Welcome to our list of 40 best easy vegan recipes with breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack ideas.
Find your favorite recipe by browsing through these mouthwatering dishes that show the versatility of plant-based ingredients. From oat recipes and tasty tofu to rich vegetable soups and creamy pasta ideas.
Plus, most of these recipes are ready in less than 30 mins, making them perfect for quick weeknight dinners!
Whether you’re a beginner vegan, omnivore, vegetarian, or flexitarian, we’re sure you’ll find your new family favorite on this list!
Vegan Breakfast Recipes
1
Avocado Spread
We begin this vegan recipe list with a creamy Avocado spread that is perfect on toast.
It takes 5 minutes to make, and with 5 ingredients.
2
Vegan Breakfast Burrito
Next on our list is avegan breakfast burritorecipe that combines our tasty tofu scramble with delicious Mexican ingredients.
Drizzle with vegan sour cream or plant-based yogurt for best results.
3
Oatmeal
Make anultra-creamy oatmealon thestovetop in about 5 minutes,or make a super quick one in themicrowave in about 2.
Top your oats with maple syrup, fresh fruits, nuts, or peanut butter.
4
Tofu Scramble
If you're looking for an easy vegan recipe, here's your answer: 5-minute tofu scramble.
Our favorite tip isadding seasonal veggies to it. Mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, peppers, and beans all fit right in, and you'll never get bored.
5
Homemade Granola (Oil-Free)
This granola is great with plant milk and plant-based yogurt!
It's easy to make inless than 30 minutesand will give yousustained energyfor many hours.
6
Vegan Pancakes
We love fluffy pancakes! Try this vegan batter that is egg-free, butter-free, and dairy-free.
They are perfect with fresh fruit, vegan butter, and maple syrup.
7
Bircher Muesli
Bircher Muesliis a great way to start your day.
It's tasty, keeps you full thanks to its high fiber content, and it keeps your gut happy and healthy.
Vegan Lunch ideas
8
Lentil Carrot Salad
Here's an easy vegan lunch idea! Lentils and carrots are seasoned with adelicious cumin, and lemon dressing.
It's a healthy and tasty salad great for meal prep and lunchbox planning.
9
Tofu Cream Cheese
Vegan tofu cream cheese is a homemadealternative to regular cream cheese.
It's tasty onbread,crackers,wraps,sandwiches,bagels, and even to stuff roasted vegetables.
10
Hummus
Hummus is probably our favorite vegan spread. You can eat it forbreakfast, lunch, and dinner.
You canspread it in a sandwichor awrap, have it as a dip withfalafel,veggiesticks, or in afalafel bowl.
11
Microwave Sweet Potato
Here's a quick and easy vegan lunch.
Prick your sweet potato with a fork, andmicrowave it for about 5minutes. Then cut it open,load it with one of our toppings, and enjoy!
12
Couscous Salad
Thisvegan couscous saladis easy, fresh, crunchy, and nutritious.
Follow our recommendations for a lunchbox-friendly recipe that stores well in the fridge for days.
13
Vegan Pasta Salad
A favorite in our home, this easy pasta salad is flavor-packed and colorful.
Fresh veggies, white beans, olives, and a creamy dressing make a wholesome lunch.
14
Chickpea Quinoa Salad
Yes, we love big salads with healthy protein and grains.
This grain bowl has a nutritious mix of chickpeas, quinoa, and fresh veggies.
15
Vegan Egg Salad
Made with tofu, vegan mayo, and herbs, this salad is great on a sandwich or its own.
If you put it in awhole grain sandwich, it's a fulfilling, guilt-free, and quick meal for your kids, partner, and yourself.
16
Easy Chickpea Salad
Light dinner or lunch in 15 mins?
With this aromatic and veggie-packed chickpea salad, you can make that happen.
17
Tofu Salad (Creamy Dressing)
A big salad with jerky fried tofu that substitutes chicken.
Add fresh veggies, avocado, and a creamy tahini dressing, YUM!
18
Vegan Tuna
No cooking is needed for this chickpea tuna!
Made with our vegan mayonnaise, mashed chickpeas, and fresh herbs, it's perfect in a sandwich and on toast.
