* $30 BUDGET * vegan what i eat in a week - ( full grocery haul + simple & easy meals )

Hi friends! 🌞 So excited to share this $30 budget what i eat in a week video! I wanted to show you a full grocery haul on everything i got and show you all the recipes I made with those ingredients! These meals are simple and easy to throw together but still nourishing and delicious!

My heart goes out to everyone struggling with money and to put food on the table. Remember there is no shame in not being able to afford food, the world is a difficult place. However there are food banks, soup kitchens and other resources available that can help you!

As always I'm sending you all so much love!💛✨💛

*Note: I forgot to mention I had over half a pack of pasta left and 3/4 a bag of oats!

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Pickled Red Onion Recipe:

Carrot Soup Recipe:

10 medium - large carrots
1/2 can coconut milk
2 cups water
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper ( more to taste )
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp clove
1/4 tsp fennel
8-10 whole coriander seeds
1 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp cumin
1/4 lemon
1 - 2 tbsp maple syrup ( optional : sub sugar, coconut sugar or even molasses )

- Preheat oven to 400F. Wash and peel your carrots.

- Place your carrots into a large baking dish and cover with oil, 1 tsp salt and pepper. Using your hands rub that into the carrots and then place in the oven for 30-35 minutes or until carrots are completely tender

- Once carrots are cooked place into your high powered blender with coconut milk, all spices, lemon and maple syrup. Blend until completely smooth ( 3-4 minutes )

- transfer into a pot and warm threw. Plate and top with cilantro, red onion, croutons ( if you have them ), coconut yogurt or whatever else you think would be delicious!

Hummus Recipe:

1/2 can chickpeas ( take the skins off, it makes a creamier hummus )
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 lemon juice
3-4 tbsp aquafaba ( juice in the can of chickpeas )
1 tsp salt
1 tsp onion powder
chilli flakes to taste

Warm a pan on very low heat, add olive oil. Using the side of a knife smash the garlic open and peel away the skin. Place in the pan with the olive oil and cook for 10-15 minutes or until garlic slightly browns and is very fragrant

Place all ingredients including the olive garlic mixture into a high powered blender and blend until smooth ( add more aquafaba as needed )

#budgeteats #budgetmeals #cheapveganfood

[maryem]

omg 😭 that’s whole bag of avocados was 2.00 — in NY a single avocado is 2.00

[Hannjobz]

This is honestly one of the best “what I eat in a” videos I’ve ever seen. Easy and relatable meals

[zseooo]

I love your 'what I eat in a week' series :D
im not vegan but, l'm trying to eat plant-based food because of enviroment issue. I live in Korea, I can't follow your recipe perfectly. But when I'm thinking what to eat, your videos help me a lot.
Thanks Julia😁

[ilyme]

A cool tip my grandfather showed me about burping sauerkraut and fermented wines, was to add a balloon or nitrile glove to the lid of the jar so it never explodes, and you can visibly see when it needs to release it's gas. Thought I'd share :) Thanks for the helpful video, it gave me some new ideas!

[Hello_]

I honestly feel really bad for people who can't afford food... Thankfully, I have never been in that position and have always had food around me to fuel my body... And honestly, this video just makes me realize how lucky I am.

[hollyross]

I absolutely love these types of videos it shows people that not everyone can afford luxury idea's and how to create meals out of what you have so Thankyou Julia for sharing this knowledge 🥰

[Ratsfrom]

"I feel like my morning hasn't started unless I've made a warm drink" THIS is so true the day has not started unless there was a warm drink ritual had. Some people cross their legs and meditate while I watch my coffee brew and plan my day in my head.!

[patriciajacques]

Finally someone who eats real meals with normal ingredients, lol thank you! I’m in Canada too and while some of the prices do compare some of your ingredients are cheaper which is interesting. But I love that these are meals and tips I would actually eat/use! Thank you for showing how practical and delicious a small budget can be when you’re vegan!

[jodif]

Really great video! This makes me want to try a $30 food week to show my husband that vegan food isn’t as expensive as he believes!

[emmaastraub]

I loved this video! I especially appreciate how you showed the cost of each item in the beginning. Most of the "on a budget" meal inspo videos I watch don't show the actual prices of the ingredients. They do this weird thing where they divide the whole cost into serving sizes, if that makes sense. So I absolutely loved this!

[lisas]

None of the grocery stores in my area in the US have a reduced produce section. I wish they did! Just discovered your channel and subscribed. Love all your healthy, creative Thingamabobs!

[idenisseventura]

Yes girl the struggle is real. Food is so expensive nowadays especially with the pandemic 😭. This is my first time on your channel and will definitely be subscribing for the food ideas :)

[christwithin]

I absolutely love your heart and how compassionate you feel about the disenfranchised, homeless. Food is a basic necessity along with housing. It shouldn't just be for those who can afford it. We shouldn't have to settle for crappy processed food because we can't afford organic. Amen girl!

[HeyItsBonnieBee]

Hot tip for the chickpeas: throw them in a pot of water and then rub them between your hands. The peel and chickpeas will separate, making the process way quicker!

[Baviskanna]

You definitely have to use what you have already especially when you’re on a budget. I feel like it’s always a great idea to shop your fridge before making grocery list

[torilouise]

New follower. For someone who’s vegetarian and also struggles with money this video was soo helpful. Thank you

[kaylaknight]

Even though you’re younger than me, I look up to you so much. What a LIGHT you are. 🤍

[Ratsfrom]

So I learned recently that people in the U.S. only spend about 6% of their income on food which is the LOWEST in developed countries. That really put some things into perspective for me. The U.S. seems to be so consumer-based and we buy so many things we don't NEED, maybe we want but don't NEED, and end up slacking on our food sources which leads us to buy cheaper more processed foods or avoiding organic foods. Idk this was just a realization for my cheap self to STOP FEELING GUILTY for spending money on food. These healthy/whole plant foods are the building blocks of my body so I SHOULD invest in my health this way.

Edit: it's all about priorities and money management I guess. I definitely have given up things so I could have more whole foods in my diet. There is a trade-off but I know for me if I don't take careful care of my body it can spiral very quickly into a dark place (mentally and physically) that takes more to get back out than just making the healthy decision in the first place.

[LovesChild]

Great inspo. I'm looking at eating less "processed crap" this year so these types of meals are perfect. Thank you. 😊

[santoshi]

absolutely loved this video! :)

As an international student, one thing that's helped me keep tabs on my budget but also calorie intake is - cabbage, beans, lentist & rice

I usually meal prep lots of high protein, high fiber salads & also some kind of daal/ lentil soup
This lets me afford more fruit & veggies.

It's also super cheap to buy sauces/pastes to up the taste of daily foods so that meal prep doesn't boring - vegan mayos, vegan butter, hot sauces, Gochugaru, miso paste, soy sauce

I usually use this to turn my salads/rice bowls into burritos. :)