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    Recipe Collections » 75+ Lazy Vegan Recipes

    Published: Oct 14, 2022 · Updated: Oct 14, 2022

    75+ Lazy Vegan Recipes

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    These lazy vegan recipes are perfect for when you're too tired, short on time, hate chopping, hate dishes, or are just too lazy to bother.

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    • What are lazy vegan recipes?
    • Lazy vegan ingredients to have on hand
    • 15-minute vegan meals
    • Five-ingredient recipes
    • One pot vegan meals
    • No chop recipes
    • Vegan sheet pan dinners
    • No cook meals
    • Slow cooker and Instant Pot vegan recipes
    • Vegan pantry meals
    • Lazy Vegan Recipes

    What are lazy vegan recipes?

    Lazy vegan recipes are perfect for when you’re too tired, short on time or ingredients, or when you just can’t be bothered to cook. 

    While it’s easy to make a meal from a meat-replacement product and some steamed vegetables, if you’re a vegan on a budget, eating these products regularly can get expensive.

    And while vegan meal prep and preparing vegan freezer meals can help you save time, we’re not all good at planning ahead like that!

    This collection of lazy vegan recipes will help you find something to eat when you’ve just come home after a long day and want something quick, simple and that won’t leave you with a bunch of dishes to do after.

    The lazy vegan recipes in this collection are divided by type. If you need something super quick, check out the 15-minute meal section. If your fridge is looking bare, jump to the 5-ingredient or pantry staples sections. Don’t have a stove? I’ve included a no-cook vegan recipe section. 

    No matter what type of lazy you are, there’s sure to be some useful recipes here for you! Just use the table of contents at the top of the page to navigate around.

    Lazy vegan ingredients to have on hand

    Going to the supermarket can be a hassle sometimes, especially when you don’t even feel like cooking!

    Keeping a selection of staple ingredients on hand are great for whipping up last-minute easy vegan pantry meals.

    Canned foods: Beans and lentils are a vegan’s best friends. Canned tomato, vegetables, and soups will make your meal as easy as open and dump. 

    Frozen vegetables: A bag of frozen mixed vegetables can be used for soups, chili, curry or stir fry. They are just as, if not more, nutritious as fresh vegetables.

    Pre-chopped veggies: These can be more expensive than chopping them yourself but can cut down on prep time considerably. 

    Soup stock: So-called kitchen sink soup, i.e. a soup made out of whatever you have in your fridge, is a great lazy vegan recipe. Keep some vegetable stock, either bottled or stock cubes on hand for a quick and comforting dinner. 

    Dry goods: Pasta, rice and a whole grain or two in your pantry will make the base of a hearty meal that will keep you full.

    Simple condiments: A few of your favourite herbs, spices and seasonings for adding flavour. Garlic and onion powder if you don’t like chopping; smoked paprika, chili powder and curry powder are versatile. Soy sauce and hot sauce are simple ways to add lots of flavour. 

    15-minute vegan meals

    Pita pizzas

    I lived off pita pizzas when I was in college. Take a piece of pita bread, spread on some tomato sauce, add your favourite pizza toppings and some vegan cheese. Bake until the cheese melts and there's your dinner!

    Easy Vegan Pita Pizzas 3 Ways
    Three different varieties of fast and easy vegan pita pizzas to make a healthy and delicious dinner in no time!
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    Creamy vegan pasta

    This creamy vegan pasta recipe is a game-changer! The 3-ingredient sauce is quickly blended up then poured over cooked pasta. It's legit the creamiest vegan pasta sauce ever!

    Creamy Vegan Pasta
    This easy creamy vegan pasta is cashew-free, tofu-free and not just plant-based milk thickened with flour. Make this creamy tomato pasta with just four ingredients and in 10 minutes.
    Check out this recipe

    Stuffed sweet potatoes or jacket potatoes

    Did you know that you can quickly "bake" a potato or sweet potato in the microwave? They bake super quick and when they're ready you can stuff them with your favourite fillings. Try Southwest-style with canned beans, corn, diced tomatoes, guac and vegan sour cream.

    Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
    These Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes are the absolute best! Packed with delicious beans, veggies, spices, and optional guacamole and vegan sour cream, it’s for sure to be a hit!
    Check out this recipe
    Southwest Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

    Avocado pasta salad

    Eat the rainbow with this avocado pasta salad! A creamy sauce is made from blended avocado, dill, and horseradish or Dijon mustard. Toss with pasta and your favourite colourful vegetables.

