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
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.
Vegan Breakfast Burrito
Next on our list is a vegan breakfast burrito recipe that combines our tasty tofu scramble with delicious Mexican ingredients.
Drizzle with vegan sour cream or plant-based yogurt for best results.
Oatmeal
Make an ultra-creamy oatmeal on the stovetop in about 5 minutes, or make a super quick one in the microwave in about 2.
Top your oats with maple syrup, fresh fruits, nuts, or peanut butter.
Tofu Scramble
If you're looking for an easy vegan recipe, here's your answer: 5-minute tofu scramble.
Our favorite tip is adding seasonal veggies to it. Mushrooms, spinach, broccoli, peppers, and beans all fit right in, and you'll never get bored.
Homemade Granola (Oil-Free)
This granola is great with plant milk and plant-based yogurt!
It's easy to make in less than 30 minutes and will give you sustained energy for many hours.
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.
Bircher Muesli
Bircher Muesli is 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
Lentil Carrot Salad
Here's an easy vegan lunch idea! Lentils and carrots are seasoned with a delicious cumin, and lemon dressing.
It's a healthy and tasty salad great for meal prep and lunchbox planning.
Tofu Cream Cheese
Vegan tofu cream cheese is a homemade alternative to regular cream cheese.
It's tasty on bread, crackers, wraps, sandwiches, bagels, and even to stuff roasted vegetables.
Hummus
Hummus is probably our favorite vegan spread. You can eat it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
You can spread it in a sandwich or a wrap, have it as a dip with falafel, veggie sticks, or in a falafel bowl.
Microwave Sweet Potato
Here's a quick and easy vegan lunch.
Prick your sweet potato with a fork, and microwave it for about 5 minutes. Then cut it open, load it with one of our toppings, and enjoy!
Couscous Salad
This vegan couscous salad is easy, fresh, crunchy, and nutritious.
Follow our recommendations for a lunchbox-friendly recipe that stores well in the fridge for days.
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.
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.
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 a whole grain sandwich, it's a fulfilling, guilt-free, and quick meal for your kids, partner, and yourself.
Easy Chickpea Salad
Light dinner or lunch in 15 mins?
With this aromatic and veggie-packed chickpea salad, you can make that happen.
Tofu Salad (Creamy Dressing)
A big salad with jerky fried tofu that substitutes chicken.
Add fresh veggies, avocado, and a creamy tahini dressing, YUM!
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
Kung Pao Tofu
This tofu is better than Asian takeaway.
Serve this sticky kung pao tofu with rice and fresh herbs; it's a great way to add color and spice to a weeknight dinner.
Peanut Noodles
These peanut noodles are perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
They are a delicious way to enjoy a satisfying and healthy dish in no time!
Vegetable Soup
Here is a veggie-packed soup that is great for a vegan dinner.
It's easy to make, infinitely tasty, comforting, and perfect for meal prep as it keeps in the fridge for several days.
Thai Red Curry
If you love Thai-inspired dinners, this recipe is a winner.
With fresh, spicy, fragrant, and bold flavors, you can make this 30-minute eggplant and tofu red curry that will please your entire family.
Vegan Mushroom Pasta
A great pasta for fall and winter!
This mushroom pasta is a variation of an Italian pasta dish with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes. We use dairy-free butter for an indulgent and tasty sauce.
Vegan Butter Chicken
The sauce of this tofu butter chicken is rich, milky, creamy, and packed with flavors.
Serve this Indian-inspired dinner with rice, flatbread, or chapati bread for a complete meal.
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 capers can make such a tasty sauce.
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.
Stuffed Eggplant
A vegan and vegetarian-friendly dinner idea that will please the whole family.
This one's a healthy recipe, you can serve it as a main with four different toppings, and it's excellent for a cozy Sunday dinner.
Tofu Stir Fry
Here's how to make a tasty Asian-inspired tofu stir fry in 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.
Lentil Vegetable Soup
Easy soups for dinner are the best.
You can make this lentil spinach soup with little effort, with simple pantry staples, in one pot, and with little hands-on time.
Broccoli Pasta
A creamy and easy vegan dinner, this pasta with broccoli is one of the tastiest pasta dishes you can make in under 20 minutes with six simple ingredients.
Zucchini Soup
This zucchini soup is so easy to make you'll never want to buy store-bought soup again.
One pot, eight pantry staples; it doesn't get easier (or creamier) than that!
Eggplant Curry
Another favorite vegan curry is this tender eggplant curry.
It's easy to make, and you can have it as a delicious home-cooked dinner during the week.
Mushroom Ragu (Mushroom Bolognese)
Make a versatile and vegan bolognese sauce with simple ingredients and grated mushrooms.
It's delicious with tagliatelle, spaghetti, or any pasta and great on tacos, wraps, lasagna, creamy polenta, gnocchi, or simply on a slice of toasted bread.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lemon Tofu
Lemon tofu is an easy, everyday recipe prepared in just 15 mins.
Fry the tofu on a pan with little olive oil and coat it in a quick lemon sauce, and serve on a bed of white rice.
Lentil Curry
This is one of our favorite lentil recipes of all, as it’s easy to make.
It’s full 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.
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 the fridge 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.
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
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 up to 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.
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