The Best 96 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes (Quick Ideas!)
Do you find it tough to come up with quick and easy vegan dinner recipes that are actually tasty? Fret not, in this post you’ll find many ideas even non-vegans will love!
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Let’s face it, vegan meals can sometimes turn out bland and leave your family disappointed at the dinner table.
Well, we want to help put a stop to bland dinners and invite you to check out our compilation of our most popular plant-based recipes especially suitable for dinner.
So let’s move onto our list of carefully curated easy Vegan Dinner Recipes
Need recipes to support your fitness regime? Make sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom, if you are looking for higher calorie recipes and a guaranteed amount of 24g+ protein per serving (or check out our high-calorie vegetarian meals!).
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Super quick vegan dinners (30 mins or under)
1. Vegan Coconut Chickpea Curry
Bonus: tasty, healthy, and for a long time the most popular dish on our blog!
Vegan Chickpea Curry. Our awesome vegan takes on the insanely popular dish. Ridiculously tasty and nutritious – just look at all that protein, fibre and iron.
2. Vegan Vegetable Lo Mein
Bonus: fast, easy and spicy dish
With all plant-based, seasonal produce easily found in your regular supermarket, this delicious Fake Lo Mein is a must! Just as delicious as the original and ready in only 20 minutes.
3. Vegan Fajitas
Protein: 5g
Calories: 162kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: quick, simple, spicy and so delicious 🙂
Mushrooms are perfect for vegan fajitas. They have a lovely dense ‘meaty’ texture that’s perfect alongside the crispy peppers. Cook them in the spices, then serve on a tortilla with salsa, avocado and guacamole! Ready in just 15 minutes.
4. Vietnamese Green Noodle Salad
Bonus: can be eaten hot or cold
A super easy meal idea that will take you no more than 20 minutes. It will provide enough nutrition and taste to keep you feeling full and satisfied.
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5. Edamame Vegetarian Poke Bowl
Bonus: flavors of Hawaii in a bowl!
Love the idea of poke, but not a fan of fish? Our edamame bean vegetarian poke bowl is the dish for you! Have a taste and you will fall in love with it!
6. Mushroom Stew
Protein: 6g
Calories: 114kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: NourishPlate
Bonus: easy, tasty, versatile dish
This mushroom stew is a hearty, family-friendly, easy, one-pot meal that is ready in less than 30 minutes. You can eat it all year round and it goes well with pasta, quinoa, rice or mashed potatoes.
7. Jackfruit Burgers – Veggie Pulled Pork
Bonus: quick, delicious, fresh and full of flavour burger 🙂
Got a pulled pork burger in mind, but would prefer a vegan version? This easy Jackfruit Burger is the most delicious vegan alternative (and there are more vegan burger recipes where that one came from!).
Mega-tasty and no little piggies are harmed anywhere along the way – it totally rocks!
8. Vegan Black Bean Avocado Quesadillas
Protein: 8g
Calories: 332kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: LemonsAndZest
Bonus: fast, easy and mega delicious!
Need a quick weeknight dinner? Try these Vegan Black Bean Quesadillas–fresh avocado, black beans, corn, cilantro and spices. This recipe is so simple and ready in no time. Dairy free for those who may need it!
9. Quick & Creamy Avocado Pasta
Bonus: super quick, easy and so delicious dinner!
Now if this isn’t a delicious yet simple vegan dinner recipe, then I don’t know what it is! Quick and creamy Avocado Pasta, high in fiber, vitamin C, iron and good fats. Easy to make in under 15 minutes.
10. Smoked Tofu & Hummus Buddha Bowl
Bonus: quick, healthy and delicious dish
Indulge with this smoky and savory Buddha Bowl. The combination of smoked tofu, hummus, and turmeric rice makes for a perfect vegan dinner (or lunch!)
11. Bean & Cauliflower Rice Enchiladas
Protein: 12g
Calories: 308kcal
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: Spabettie
Bonus: quick, amazingly delicious and healthy dinner!
Easy Bean and Cauliflower Rice Enchiladas – a quick weeknight dinner that makes a great lunch the next day! gluten, dairy, and oil free – flavor full!
