who is giving veganuary a go? Hopefully this sparks some budget-friendly recipe ideas for you! The ingredients and budget breakdown is all listed in the description :)

[@MzCAGOMEA]

Madeleine Olivia been eating vegan foods now for a week!

[@TheMmullin1]

Madeleine Olivia , try the tomato sauce with a veg stock cube after the tinned tomatoes.

[@roozkhosh5749]

Madeleine Olivia Are you taking any additional supplements? I've been trying to convert to vegetarian but my hair is falling like crazy & my nails are breaking like every two seconds. I'm trying to take a multi-vitamin, B12 and vitamin D (when I remember). so far they haven't helped. I liked your recipes by the way. They all look yummy!!

[@nicholasjamesmalone]

This video is awesome! keeping me in the game. stoked to be living this way

[@katdesignsstar9286]

Madeleine Olivia Hi, can you please tell me what pan material you are using?

[@barbaracarbone4658]

It's amazing how inexpensive good whole foods can be.. Thanks

[@rachelc586]

Barbara Carbone I agree

[@thomaswinbolt1654]

inexpensive is a clever word

[@autumnyoutube4469]

Barbara Carbone I

[@agneslaufer9579]

Barbara Carbone yesss and you can spend your money on hobbies like films and travel

[@phoenix9999]

I guess if she ate more fresh fruits and veggies I would agree. However, it was grain heavy which is cheaper at least in the U.S. because it is subsidized. I don't consider processed foods as whole foods.

[@Lauren-zq9zf]

love this! you should try and do "vegan budget friendly luxury recipes" so like copies of takeaway dishes or dishes people would think cost more than they do.

[@marystestkitchen]

I love your style!!!! Eating onions right off the cutting board is next level tho lol

[@Luna-zc6gx]

Mary's Test Kitchen // Vegan Cooking i do that too i always snack some of the veggies raw before cooking also broccoli which some people find really weird 😄

[@TheElenaNumb]

I am not vegan not vegetarian! But I am absolutely in love with eating raw onions!

[@edavidlp1312]

Okay ... I do the same thing hahaha. As odd as it is ... And delicious as well haha

[@aduzzz3322]

@@Luna-zc6gx well I can understand broccoli but raw onion on its own is too much for me and I love onion

[@user-in4cs5iz7p]

Raw red onions are so good tho!!

[@sayhitovalarie]

I don’t know why, but I love watching you cook!!! The way you guys film the process really keeps me glued to the screen!!

[@ChlorineHeart]

the lack of oil in everything triggers me so bad haha. Especially with spices... cooking in oil blooms the spices and makes them much better

[@DoggMasterH]

funnily enough if you look at the written recipe she says to cook the onions garlic and spices in a splash of oil and to add water if needed

[@MissDee13]

Could add a lil bit yourself

[@lindee8224]

Probably done for the sake of keeping the cost down, she usually doesn’t use water.

[@teshamiller6001]

Oil is pricey

[@k1dub1]

I was thinking the same. Even a tsp would be pennies

[@DianneMrock]

I can't believe how much more expensive foos is in Romania, a poorer country.. brown pasta for 0,56?? Here it's like 1,5£.. and everything seems to be more expensive here..😑 but people earn way less

[@kach_o]

I'm from the Czech Republic and I have a similar experience... I lived in England for two months and food was cheaper there than in my homeland... So was clothes! Yet our salaries are much lower.

[@sorinamoldovan998]

I said the same thing. In order to make some healthy pasta i have to pay 8 euros for a bag of gluten free pasta here. We could defnitely not be able to make these meals for 1.5 pounds.

[@TheGalacticGrizzly]

I'm from Holland and the price tags seem weird to me as well. I could never shop that cheap over here! Buying these meals will most likely cost me 8 euros per dish.

[@lozthedrum8479]

How much are you guys paying for rent? £800 just for a room in Brighton

[@Tortillaaaaaa]

That's because the corruption has been legalised in Romania 🇦🇩

[@IamCano-k2s]

I’m turning pescatarian after eating meat almost everyday for 20years, and this is helping me soooo much !

[@barbarabrown-upshon5450]

One step at a time.

[@user-dt3hk7fu8w]

I hope you're vegan now ((Seaspiracy))

[@ezclean7022]

That oatmeal had me drooling... I eat oats everyday and don't know why I never make this😂

[@emilytreads]

Idk if I'll make these. But this was super relaxing to watch.

[@Allieh]

I always forget how much I love oatmeal with apples! I like to throw in a little sprinkle of chopped or halved pecans, too!