Vegan Dinner Ideas
19
Kung Pao Tofu
This tofu is better than Asian takeaway.
Servethis sticky kung pao tofu withrice and fresh herbs; it's a great way to add color and spice to a weeknight dinner.
20
Peanut Noodles
These peanut noodles are perfect forlunch,dinner, ormeal prep.
They are a delicious way to enjoy a satisfying and healthy dish in no time!
21
Vegetable Soup
Here is a veggie-packed soup that is great for a vegan dinner.
It'seasy to make,infinitely tasty,comforting, and perfect for meal prep as it keeps in the fridge for several days.
22
Thai Red Curry
If you love Thai-inspired dinners, this recipe is a winner.
Withfresh,spicy,fragrant, andboldflavors,you can make this 30-minute eggplant and tofu red curry that will please your entire family.
23
Vegan Mushroom Pasta
A great pasta for fall and winter!
This mushroom pasta is a variation of an Italian pasta dish withmushrooms and cherry tomatoes.We use dairy-free butter for an indulgent and tasty sauce.
24
Vegan Butter Chicken
The sauce of this tofu butter chicken isrich,milky,creamy, and packed with flavors.
Serve this Indian-inspired dinner with rice, flatbread, or chapati bread for a complete meal.
25
Pasta Puttanesca
If you love Italian food, this pasta is a must-try as a vegan dinner.
It's one of those meals that makes you wonder how a few simple ingredients like tomatoes, olives, and caperscan make such a tasty sauce.
26
Tofu Curry
Tofu is incredible when seasoned and cooked correctly, especially in creamy coconut sauce.
If you're new to tofu, try this aromatic Indian-spiced curry for a protein-rich meal.
27
Stuffed Eggplant
A vegan and vegetarian-friendly dinner idea that will please the whole family.
This one's a healthy recipe, you can serve itas a main with four different toppings,and it's excellent for a cozy Sunday dinner.
28
Tofu Stir Fry
Here's how to make a tasty Asian-inspired tofu stir fryin less than 30 minutes without having to press the tofu.
Broccoli, bell pepper, garlic, and ginger paired with Asian condiments make an aromatic and delicious dish.
29
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Easy soups for dinner are the best.
You can make this lentil spinach soup withlittle effort,with simple pantry staples,in one pot, and withlittle hands-on time.
30
Broccoli Pasta
A creamy and easy vegan dinner, this pasta with broccoliis one of thetastiestpasta dishes you can make in under 20 minutes with six simple ingredients.
31
Zucchini Soup
This zucchini soup isso easy to makeyou'll never want to buy store-bought soup again.
One pot, eight pantry staples; it doesn't get easier (or creamier) than that!
32
Eggplant Curry
Another favorite vegan curry is this tender eggplant curry.
It's easy to make, and you can have it as a delicioushome-cooked dinnerduring the week.
33
Mushroom Ragu (Mushroom Bolognese)
Make a versatile and vegan bolognese sauce with simple ingredients and grated mushrooms.
It'sdelicious with tagliatelle, spaghetti, or any pasta and great on tacos, wraps, lasagna,creamy polenta,gnocchi, or simply on a slice of toasted bread.
34
Orange Tofu
A great substitute for chicken is this orange tofu in a sticky, sweet sauce.
It pairs well with white rice, bell pepper, mushrooms, and broccoli.
35
Tofu Soup
Dinner is cooked in 20 minutes with this super-easy tofu soup packed with seasonal veggies.
Add noodles and your favorite vegetables for a complete and wholesome meal.
36
Tofu with Pizzaiola Sauce
20 minutes of cooking, rich marinara sauce, and sliced tofu make a protein-rich vegan dinner idea.
Serve this tomato tofu with rice, pasta, sautèed spinach, or toasted bread.
37
Pan fried tofu with mushrooms
Mushroom tofu is a fantastic 20-minute meal that works perfectly as a replacement for chicken.
Serve it with roasted vegetables and your favorite grains for a complete dinner idea.
38
Tomato Basil Pasta
Got surplus tomatoes? Turn them into this flavor-packed pomodoro pasta in just 20 minutes!
It's a kid-friendly pasta dish that will wow everyone around your table.