12. Hummus Pasta
Protein: 9g
Calories: 994kcal
Ready in: 12 minutes
Recipe by: AlwaysUseButter
Bonus: super quick, simple and delicious one pot meal
This creamy vegan hummus pasta is a quick, easy & delicious one pot meal – make it with homemade or store bought hummus, and just add cooked pasta, pasta water, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and black olives (if you like the sound of this then you should definitely try our other vegetarian one pot recipes).
13. Quinoa Chickpea Buddha Bowl
Bonus: sweet, tangy, healthy
This easy (and animal-friendly) lunch and dinner bowl hits all the right spots – grains, greens and a legume! What’s not to like?
14. Sheet Pan Veggie Fajitas
Protein: 13g
Calories: 457kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: DebraKlein
Bonus: simple, quick, healthy and incredibly delicious 😉
Veggie Fajitas are simple to make on a sheet pan. They are vegan, gluten-free and use wholesome unprocessed ingredients. You can make them in a heavy skillet if you prefer.
15. Red Pesto Pasta
Bonus: quick, easy and absolutely satisfying!
A vegan pesto made entirely from plant-based ingredients that have received so much praise already. You’ve got to give this delicious hearty vegan meal a try!
16. Cheeseless Pizza
Protein: 1.5g
Calories: 93kcal
Ready in: 22 minutes
Recipe by: KeyToMyLime
Bonus: simple ingredients, so easy and tasty pizzza 🙂
This cheeseless pizza is a simply delicious take on vegan pizza (we’ve got more vegan pizza recipes here). It’s packed with flavor and easy to make – you won’t miss cheese with this pizza!
17. Vegan Sushi
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: KeyToMyLime
Bonus: delicious, healthy and easy sushi recipe 🙂
Have you ever wondered how to make vegan sushi? Let me show you how in a few easy steps with this easy vegan sushi recipe. It’s so simple and so delicious!
18. Thai Green Curry
Bonus: quick, delicious and spicy!🙂
Ready in 30 minutes and packed full of taste, spice and a fresh lime kick! This vibrant, vegan Thai Green Curry gets two big thumbs up from us – give it a go and let us know what you think.
19. Speedy Vegan Burrito
Bonus: very quick, healthy and versatile
In a rush? The new vegan burrito is here, paving the way and setting the standard. Mega quick and perfect any time of the day!
20. Arugula Lentil Salad From Heaven
Bonus: perfect to tuck into after a hard day at work
So, this is one of most delicious vegan recipes I’ve tried in my life. This salad just feels like nothing’s missing. High in protein, iron and fibre too!
21. Pear & Walnut Salad with Orange Dressing
Bonus: light dinner; serve with fresh bread
A beautifully crunchy mix of rocket leaves, dried fruits, pear and walnuts set this salad above the competition.
22. Vegan Tuna Salad
Bonus: quick German-style ‘Abendbrot’ dinner
All the taste and all the goodness – without the fish. The new kid on the vegan block is even tastier than the original!
23. Vegan Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Bonus: prep ahead for dinner you can easily throw together
The Mediterranean flavors in this dish make this the perfect summer dinner, when the sun shines for far too long. Tastes just as well for weekend brunch too!
24. Coconut Milk Pasta Sauce
Protein: 31g
Calories: 1081kcal
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: WholeFoodSoulFoodKitchen
Bonus: bung in your favorite pasta shapes for a delicious dinner
This ultra creamy Coconut Milk Pasta Sauce comes together in less than 20 minutes making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. It’s dairy-free, nut-free, soy-free and gluten-free.
Super easy vegan ideas
25. Tomato Mushroom Spaghetti Squash
Protein: 4g
Calories: 173kcal
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: WhataGirlEats
Bonus: easy recipe, simple ingredients, great taste for the whole family
Whole30 recipe for Spaghetti Squash with Tomatoes and Mushrooms. This recipe serves six as a side dish and four as a main course. Cheese is not included in the nutritional information.
26. Vegan Eggplant Teriyaki
Protein: 12g
Calories: 349kcal
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: ItSavegWorldAfterAll
Bonus: easy, quick, healthy and so delicious
This vegan eggplant recipe is flavorful, easy to make, and served with homemade teriyaki sauce. It’s a great 30-minute dinner recipe for busy nights!
