50 Easy Vegan Recipes (2024)

These vegan cauliflower tacos are a fan favorite! The filling stars our crispy breaded cauliflower (baked, not fried), which are reminiscent of the texture of fish tacos. Add to that refried beans and silkyYum Yum Sauceand they’re all about one thing: big flavor! Scroll down for the recipe.

Your noodles are destined for greatness with this vegan pasta alfredo! The impossibly creamy sauce is a healthy spin on the traditionally rich pasta. It’s made with nutrient-dense cauliflower and protein-packed cashews instead of dairy. Said one reader: “YUM! I love it! It’s super easy to make. I made it again 2 days later!” Also try: Vegan Pesto Pasta.

Here's the ultimate vegan chili recipe! Everyone loves chili, and it's the perfect way to make vegetables taste delicious. It’s hard to find someone who will turn this one down! It’s full of savory flavor starring beans, quinoa, and a hint of adobo sauce for complexity. Top it with ourvegan sour creamand somepickled jalapenosand well: it’s out of this world good. Serve with Vegan Cornbread.

This vegan chickpea curry hits all the checkboxes for plant based dinner perfection. It’s full ofplant based protein, so it will keep you full for hours. Packed with chickpeas, spinach, ginger, and curry powder, and it takes only 20 minutes to make. Serve withbasmati rice or vegan naan.

Here’s a cozy bowl that’s so hearty and satisfying, you’ll never want to put your spoon down. Try thisSmoky Bean Soup! Make room in your heart for this recipe, because this onedazzles. Kidney beans and navy beans float in a savory, smoky broth of fire roasted tomatoes that has just the right glossy texture. It uses canned beans, but it tastes like it’s been simmering all day. Each silky, smoky spoonful is a bit of heaven

Another at the top of our easy vegan recipes, this Chickpea Salad Sandwich! It's a fan favorite: essentially a chicken salad sandwich using chickpeas, it's made of mashed chickpeas, celery, green onion, a little mayo, and a pop of lemon. We served this one up with hummus spread on both sides of the bread, and it added an extra dimension. Also try: Simple Chickpea Salad

There’s no such thing as too many easy dinner ideas. So let us present our new favorite: these incredible vegan fajitas! Everyone loves this meal, even meat eaters. It’s a great way to make a fun healthy dinner where no one notices there’s no meat! Roast up lots of veggies on a sheet pan with spices, and serve with refried beans and “guac-ish,” a super fast version of guacamole.

This vegan Moroccan stew is cozy, hearty and full of flavor. It's warm spiced with cumin, coriander and cinnamon, and the chickpeas are simmered with tomatoes and chickpeas. Serve with sidequinoaor couscous and a dollop of cashew cream, and it's an extraordinarily tasty meal.

Craving that glorious comfort food, without the dairy? Try thisvegan mac and cheese! Our rendition explodes with creamy decadence using only whole food ingredients like cashews, sweet potato, and canned artichokes to make a cheesy sauce that is just as satisfying as the real thing!

Eggplant Parmesanis one of the world’s best meatless comfort foods: so why not try a dairy-free rendition? Try thisvegan Eggplant Parmesan, with all the flavor of the real deal but totally plant-based! Tender eggplant slices are dipped and breaded, then baked until crispy and smothered in a tangy marinara sauce. Top with dairy-free cheese to make a stunning vegan dinner everyone will love!

Here’s one of our most deliciously fun vegan dinner ideas:vegan crab cakes! Essentially a plant-based patty that tastes like a crab cake, these crispy, crave-worthy bites will wow eaters of any diet. We made a plate for our omnivore family members and they couldn’t stop raving (really!). Packed with hearts of palm, artichokes, and chickpeas, serve them up withtartar saucefor a filling vegan dinner recipe.

If there’s a vegan recipe that always satisfies, it’s a great lentil soup. Lentils are one of nature’s wonders: they’re full of protein, shelf stable for years, inexpensive, and make for some of the most satisfying filling meals. Try this simpleRed Lentil Soup! It’s deliciously hearty, featuring aromatic vegetables, lemon and a hint of smoked paprika.

