Quick and easy vegan meals are all over this collection of tasty plant-based dinner recipes. You’ll find hearty pasta and noodle dishes, comforting curries, and BBQ fare.
Serve this nutrient-packed vegan salad with a creamy tzatziki sauce and chickpeas for a healthy weeknight meal. It can be made in about ten minutes!
Miso
Miso isn’t just for miso soup — the fermented soybean paste is the definition of umami, with toasty-salty notes. This ingredient is a great way to add depth of flavor to salads or as a glaze for Miso-Maple Salmon or in a creamy Miso Carrot Cake.
Miso starts with steamed soybeans, salt, and koji (a type of fungus). The mixture is then aged for several months to a few years. Dark miso varieties like koji-based hatch are ideal for cold-weather soups, while light miso varieties, such as sesame or shoyu, can be used in dressings and marinades.
When shopping for miso, look for a short ingredient list that doesn’t include stabilizers or preservatives.
Nuts and Seeds
Nuts and seeds are high in protein, fiber, heart-healthy fats, and plant chemicals that may help prevent disease. They’re also a delicious snack or topping for salads, steamed vegetables, grain dishes, and smoothies.
If you’re looking for vegan dinners that come together quickly, these recipes are for you! These healthy meals are ready in 30 minutes or less, from pasta to stir-fries to hearty salads.
These easy vegan recipes are like takeout but without a greasy spoon! This recipe features pan-fried tofu, crunchy snow peas, and nutty sesame seeds. Spicy and sweet, it’s a delicious way to eat more veggies and boost your plant-based diet.
Black Bean Salad
This black bean salad is a wholesome vegan meal or side dish. It pairs well with everything from barbecue veggie burgers and sandwiches to tacos (see this post for our favorite taco recipes). It’s also great in a wrap, with tortilla chips, or even as a dip.
To give the recipe some Tex-Mex flair, I add pickled jalapeno pepper, red onion, and fresh cilantro for a punch of flavor. You can easily use frozen kernels cut from the cob if you don’t have fresh corn.
You can mix the salad and serve it immediately, but the flavors intensify if you let it sit for an hour or so. If you’re making it ahead, wait to stir in the avocado until just before serving so it doesn’t wilt.
Greek Briam
This Greek brian takes roasted vegetables to the next level with fresh herbs, spices, and a generous drizzle of high-quality olive oil. If you are new to finer olive oil, check out these Gundry MD Olive Oil reviews to get you started.
It’s a perfect, healthy midweek dinner on its own or as a side dish to accompany gyros, chicken, fish, lamb, or any other protein you love.
This recipe has easy-to-find pantry staples like potatoes, zucchini, red onion, and tomatoes. It also calls for a little feta cheese and fresh parsley for added flavor and texture. You can even prepare this dish ahead of time and reheat it in a medium oven. Cover the baking dish with foil so the vegetables don’t cook too quickly. This brim is delicious warm, or at room temperature.
Mediterranean Vegan Wraps
A light and fresh take on the classic taco, this vegan cheesy cauliflower taco casserole takes only 30 minutes to prepare. It’s packed with flavor and healthy ingredients.
This recipe will become one of your favorite quick vegan recipes, a hearty plant-based bolognese that can be served over pasta or spooned over creamy polenta. It’s loaded with savory vegetables and lentils and can be made in 30 minutes.
Crispy baked tofu, roasted veggies, and creamy sauce are wrapped in a lavash tortilla for this delicious Mediterranean veggie wrap. You can add some protein, like grilled or leftover rotisserie chicken, to keep it even more filling. This recipe is also easy to make ahead of meal prep.
