Many of you have asked for more Vegan Dinner Recipes, so I combed through my blog and compiled a list of the TOP 40 most delicious and popular vegan dinners thus far. This vibrant, veggie-driven, whole foods, plant-based recipes are full of flavor and feature fresh seasonal produce most prominently. Consider what is in season in your neck of the woods and pick out a few to try this week!
It turns out, I have about 400 vegan (or vegan-adaptable recipes) on the blog– which honestly, totally surprised me – because that is about half of my recipes! I sorted through them all and found your favorites, and included some of mine too! For the full list, feel free to peruse my entire collection here in the VEGAN Recipe Index!
Whether you are simply trying to eat less meat, cook more plant-based meals, consume more vibrant healthy produce, or subscribe to the vegan lifestyle- my hope is that these Vegan Dinner Recipes help inspire you on your own health journey. Always remember, vegan food never has to be boring or bland! And remember, if it tastes delicious, no one will ever miss the meat! I promise! 😉
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1.) Quick and Easy Vegetable Biryani! An aromatic Indian rice dish with vegetables and chickpeas- infused with Indian spices. A quick and easy vegan dinner, perfect any time of year. Serve with Cilantro-Mint Chutney.
2.) Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Zaatar Spice and Tahini Sauce– a healthy vegan meal bursting with Middle Eastern flavors. Easy and delicious! Serves 2 perfectly!
3.) FRANKIES! India’s flavorful street food -also called a Bombay Burrito, made healthy! This vegan version is bursting with so much flavor- filled with curry mashed potatoes, roasted Indian cauliflower, chickpeas, fresh spinach, cilantro mint chutney and pickled onions. Absolutely delicious! One of my personal vegan dinners!
4.) Spicy Chinese Eggplant with Szechuan Sauce with chilies and peanuts– serve or black rice or rice noodles for a tasty, easy vegan dinner!
5.) DATE NIGHT Vegan Alfredo for two, tossed in a delicious cashew (or hemp) cream, with sauteed mushrooms, Meyer lemon zest and a secret ingredient that gives this extra complexity and depth. Can be made in under 30 minutes!
6.) Vegan Broccoli “Cheddar” Soup with Jalapeño – a fast and easy weeknight recipe that is healthy, vegan and keto!
7.) Crispy Vegan Quinoa Cakes (with no eggs, flour, breadcrumbs or filler of any kind) topped with Tomato Chickpea Relish- a delicious, healthy flavorful vegan dinner that is gluten-free.
8.) Sheet-Pan, Chipotle Portobello Tacos – smoky, spicy and “meaty”, these VEGAN tacos are sure to satisfy even the most diehard meat-lovers! Make them in 30 minutes! Sooooooo Tasty! All plants!
7.) Vegan Ramen with Miso Shiitake Broth– an umamilicious bowl of warming, soothing ramen with shiitake mushrooms, crispy tofu, Bok Choy and scallions. Plus a simple tip to making this “creamy”.
10.) This Asian-style, grilled, vegan Portobello Mushroom Burger is full of delicious umami flavor! It’s lathered with an Asian-style “Guacamole”, topped with a cool cucumber ribbon salad and crunchy carrot slaw. So much flavor and texture here! Healthy, delicious and really satisfying. AND totally vegan!
11.) Roasted Sheet-Pan Ratatouille– served 3 different ways. Serve it over polenta, over pasta or over toast! Make a big batch on Sunday then serve for dinner during the busy work week! So delicious!
12.) Spicy Vegan Oaxacan Bowl Here’s a healthy, flavorful Mexican -style Oaxacan Bowl with roasted chipotle sweet potatoes and sweet peppers over a bed of warm seasoned black beans. It’s topped with a crunchy cabbage slaw, avocado and my favorite thing ever, toasted Chipotle Maple Pecans. Vegan and grain-free, hands down, this bowl is my new favorite!