Here’s a vegan recipe that’s just as satisfying as amargherita pizza(we think). Try thisSweet Potato Curry! Tender sweet potatoes and bell peppers swim in a luscious broth of coconut milk and Thai curry paste, topped with fresh cilantro and crunchy peanuts. There’s so much flavor going on, you’ll want to take another bite before you’re finished savoring the first.

Try thislettuce wrapsrecipe! We’ll admit, the concept doesn’t always sound, well…satiating. But these lettuce wraps are next level! The punchy, savory filling is infused with hoisin, soy sauce and rice vinegar, mixing savory tofu with cashews and green onions. Throw it into tender leaf of crunchy green lettuce with a few more colorful veggies, and it’s to die for!

Need dinnertime inspiration? Cozy up to a bowl of these creamy, zingypeanut noodles! This is one of our favorite fresh,easy dinnerrecipes and it comes together in less than 30 minutes. The peanut butter sauce is lusciously creamy, bursting with flavor from soy sauce, fresh lime juice and honey or maple syrup.

Here’s an irresistibly delicious vegan dinner recipe:Falafel Salad! Make a batch of this easybaked falafel, then layer them with crunchy veggies and top with a creamy, zingy tahini dressing. Or, use purchased frozen falafel or even repurpose take-out leftovers!

Here’s a go-to when you need a vegan recipe that’s protein-packed: Vegan Meatballs! This recipe takes under 30 minutes to make, and it’s packed with protein! Even better: the flavor is outstanding. Serve with pasta and your favorite marinara sauce!

These vegan Sloppy Joes have a zingy lentil filling that tastes just as good as the meaty version. Put it on a toasted bun with some bread and butter pickles, and WOW! You’re going to love this one (promise). A fantasticplant-based mealfor people who are on the fence about veggies, they're crowd pleasing and have a cozy, comforting vibe! Serve easy vinegar coleslaw(or use ourbest creamy coleslawwith vegan mayo).

Looking for a rock-starvegan recipeorplant based dinneridea? Try this crispy tofu bowl! Imagine, chunks of perfectly-seasoned meaty, savorycrispy tofupaired with fluffy rice and fresh veggies. The best part? Cover it with aspicy mayoand sprinkle everything with crunchy fried onions! It makes a bowl that's an explosion of textures and flavors.

On the lookout for vegan dinner ideas?Vegan Taco Saladto the rescue! This genius recipe comes to you by the magic ofWalnut Taco Meat: a tasty way to make a plant-based version of ground beef. Turns out, walnuts, mushrooms and spices do a spot on job of simulating the savory goodness of meat crumbles.

Welcome to…your new favorite vegan dinner. Well, at least it’s ours! Something about all those tasty fillings snuggled cozily into a tortilla makes a burrito irresistible. This burrito is packed with flavor fromSpanish rice(aka Mexican rice), seasoned black beans, peppers and onions, and mashed avocado.

This vegan broccoli soup is impossibly creamy, whole food plant based (WFPB), and tastes like the coziest bowl of comfort. And it’s 100% made of veggies! This one tastes like an elevated version of broccoli cheese soup, and makes for a filling vegan meal.

These vegan enchiladas are a huge crowd pleaser! Tortillas are wrapped around a veggie filling of black beans and guacamole, and it’s all doused in a zesty homemade enchilada sauce. With the crunchy veggie topping, this dish looks simplyincredible. And it tastes even better than it looks!

This vegan White Bean Souprecipe is full of humble ingredients and huge flavor! It’s a new favorite over here, especially now that soup season has arrived. Tender white beans float in the cozy broth with soft potatoes and leafy kale. Lemon zest lends brightness and tarragon brings an herby nuance. The best part? It’s made of 100% vegetables and tastes like a dream.

It can be hard to find a dinner idea that works for everyone, and here’s one we fall back on time and time again: theLoaded Baked Potato! Mix and match any variety of baked potato toppings and you’ve got a delicious dinner that works for almost any diet. For vegan, top with black beans, pico de gallo and Vegan Nacho Cheese for a tasty meal.

Tofu is a healthy vegan protein that's great for incorporating into your meal prep repertoire. Want to fall in love with it? Come taste this tofu stir fry. It’s got the most flavor-packed stir fry sauce that works with any veggie, and the tofu is crisped on the outside and perfectly seasoned.