[@thomaswinbolt1654]

Im allergic to nuts ;) What should i use instead?

[@bd7852]

Thomas Winbolt Seeds- sunflower, pumpkin, sesame, etc.

[@iBriLicious]

It’s amazing how expensive meat is, cutting it out of your diet saves soooo much money to buy more veggies/spices/herbs! :)

[@nematoaddd]

You look like a cute little vegan Nigella.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

OMG this is my favourite comment ever ❤️

[@dagoddess5748]

No lies told 😊

[@tasnimtabassum785]

Hu nigella

[@Robin-gf7bd]

Thank you so much for your prompt attention to my problem, and I would like to let all the viewers and subscribers know that I did receive my ebook and wasn’t ripped off and I apologize for jumping to conclusions. I encourage others to purchase her ebook for fabulous vegan meals!

[@annemeuzelaar9186]

Me and my hubby tried going vegan but it was so expensive but after watching your videos I realize how cheap it can actually be. Thank you!!!

[@iits_val]

Omg 😂 that onion moment. Officially my favorite person now.

[@wikkia.7666]

These are perfect for cheap meal prep!! But I’ll replace frying with water with coconut oil! Thanks!

[@realeyereallie9122]

I'm struggling with recovery from an eating disorder and your recipes are an inspiration and really helping me thankyou so much 🙌🙌

[@thelaracaires]

i'm not even vegan but these foods look SO DAMN GOOD i'm hungry now

[@a.weisser5181]

It looks sooooo delicious. Here's to all of you saying vegan food is expensive! Thank you Maddie 😍

[@jananiananthanarayanan4794]

Also I think you can transfer spaghetti or other noodles more easily if you use chopsticks to transfer them from the stove to bowl. It's more convenient!

[@AdrianaOrtiz-ff7mx]

Oh my god, blending up the onions and garlic like that is such a life changing concept for me. I used to use onions in EVERYTHING but my boyfriend cannot stand the texture so I’ve just been making like, less great food haha. I told him about this video and we’re both so excited about this new middle ground haha

[@HeyMichsi]

Never stop making these videos! They are great and prove that youndont have to spend a ton on food.

[@acriativelife]

absolutely in love with your videos! the recipes, the style, the musics... biggest inspiration!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you so much!

[@Martina-iu2nn]

1:47 - apple and raisin oats 2:55 - easy tomato pasta 4:57- lentil dahl 7:02 - chilli sin Carne 9:07 - noodle stir fry

[@sabrinaihh]

the dahl recipe has literally become a staple for me at uni... i'll cook a huge batch and freeze portions separately for as and when i need them...perfect!

[@emmakelly3354]

stupid question maybe but is it okay to freeze cooked rice and recook it?

[@jananiananthanarayanan4794]

I love the way you cook your rice! They look perfect. Also love how accurately you make Indian recipes. Makes me trust your other recipes even more :P

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Hehe thank you! Indian recipes are some of my favourites!

[@anjalilohana4317]

Yas

[@jennam9352]

Thank you so much for these delicious recipe ideas! I fly back to England from Japan in two days, and I’ve had the flu for the past week so I’m really looking forward to cooking some healthy vegan meals. Perfect timing as always!

[@TheLadyPrefers2Save]

Awesome! New vegan and always looking for ideas! I'd love to see some bulk shopping and more zero-waste recipes too!

[@MarkSRiddle]

I love how you spice and garnish even on low budget, that's all what other videos I've seen lack. Budget-friendly doesn't mean tasteless nor less flavor. Great inspiration, great video. Cheers !

[@eldarivas4894]

Idk but this makes me cry...of happiness, I´ve never watched a vegan meal video that makes me feel so great when watching it, I just fell in love with this channel, im SO EXCITED to give this recipes a try! Oh and I also find your chopping skills very relaxing goooooood

[@ericabarnes7214]

Thank you so so much!! I'm transitioning to veganism. this is a life saver!

[@nehas7992]

Your videos are so fantastically made -- the recipes, the music, your personality... it's beautiful

[@SarcasticQuokka]

This was in my recommendations today, perfect timing as I’m writing up my shopping list and wanted to reduce my food bill because I’m sick of not being able to save much. I eat pretty cheap but this is a lot cheaper than what I normally do, thank you 🙏🏻 Love your channel, minimalism series got me here a few months ago ❤️

[@fouryoungbees8004]

My teenage son has recently joined the vegan bandwagon and I have been looking for meals like this to cook for him. I am glad to see some really simple yet healthy options.

