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    Recipe Collections » 50+ Simple Vegan Recipes

    Published: Oct 12, 2017 · Updated: Apr 20, 2022

    50+ Simple Vegan Recipes

    We’ve scoured the web to find 50 of the best simple vegan recipes for beginners that can all be ready in 30 minutes or less. Whether you’re looking for an easy weeknight dinner or are craving something to quickly satisfy your sweet tooth, there is sure to be a recipe or two here for you!

    Plant-based eating is trending, which is great, but also stumps those who are used to meat-and-two-veg type meals. Many people are wondering how to make a filling meal without relying on animal products or expensive processed meat substitutes. Well, it’s easy when you have a good repertoire of simple vegan recipes to draw from!

    That’s why I put together this roundup of 50+ simple vegan recipes for those of you who are new to a plant-based diet and for those of you who are already seasoned vegans but are generally idiots in the kitchen. The recipes included here take a maximum of 30 minutes to prepare and are easy enough for even the clumsiest cook to prepare.

    Rather than divide this recipe collection into the usual breakfast, lunch, dinner list, I’ve broken it up by basic ingredients. The idea is that you can search for a recipe based on what you have in your pantry or what you feel like eating today. You’ll find recipes categorized in this order: pasta and noodles, rice dishes, grains and cereals, beans and pulses, and baking and desserts.

    I have not included tofu, seitan or tempeh recipes in this collection as I already have two other great recipe roundups on the blog that you will definitely want to check out: Tofu for Beginners (with 50+ Recipes) and 60+ Vegan Recipes for Meat Lovers.

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    Pasta & Noodles

    Vegan Mushoom Rosemary Stroganoff - One Ingredient Chef

    Vegetable Singapore Noodles - The Stingy Vegan

    Vegetable Singapore noodles are super easy to make with curried rice vermicelli, pan-seared tofu and a rainbow of veggies. A quick and easy dish perfect for a weeknight dinner!

    Vegan Penne Alla Vodka with Tempeh "Pancetta" - Pasta-Based

    Teriyaki Noodle Stir-Fry - Wife Mama Foodie

    Vegan Pumpkin Alfredo - My Darling Vegan

    Almond Butter Noodles - The Stingy Vegan

    These almond butter noodles are deliciously creamy, quick and easy to make, and packed with a rainbow of veggies. I used soba noodles for this vegan recipe but it works equally well with udon, rice noodles, zoodles or even simple spaghetti.

    Vegan Carbonara with Creamy Cashew Sauce Anna Banana

    Rainbow Noodle Salad - Lauren Caris Cooks

    Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta & Cauliflower - Green Kitchen Stories

    Smoky Lentil Bolognese with Zucchini Pasta - The Stingy Vegan

    This lentil bolognese recipe is unlike any you’ve had before. Flavoured with loads of garlic, herbs and smoked paprika, this sauce is delicious served over crisp zucchini pasta. Easy to make with cheap ingredients (as always!), this dish comes together in just 15 minutes!

    Vegan Dan Dan Noodles - Pickled Plum

    Rice

    12-Minute Scrambled Tofu Fried Rice - Kitchen Treaty

    Vegan Jollof Rice - Foodaciously

    Vegan Bibimbap with Crispy Rice - Cilantro and Citronella

    Brown Rice Pilaf with Mushrooms, Kale and Almonds - Yay! For Food

    Summer Sushi Bowl - Parsley Vegan

    Spanish Brown Rice - Vanilla and Bean

    Curried Rice Vegan Buddha Bowl - The Stingy Vegan

    This vegan Buddha bowl is built on a base of fragrant curried rice and chickpeas and topped off with coconut-glazed sweet potato, fresh juicy mango, creamy avocado and a simple cilantro dressing. This curried rice vegan Buddha bowl is an explosion of flavours, simple to put together and a great make-ahead meal prep recipe.

    Fajita Veggie Rice Bowl - Whitney Bond

    Vegan Grilled Burritos with Black Beans, Rice, Avocado & Salsa Crema - Veggies Don't Bite

    Grains and Cereals

    Vegan Mushroom Barley Soup - Cilantro and Citronella

    One Pan Mexican Quinoa - Damn Delicious

    Vegan Breakfast Potato Polenta Bowl - The Stingy Vegan

    This vegan breakfast potato polenta bowl is an easy, comforting dish to make for a lazy Sunday morning breakfast (or brunch).

    Easiest Vegan One Pot Quinoa - Crazy Vegan Kitchen

    Millet Tabbouleh Salad - Salted Plains

    Pesto Quinoa Salad - The Stingy Vegan

    This pesto quinoa salad is quick and easy to make, packed with flavour and a rainbow of Mediterranean veggies. The perfect weeknight dinner when you don’t feel like cooking or a great picnic, potluck or barbecue side dish!

    Chipotle Roasted Vegetable Couscous - Street Smart Kitchen

    Moroccan Couscous Salad - Hurry The Food Up

    Oat, Almond and Banana Pancakes with Frozen Berry Compote - Easy Peasy Foodie

    Easy Banana Almond Butter Oat Squares - Wellness by Stella

    Beans and Pulses

    30-Minute Three Bean Chipotle Quinoa Chili - Flavor the Moments

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad - The Stingy Vegan

    Easy and delicious Mediterranean chickpea salad with fresh vegetables, pasta and hearty chickpeas.

    Vegan Three Bean Curry - Cooking with Manali

    1-Pot Chickpea Shakshuka - Minimalist Baker

    One Pot Chickpea Tikka Masala - Making Thyme for Health

    Easy Vegan Black Bean Burger - She Likes Food

    Black Bean Vegan Street Tacos - Edible Perspective

    Vegan Red Lentil Dhal - Delicious Everyday

    Easy Lentil Meatballs - Minimalist Baker

    Simple Vegan Balsamic Lentil Stew - Green Evi

    Baking and Desserts

    Simple Vegan Chocolate Truffles - Crazy Vegan Kitchen

    Vegan Peanut Butter Cups - Loving It Vegan

    Vegan Crepes - The Stingy Vegan

    Vegan crepes are easy to make, can be made with a sweet or savoury filling, and taste just like the non-vegan version. This versatile recipe is one you’ll want to make again and again!

    Vegan Blueberry Almond Crisp - Delish Knowledge

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies - Vegan Richa

    Easy Vegan Dessert Quesadilla - Contentedness Cooking

    Caramelized Pears - Jessica in the Kitchen

    Fruit Kebabs with Chocolate Cream Dip - Oh My Veggies

    Mango Chia Seed Smoothie - Beaming Baker

    Raw "Key Lime" Pudding - The Blender Girl

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    1. Harini M says

      June 23, 2019 at 6:09 pm

      That's one tempting and stunning collection of vegan recipes. Wonderful!

      Reply
    2. Riya says

      September 05, 2019 at 9:47 am

      so many healthy dishes .. and all are too tempting ...

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