27. Vegan Fajita Bowls
Protein: 14.4g
Calories: 477kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: aSimplePalate
Bonus: quick, delicious, full of flavor and health benefits
These flavorful fajita bowls are packed with plant-protein, seasoned vegetables, and are beyond easy to make. So much deliciousness and you won’t miss the meat at all!
28. Sweet Potato Tacos
Bonus: watching your weight? Dive into this!
The Mexicans figured out how to please a crowd with easy yet satisfying ingredients. We gave these tacos our twist using sweet potato, avocado, chickpeas and a delicious (vegan) sour cream style sauce.
29. Pasta Arrabiata
Bonus: so simple, tasty and spicy dinner
Want to spice up your vegan menu tonight? Make sure you try our tasty Pasta Arrabiata. Sugo all’arrabbiata here we come!
30. Thai Vegan Drunken Noodles
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: SixHungryFeet
Bonus: quick, spicy and so delicious dish 🙂
Quick and delicious noodle dish, our vegan Thai drunken noodles are a perfect weeknight option.
31. Amazing Aubergine (Eggplant) Curry
Bonus: goes equally well with rice or roti
A simple but sumptuous curry, just right for Friday night, definitely one of the best vegan dinner recipes we have on the blog (I love all recipes, but we all have our faves, don’t we?). Add a final squeeze of lemon to lift it up!
32. Vegan Soy Curl Fajitas
Protein: 11g
Calories: 138kcal
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: APlantifulPath
Bonus: quick and easy, perfect for weeknights
This tasty filling is perfect in tacos, burritos, or bowls. Enjoy the delicious flavors of a Tex-Mex restaurant favorite from your own kitchen!
33. Smooching Mushrooms on Toast
Bonus: light German-style ‘Abendbrot’
Our delicious vegan take on the trendiest cafe food of the moment, Mushrooms on Toast. It’s perfect for everything from a savory breakfast to a light dinner (more healthy and light veggie dinner recipes right this way!).
34. Vegan Cheesy Potato Burritos
Protein: 8g
Calories: 352kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: MakeItDairyFree
Bonus: make ingredients ahead of time and put together at dinner time
Whether you are looking for an easy vegan pantry meal or just one for a budget, then these vegan cheesy potato burritos are going to be just what you are looking for. For a change, skip the tortilla, toss in fresh veggies and make it a burrito bowl!
35. Easy Vegan Orange Chicken
Protein: 23g
Calories: 552kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: DailyDish
Bonus: dinner in 30 mins!
Tofu in a sticky orange Chinese sauce plays the starring role here. Sweet and tart with a hint of earthy sesame, this dish really ticks all the flavor boxes.
36. Smoky Vegan Jackfruit Fajitas
Protein: 7g
Calories: 337kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: VeganPunks
Bonus: perfect for a weekday dinner!
Jackfruit is the perfect filling for a vegan fajita, alongside strips of peppers and onion – these fajitas are beautifully smoky because of ancho chilli powder.
37. One Pan Mediterranean Couscous Bowl
Bonus: works just as well for lunch or even as a party side!
A light and bright Mediterranean meal-in-a-bowl, full of the goodness of crunchy bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and peas and heady with the herby smells of rosemary, parsley and mint. You will want to eat this for the breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Super healthy and wholesome vegan meals
38. Speedy Chickpea Stew
Bonus: even tastier the following day
This recipe only has 6 ingredients and is put together in a whiff. Great to take to pack for lunch the next day as well!
39. French Ratatouille
Protein: 3g
Calories: 87kcal
Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: BaconisMagic
Bonus: very easy, so tasty and full of health benefits
A classic French ratatouille recipe that is vegan, gluten-free but has lots of flavour (ratatouille is generally a light vegan meal too).
40. Vegan Stuffed Peppers
Bonus: easy and quick preparation, great taste and full of health benefits
Vegan stuffed peppers packed with quinoa – and loads of flavour. Full of protein and with clear instructions in easy steps.
41. Sexy Vegan Lentil Stew
Bonus: quick, nutritious and healthy dish, can be stored for a while in the fridge
The sexiest lentil stew you have ever eaten. A nutritional powerhouse, this recipe is here to kickstart your year – and your health.