    Vegan Avocado Pasta Salad
    This vegan avocado pasta salad is a quick 15-minute recipe that can be prepped ahead and great to take along to a picnic, barbecue, potluck or as an easy weeknight dinner. This no-mayo pasta salad is deliciously creamy and packed full of fresh veggies.
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    This vegan avocado pasta salad is a quick 15-minute recipe that can be prepped ahead and great to take along to a picnic, barbecue, potluck or as an easy weeknight dinner. This no-mayo pasta salad is deliciously creamy and packed full of fresh veggies.

    Fajitas

    Fajitas and tacos are always a great, quick meal when you can use raw ingredients or ones that only need to be quickly sautéed. This recipe calls for king trumpet mushrooms but oyster mushrooms work just as well.

    Vegan Fajitas in under 10 minutes
    These easy Vegan Fajitas are a lifesaver for busy weeknights! Shredded meaty king trumpet mushrooms, pan-fried with tri-color bell peppers along with your favorite Tex-Mex spices, topped with avocados, cilantro, and toasted tortillas- This Vegan Mexican recipe will be on the dinner table in under 10 minutes!
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    Vegan Fajitas in under 10 minutes

    Mediterranean couscous salad

    Couscous is a quick-cooking pasta and a great neutral base for a wide variety of ingredients and seasonings. This salad combines toasted couscous with fresh Mediterranean vegetables and a simple vinaigrette.

    Vegan Couscous Salad
    This is the best Mediterranean vegan couscous salad! Toasting the couscous first is a simple way to add an extra layer of flavour. Toss with your favourite vegetables and a simple dressing for a super quick vegan meal, potluck contribution or BBQ side dish!
    Check out this recipe

    Stir fry

    I often make stir fry as a quick weeknight meal. They can be made with a selection of your favourite fresh vegetables or, as in this recipe, with frozen vegetables. Serve your stir fry over rice for a healthy and hearty meal.

    Quick & Easy Frozen Vegetable Stir-Fry
    There are a few easy rules to follow when making a healthy frozen vegetable stir-fry that guarantee you won’t end up with soggy veggies.
    Check out this recipe
    Quick & Easy Frozen Vegetable Stir-Fry

    Chickpea salad sandwich

    Chickpea salad sandwiches is a classic lazy vegan recipe. Just smash up some chickpeas with vegan mayo and your typical chicken or tuna salad ingredients. Spread it between bread, in a bun or in a wrap.

    Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich
    Looking for healthy and easy lunch recipes? This delicious chickpea salad sandwich is essentially a vegan tuna salad using chickpeas!
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    Peanut noodle salad

    Thai-style peanut sauce is one of the most delicious sauces ever invented. It's delicious over noodles like this Thai noodle salad recipe, and also good over roasted vegetables or Buddha bowls.

    Vegan Thai Noodle Salad
    Fresh veggies, a creamy peanut sauce, and your favorite noodles easily come together in this Vegan Thai Noodle Salad! It’s ready in less than 15 minutes, low in calories, full of flavor, and one that everyone will love!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Thai Noodle Salad

    Fried rice

    When you've got some leftover rice, fried rice is a super quick meal. Avoid chopping by pulsing the veggies in a food processor or by using a bag of frozen vegetables.

    Vegan Fried Rice with “Egg” Recipe
    Did you know you can make delicious Vegan Fried Rice with “egg” but without actually using any eggs? We’re using tofu as our egg scramble - it’s amazing!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Fried Rice with “Egg” Recipe

    Spinach pasta

    This vibrant green pasta sauce is super quick to make and can be made with either fresh or frozen spinach.

    15-min Spinach Pasta Sauce
    You need 5 ingredients and 15 minutes only to make this garlicky, creamy green pasta sauce. It is the easiest, the quickest and the creamiest spinach pasta sauce you can make.
    Check out this recipe
    15-min Spinach Pasta Sauce

    Curry

    Curry is delicious with pretty much any vegetable. I like to make curry when I have a lot of vegetable odds and ends left over in my fridge. This recipe uses a bag of frozen vegetables for a very easy and speedy curry.