Vegan Orecchiette with Creamy Carrot Miso Sauce, topped with Carrot Top Gremolata and Toasted Bread Crumbs. Flavorful and healthy!
14.) These Vegan Peruvian Burritos are filled with roasted sweet potato, fresh corn, peppers, quinoa and creamy black beans, then drizzled with spicy Peruvian Green Sauce. A flavor bomb! Vegan and Delicious!
A flavorful vegan dinner recipe – Black Pepper Tofu with Bok Choy – a super tasty and fast meal that can be made in under 30 minutes! Make this for someone who is a tofu “skeptic”, you’ll win them over, guaranteed!
15.) Instant Pot Mujadara – a comforting, healthy vegetarian meal of lentils and rice, with fragrant Middle Eastern spices, served with caramelized shallots, fresh veggies, pine nuts and optional yogurt ( feel free to use vegan yogurt) Gluten-free and Vegan adaptable.
16.) Veggie Lo Mein! On the table in under 20 minutes! Loaded up with healthy veggies, this VEGAN dinner recipe is fast and easy, perfect for busy weeknights!
17.) Vegan Tlayudas! Traditional Oaxacan street food, tlayudas are a cross between a tostada and a pizza, made with a crispy tortilla, topped with refried beans, cheese (optional) a mound of Mexican cabbage slaw, avocado and cilantro. This healthy version is vegan and GF adaptable!
18.) Szechuan Tofu and Veggies! A flavorful vegan stir-fry with crispy tofu, Szechuan sauce and loaded up with healthy vegetables! A quick, easy and flavorful vegan dinner recipe!
19.) Middle Eastern Salad Tacos– my personal “go-to”, in a “great big hurry” clean-eating vegan meal that is loaded with veggies and leaves me feeling energized and satisfied. Vegan and Gf, these easy tasty tacos are packed full of healthy greens.
20) Roasted Portobello Mushrooms with Walnut Coffee Sauce- a vegan main, kind of like “steak and gravy”, but fully plant-based. Serve it up with vegan mashed potatoes for a quick, easy and flavorful!
21.) Bali Bowls with Peanut Tofu, black rice, roasted sweet potatoes, shredded cabbage, radish and snow peas and the most delicious Balinese-style Peanut Sauce! A tasty vegan dinner idea!
Smokey Cauliflower Chimichurri Bowls! These filling vegan bowls are full of flavor and loaded up with healthy veggies. Served over seasoned black beans (and optional rice) with Mexican Slaw, radishes, avocado, cilantro and pickled onions.
22.) VEGAN Pasta with Artichoke Sauce – The creamy vegan sauce is made with canned artichokes hearts, which turns in the creamiest, most delicious and luscious sauce (which can be made in 2 minutes flat, just blend in the blender until silky smooth) warmed, then poured over pasta. Add sauteed mushrooms or sunchokes if you like. So good!
23.) Roasted Chile Rellenos! Flavorful, black bean stuffed chile rellenos with homemade enchilada sauce and vegan ricotta can be made on one sheet pan! Vegan adaptable with the Tofu Ricotta! Delicious!
24.) Eggplant Puttanesca with Roasted Spaghetti Squash a rich, robust vegan meal that is low in carbs, keto and gluten-free! Perfect when you are wanting something big and bold and hearty! Serve this up with a big bold glass of red wine!
25.) Jade Noodles are loaded up with your choice of seasonal veggies like broccolini, spinach, edamame or asparagus when in season. The key is to use seasonal veggies! Add tofu if you like with a simple sesame dressing. This vegan clean-eating recipe is so versatile and useful, you will love it!
26.Vegan Spring Rolls with BEST EVER Peanut Sauce! These spring rolls can be made ahead and stored for healthy meals or potlucks and gatherings, or serve as a delicious light and healthy vegan dinner!
27.) Mediterranean Eggplant Wraps with Kale Slaw and Everyday Tahini Sauce. Keep it gluten-free with gluten-free wraps, or turn the whole thing into a hearty salad, by simply serving it in a bowl. Soooooooo full of flavor and nutrients. Keep it vegan or add feta.
