I understand your concern about not wanting to waste food, but since your guests are vegan, it would not be appropriate to serve them dishes containing meat. However, you can still create inexpensive vegan dishes with minimal ingredients to accommodate your guests' dietary preferences.

Here are some budget-friendly vegan recipes that you can try:

1. Lentil Soup:
    Ingredients: Lentils, water, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, canned tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper.
    Instructions: Sauté the onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, then add lentils, canned tomatoes, and vegetable broth. Simmer until the lentils are tender.

2. Spaghetti Aglio e Olio:
    Ingredients: Spaghetti, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and parsley (optional).
    Instructions: Cook spaghetti according to package instructions. In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Toss cooked spaghetti in the garlic oil and serve with a sprinkle of parsley if desired.

3. Chickpea Curry:
    Ingredients: Canned chickpeas, onion, garlic, ginger, canned tomatoes, vegetable oil, and curry powder or paste.
    Instructions: Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger, then add the curry powder or paste. Add the canned tomatoes and chickpeas, and simmer until the flavors meld.

4. Vegetable Stir Fry with Rice:
    Ingredients: Rice, mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen), vegetable oil, soy sauce, and garlic.
    Instructions: Cook the rice according to package instructions. In a pan, heat vegetable oil and sauté garlic. Add mixed vegetables and stir fry until tender. Serve over rice with a drizzle of soy sauce.

5. Bean and Rice Burritos:
    Ingredients: Rice, canned beans, tortillas, salsa, and optional toppings like lettuce, tomato, and avocado.
    Instructions: Cook rice according to package instructions. Heat canned beans in a saucepan. Assemble burritos with rice, beans, salsa, and any desired toppings.

These recipes use simple and inexpensive ingredients, which should help you accommodate your vegan guests without breaking the bank. As for the leftover meat, you can store it in the refrigerator or freezer for later use or share it with non-vegan friends or family members.
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