    15-Minute Vegetable Curry
    Creamy coconut milk, flavorful vegetable broth, and curry powder come together to create a simple yet delicious vegetable curry.
    Check out this recipe
    15-Minute Vegetable Curry

    Chili garlic noodles

    Slurpy udon noodles in a garlicky and spicy chili sauce? Sign me up! This recipe makes a double batch of sauce so you can have an even quicker meal the next day.

    15-Minute Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles
    All you need is 15 minutes to make these seriously delicious Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles. Bonus: the sauce makes a double batch!
    Check out this recipe
    15-Minute Vegan Chili Garlic Noodles

    Burgers

    These super easy bean-based burgers come together really quickly. They're smoky and spicy with bbq sauce and sriracha. Slap 'em between two buns with your favourite burger toppings.

    Super Quick Vegan Black Bean Burgers
    Super quick vegan black bean burgers. Ready in 15-20 minutes, these are packed with protein and fresh veggies, perfect for a late summer picnic or just a quick dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    Super Quick Vegan Black Bean Burgers

    Five-ingredient recipes

    Pea soup

    I like making this soup in the spring with fresh peas from my garden but it can also be made with frozen peas any time of the year. It's thick and creamy and perfect for dipping your crusty bread in!

    Green Pea Soup
    This green pea soup is vibrant, creamy and vegan. It’s super simple to make with a short list of ingredients. This recipe works great with both fresh garden peas and frozen peas.
    Check out this recipe

    Chili

    This recipe ticks a lot of boxes for lazy vegans! It's quick, only five ingredients, made in one pot and uses staple ingredients. It's also a great base to add in anything else you like in your chili.

    5-Ingredient Vegan Chili
    Learn how to make this 5-ingredient vegan chili with just 1 pot and less than 30 minutes of your time. It’s hearty, full of flavor, and easy!
    Check out this recipe
    5-Ingredient Vegan Chili

    BBQ Tofu

    Lazy vegans like me don't bother pressing our tofu. Just fry it up and dump over some sauce. Serve this BBQ tofu over rice or alongside some steamed veggies.

    Easy BBQ Tofu
    This epic BBQ tofu recipe is fast, easy and full of savory sweet flavor! A great way to make anyone into a tofu fan.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy BBQ Tofu

    Potato latkes or zucchini fritters

    Grate up some potatoes or zucchini, combine with flour, baking powder and seasoning. Fry them up and top with applesauce or vegan sour cream. Easy and delicious!

    The Crispiest Vegan Potato Latkes
    These easy, crispy vegan potato latkes are perfect topped with applesauce or dairy-free sour cream.
    Check out this recipe
    The Crispiest Vegan Potato Latkes

    Pumpkin or squash soup

    This recipe calls for pumpkin, but any kind of orange squash would work too. The pumpkin is blended with red lentils for a hearty and protein-rich meal.

    Pumpkin Lentil Soup with Ginger
    This soup couldn’t be easier. Ready in 15-minutes, this 5-ingredient pumpkin lentil soup with ginger is a quick and delicious spiced bowl.
    Check out this recipe
    Pumpkin Lentil Soup with Ginger

    Taquitos

    Simple taquitos stuffed with refried beans and cheese. Make them your own with your choice of toppings. I'd skip the homemade cheese in this recipe and just buy your favourite brand.

    Easy Vegan Baked Taquitos
    Gluten-free tortillas, flavorful bean and vegan cheese filling, and baked to golden perfection...Easy Vegan Baked Taquitos are an absolute delight.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Vegan Baked Taquitos

    Hummus pasta

    Hummus isn't just a dip or a spread. It's also a salad dressing and a pasta sauce! This lazy vegan recipe uses sun dried tomatoes but you could swap them out for some steamed broccoli or fried mushrooms.

    5 Ingredient Hummus Pasta (in One Pot!)
    This Hummus Pasta is an easy, filling and delicious dinner fix! All you need is 5 ingredients, 15 minutes, and one pot to make this healthy and hearty main.
    Check out this recipe
    5 Ingredient Hummus Pasta (in One Pot!)

    Chickpea flour omelette

    Chickpea flour and water are all you need to make an egg-free omelette. Add in whatever vegetables you have on hand.