28.) Garlic Chili Tofu with Sesame Broccolini – it’s really fast, like 15 minutes fast, healthy and super flavorful – vegan and gluten-free. If you’ve never been a fan of tofu, I want you to do me a favor, make this. Just as an experiment. 😉
29.) This recipe won “BEST VEGAN RECIPE” on Food52! Vegan Lentil Meatballs with Indian Coconut Curry Sauce– a flavorful vegan meal infused with fragrant Indian spices.
30.) Zataar Roasted Eggplant, crosshatched and served with fresh tomatoes, tahini or yogurt sauce and your choice of cooked grain. A simple vegan dinner recipe!
31.) Broccolini Mushroom Stir Fry – This simple, fast Broccolini Mushroom Stir Fry with tofu can be made in 20 minutes flat – perfect for weeknight meals. Feel free to substitute broccoli, steaming it just a little bit longer. Perfect over rice, soba noodles, or just on its own, it’s hearty and yummy!
32.) Bucatini Pasta with Arugula Pesto and Heirloom Tomatoes. A fast and flavorful weeknight dinner recipe. This vegan pasta dish has a secret ingredient that gives this an added burst of flavor. I can’t wait for you to try it!
33.) Zaatar Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Green Tahini Sauce – a simple delicious vegan dinner recipe that is full of Middle Eastern flavor that can be made in 35 minutes!
34.) Crispy Jackfruit Tacos made on a sheet pan with pickled red onions, Mexican slaw and either Chimichurri Sauce or tomatillo salsa! A fast, easy, VEGAN weeknight dinner !
35.) This Ayurvedic Detox Bowl called Khichari, pronounced kich-ah-ree is an Indian staple that has long been cherished in Ayurveda, for its ability to restore balance and healing in the body. For centuries throughout India, it has been thought of as comfort food, for its gentle cleansing and detoxing properties, which over time bring wellness to the body. It’s made with simple humble ingredients. The mung beans liked to be soaked ahead, or use lentils!
36.) Sweet Potato & Lentil Dal can be made with coconut oil instead of ghee. This filling fiber-rich meal will leave you feeling satisfied. Serve with fluffy basmati rice or homemade naan bread!
37.) Vegan stuffed Poblanos with Avocado Crema filled with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn and cilantro – served over a flavorful Avocado Crema which is vegan and oil-free!
38.) Vegan Tikka Masala with Cauliflower that can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop in under 25 minutes! An easy, vegan, keto-friendly weeknight meal!
39.) Sesame Brussel Sprouts and Tofu Bowl– vegan, gluten-free, grain-free, it’s tasty, filling and best of all, you can use pre-shredded Brussels sprouts (cabbage slaw or broccoli slaw works just as well.)! I’ve added mushrooms for depth, but feel free to leave these out or sub other veggies.
40.) Beet Poke! – a delicious vegan make-ahead salad that can be served over greens, rice or soba noodles. Fast and easy!
41.) Make Life Simple Instant Pot Lentil Soup – Vegan and GF, this filling hearty soup is packed full of veggies and fiber. Plus it just tastes good. 🙂
42.) Turmeric Detox Broth- pretty much a glowing bowl of goodness! Lots of ways to adapt this healing soothing broth, customize it to fit your needs. Vegan and GF Adaptable. One of my most popular recipes on the blog to date.
43.) Vegan Lentil Cakes made with walnuts and mushrooms topped with flavorful Zhoug Sauce served with Everyday Kale Salad. A hearty vegan dinner recipe!
44.) A quick and easy recipe for Smoky Chipotle Black Bean Burgers that can be made in under 30 minutes! Vegan-adaptable and perfect for weekly meal prep!
45.) Hemp Seed Crusted Tofu with Celeriac Puree – a simple, elegant vegan dinner that can be made in 45 minutes. Serve it with Gremolata and Everyday Kale Salad.