42. Tofu Bell Pepper Stir Fry
Protein: 12g
Calories: 233kcal
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: LivingLou
Bonus: tasty, nutritious and full of health benefits dish
A delicious vegetarian weeknight dinner, this tofu bell pepper stir fry is ready in under 45 minutes and simple to make!
43. Fitness Lentil Bean Salad
Bonus: post-workout dinner
Fitness Lentil Bean Salad. Ridiculously high in protein post-workout salad. 40g per bowl. Ready in 7 minutes. Tasty and effective.
44. Stir Fry with Peanut Sauce
Bonus: high protein and filling!
A delicious peanut sauce compliments this fantastic stir fry with simple to follow cooking tips. Beginner friendly and super quick to make!
45. Mexican Bean Stew
Bonus: simple, healthy and full of flavor
After a high protein, high fibre, low calorie vegan dinner? Our Mexican bean stew is just the ticket! Try it now!
46. Three Bean & Vegetable Chilli
Protein: 9g
Calories: 241kcal
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: CharlottesLivelyKitchen
Bonus: delicious and healthy, can be stored for a while in the fridge
A delicious, vegan chilli, loved by all the family. Absolutely packed full of vegetables to give you (almost) all of your 5-a-day in one go, and low in calories so you can have cake for pudding without feeling guilty!
47. Poke Bowl with Sesame Tofu
Bonus: wonderful vegan twist on the popular poke bowl!
An easy vegan poke bowl recipe, with a base of sticky sushi rice, layered with crispy smoky tofu and thinly sliced fresh veggies, then drizzled in a sweet nutty sesame sauce (this could also be a plant-based lunch idea!).
48. Moroccan Couscous Salad
Bonus: tasty AND healthy
Moroccan spiced couscous flavoured with cumin, ginger and paprika, crunchy colourful peppers and zucchini, tart pomegranate seeds and orange, soft sweet raisins and figs….is your mouth watering yet?
49. Weight Loss Tikka Masala
Bonus: perfect meal to tuck into, if you are watching your weight
The classic curry takes on a new face with our vegan tikka masala. Full of healthy veg and fragrant flavours, this is sure to win your heart!
50. Vegan Lentil & Potato Salad
Bonus: hearty and healthy meal
This protein packed vegan lentil and potato salad is a perfect weight loss recipe (looking for more weight loss friendly salads? Try these low calorie salads now!). It’s filling, healthy and nutritious, while still tasting amazing!
51. Vegan BBQ Tofu Bowl
Protein: 21g
Calories: 355kcal
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: RunningonRealFood
Bonus: vegan, oil-free, nut-free, high protein, high fiber
All you need to make these yummy bowls is extra firm tofu, BBQ sauce, brown rice, broccoli, pineapple and red onion. This recipe is healthy, easy to make, works well for food prep and is packed with flavour and nutrition!
52. Vegan BBQ Seitan ‘Ribs’
Protein: 26g
Calories: 260kcal
Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: MyPlantifulCooking
Bonus: high protein, high flavor!
Incredibly juicy, sticky, and succulent, these amazing vegan BBQ seitan ribs will please even non-vegans! It is easy to make, fuss-free, and ready in no time.
53. Kale Wild Rice Salad
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: ThroughTheFibroFog
Bonus: easy recipe, perfect for new cooks
This kale wild rice salad combines fresh fruit and vegetables with wild rice for a healthy meal or side salad. Easy to make, this vegan salad is full of flavour with a deliciously zingy ginger dressing.
Do healthy vegan dinners get much better than this?
54. Goi Cuon – Vietnamese spring rolls
Bonus: cool idea for a vegan dinner party!
Crunchy, fresh, summery, these are perfect for these hot days when you cannot bear to eat anything even moderately heavy. Perfect recipe for fridge clear out veggie days!
55. Roasted Sweet Potato & Beetroot Salad
Bonus: a hearty vegan meal for two, easy for new cooks
Beets and sweet potatoes are truly a match made in veggie heaven! Together, they give a great contrast these colorful veggies and texture to this amazing roasted veg salad.
Vegan soup dinners
56. Spicy Black Bean Soup
Bonus: high fiber, high protein, good for steady glucose levels
Looking for quick vegan meals? Well, this dish is easier to put together than opening a can of soup. Try us!
