Cook Vegan Meals Like A Pro With Grubby
- Lydia Kah-Pavlou
- Mar 11
- 5 min read
Written by Lydia Kah-Pavlou
Looking for easy vegan meals that don’t require hours in the kitchen?
Whether you’re trying to eat more plant-based food, save money on takeaways or just learn a few basic cooking skills at uni, finding quick vegan recipes can feel overwhelming at first.
That’s where Grubby comes in. Grubby is a vegan recipe box service that delivers pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes straight to your door, helping you cook delicious, high-protein, plant-based meals without the stress of meal planning or food waste.
From comforting pasta dishes to flavour-packed one-pot meals, Grubby makes vegan cooking simple — even if you’re a total beginner.
Oh, and we have a Grubby student discount too, to make things even more affordable.
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How do Grubby recipe boxes work?
Looking for simple vegan recipes for beginners? Grubby is exactly what you're looking for.
Grubby is a subscription service which is flexible and customisable around your needs. You can choose how many meals you'd like to cook per week and how often you'd like a delivery, so you can get a box delivered weekly or just once a month if it's something you'd like to have occasionally or just try out once.
When your box arrives, you'll get meal kits with fresh pre-portioned ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe cards to help you make some tasty vegan meals and discover new vegan recipe ideas without having to stress about food shopping.
You can also easily change your delivery schedule, pause or cancel at any time. Don't forget to grab your Grubby student discount when you go to order your first box.
Grubby recipe ideas students will love
Grubby recipes rotate, so when you're choosing your box, you'll always have new options, but here are some of our fave vegan student recipes you could try out and add to your next order.
Cheeseburger Loaded Fries
Key stats:
Serves 2
28g of protein
35 min cook time
5-a-day score: 2
Ingredients in the box:
Potatoes x3
Onion
Cucumber
White wine vinegar sachet
Mustard ketchup pod
Nutritional yeast pod
Plant based mayo pod
Meaty mushrooms
Tamari sachet
Ketchup sachet
Seasme seeds pod
Creamy Cashew Carbonara
Key stats:
Serves 2
21g of protein
20 min cook time
5-a-day score: 2
Ingredients in the box:
Mushroom punnet x1
Linguine x1 packet
Garlic cloves x2
Cashews x1 packet
Nutritional yeast pod
Oatly cream x 1 carton
Lemon x1
Rocket x1 pack
Fiery 'Nduja' Arrabiata Pasta, Tenderstem & Fresh Basil
Key stats:
Serves 2
19g of protein
15 min cook time
5-a-day score: 2
Ingredients in the box:
Tortiglioni packet x1
Cherry tomatoes x1 punnet
Garlic x2 cloves
Plant-based nduja packet
Tomato paste sachet
Oregano pod
Veg stock pod
Broccoli x 1 packet
Basil
Rocket
Lemon x1
Crispy tofu burger
Key stats:
Serves 2
38g of protein
40 min cook time
5-a-day score: 1
Ingredients in the box:
Potatoes x2
Tofu x1 packet
Tamari sachet
Carrot x1
Red cabbage packet
Cornflour packet
Plant-based mayo pods x2
Lemon x1
Dill packet
Plant-based brioche rolls x1 packet
Jerk Tofu, Coconut Rice & Pineapple salsa
Key stats:
Serves 2
32g of protein
20 min cook time
5-a-day score: 2
Ingredients in the box:
Basmati rice packet x1
Creamed coconut sachet x1
Veg stock pod
Jerk spice blend pod
Tofu packet x1
Lime x 1
Tomatoes x2
Pineapple tin
Coriander
Sping onion
Grubby ready meals: vegan food when you don't want to cook
If you're looking for quick vegan meal ideas but you really don't want to cook, do not fear, because Grubby also offers ready meals packed with wholefoods, protein and plants.
You can set up a regular subscription in the same way as the meal kits, and choose from comfort classics and healthy protein-packed meals.
The ready meal options from Grubby include:
Spicy Szechuan Noodles
Cashew Mac & Greens
Tex Mex Protein Bowl
Chickpea & Apricot Tagine
Tofu Saag Curry
Creamy 'Nduja Rigatoni
Tempeh Rainbow Buddha
Harrisa Cauliflour & Grains
Miso Tamari Buddha
How much does Grubby cost?
Ok, so if you've been convinced to give it a go and you're ready to make your first order, here's what you need to know.
The price of a Grubby subscription will vary based on how many meal kits you order and the frequency, but when we tried it out, we ordered 4 meal kits, and it cost £36 as an introductory offer and we also got some freebies in the box.
With our Grubby student discount, you can get 50% off your first box, and 30% off the next 3 boxes.
Why eating plant based is great for students
Eating plant-based or vegan can be a great option for students because it’s often easy to cook and packed with nutrients. Staples like beans, lentils, rice, pasta, and seasonal vegetables are usually some of the cheapest items in the supermarket, making them perfect for student budgets. Plant-based meals can also be quick to prepare in shared kitchens and are a simple way to boost your intake of fibre, vitamins, and protein. Plus, many students choose plant-based eating as a way to make more sustainable food choices, helping reduce the environmental impact of their meals while still enjoying plenty of tasty options.
FAQs and vegan cooking tips
Is Grubby good for beginners?
If you're looking for vegan cooking tips, Grubby is a great way to become more confident in the kitchen. The recipes are easy to follow, and can slowly teach you to become more confident in the kitchen and cook Instagram-worthy meals even if you're a beginner.
How do vegans get enough protein?
This is one of the most commonly asked questions that pretty much every vegan will get throughout their lifetime. If you're worried about your protein intake, it's super easy to make sure you're getting enough protein as a vegan.
Some vegan sources of protein include:
Lentils
Tofu
Chickpeas
Beans
Nutritional yeast
Pumpkin seeds
Peanuts/peanut butter
Luckily, every Grubby meal clearly states how much protein you'll be getting, so you can choose higher protein options if that's important to you.
Is it more expensive to eat plant-based or vegan?
We'll be real, sometimes buying vegan alternatives can be expensive. However, most supermarkets will have their own brand versions of things such as alternative milk and vegan burgers, sausages or mince, which can help you to save some money on the essentials you won't want to skip out on.
When it comes to most vegan or plant-based food, though you can save money on skipping the meat alternatives and buying fruit, vegetables, legumes, and wholegrains can be really affordable, especially when you buy in bulk. You don't need to go out of your way to buy vegan foods; you can find all of this stuff in your regular supermarket, and you probably buy a lot of this stuff already.
You can also try freezing fruits and vegetables when you buy in bulk, to make things last for longer, to help you save some cash on your food shop.
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