    Vegan Chickpea Omelettes
    You have to try this vegan chickpea omelette made with chickpea flour! Packed with veggies and topped with vegan cheese!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Chickpea Omelettes

    Vegetable tagliatelle

    Gaz Oakley never lets us down with his flavour-packed and innovative vegan recipes. This tagliatelle combines cherry tomatoes, kalamata olives and vegan pesto for a flavour-packed pasta dish.

    5 INGREDIENT Vegetable Tagliatelle
    Packed with summery Mediterranean flavours, this tagliatelle is ready in less than 30 minutes and only needs 5 ingredients.
    Check out this recipe
    5 INGREDIENT Vegetable Tagliatelle

    Enchiladas

    Tortillas, a jar of enchilada sauce and your choice of fillings, in this case tofu and black beans, are all you need to make a pan of delicious vegan enchiladas! My favourite filling is black beans and sweet potato or a can of pumpkin puree.

    5-Ingredient Vegan Enchiladas
    5-Ingredient Vegan Enchiladas that are perfect for dinner tonight! Made with organic firm tofu and savory black beans, these enchiladas are delicious, wholesome, and SO easy to make! 
    Check out this recipe
    5-Ingredient Vegan Enchiladas

    Burgers

    Just black beans, oats and salsa is all you need for these easy burger patties! Add buns and your favourite toppings for a quick and easy burger night.

    Spicy Bean Burgers
    These Spicy Bean Burgers are the easiest veggie burgers you’ll ever make! Just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes is all you need! Gluten free and Vegan!
    Check out this recipe
    Spicy Bean Burgers

    Stuffed peppers

    Stuffed peppers are simple to make and can easily be adapted depending on what grain you have in your pantry. Instead of peppers, stuff a zucchini, eggplant or sweet potato.

    5-Ingredient Stuffed Peppers
    Learn how to make these easy 5-ingredient stuffed peppers with simple, wholesome, and nutritious ingredients. They’re GF, vegan, and ready in under an hour!
    Check out this recipe
    5-Ingredient Stuffed Peppers

    Meatballs

    Make these 5-ingredient vegan meatballs for your spaghetti, a meatball sub or serve them in tomato sauce along with some garlic bread or some steamed veggies.

    The BEST Vegan Meatballs - Just 5 Ingredients!
    This super healthy recipe for vegan meatballs is a great easy lunch or plant based dinner, with absolutely NO eggs or fake meat required!
    Check out this recipe
    The BEST Vegan Meatballs - Just 5 Ingredients!

    One pot vegan meals

    Rice and beans

    Rice and beans are a vegan staple. Toasted rice cooked in a spiced tomato sauce and some pinto beans thrown in is all you need for a super healthy and filling meal.

    Spanish Rice and Beans
    This easy Spanish rice and beans recipe is a one-pot vegan meal that’s great as a main dish with some leafy greens on the side or as a side dish to your favourite vegan Mexican-inspired meal!
    Check out this recipe

    Curry lentil soup

    This creamy and comforting curry-spiced lentil soup is one of our most popular lazy vegan recipes. Hearty, protein-packed lentils, spinach and root vegetables are served in a lip-smacking coconut curry broth.

    Vegan Curry Lentil Soup
    This one-pot vegan curry lentil soup is easy to prepare and perfect for a quick dinner on a chilly evening. It’s packed with a mix of economical and wholesome ingredients and is super delicious! Serve it as is in a bowl or over rice to get even more meals for just pennies more!
    Check out this recipe

    Cabbage soup

    This is one of our most economical lazy vegan recipes. You get a huge pot for just pennies a bowl. It features cabbage, beans and potatoes in a slightly smoky broth.

    Vegetarian Cabbage Soup
    This vegetarian cabbage soup recipe makes a massive pot from some of the cheapest vegetables available. It’s hearty, it’s comforting and above all it’s economical!
    Check out this recipe
    Two bowls of vegetarian cabbage soup.

    Ratatouille spaghetti

    This veggie-packed pasta is like summer in a bowl with zucchini, eggplant, red pepper and tomatoes. The pasta is cooked in the same pot so that it can absorb all the wonderful flavour of the veggies.

    One-Pot Ratatouille Spaghetti
    This One-Pot Ratatouille Spaghetti takes under 30 minutes to make and tastes wonderful! Plus it's healthy, vegan and gluten-free.
    Check out this recipe
    One-Pot Ratatouille Spaghetti

    Skillet enchiladas

    All the flavours of enchiladas but deconstructed and without any rolling.