[@ElleThomas001]

Wish I had used these recipes back when I was a student, would have saved so much money 🤦🏻‍♀️ Out of interest where do you bulk buy all your spices? I usually get mine from my local health store but I wondered if they were cheaper else where! Great video 🌱💕

[@ChlorineHeart]

go to an ethnic store. Health food store is usually the most expensive place to buy them

[@hireholi]

An a Indian grocery store is your best bet!

[@getobbl]

go to local asian, arab etc markets they have the best spices for cheap

[@TheMarleyDarley]

Love your recipe videos!!! 😊 You inspire me to become vegan. I always thought being vegan was difficult/expensive, but it seems to be a terrible misconception. I suppose the hardest part is knowing where to start. Could you make a video on veganism for beginners? Cheers xoxo

[@MadeleineOlivia]

It's on the cards!

[@juless.9544]

Hey :) maybe just try to remember recepies you already made that are vegan indeed. Or try to recreate your normal dishes. Replace normal milk with rice- almond- or oatmilk for example..

[@natalieblue27]

my top tips for going vegan, is start identifying which of your go-to / favourite meals that you eat at the moment, don't star meat or eggs or milk. Find recipes that have 'just a bit' of meat, or have eggs within something, and try swapping out those ingredients for tofu, tempeh, more veg., flax-seed eggs, beans.... etc.

[@skulltrooper1014]

I love these ideas, I make apple and date oats with cinnamon and I also add some goji berries too...it’s sooooo good,I like making it as overnight oats but one thing I do is cook my apples so they are soft, and of course ya have to throw in some extra cinnamon there tooo...thanks for all the awesome ideas....✌🏼❤️😊

[@petra20216]

Your recipes look really delicious and I'm excited to cook them. I believe that a vegan lifestyle isn't expensive, especially when I look what meat costs here in Austria, I saved a lot of money by eating veggie and sometimes complete vegan :)

[@elisam5068]

I’ve just made your lentil dahl and it is absolutely delicious and so easy to make! Thank you very much for the recipe 😘 also, the video is great!

[@pinjaojala2038]

You have the most inspirational and relaxing videos! This one was really helpful, thankyou!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Aww thank you so much!

[@mariarak8328]

Finally easy and cheap vegan recipes.So many vegan recipes are over complicated with too much ingredients which end up costing a lot of money.Keep up the great work :) You could add some chickpeas to the Dahl and some peppers to the pasta but that is what I would do to add a bit more nutrients but otherwise great video these are just some suggestions .

[@thefluffymarshmallow6930]

Ok, I was going to go vegetarian and then vegan because I thought it would be super difficult, but your recipes are easy and cheap. Two things that my broke, busy ass needs. I can get most of this stuff at the bulk food store in whatever quantity I need/want. Thank you. I've been wanting to get into the vegan lifestyle for years.

[@StarlingofAzerath]

Your videos have made me really think about eating vegan. I may not agree with the ideology completely as I do like meat but I simply can't afford to buy meat all the time anymore. I will subscribe and am looking forward to your vegan meal ideas for the future.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

This is so amazing 😊 Definitely give it a go! Eating less meat will definitely save you some pennies! I highly recommend you watch some documentaries about veganism too as it’s always helpful and interesting to learn more and see where you stand. Give cowspiracy, forks over knives and earthlings a go 👍🏻

[@dorinasz9224]

I'm definitely going to try that noodle stir fry!:) These are really great ideas.

[@gabrielachmielewska9360]

I never thought I would be vegan but here I am! I love your recipes and how easy they are!

[@KerryAnnKimberly]

JUST WENT GROCERY SHOPPING AND BOUGHT EVERYTHING TO MAKE THESE! Wow my lowest bill in a while :) thank you so much. Subscribed ❤️

[@morgaantaraax]

I make that dhal all the time its so so nice! I sometimes add cauliflower to give it something extra x

[@srose5888]

Morgan Lynch what size can of tomatoes do you use for it? Maybe I'm dumb & missed it but I didn't see that anywhere.

[@kellz369]

I love this ! Thank you so much for sharing! I’m going to cook the Red Lentil Dahl tonight! ❤️

[@sashiloo]

This is without a doubt the best vegan recipes video I've seen, inexpensive or otherwise. There's so much variety and flavour and in fact I have most of these ingredients at home right now. I can't wait to try them out; they all look mouthwatering!!

[@katiejon17]

You certainly have a talent - thank you for sharing! We're a family with a toddler and one on the way... and even more money-aware than when we were college students. So, you're helping families too!