Veggie burgers can be seriously satisfying, and that doesn’t mean processed meat substitutes. These easy vegan chickpea burgers are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a hint of nuance from smoked paprika. Painted with BBQ sauce and served with vegan bacon and spicy mayo, they’re darn tasty.

Loaded sweet potatoes is one of our favorite easy vegan recipes: and you won’t believe the flavor in these! They’re the perfect blend of sweet and savory. The spicy pico de gallo is the perfect complement to the light sweetness of the potato. Topped with creamy cilantro sauce made out of a secret vegan ingredient (cashews!), it’s a little bit of heaven.

Here’s a fun trick for making a plant-based substitute for ground beef: try thisVegan Ground Beef! This recipe is a great homemade option and you won't believe the flavor. It’s perfect for making crumbles to stuff into a zucchini or pepper, for a taco filling or on a salad.

If you have the time and want to impress, this vegan shepherd's pie recipe is where it's at! Imagine: a creamy gravy filled with tender vegetables, lentils and scented with fennel and sage. Then a fluffy layer of Yukon gold potatoes, topped with fresh rosemary. It’s layered together in a baking dish and then baked until golden.

This one takes a little time to bake, but it's 100% worth it. Just WOW! Alex and I eat dairy, but we agree: this is our favorite lasagna, period. No matter how you eat, this vegan lasagna will be a hit. It's smothered in a zesty marinara sauce, layered with spinach, mushrooms, and our secret ingredient: hummus! Top with a sprinkling of "Parmesan" and it will please everyone at the table...we guarantee it.

Here’s a must-make vegan recipe: this irresistibleBBQ Tofu! Each bite has just the right chewy texture, bathed in a silky, sweet, savory sauce. You’ll want to keep eating it for days. Serve with rice, or Southern-style sides likecoleslawand vegan cornbread.

This easy sheet pan dinner is full of colorful vegetables and loaded with flavor! It's a plant-based dinner that roasts up everything on a sheet pan at once: lots ofgood-for-you veggiesand chickpeas for plant based protein. Throw it all in the oven while you cook rice or quinoa. Top with a dollop of hummus,vegan sour cream, or anothervegan sauce. Dinnertime win!

These crispy avocado tacos are destined to be your new favorite vegan recipe! You’ve gotavocado fries, breaded and baked in a hot oven until crispy. Then top that with spiced black beans, pico de gallo, and the refreshing crunch of romaine lettuce. Drizzle on a creamy lime and cilantro sauce, and it’s heaven on a plate. It tastes like restaurant tacos, but it’s easy to whip up in your kitchen.

Here’s a way to make vegan eating mega-delicious: Vegan Tacos! There are lots of ways to make a vegan taco, but this one is our favorite. It’s filled with hearty, spiced walnut taco meat that tastes remarkably similar to the real thing. Add refried beans, your favorite classic toppings, and dollop with a creamy, spicy sauce.

Minestrone soup is a vegan Italian recipe designed for using up any veggies you had on hand. This classic soupis full of chunky vegetables, white beans, and pasta in a tomato-y broth. Serve it withbasil pesto(orvegan pesto) and it’s calledMinestrone alla genovese. In Italian this means “minestrone soup from Genoa,” the capital of the region ofLiguria Italywhere all the great pesto comes from!

Another favorite in our easy vegan recipes: wild rice soup! This soup is creamy and comforting, with white beans, carrots, mushrooms and wild rice. It’s naturally creamy using cashews blended with some of the body of the soup. It makes for a filling and satisfying dinner that rounds out our list of easy vegan recipes. Try either Instant Pot Wild Rice Soup orStovetop Wild Rice Soup.

Here’s a vegan dinner recipe that takes just 30 minutes and results in so much flavor…you’ll put it on your regular rotation immediately. Try thisTofu Curryrecipe! The brilliant red broth is flavored with coconut milk and red curry paste, with the zing of lime and a hint of spicy sweetness. The Thai-style flavors are the perfect way to introduce tofu to those wary of it.

In just 30 minutes, you've got a fresh bowl of delicious vegetables and seasoned quinoa that’s smothered in a tangy lemon tahini sauce. If you’re just starting to eat plant based recipes or have been eating them for years, this one's a truly tasty way to eat your veggies.