    Vegan Skillet Enchiladas
    Make dinner easy with this one-pot vegan enchiladas skillet recipe. Made with butternut squash and black beans for a seasonal hearty gluten-free dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Skillet Enchiladas

    Shakshuka

    This bean shakshuka is perfect for dipping crusty bread into. I like that this recipe doesn't use tofu to try to replicate the eggs.

    One-Pot Vegan White Bean Shakshuka
    One-Pot Vegan White Bean Shakshuka- perfect for an easy weeknight meal, this vegan shakshuka only takes 30 minutes to make and is bursting with nutrients and flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    One-Pot Vegan White Bean Shakshuka

    Mexican quinoa

    I've made this recipe many times and it's always delicious. Veggies, quinoa and a couple of spices, this one-pot meal is super easy.

    One Pan Mexican Quinoa
    One Pan Mexican Quinoa - Wonderfully light, healthy and nutritious. And it’s so easy to make - even the quinoa is cooked right in the pan!
    Check out this recipe
    One Pan Mexican Quinoa

    Chickpea spinach pilaf

    This is one of my go-to weeknight meals. Seasoned with garam masala, cumin and turmeric, this recipe has simple ingredients but a lot of flavour. Note: there is an error in this recipe, the rice should be uncooked not cooked.

    Vegan Spinach, Chickpea, and Lemon Pilaf
    Try this simple one-pot vegan pilaf for a warming lunch, or serve it cold as a scrumptious side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Spinach, Chickpea, and Lemon Pilaf

    Chili

    This "meaty" vegan chili calls for beans and TVP. If you haven't tried cocoa powder in savoury recipes before, this chili is perfect to give it a try.

    Vegetarian Chili Recipe
    This easy vegetarian chili recipe is made in just one pot yet packed with veggies, beans and spices. Perfect for a hearty plant-based meal on a chilly winter day!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegetarian chili recipe in a bowl garnished with cilantro, vegan sour cream and avocado.

    Ramen

    Toss the seasoning packet and cook your ramen noodles directly in a creamy miso-based broth. Add in some veggies for this upgraded version of instant noodles.

    Easy One-Pot Spicy Miso Ramen (Vegan)
    Here’s a really easy and comforting Easy One-Pot Vegan Spicy Miso Ramen with a rich and umami-packed silky broth.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy One-Pot Spicy Miso Ramen (Vegan)

    Chickpea stew

    Soups, stews and chilis are no-brainer one-pot meals. Basically anything can go into the pot. This recipe cleverly uses tahini to add a bit of flavour and creaminess.

    One-Pot Tomato & Chickpea Stew
    This tomato chickpea stew is an easy one-pot recipe that’s great for when you find you’re running low on fresh produce. The recipe uses plenty of ingredients you might have sitting in the pantry, and the meal comes together incredibly quickly, which is great for busy or lazy nights.
    Check out this recipe
    One-Pot Tomato & Chickpea Stew

    Chili macaroni

    With mostly canned and dry goods, this recipe ticks both the one-pot and pantry staple boxes.

    Easy Vegan Recipe: One-Pot Chili Macaroni
    Make this easy one-pot vegan chili macaroni, a super simple recipe that’s great for big gatherings or meal prepping in advance.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Vegan Recipe: One-Pot Chili Macaroni

    No chop recipes

    Chickpea curry

    Indian recipes often call for a lot of mincing of onion, ginger and garlic. But with limited space or limited tools, it's not always easy for everyone. This recipe was created to be as simple as opening a few cans and tossing it all in the pot.

    No Chop Chickpea Curry - a Perfect Quick Meal!
    Short on time and you’re wondering how to pull off an actual meal. This fast and easy vegan chickpea curry is ready in the time it takes to cook rice!
    Check out this recipe
    No Chop Chickpea Curry - a Perfect Quick Meal!

    Kimchi fried rice

    This recipe from The Korean Vegan is sure to be full of flavour and spice with kimchi, a two-ingredient sauce and some frozen vegetables. All you need is a pair of scissors.

    No Chop Kimchi Fried Rice
    My favorite thing in the world is making fried rice. It’s so easy, takes so much guesswork out of cooking, and your friendly frozen vegetables become a LIFELINE to a home-cooked meal that you can be proud of (while stuffing your face).
    Check out this recipe

    Vegetable soup

    Loaded with veggies, beans and tomato this soup is as comforting as it is easy.