57. Asian-style Creamy Corn Soup
Bonus: light, tasty, creamy – and satisfyingly filling
A steamy, creamy bowl of sunshine. Roasted corn, chilli and and coriander come together for a flavor explosion!
58. Lentil Vegetable Soup
Bonus: new to kale? try it in this to fall in love with it!
Our Mediterranean lentil soup is inspired by the flavours of Italian lentil soup recipes (we just love vegetarian Italian recipes).
With the heady fragrance of garlic and rosemary, a hint of heat from the chilli, mixed together with sweet, intense tomato sauce, nutty puy lentils and soft strips of cavolo nero, this is perfection in a bowl!
59. African Peanut Soup
Bonus: no oil needed for this recipe (but peanut butter, haha)
This vegan soup is one of our first recipes on the blog and it’s still going strong. Really cool combo of veggies, tomato and peanut butter!
60. Mushroom Soup without Cream
Protein: 17g
Calories: 451kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: WholeFoodSoulFoodKitchen
Bonus: ultra-creamy without using cream? Sorcery!
Healthy comfort food at its best! It’s creamless, low in fat and includes a variety of plants, making this a light yet filling and nutritious soup. Perfect for these chilly winter nights!
61. Broccoli and Pea Soup
Protein: 18g
Calories: 374kcal
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: WholeFoodSoulFoodKitchen
Bonus: Hulk out with this green soup!
4 different kinds of veggies, oil-free and dairy- free – is there a better candidate for dinner?. Using frozen veg means very little prep work, which makes it the perfect quick and easy lunch idea or weeknight dinner.
62. Vegan Pho – Vietnamese Noodle Soup
Bonus: tasty, filling and fresh flavors
The crispy tofu topping makes for a wonderful contrast with the silky noodle pho. Such a warm and sumptuous dish to have to close out your day!
63. Vegan Potato Soup
Bonus: a comforting hug in a bowl!
There are bland, boring, run-of-the-mill potato soups, and there is our potato soup – creamy, unctuous, filling and vegan! With just a few basic ingredients, bring this not-so-basic soup to life!
64. Quick Sweet Potato Soup
Bonus: good for your heart – and your blood pressure!
Peanut butter and sweet potato in a dish together? No we haven’t lost our marbles – these go together so well, we were caught unprepared for their yumminess too! Try it yourselves!
Perfect comfort food for vegans
65. Vegan Shepherd’s Pie
Protein: 19g
Calories: 483kcal
Ready in: 1 hour (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: ShahzadiDevje
Bonus: delicious, nutritious and full of flavor!
A family-friendly and satisfying Vegan Shepherd’s Pie recipe gets an Indian twist. Loaded with flavour-packed green lentils simmered in a tomato sauce infused with traditional South Asian spices, and topped with velvety mashed potatoes.
66. Dal Khichdi & Kachumber Salad
Bonus: healthy and full of protein, can be stored for a while in the fridge
Traditional and very mellow lentil dhal made with just a few pantry ingredients. It is healthy and packed with plant-based protein.
67. Vegan Spinach Pasta
Protein: 5g
Calories: 254kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: PepperBowl
Bonus: mega easy, quick, delicious and so creamy
Looking for creamy pastas? Now, this sauce IS creamy, made with Coconut milk and garlic. Best comfort food for the whole family.
68. Vegan Mushroom Risotto
Bonus: quick, healthy and tasty, can be stored for a while in the fridge
Follow Kat’s simple instructions for the creamiest vegan mushroom risotto this side of an animal product – perfect for a quiet night in!
69. Zucchini & Cannellini Tomato Stew
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: ASaucyKitchen
Bonus: Gluten-Free + Vegan; one-pot meal
Simple store cupboard ingredients, 30 minutes on the clock, and hey presto, a healthy, hearty, and delicious meal. Serve this stirred into cooked pasta for an even more filling option!
70. Mango Curry
Bonus: go with tinned mangoes, if fresh isn’t available
The best thing to eat when you have no holiday in sight – Mango and coconut milk is such a quintessentially tropical combo, you will be transported to a beach with the first mouthful!
71. Vegan Broccoli Casserole
Bonus: hearty, filling yet surprisingly light!
Looking for healthy comfort food options? This vegan casserole will fill your belly with wholesome yummy goodness without making you loosen your trousers.