46.) Rainbow Wraps! This vegan collard greens wraps are filled with hummus, crispy tofu, shredded beets, carrots, and avocado! Drizzle with Tahini sauce! A delicious healthy vegan meal!
47.) Creamy Vegan Mac and Cheese with Kale and Mushrooms- a simple and easy vegan dinner recipe even the kids will like it! It can be made in under 30 minutes!
48.) Creamy Avocado Linguine with Arugula a simple, fast, healthy vegan meal!
49.) Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Mushrooms, Garlic and Sage– a flavorful low-carb, vegan, gluten-free meal that feels like a comforting pasta dish, perfect for fall!
50.) The Best PAD THAI– a fast and easy recipe made with accessible ingredients that can be made vegan using tofu and vegan fish sauce! A delicious vegan dinner recipe, ready in under 30 minutes!
51.) Falafels with Tahini Sauce. This authentic recipe is made with soaked, uncooked chickpeas and hands-down has the BEST texture and flavor! So easy! Bake them or pan-sear them. Great in wraps, bowls, or salads.
I hope these healthy and delicious vegan dinner recipes inspire you to try something new this week!
Please note any of your favorites in the comments below!
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40 Mouthwatering Vegan Dinner Recipes!
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4
- Category: vegan dinners
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegan
Description
40 mouth-watering Vegan Dinners that are full of flavor and all plant-based recipes. Many are globally-inspired, all are delicious and satisfying. Pick out a couple to try this week!
Ingredients
- fresh veggies
- whole grains
- legumes and beans
- plant-based fats – olive oil, coconut oil
- nut and seeds
Instructions
- Pick out a few recipes to try this week.
- Take inventory of what you have.
- Make a shopping list.
- Prep a few things ahead!
Keywords: vegan dinner recipes, vegan dinners, best vegan dinners, vegan meals,
I’m trying vegan and I love it! Amazing recipes to help you get along.
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Tumeric detox broth-it won’t give me the recipe?
Sorry about that-I fixed the link, should work now. 🙂
my 13 year old niece is a beginner vegetarian and i was looking for her some recipes and i came across your recipes and i must say thank you so much!! she ABSOLUTELY love these dishes! every time she visits i ask her to pick a recipe from your website and i’ll cook it for her. she devours it in seconds! i’ve tried a few myself and fell in love. thank you so much for these yummy recipes that me and my niece enjoy!
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thanks so much!
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Everything I’ve tried on here has been nothing less than incredible — tasty, healthy, and easy. My favorites so far are the broccoli “cheddar” soup, mushroom tacos, and the ratatouille. This has become a go-to for my weekly meal planning 🙂
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I am so excited to try all of these recipes!!! I love cooking with plant based products because of all the vibrant colors and textures. A chef’s dream! Stay tuned😊
Haven’t tried any but I’m at work using free printing paper!!!! We’re pescatarian and this will help the variety of meals I can make
I just found out I most likely have thyroid cancer, so I’m switching to a mostly vegan diet. Thank you so much for taking the time to put together these delicious-looking recipes for people like me! I am so thankful for people like you! <3 I look forward to trying many of these recipes!! 🙂
I’m so sorry to hear that. Thanks for reaching out and all the best to you on your health journey. xoxo
Sylvia you are the bomb…I can’t believe my good luck! I’m so grateful to have come across your blog. I will be up bright and early tomorrow happy to be cooking because I have finally found a chef.. and a brilliant one, I must say who has a desire too create beautiful healthy food that appeals to me. Thank you!!!
thanks so much!
Wow! I love the international variety you have provided! I am so excited to have found your site!
Your food presentations is so elegant!
I am an elegant full table settings type lady, so, I am always in search for variety.
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Wow, great recipe ideas. Can’t wait to try them all out. So colourful, healthy, appealing. Thank you.
So much wonderful work you put into these! Great Job!
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These recipes look amazing! I’ve been off diary for 8 months and was browsing your website and I’m so excited to try these. They look so delicious.
