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    15 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes

    Apr 29, 2022 · by Katie Koteen · Modified: Aug 1, 2024

    Looking for easy vegan dinner recipes to get you through the week? Look no further! Here's a roundup of our fifteen favorite weeknight dinners and every single one comes together in less than hour. You'll want t bookmark this post!

    jackfruit enchiladas

    Vegan Enchiladas with Jackfruit and Black Beans

    Total Time: 55 minutes

    When you're craving Mexican food, these vegan enchiladas will satisfy all of your desires for warm and spicy stuffed tortillas topped with creamy avocado.

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    vegan pad thai

    Vegan Pad Thai with Sweet Potato Noodles

    Total Time: 55 minutes

    Our vegan Pad Thai comes with all the tasty fanfare you’d get at a Thai restaurant or from a food cart in Bangkok. Marinated tofu, scallions, bean sprouts, peanuts, fresh cilantro, and lime make for a bomb meal you can enjoy hot or cold (the chilled version is perfect for a packed lunch!)

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    hearty vegetable chili

    Hearty Vegetable Chili

    Total Time: 55 minutes

    Our hearty vegetable chili is warm, comforting, and the perfect transition dish into fall. Serve each bowl with a dollop of vegan sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh basil for the full effect.

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    coconut green curry

    Coconut Green Curry with Tofu

    Total Time: 50 minutes

    Our spin on Coconut Green Curry with Tofu is brimming with leafy greens and gets its mild heat from fresh jalapeño. Serve with rice for a satisfying dinner!

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    cauliflower tikka masala tacos

    Cauliflower Tikka Masala Tacos

    Total Time: 1 hour

    These Cauliflower Tikka Masala Tacos are vibrant, flavorful, and rich. Heat up your tortillas on the stove, add rice and cauliflower, and top everything off with fresh cilantro for a fun twist on taco night. 

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    Lentil Soup

    French Lentil Soup

    Total Time: 50 minutes

    Lentil soup is the quiet hero of easy dinners for me. It's simple to make, full of protein and fiber, freezes well, and the leftovers are easy to pack for lunch. One of those perfectly, accidentally vegan recipes with nothing to be missed.

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    pasta alla norma

    Pasta alla Norma

    Total Time: 1 hour

    This recipe for Pasta alla Norma is inspired by the traditional Sicilian pasta dish and features eggplant, tomatoes, and basil.

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    Spicy Tempeh Tacos with Lime Cashew Crema.

    Spicy Tempeh Tacos with Lime Cashew Crema

    Total Time: 50 minutes

    These Spicy Tempeh Tacos are topped with sweet mango and dairy-free lime cashew crema. Add some jalapeño relish for extra zip!

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    Creamy Tomato Basil Pasta

    Tomato Basil Cream Pasta

    Total Time: 20 minutes

    This Tomato Basil Cream Pasta gets its creaminess from cashews – making it decadent, yet light. It's the perfect end-of-summer meal for when you need to use up extra tomatoes from your garden!

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    creamy spicy vegan sausage pasta

    Creamy Spicy Vegan Sausage Pasta with Spinach

    Total Time: 25 minutes

    Our Creamy Spicy Vegan Sausage Pasta with Spinach is the ultimate vegan comfort food. It’s easily made gluten-free by using Banza Chickpea Pasta (our favorite) and broccoli or peas as your protein source.

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    Chipotle Sweet Potato Tostadas

    Chipotle Sweet Potato Tostadas

    Total Time: 40 minutes

    If you’ve never made tostadas, we have the perfect recipe for you. Our Chipotle Sweet Potato Tostadas are topped with spicy sweet potatoes, black beans, and creamy avocado.

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    vegan mexican lasagna

    Vegan Mexican Lasagna

    Total Time: 45 minutes

    Our Vegan Mexican Lasagna is layered with soft tortillas, creamy refried beans, and veggies from your garden (or your pantry). It’s a great meal prep recipe since it freezes well, and it’s ideal for feeding a crowd!

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    Spicy Miso Soba Noodle Soup

    Spicy Miso Soba Noodle Soup

    Total Time: 40 minutes

    This Spicy Miso Soba Noodle Soup is warm, comforting, and just a tad firey. It’s a perfect lunch on a chilly fall or winter afternoon! 

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    vegan sloppy joes

    Lentil and Cauliflower Vegan Sloppy Joes

    Total Time: 40 minutes

    These Lentil and Cauliflower Vegan Sloppy Joes are sweet, tangy, and just as delicious as the hearty sandwiches you loved as a kid - but lightened up!

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    vegan vodka sauce

    Vegan Vodka Sauce with Penne

    Total Time: 35 minutes

    This Vegan Vodka Sauce with Penne is our take on tangy, sweet, dairy-free vodka sauce! It comes together quickly so you can get dinner on the table ASAP.

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