72. Vegan Mushroom Stew with Coconut
Bonus: one-pan meal
Fragrant, creamy, thick lentil mushroom soup/stew, with a sweet, nutty coconut base, coating the delicious fried mushrooms and lentils. Serve with basmati rice or Indian breads. A great meal for curry nights!
73. Dairy-free Saag (Palak) Paneer
Protein: 22g
Calories: 364kcal
Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes (30 mins active cooking time)
Recipe by: BodyElectricVitality
Bonus: a delicious and healthy vegan meal
Try this nightshade-free palak tofu next time you are in need of a curry fix. Eat hot with jeera rice or roti for a sumptuous Indian dinner.
74. Pumpkin Chickpea Curry (Instant Pot)
Protein: 4g
Calories: 240kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: EasyIndianCookbook
Bonus: a flavorful vegan dinner recipe for keeps!
Creamy and delicious pumpkin chickpea curry is an easy one-pot curry that is perfect for the fall (and if you like this, you’ll love these pumpkin soups!).
Naturally gluten-free and vegan, this curry is a good source of plant-based protein.
75. Thai Potato Corn Chowder
Protein: 9g
Calories: 301kcal
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: TheRusticFoodie
Bonus: gluten-free; light yet filling soup
Inspired by traditional Thai flavors like ginger, lemongrass, and coconut milk, this soup is full of late summer vegetables like sweet corn and potatoes and accented with fragrant lemongrass.
76. Gnocchi Bake with Bolognese Sauce
Protein: 15g
Calories: 401kcal
Ready in: 70 minutes
Recipe by: RainbowNourishments
Bonus: perfect vegan comfort food!
This vegan baked gnocchi is fuss-free and very forgiving! You only need a few common pantry ingredients and vegetables to make this casserole.
77. Curried Lentil Soup with Coconut
Bonus: summery, light yet filling
Coconut cream and lentils together are such a flavorful combo that make this dish decidedly more-ish. Packed with filling fiber and protein, this will keep you full for a long time.
Classic vegan dinners
78. Vegan Jambalaya
Protein: 11g
Calories: 331kcal
Ready in: 30 minutes (just 5 minutes prep)
Recipe by: TheStingyVegan
Bonus: easy, delicious and full of health benefits, one-pot meal
This vegan jambalaya is quick and easy to make, full of spice and flavour and a great one-pot meal (if quick is what you’re after, try these quick vegan meals!).
Beans and mushrooms stand in for shrimp and sausage for a totally plant-based, gluten-free and oil-free version of Southern comfort food that’s just as good as the original!
79. Vegan Bolognese with a Walnut Pesto
Protein: 11g
Calories: 239kcal
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: AmyTreasure
Bonus: easy, hearty and fresh dish for the whole family
This vegan dish is hearty and fresh with just the right amount of delicious sweetness thanks to the tomatoes and balsamic vinegar. You’re going to love it!
80. Jerk Chili with Mango Salsa
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: TheOrganicKitchen
Bonus: spicy, sweet, healthy and so good tasty 😉
You won’t miss the meat or dairy in this easy vegan chili. Brightened with our favorite jerk spices.
81. The Best Easy Vegan Meatballs
Protein: 4g
Calories: 74kcal
Ready in: 1 hour 20 minutes (just 20 minutes prep)
Recipe by: JarofLemons
Bonus: delicious, nutritious, perfect for dinner tonight!
The BEST Easy Vegan Meatballs made from black beans, mushrooms, walnuts, and olive oil. Delicious, easy to make, healthy, and perfect for dinner tonight!
82. Meatless Chili Sin Carne
Bonus: simple, nutritious and full of health benefits, can be stored for a while in the fridge
Who said meat free recipes can’t deliver? This meatless (aka vegan) chili proves that you can still enjoy your favourite meals, but in a new, animal friendly way.
83. Vegan Tofu Bolognese
Bonus: quick, spicy and so delicious dish 🙂
About time we veganized the Italian classic! And we’re proud to say we were successful. Please welcome, the amazing Anti-Bolognese! Try it out now!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 14 oz firm tofu (ideally get fresh tofu from the supermarket)
- 9 oz pasta (choose your favourite, wholegrain would be best)
- 1 red onion
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 small can tomatoes (1 small can = 14.5 oz)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 handful basil, fresh (or 2 tbsp frozen or dry basil)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (or brown sugar)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional
- 1 tsp oregano, dried
Instructions
For the pasta
- Cook the pasta as instructed. Once finished, add a tbsp of olive oil and some salt and oregano for taste.
