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Inexpensive Vegetarian Recipes

These inexpensive vegetarian recipes generally cost under $3 per serving. Many are veggie-packed main dishes that are complete meals in themselves. Others are particularly cost-effective compared to store-bought options.

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Kalamata White Bean Dip

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Cashew Butter

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Mediterranean Bean Salad

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Colorful Roasted Vegetables

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Cowboy Caviar

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Italian Dressing

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Perfect Baked Sweet Potato

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Favorite Balsamic Vinaigrette

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Perfect Roasted Acorn Squash

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Best Baked Potato

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Perfect Baked Apples

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