Many of you have asked for more Vegan Recipes, so I combed through my blog and compiled a list of our 40 BEST Vegan Dinners! These vibrant, 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! Tell us your favorites in the comments below!
It turns out, I have about 400 vegan recipes (or vegan-adaptable recipes) on the blog– which honestly, totally surprised me – because that is about half of my recipes! Some are vegetarian recipes that can be easily adapted. 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 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! 😉
OUR BEST Vegan Recipes
Lentil Bolognese
Rich and robust, this plant-based Lentil Bolognese is hearty, “meaty” and full of depth of flavor. Toss it with your favorite pasta, or spoon it over creamy polenta- either way, this simple nourishing vegan meal is one the whole family will enjoy.
Vegetable Biryani!
An aromatic Indian rice dish with vegetables and chickpeas- infused with Indian spices. A quick and easy vegan dinner recipe, perfect any time of year. Serve with Cilantro-Mint Chutney.
Whole Roasted Cauliflower
A whole cauliflower is roasted in the oven until golden and tender. Seasoned with Zaatar and drizzled with tahini sauce its a delight for the senses -bursting with Middle Eastern flavors. Easy and delicious, it serves 2 perfectly!
FRANKIES! (Bombay Burritos)
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 dinner recipes!
Our Best Vegan Tacos
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! A satisfying meal for the plant-based diet!
Vegan Shepherds Pie!
A cozy fall recipe for Vegan Shepherds Pie with mushrooms and root vegetables- topped with pillowy mashed potatoes. A delicious vegan main dish -perfect for the holiday table.
Spaghetti and Vegan “Meatballs”
Say hello to the most flavorful Vegan Spaghetti and Beetballs! A beautiful twist on the comforting familiar classic. Beets, black beans, walnuts and basil make these plant-based meatballs scrumptious and so satisfying. Top with an easy rustic tomato sauce for a meal the whole family will love! Sprinkle with Vegan Cheesy Sprinkle!
Spicy Chinese Eggplant w/ Szechuan Sauce
Spicy Chinese Eggplant with Szechuan Sauce with chilies and peanuts– serve or black rice or rice noodles for a tasty, easy plant-based vegan recipe!
Kabocha Squash Millet Bowls
Coconut Millet Bowl with Berbere-Spiced Kabocha Squash, chickpeas, shallots, and spinach drizzled with coconut lime mint sauce. A vegan, plant-based meal, full of vibrant flavor and spice.
DATE NIGHT Vegan Alfredo
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. This vegan dinner recipe can be made in under 30 minutes!
Vegan Tikka Masala
This veggie-loaded Vegan Tikka Masala can be made tofu, chickpeas or paneer, in under 25 minutes! An easy, vegan, keto-friendly weeknight meal!
Vegan Broccoli “Cheddar” Soup
This creamy vegan soup will delight your tastebuds! A fast and easy plant-based meal that is healthy, vegan and keto!
Butternut Squash Risotto with Leeks and Spinach
Cozy up with a comforting bowl of vegan Butternut Squash Risotto with Leeks and Spinach made with very little fuss, in your Instant Pot (or on the stovetop.) Vegan-adaptable and Gluten-free this is quickly becoming a reader favorite. Make the flavorful Leek oil out of the left-over leek tops to drizzle over your bowl of risotto. One of my personal favorites!
Crispy Vegan Quinoa Cakes
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- a great addition to your plant-based diet.
The BEST Vegan Ramen
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”.
The BEST VEGAN BURGER!
Veggie Burgers never need to be boring! This Asian-style, grilled, vegan Portobello Mushroom Burger is full of delicious umami flavor! It’s slathered 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- this veggie burger hits the spot!
Vegan Farmer’s Market Fried Rice
This flavorful Vegetable Fried Rice, is made with seasonal veggies and edamame! A highly adaptable recipe that can be made vegan.
Vegan Ratatouille!
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! A delicious plant-based dinner recipe, perfect for using up your summer harvest!
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 crunchy cabbage slaw, avocado and my favorite thing ever, toasted Chipotle Maple Pecans. Hands down, this plant-based vegan meal is one of my all-time favorites!
Carrot Miso Pasta!
This Vegan Orecchiette with Creamy Carrot Miso Sauce, is dreamy. Topped with a Carrot Top Gremolata and Toasted Bread Crumbs, we utilize the whole carrot here! Who says you can’t have gourmet mac and cheese on the vegan diet. This comes as close as it gets with an extra level of flavor. You’ll love yourself for making this. I promise!
Vegan Peruvian Burrito!
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, this plant-based meal ticks all the boxes!
Vegan Black Pepper Tofu!
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!
Vegan Mujadara
Instant Pot Mujadara – a comforting, healthy plant-based recipe 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.
VEGAN Vegetable Lo Mein
This Veggie Lo Mein can be on the table in under 20 minutes! Loaded up with healthy veggies, this VEGAN, plant-based dinner recipe is fast and easy, perfect for busy weeknights!
Vegan Coconut Lentil Curry
This Indian Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry can be made in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop. Infused with fragrant Indian spices, this recipe is not only delicious, it is is vegan and gluten-free!
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!
Szechuan Tofu and Veggies!
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 plant-based vegan meal your whole family will love.
Vegan Salad Tacos
Middle Eastern Salad Tacos– my personal “go-to”, in a “great big hurry” plant-based 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 veggies.
Vegan “Steak and Gravy”
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!
Vegan Peanut Tofu Bowl
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 plant-based vegan dinner!