For the sauce
- Dice the onion and garlic into small pieces.
- Heat up oil in a pan and add the onion and garlic. Saute for 2-3 minutes. Now pour in the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, maple syrup, salt and pepper. Let it simmer.
For the tofu
- Dice the tofu into small pieces or crumble it for a mince like effect.
- Heat up oil to medium heat in a large frying pan and add the tofu. Add some salt and let it fry for 15 min or until it’s crunchy. Make sure to stir occasionally, have patience and taste test occasionally! If you crumbled it, reduce cooking time by about 3 minutes.
- Once everything is ready, stick some pasta on your plate, pour the sauce on top and add the tofu.
- Enjoy!
NOTES
Nutrition
84. Vegan Lentil Bolognese
Bonus: heart and wallet friendly recipe
Whoever said only a mince makes a good bolognese is yet to meet our Lentil version! Try this one today and revel in your beef free lives!
85. Vegan Kung Pao
Protein: 8g
Calories: 276kcal
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: XOXOBella
Bonus: newbie cooks friendly
If you love Chinese flavours you are going to love this vegan Kung Pao. With flavors of soy sauce, lemon and honey marinade to add a sweet, zesty and salty combo of flavours to the tofu.
86. Mushroom Ragu
Protein: 5g
Calories: 195kcal
Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes
Recipe by: XOXOBella
Bonus: freezable so make a big batch
Mushroom ragu is vegan-friendly and packed with fresh flavours. It makes a satisfying meal served over hot, freshly cooked pasta. This vegetable-rich take on ragu sauce is sure to have you licking your lips!
87. Vegan Pad Thai
Bonus: gluten-free and dairy-free
Searching for a sweet, spicy and simple vegan noodle dish for dinner? This tofu vegan pad thai hits the mark every time!
88. Ramen with Rice Noodles, Tofu
Protein: 23g
Calories: 493kcal
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: HappyKitchenRocks
Bonus: easy to make, full of flavor and deeply satisfying
Pan-fried tofu, fresh bok choy, rich mushrooms, carrots and spinach round off a sensational rich broth. Warm yourself up with this veganized and gluten-free version of a famous classic Japanese dish.
89. Vegetarian Goulash
Protein: 14g
Calories: 344kcal
Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: TheRealMealDeal
Bonus: gluten- and dairy-free
A Vegetarian Goulash is a thick spicy stew flavoured with smoked paprika. Mixed beans and vegetables make it hearty, filling and great comfort food.
90. Vegan Chow Mein
Bonus: quicker to the dinner table than your favourite Chinese takeaway!
Once you realise how easy it is to bring yummy Chinese-inspired foods to life, you will never resort to a greasy takeaway again! Fresh crunchy veg, perfect blend of sweet, sour, salt and spicy and hey presto! Dinner is ready!
Vegan party (fancy dinners or BBQs)
91. Vegan Chickpea Burgers
Protein: 10.8g
Calories: 252kcal
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: APlantifulPath
Bonus: ditch the buns and serve in a bed of veggie salad for a burger bowl
Ready in less than an hour, and can be oven baked or cooked on the grill! Top them with your favorite burger toppings for a satisfying meal that is vegan, oil-free, and gluten-free.
92. Bean and Pasta Vegetarian Casserole
Bonus: the easy dinner recipe after a hard day at work
No muss, no fuss – a dump and bake dish that will please everyone, this bean and pasta vegetarian casserole makes a perfect healthy weekday dinner.
93. Vegan Buffalo Seitan Wings
Protein: 29g
Calories: 254kcal
Ready in: 55 minutes
Recipe by: MyQuietKitchen
Bonus: perfect for those barbeque dinners!
Homemade vegan wings that are saucy, tender, and “epically delicious”. This recipe is the perfect balance of easy and delicious – no batter, breading, or deep frying to fuss with!
94. Vegan Chicken Patties
Protein: 28g
Calories: 336kcal
Ready in: 34 minutes
Recipe by: SplashofTaste
Bonus: freeza