[@xanderzalander6823]

FYI: 4:56 "lentil dahl" is redundant, just call it "daal", as daal = lentils :) xo

[@mellysareyes6995]

seriously just paused the video and made the oatmeal

[@mg-lp8sj]

Okay but the fact that you actually eat your good on camera after you make it is awesome! that look of pure joy when you eat makes me want all this 100x more 😂

[@BeHappyNoMatterWhat]

Thank you so much for these recipes!! I have been vegan for a few months but have not cooked much at all. Went shopping last night and am making either the Dahl or noodle stir fry tonight when I get back :) THANKS!!!!

[@SF-kc6zv]

Yum! we've been eating so much soup recently, and I've ben getting so tired of it lol. I need to try some of these! Especially the stir fry :) looks delicious!

[@caitlingare9128]

I literally just made every single one of these lol

[@RubiTootie]

Caitlin Gare how were they? Could you rate them from a scale of 1-10?

[@Puppygirll]

I LOVE lentils they’re so good and easy

[@crashmolloy3235]

I've never seen boiling water added to rice cooked that way...I'm gonna have to try it out. I've always started with rinsing rice and adding cold water, bring to the boil, and simmer.

[@sunshinegalkw9675]

Great recipes! Although..I don’t think nutritional yeast tastes like cheese at all..... I must be weird.... or maybe I’m not used to it yet.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Stacey Jones no way I love it!

[@juliette117]

I'm the same, I wish I loved it as much as so many others! :(

[@larajost6831]

Try adding some onion and garlic to the recepies you use nutritional yeast in, and don’t forget to add salt. Maybe also some lemon juice. That usually makes it taste so much more cheesy for me!

[@sunshinegalkw9675]

Lara Jost thanks I will give it a try!!

[@wareforcoin5780]

Because it doesn't gaste like cheese....

[@michelleneubauer5099]

The way you cut your onion in the third recipe really gives me anxiety 😂

[@mizu2261]

Yes please...

[@MOG3]

what I love about these recipes is that they involve very practical things to find like lentils, chickpeas etc.. rather than seitan, tempeh and other stuff that not only are not easy to find but cheap neither

[@DejanBogatinovski]

I have been researching on how to become a vegan and this video is the first one that I watched from your channel. When I got to around half of the video I paused it, opened your website and immediately bought your book! Thank you for sharing all of this knowledge, I am looking forward to trying your recipes and hopefully start eating only vegan food.

[@ter3406]

My brother loves the first recipe but for breakfast, also my mum loves it! So much love and good vibes from Peru darling!💕💕💕

[@TheOnlyRemyD]

That Dhal looked so amazing I went out and bought the blender and groceries to make it! So excited to try it... why does 40 minutes feel like 40 days right now?!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Hahaha I hope you enjoy it!!

[@TheOnlyRemyD]

It was great! Ate it while waiting for a kiddo to get out of school... so much yum!

[@Fiftynine414]

I just made your Dahl recipe. I’ve wanted to for years. I went to the local Indian spice store, bought the necessary items, and OMG! It is absolutely delicious! I served it to a chef friend of mine who loved it too.

[@christelle9122]

I just purchased the e-book ! I'm looking forward to making your recipes

[@theuglybookling4604]

Brilliant ideas! I had no clue Tesco did a frozen stir fry mix I'm absolutely going to have to look into that one!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

TheUglyBookling I didn’t either but found it and thought it was perfect!

[@beinghania17799]

You know, it was so nice to see you coking "DAAL" . its a staple here in Pakistan. we eat it like regularly with wheat bread or rice. We cook it the "DESI WAY" hehe.lots of love from Pakistan

[@MadeleineOlivia]

It is one of my favourite meals!

[@xdxdjoker13]

I've never seen the pure onion and garlic mix you put into the sauce. That's an amazing idea for upping the flavor. Especially with the spices toasting up inside it. 👍

[@aaliyahs8465]

I’ve been a vegetarian for around 1 week now and omgggg thank god FOR this video I absolutely loved the last recipe it’s so filling and delicious xx

[@Olaolejowa]

Haha now I am hungry and it's like 2.30 am!

[@mayaG183]

Svesea same here! 3:17am

[@owain1837]

2:36 am here uk

[@justloveit49]

Svesea midnight snack ⏰

[@LucywithinCapture]

Such a great video, Maddie! Thank you! ❤

[@concernedtaxpayer903]

Tip, when pushing your chopped veg into the pan off your cutting board, doing so with the flat (not sharp) edge of your knife will preserve the sharpness of your blades.