    Chunky No-Chop Vegetable Soup
    Why not try this vegan classic? This Chunky No-Chop Vegetable Soup is hearty, wholesome and delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Chunky No-Chop Vegetable Soup

    Dumplings

    This clever recipe calls for seasoning mashed tofu and wrapping it in rice paper. The dumplings can then be air fried or pan fried until golden brown.

    Easy Vegan No-Chop Dumplings
    This Easy Vegan No-Chop Dumplings recipe is foolproof. No knife required. Rice paper wraps the high-protein tofu filling. Kid approved.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy Vegan No-Chop Dumplings

    Hoppin' John

    Black-eyed peas are not just for new year. Make this dump-and-go recipe any time of the year. This recipe calls for an Instant Pot, but can be made on the stove top too.

    No Chop Vegan Hoppin’ John
    They say Hoppin John will bring luck in the New Year.. Well you’re already in luck if your goal is health because this plant-based Hoppin John recipe is not only delicious, but it’s nutritious too.
    Check out this recipe
    No Chop Vegan Hoppin’ John

    Buffalo veggies

    Chickpeas and frozen veggies are cooked up and tossed in a spicy buffalo "wing" sauce. Serve over rice or mashed or baked potatoes.

    Vegan Buffalo Veggies
    Bursting with tangy, robust, spicy Buffalo flavor, this healthy Vegan Buffalo Veggies is ultra-fast, super easy, and perfect for Buffalo hot sauce lovers.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Buffalo Veggies

    Jambalaya

    This recipe uses a lot of frozen vegetables and canned goods. Technically, it calls for chopping some kale but that can easily be replaced with pre-chopped bagged kale, spinach or chard.

    Easy No Chop Jambalaya
    If you loved my first vegan, whole food plant-based, soy-free Jambalaya recipe, you are going to love this one even more! What makes this recipe so great is that it is 100% no-chop, making it so fast and so easy.
    Check out this recipe
    Easy No Chop Jambalaya

    Vegan sheet pan dinners

    Herbed potato, asparagus and chickpeas

    A few veggies tossed in Mediterranean herbs and spices and roasted to perfection. Hearty enough to serve as-is or alongside some quinoa, rice or your favourite grain.

    Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner | Herbed Potato, Asparagus & Chickpeas
    Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner with herbed potato, asparagus and chickpeas is roasted to perfection and so easy to make using one pan with a few ingredients and is full of flavor!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner | Herbed Potato, Asparagus & Chickpeas

    Southwestern sheet pan dinner

    This spiced sheet pan dinner can be served with nachos or used as a filling for tortillas.

    Southwestern Sheet Pan Vegan Dinner
    Southwestern Vegan Sheet Pan Dinner with avocado crema makes the best healthy weeknight meal! This flavorful mix is also amazing in tacos.
    Check out this recipe
    Southwestern Sheet Pan Vegan Dinner

    Mediterranean sheet pan dinner

    Marinated tofu, kalamata olives, vegan feta and some Mediterranean veggies with an optional creamy tahini-yogurt sauce make this a delicious and summery one-pan dinner.

    Vegan Mediterranean Sheet Pan Dinner
    Vegan Mediterranean sheet pan dinner with tofu, potatoes, vegetables and creamy yogurt tahini sauce. A delicious, flavorful weeknight dinner!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Mediterranean Sheet Pan Dinner

    Gnocchi

    Did you know you can cook gnocchi in the oven? Cook them together with some peppers and tomatoes and finish with a grating of vegan Parmesan.

    Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Veggies
    Nothing beats an easy sheet pan meal like this Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Veggies.
    Check out this recipe
    Sheet Pan Gnocchi and Veggies

    Quesadillas

    Making quesadillas one-by-one is a time-consuming process. This recipe makes eight quesadillas all at once.

    Vegan Sheet Pan Quesadillas
    Easy vegan sheet pan quesadillas are full of flavor while being easy to make and a quick way to get dinner on the table for everyone at once!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Sheet Pan Quesadillas

    Hash browns

    You could eat this potato and greens-based sheet pan meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

    Vegan Sheet Pan Hash Browns with Tofu & Kale
    Vegan sheet pan hash browns with tofu and kale is an easy-to-prep weekend brunch dish and a fantastic “breakfast-for-dinner” main dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Sheet Pan Hash Browns with Tofu & Kale

    Sheet pan shawarma

    Cauliflower, chickpeas and tempeh seasoned with Middle Eastern-inspired spices. Wrap it in a pita or serve with rice.