Looking for fresh and healthy vegan dinner ideas? Try thisMediterranean Bowl, bursting with colorful veggies! It’s a simple “meal in a bowl” that stars spiced roasted vegetables, seasoned with an irresistible mix of cumin, coriander, garlic and a hint of cinnamon. Add to that quinoa or couscous, fresh cucumber and tomato, and top it all off with a creamy lemon tahini sauce.

Here’s a tasty dip that surprised us with its irresistibly creamy flavor:Black Bean Hummus! This spin on the traditional Mediterranean chickpea dip might sound fun, but here’s the thing. It tastes evenbetterthan it sounds! Black beans, lime, tahini and a bit of smoked paprika make creamy dip magic.

Here’s a make ahead vegan breakfast that fits in the palm of your hand: these Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies! Yes, it’s magic: oats, nut butter, applesauce, and maple syrup transform into cookies that you can eat for breakfast. There’s none of those traditional cookie ingredients: no flour, no butter, no oil, and no refined sugar. How is it possible? You’ve got to taste.

Here’s a vegan banana muffins recipe that will make everyone say, “Wow!” They’re fluffy and just sweet enough, with the perfect banana flavor. Even better, a streusel topping gives every bite a little crunch and extra touch of sweet. You’d really never know these are avegan baked good. Also try: Vegan Banana Bread

Try theseVegan Banana Pancakes! These babies are fast, easy and so delicious: and leftovers make for great snacks, slathered in nut butter with a hint of maple syrup. This plant-based pancake recipe is so easy to make using simple ingredients: no need for any egg substitutes! We tried them out on family and they couldn’t stop raving.

Want to liven up your breakfast game? TryBreakfast Quinoa! This alternative to oatmeal is just as satisfying. Critics of quinoa find it bitter or bland, but this way to prepare it is anything but! Cook it with milk, maple syrup and cinnamon, then load it up with toppings like fresh berries, coconut and nut butter.

Here's a fantastic vegan breakfast recipe: a tofu scramble! You'll be surprised how much it has the flavor and texture of scrambled eggs! It's a healthy, savory vegan breakfast that takes only 10 minutes to whip up. If you'd like, serve it with a veggie saute on the side: red onion, peppers and greens cooked until tender.

If we’re talking easy vegan recipes, this one is probably the easiest breakfast you’ll ever make. Promise. Toast the oats in coconut oil to bring out their flavor, then add water and cinnamon and wait for a few minutes. It’s a genius life hack that makes for simple mornings. Top with almond butter, peanut butter or cashew butter for a filling breakfast (and add vegan strawberry jam if you like).

This breakfast sandwich is a fun savory option with a unique filling that you’ll love! It takes just 5 minutes to whip up a savory chickpea pancake that surprisingly has a similar flavor and texture to scrambled eggs. Pile it high on a toasted sourdough muffin with tomato and avocado and it’ssosatisfying: and totally plant-based!

Here’s the ideal healthy vegan breakfast recipe, easy and full of irresistible flavor. In fact, we’re head over heels for it:Banana baked oatmeal! This incredible recipe is wholesome and filling, and it’s made with good-for-you ingredients: mostly oats and bananas. Serve it for guests or even better, make up a big pan and eat off of it all week! You can cut it into “bars” for quick snacks, too.

Here’s a vegan smoothie for when you’ve got a chocolate craving: theChocolate Strawberry Smoothie! Because what’s more fun thanchocolate covered strawberries, in drinkable form? This tasty recipe features strawberries, banana, almond butter and cocoa powder, blended up into a lusciously creamy puree. Its rich, fruity flavor made it an instant hit over here, and we gobbled it up like it was a milkshake.

Outrageously good is the only way to describe thesevegan chocolate chip cookies! In fact, they just taste like one darn good cookie, period. They’re chewy with crispy edges, sweet with just the right nutty intrigue in the flavor, and studded with dark chocolate chips and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. They are easy to make with simple ingredients: no vegan substitutes! Plus, there’s no dough refrigeration or wait time (required for cookies, to us).

Easy vegan recipes have got to include treats, right? If a no bake cookie and a peanut butter cup had a baby, it would be these bliss bites! This one is a vegan recipe we recommend toeveryone: not just beginners. It’s our most popular recipe to date! One trick: make the “mini” version using a mini muffin tin to keep the portion size smaller: then you can eat more of them!