39
Lemon Tofu
Lemon tofuis aneasy, everyday recipe prepared injust 15 mins.
Fry the tofu on a pan with little olive oil and coat it in a quicklemonsauce, and serve on a bed of white rice.
40
Lentil Curry
This isone of our favoritelentil recipes of all, as it’seasy to make.
It’sfull of flavor, vitamins, and antioxidants. Serve with white rice or with cauliflower rice.
What to Eat in a Week as a Vegan
Introducing plant-based meals to your diettroducing plant-based meals to your diet doesn’t have to be challenging.
As with any other diet or lifestyle, ensure you get a healthy dose of protein, fats, and carbohydrates.
For even more inspiration, check out these vegan recipe ideas for any meal:
- Breakfast: get breakfast ready in 5 minutes with this scrambled tofu or overnight bircher muesli. Or check out our best vegan breakfast recipes.
- Brunch: missing weekend brunch ideas? You’ll love this vegan French toast and vegan crepes.
- Lunch: try this vegan pasta salad or 10-minute chickpea salad for a nutritious lunch on-to-go for a nutritious lunch on-to-go for a nutritious lunch on-to-go. Or get inspiration from our vegan lunch ideas.
- Vegan desserts: such as cakes, tarts, and pies. This apricot tart and ricotta pie can also be vegan! See our best vegan pastries here.
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- 40 Vegan Pasta Recipes
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Please consult a doctor or health physician before starting a diet or lifestyle change.
How to store vegan Meals
- How to store: you can store leftovers in an airtight container in thefridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave. On the second day, these meals will be stickier and less creamy.
- How to freeze:you can also freeze the meals for up to 3 months. To freeze, let it cool down first, then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container, leaving some space to allow it to expand.
Thaw in the microwave or a pot on the stovetop. Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs and optionally a drizzle of olive oil.
What should I cook as a vegan?
You can choose many unique dishes from the Italian, Asian, Indian, or Middle Eastern cuisine that are already naturally vegan. For many, a great place to start when cooking vegan is with familiar dishes:
- Make creamy and satiating pasta with these 40 Vegan pasta recipes.
- Replacing chicken and beef with different Tofu recipes.
- Replacing eggs with various chickpea recipe ideas.
- Add creaminess to salads and protein with these top vegan sauce recipes.
- Satisfy sweet cravings by making these indulgent vegan cakes.
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- 25 Easy Sauce Recipes
- 35 Vegan Chickpea Recipes
- 30 Raw Vegan Recipes
Beginner at vegan? You can do this! Start by experimenting with one vegan dinner per week, then one vegan breakfast followed by lunch.
Give yourself time to try new herbs, flavor combinations, and ingredients. Slowly, you’ll find your favorite meals and learn new tricks in the kitchen.
It’s your journey, so you can take the time to ease into a vegan lifestyle (or simply test a plant-based dinner now and then).
For many more 30-minute meal ideas, check out our 30-minute meal category page.
40 Best Vegan Recipes
Author: Nico Pallotta
Looking to find the Best Vegan Recipes for dinner and lunch? We've got you covered with these 40 Vegan Dinner Recipes including soups, pasta, curries, protein-rich meals and bold salads.
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5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 300 kcal
Ingredients
- Check each individual vegan recipe for ingredients required.
- Cook your favorite vegan recipe
Instructions
How to store: Keep these vegan meals stored in the refrigerator, ideally in an airtight container, for upto 3 days.
How to reheat: Warm it up on the stovetop or in the microwave. Before serving garnish with fresh herbs.
How to freeze: You can also freeze the meals for up to 3 months. To freeze, let it cool down first, then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container, leaving some space to allow it to expand.
Serve: Thaw in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop. Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs, and optionally a drizzle of olive oil.
Video Recipe
Vegan Potato Salad
Notes
Meal-prep/freezing: You can freeze the meals for up to 3 months. To freeze, let it cool down first, then transfer them to a freezer-friendly container, leaving some space to allow it to expand. Thaw in the microwave or in a pot on the stovetop. Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs.
Nutritional Values
Nutrition Facts
40 Best Vegan Recipes
Serving Size
200 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Carbohydrates
40
g
13
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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