[@ilop1616]

My New Years resolution is to become vegan/vegetarian and loose weight. Your recipes are going to help a lot. I’ve gotten made fun of for my weight so I want to look and feel better and make myself healthier. Thank you!

[@arianairvini4520]

Loved the video! Super helpful

[@FairylandCottage]

Great video and editing !

[@kelbh]

I'm really working to cut meat out of my diet because of how awful the industry is, these recipes are super helpful! Thanks for making this.

[@girld1ck]

How's your experience so far? :)

[@YOUNGBUCK190]

This saved me so much money! I’m so glad I switched over to the vegan side 🌱 thank you!

[@andreac5588]

When you say "mixed herbs" what herbs are they? 🤔🤔 Thank you so much to post this videos!! I'm a new subscriber to your channel 🤗

[@MadeleineOlivia]

They’re just called mixed herbs in the shop haha but the one I got has basil, thyme, oregano, sage, parsley and marjoram.

[@andreac5588]

Madeleine Olivia oh, ok. I tried it with only oregano and It was sooooo good...hahaha thank you!

[@charmingyoutuber2408]

This proves you can eat healthy for cheap! and if you dont have the time, setting aside 30 minutes of time you would have spent watching tv (watch tv while you cook =) ) for treating your body well would be much better for your future well being.

[@reneecook9153]

I love that all your meal servings are for 4. I've been meal prepping this year as I am back at uni and these are so easy to make and tastes delicious!

[@grass4200]

i have been making that stir fry since my freshman year of college four years ago .i’m not even vegan but i always eat it without meat bc it’s just so good!!

[@thanhtruc1010]

My gosh, want to try all these recipes but there are some ingredients that I've never heard about it before 😭

[@thedeath3016]

Who else thought he was squeezing acrylic paint and not tomato paste into the mix

[@arnedac9399]

I love that you actually eat. Looks amazing. Thank you.

[@TheLovablekc]

A big help with using tomatoes in terms of flavours is nutmeg, takes away the excess acidity. And if you’re making anything with a white sauce and you feel like treating yourself, truffle oil is not that expensive if you know where to buy it, and you only need a few drops

[@llamaface6229]

I'm here after watching Earthlings

[@Spontanika]

Hey there! May i aks why you always cook your recipes in water instead of olive oil? The body can take most vitamines out of the vegetables only in combination with fat. If you would use some healthy oil in your meals you could even make them healthier and more tasty at the same time. Healthy fat acids are very important for your body and transport vitamines and flavors better.

[@spicybiscuit88]

Some plantbased doctors/authors say oil is bad for you as its just empty calories but im with you i think a little oil is beneficial.

[@babymilksnatcher]

@@spicybiscuit88 depends of the oil you use. Sunflower, colza, sesame and olive are good source of healthy fats, such as omega 3. Coconut is way too fat as a comparison, but does wonder in sugary preparations thanks to its taste. Palm is a big no-no, avoid it at all costs!

[@trackee2024]

Spontanika there are a lot of oil-free vegans out there, but the avocado in one of her recipes is clearly bringing in some fat. I don’t think she needs to worry about not getting enough fat just because she didn’t cook the recipes in oil.

[@earthlingel.2238]

I make the lentil dahl ALL the time and everyone (including non-vegans) who try it always tell me it is really really delicious!

[@jessicaarmijo6196]

I currently am vegetarian but try to incorporate more vegan meals daily, but it's a little difficult still living with my parents. now watching your recipe videos a lot of the ingredients you're using are ones they typically buy anyways! super helpful!

[@user-sk5tj1kn5l]

Im not even a vegan,but im like daaaamn it looks so goooood. XD

[@MetalPirateGirl]

Мими Пандърска good food is just good food and this has my mouth watering too

[@daniellaemily6344]

i love your sweater Madeleine!! Its so adorable! Where did you get it?

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Jade Green Vegan!

[@daniellaemily6344]

thanks i cant wait to get my own! you and your sweater are the reason i went vegan

[@thatsinglemomlife6912]

Girllllll! I just start veganism 5 days ago. I'm a single momma so this helps so much !

[@glennamartin193]

Fabulous!!! !!

[@deathlyhallows8495]

I just found your channel and I just have to say that you are so cute!

[@gabrielatorres1833]

I have hypothyroidism and pcos and your videos help sooooooo much! Thank you!

[@wrenboldlygoes7265]

I blitz up carrots, onions and celery as a base for sauces esp lentil Bolognese - REALLY takes the flavours to the next level 🙌

[@ruby-zr7my]

watches vegan video *kfc ad pops up*