    Vegan Sheet Pan Shawarma Recipe
    I’ve got 4 words for you: Vegan. Sheet. Pan. Shawarma. Oh yes, friend. This Middle Eastern inspired shawarma recipe is a total keeper!
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    Vegan Sheet Pan Shawarma Recipe

    Curried sweet potato and chickpeas

    Sweet potato and warming spices are a match made in heaven. Combined with cabbage and chickpeas and served alongside some leafy greens, this is a delicious autumn-inspired meal.

    Sheet Pan Meal: Curried Sweet Potato & Chickpeas
    We love when dinner is made entirely on 1 pan! Enjoy this simple sweet potato, chickpea, and cabbage dish seasoned with Indian spices like garam masala! Serve with fresh or steamed greens, tahini, lemon, and sides of choice!
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    Sheet Pan Meal: Curried Sweet Potato & Chickpeas

    Teriyaki tofu

    Just tofu, a mix of veggies and a bottle of teriyaki sauce are all that's needed to make this super quick recipe. It only needs 10 minutes of prep time!

    Easy 10 Minute Prep Vegan Tofu Teriyaki Sheet Pan Dinner
    Vegan Tofu Teriyaki Sheet Pan Dinner perfect easy weeknight meal. Packed full of savoy, sweet deliciousness and is ideal for vegan meal prep!
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    Easy 10 Minute Prep Vegan Tofu Teriyaki Sheet Pan Dinner

    Maple-tahini vegetables

    Maple-tahini is a versatile dressing for bowls, salads and vegetables. Here it is the perfect compliment to one-pan roasted potatoes, cauliflower, and chickpeas.

    Vegan Sheet Pan Vegetables & Chickpeas with Maple Tahini Dressing
    Easy vegan sheet pan vegetables and chickpeas with a delicious maple tahini dressing. Serve it with leafy greens for a nutritious dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Sheet Pan Vegetables & Chickpeas with Maple Tahini Dressing

    No cook meals

    Mediterranean wraps

    Fresh vegetables, smashed chickpeas and a vegan tzatziki sauce make these wraps an explosion of flavours and colours. Serve them in a tortilla or in a pita.

    Vegan Mediterranean Wraps
    These vegan Mediterranean wraps feature smashed chickpeas, colourful veggies and a tangy herby tzatziki sauce. These fast and easy vegan wraps can be made ahead for a packed lunch or quick snack when you’re on the go.
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    Rolled up vegan Mediterranean wraps.

    Greek salad

    I love Greek salad in the summer, when tomatoes are the most flavourful. You can make the tofu feta in this recipe or just use a store-bought vegan feta.

    Vegan Greek Salad with Tofu Feta
    This fresh, simple, and delicious Vegan Greek Salad with Tofu Feta is about to become your new favorite thing.
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    Vegan Greek Salad with Tofu Feta

    Gazpacho

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    Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mediterranean
    Total Price: $7.55
    Price per Serving: $1.26
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 495kcal
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    Ingredients

    Mediterranean Chickpea Pasta Salad

    • 250 grams (9 oz) of your favourite pasta - $0.34
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil - $0.20
    • ¼ cup (60 ml) red wine vinegar - $0.40
    • 1 teaspoon dried oregano - $0.03
    • ½ teaspoon salt - $0.02
    • 1 small clove of garlic grated or minced - $0.03
    • 2 cucumbers sliced - $0.60
    • ½ a red onion diced - $0.18
    • 500 grams (18 oz) cherry tomatoes halved or quartered - $1.99
    • 275 grams (10 oz) kalamata or other back olive - $1.64
    • 1 can (390 grams / 14 oz) artichoke hearts - $1.85
    • 2 cups (400 grams) chickpeas - $0.30

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta until al dente and drain.
    • Combine the olive oil, vinegar, oregano, salt and garlic to make a vinaigrette.
    • Combine the pasta with the remaining ingredients, pour over the vinaigrette and toss well.

    Notes

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 495kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1172mg | Potassium: 602mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1325IU | Vitamin C: 37.4mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3.8mg
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