Vegan Cauliflower Bowl
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.
The Best Vegan Mushroom Pasta
VEGAN Mushroom 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!
Vegan Chile Rellenos
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!
Vegan Puttanesca
Eggplant Puttanesca with Roasted Spaghetti Squash a rich, robust vegan, plant-based 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!
Vegan Spring Rolls
Spring Rolls with BEST EVER Peanut Sauce! These vegan spring rolls can be made ahead and stored for healthy plant-based meals or potlucks and gatherings, or serve as a delicious light and healthy vegan dinner!
Vegan Eggplant Wrap!
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.
Vegan Tofu & Broccoli
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. 😉
Vegan Lentil Meatballs
This recipe won “BEST VEGAN RECIPE” on Food 52! Vegan Lentil Meatballs with Indian Coconut Curry Sauce– a flavorful vegan meal infused with fragrant Indian spices.
Vegan Roasted Eggplant with Zaatar
Zataar Roasted Eggplant, crosshatched and served with fresh tomatoes, tahini or yogurt sauce and your choice of cooked grain. A simple vegan dinner recipe!
Tofu Broccolini Mushroom Stir Fry
This simple, fast Tofu Broccolini Mushroom Stir Fry 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!
The Best Vegan Pesto Pasta!
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!
Vegan Cauliflower Steaks
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! plant-based and delicious!
Crispy Jackfruit Tacos
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!
Khichari
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!
Vegan Sweet Potato and Dal
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!
Vegan Poke Bowl!
Fish is swapped out for beets in this beautiful Beet Poke Bowl -a delicious vegan make-ahead salad that can be served over greens, rice or soba noodles. Fast and easy!
The Best Vegan Lentil Soup
This delicious Middle-Eastern style Instant Pot Lentil Soup is ultra-nourishing. It’s vegan and GF, this filling hearty soup is packed full of veggies and fiber. Plus it just tastes good. 🙂
Vegetable Paella
How to make authentic, vegan Vegetable Paella like they do in Spain! A simple, easy, vegan dinner recipe that comes together in under an hour!
Vegan Turmeric Broth Soup
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.
Vegan Collard Green Wraps
Healthy Vegan Collard Green Wraps! These vegan collard greens wraps are filled with hummus, crispy tofu, shredded beets, carrots, and avocado! Drizzle with Tahini sauce! A delicious healthy vegan meal!
Vegan Pad Thai
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!
The BEST Falafels!
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.
Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese
This Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese is one of our favorite Quick and easy Vegan meals, perfect for busy weeknights! Scroll down to the recipe card below for the recipe!
I hope these healthy delicious vegan dinner recipes inspire you to try something new this week! Please note any of your favorites in the comments below!
More Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes you may like:
- 40 Must-Try Vegan Salads
- 25 Delicious Vegetarian & Vegan Soup Recipes
- The BEST Vegan Breakfast Cookies
- 20 Delicious Vegan Plant-Based Bowls!
- 25 Vegan & Vegetarian Side Dishes
- VEGAN Recipe Index!
Our Best Vegan Recipes: Vegan Broccoli Mac and Cheese
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 3
- Category: vegan recipes, vegan dinner
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
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.
Ingredients
- 5–6 ounces dry pasta- fettucine, linguini, orechiette, etc.
- 3 cups fresh broccoli, steamed
Vegan Mac & Cheese Sauce:
- 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
Sprinkle with Vegan Cheesy Sprinkle
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: 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.
- Make the Vegan Mac and Cheese Sauce: 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.
- Combine: Drain the pasta and broccoli, and toss with the Vegan Mac and Cheese Sauce and toss, and gently warm over low heat.
- Divide among bowls.
- Garnish with optional Vegan Cheesy Sprinkle.
Notes
Feel free to add other veggies or substitute other veggies!
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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!!!
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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! sylvia@feastingathome.com
My mom and I are dabbling in veganism so we are always on the hunt for delicious recipes. I’m so glad I stumbled on this post because they all look FANTASTIC!!! I think I’ll go right down the line and make them all. Thank you so much!
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Awesome! great to hear! 🙌
Thank you!! I’ve made so many recipes from this list and all have been amazing 🙂 Especially recommend the Frankies with the chutney and pickled onions.. amazing flavors and textures I’d never put together at home before
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Yay, thanks, great to hear! 🙌 🙌 🙌
Thank you!! I’ve made so many recipes from this list and all have been amazing 🙂 Especially recommend the Frankies with the chutney and pickled onions.. amazing flavors and textures I’d never put together at home before
Clean eating, bursting with vibrant flavors, textures, and all the colors of the rainbow. Bravo!
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First of all, THANK YOU – for taking the time and passion to present excellent recipes. I love to cook and eat and I am transitioning from Vegetarian to Plant Based eater and even though I am comfortable cooking in the kitchen, I have NEVER really thought about food in this way and your site has delivered on flavor, so I’m a forever fan! #8 was life changing.
Yay!!! great to hear~!
Great Variety
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The best Vegan recipes ever, please keep showing us more. I love it.
Thank you
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Thanks so much Darcy! Appreciate this!
The recipes are great I can’t wait to try.
I also have some vegan cookie recipes that are healthy even for kids. Checkout the link https://bit.ly/3fpwejx
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Finally! A vegan dinner recipe compilation full of ethnic cuisine and colorful flavors. I would make every single one of these recipes- and I plan too! Thank you!
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Great inspiration!
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