It’s 4am. And I think I’ve printed about 19 different recipes! I love how versatile, quick and simple these meals are. With meal prep/cook time being around 30 mins. I can still cook l something for myself and my family. I noticed some of the recipes incorporates chicken which is plus! Thank you!
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Oh my. Full moon fever! My husband was up late too, organizing the basement. Enjoy the recipes. 😉
I have now made 5 dishes from the vegan meals, Sweet potatoes oxacan style, cauliflower steaks , tofu stir fry (crunchy tofu) , baked egg plant and 3 of the salads. I have quite literally been amazed how easy they are to make with straight forward ingredients and instructions! I have already shared the website with some vegan and non vegan friends! Thank you 🙏
P.S I never leave comments or feedback this is a first for me x
Thanks Nicole- Very appreciated! Glad the recipes are working for you!
Hi! I’ve made most of the recipes here in the vegan section and I want to say THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your beautiful website kept us healthy and inspired to cook during the last nine months of COVID. So many delicious options! Last week we had the coconut corn chowder and vegan tayudas- so yummy! They were both s big hit. Thanks again! Really appreciate your unique yet not overwhelming vegan and vegetarian recipes.
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Thanks so much!!!
Great!
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You have a really nice website. I will visit again when I need good vegetarian recipe ideas! Thank you!
Thank you very much! I just have a look and all the recipes looks amazing. I would let you know when I tried to make them they seem so easy with the videos and photos. Thanks again.
Regards from Barcelona
I decided to start a plant-based diet a few weeks ago. These recipes have made eating every day fun and exciting. I’ve used many of them and literally love them all. I thought I would miss meat and dairy, but these recipes have left me so satiated and satisfied. Youve made me go from worrying about what ill eat next to having a seemingly endless bounty of delicious, healthy meals. Thank you!
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I’m so happy these are helping you on your plant-based journey Laurie!
As a big flavors lover, I found all the combination fantastic and inviting to try. Fir sure I will cook many of them for may family and adopt some for my raw vegan style
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wonderful set of recipes! thanks a lot!!!
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Brilliant! I have made so many recipes from this selection and they’ve all worked out really well.
They’re interesting, vibrant and delicious!
Thank you so much.
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Thanks so much Rachel!
Beautiful! Great presentation. The food really looks appetizing.
super good
I have FINALLY found wonderful recipes with easily accessible ingredients and not too many steps! These really help me become more plant based. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Thanks Elaine!
These recipes look delicious and easy to make. My family has been asking me to cook with less meat … so I’m excited to try these dishes at home. Thank you for sharing!
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I am loving the plates and dishes used!! The blue ones with roasted eggplant and jade Noodles – where are these from?
Many are from Vintage Stores. 🙂
Hi Sylvia,
My partner and I have greatly enjoyed cooking the meals listed on “40 Mouthwatering Vegan Dinner Recipes”. So far we’ve cooked 10, and they are all fantastic! If these recipes were available in a book, I would definitely buy it.
A few comments: 1) It would be nice if the measurements were also in the instructions. It’s a bit difficult to scroll up and down while trying to cook. 2) Generally, the prep time is way underestimated for an amateur cook. 3) It would be nice if there was a table of contents with hotlinks to more easily access recipes in a given section.
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Thanks for the feedback! Appreciated. The reason I stopped listing measurements in the instructions is when people use the recipe multiplier it gets all messed up and doesn’t transfer to Instructions. YES, I do tend to cook fast, I’ll be more conscious of that.;) Have you been to the recipe page? Click the Tab on the top. It is really handy. Look at the “By Category” tab on the left or that page. It will make things easier. xoxo
Very Nice I like it. I love vegan thats why I found this.
Hi! Sylvia wonderful recipes and v kind of u to share. I’d like to get some of yr experience running a vegan restaurant if u may share what are the challenges and ups & downs of the biz.
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Sure, feel free to email me! [email protected]