Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes

easy vegan dinner recipes

25 Vegan Dinner Recipes: Vegan Curry & More!

easy vegan dinner recipes

Here are the best easy vegan dinner recipes that are delicious AND filling! All dinner ideas are listed with cook time for easy planning.

Prep: 10min

Total: 22min

Yield: 4

Ingredients:

  • White or brown basmati rice, to serve*
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 medium bell peppers (we used 1 yellow and 1 orange)
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 6 cups (5 ounces) baby spinach leaves (or chopped spinach)
  • 28-ounce can crushed fire roasted tomatoes (or best quality crushed tomatoes)**
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder (or garam masala)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 15-ounce can chickpeas
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 3/4 cup full fat coconut milk

Instruction:

  1. If serving with rice, start the basmati rice (or use an Instant Pot.)
  2. Dice the onion and bell peppers. (For super speed, you can go to Step 3 and mince the garlic and ginger while they cook.) Mince the garlic. Peel and mince the ginger (or grate it).
  3. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion and peppers saute for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and spinach and saute for 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted.
  4. Carefully pour in the crushed tomatoes and their juices, then add the curry powder, cumin, salt, chickpeas, peas, and coconut milk. Cook for 5 minutes until bubbly. Remove from the heat. If desired, stir in a little more coconut milk (depending on the tomato brand*). Serve with rice.

40 Best Vegan Recipes

easy vegan dinner recipes

A collection of our 40 Best Vegan Recipes on the blog will excite you to cook (and eat!) plant-based meals at home. This recipe for Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese is one of our weeknight “go-to” vegan meals! It’s super easy, healthy and delicious. Top it with vegan cheesy Sprinkle.

Prep: 10min

Total: 25min

Yield: 3

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 431 calories, Sugar 7.2 g, Sodium 625.7 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 58.3 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 16.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

Ingredients:

  • 5-6 ounces dry pasta- fettucine, linguini, orechiette, etc.
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli, steamed
  • 1–2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 4 fat garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked (or hemp seeds) see notes
  • 1 cup veggie broth (or 1 cup water and boulllion)
  • 1-2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon white miso paste
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instruction:

  1. Set salted water to boil in a large pot and cook pasta according to directions. During the last 2-3 minutes, add the broccoli to the pasta, and cook for few minutes until tender. Drain.
  2. Heat oil over med-low heat, and saute onion and garlic until tender and golden. Place it in a blender along with cashews, veggie broth, nutritional yeast, miso, mustard salt. Blend until creamy and smooth.
  3. Drain the pasta and broccoli, and toss with the Vegan Mac and Cheese Sauce and toss, and gently warm over low heat.
  4. among bowls.
  5. with optional Vegan Cheesy Sprinkle.

Vegan Recipes: Creamy Vegan Pasta

easy vegan dinner recipes

This creamy vegan pasta is the perfect weeknight meal and one of our favorite vegan recipes!

Prep: 10min

Total: 18min

Ingredients:

  • Creamy vegan pasta sauce
  • 2½ cups small shell pasta
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
  • 5 cups broccoli florets (chopped stems, and leaves)
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • lemon wedges (for serving)
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

  1. Make the sauce.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package, cooking until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the chopped broccoli stems and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add the broccoli florets and leaves and a splash of water or vegetable broth. Cover and turn off the heat. Allow the broccoli to steam for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender but still bright green. Add the pasta, then stir in ¾ of the sauce, adding more broth if the sauce is too dry.
  5. Season to taste with more salt, pepper and lemon juice, as desired, and portion into bowls. Divide the remaining sauce onto each bowl. Top with the pine nuts and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

15 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes (30 Minutes Or Less)

easy vegan dinner recipes

This is a collection of delicious, healthy and easy vegan dinner recipes that you can make in 30 minutes or less. These plant based dinner ideas are made with simple ingredients and are perfect for beginners and people who want to add more plants to their diet.

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 502 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 37 grams fat, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Saturated Fat 26 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 243 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 8 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

  • 5oz/150g noodles
  • 1 1/2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 can coconut milk (400ml/13.5 ounce)
  • 5 lime leaves
  • 1 small zucchini, chopped
  • 2/3 cup broccoli, chopped
  • 1/3 cup cabbage, chopped
  • 3 small carrots, chopped
  • 7 oz / 200g tofu, chopped
  • 2 scallions, chopped
  • chopped cilantro to garnish
  • toasted sesame seeds

Instruction:

  1. Chop the vegetables – zucchini in cubes, cabbage and carrots in strips, broccoli florets a bit smaller and the scallion thinly sliced.
  2. Heat the coconut milk and the curry paste in a large skillet until you get a creamy, smooth broth. Have a taste and adjust by adding more curry paste (a little bit at a time about 1/2 tsp) if you want your “sauce” to be spicier.
  3. Add the lime leaves and stir in the vegetables. Cook for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Add in the noodles and stir in for about 1-2 minutes. Turn the heat off and let the noodles soak for a few more minutes (follow instructions on package). Remove the lime leaves.
  5. Serve hot with some chopped cilantro and toasted sesame seeds.
  6. For more details, you can find the original recipe details here.

FIRE 15-MINUTE VEGAN DINNER IDEAS! [super easy]

FAQ

What should I have for dinner vegan?

86 vegan dinner recipes
  • Vegan lentil stew. A star rating of 3.6 out of 5. …
  • Easy Singapore noodles. A star rating of 4 out of 5. …
  • Salt and pepper tofu. A star rating of 3.7 out of 5. …
  • Italian-style roast cabbage wedges with tomato lentils. …
  • Vegan biryani. …
  • Brussels sprouts pad Thai. …
  • Vegan kebabs. …
  • Vegan carbonara.

What are the top filling vegan foods?

10 Healthy Vegan Foods That Will Help You Stay Full
  • Oatmeal. …
  • Chia Seeds. …
  • Avocados. …
  • Brown Rice. Brown rice will leave you feeling fuller for longer. …
  • Almonds. Almonds are a good source of fats. …
  • Lentils. Lentils are an abundant source of nutrients. …
  • Barley. Barley is a source of fiber. …
  • Quinoa. Quinoa is a source of plant protein.

What to cook for my vegan friends?

VEGAN DINNERS
  • CHEESY MEXICAN TORTILLA BAKE…. …
  • SWEET POTATO, CHICKPEA AND SPINACH COCONUT CURRY.
  • VEGAN STUFFED RICOTTA SHELLS.
  • VEGAN LAZY DAY TOMATO BISQUE… …
  • SMOKY WHITE BEAN POTATO STEW WITH BROILED POBLANO PEPPERS.
  • CLASSIC VEGAN NOODLE SOUP.
  • BUFFALO HUMMUS.
  • 4 INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM.

What is the most popular vegan food?

grains (pasta, bread, rice, couscous, bulgur, millet, quinoa, and so much more) – it’s always best to choose whole grains! legumes, nuts, and seeds (chickpeas, black beans, and other beans are a great source of plant-based proteins! Nuts and nut butters are packed with nutrients.

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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