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
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
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
Vegan Dan Dan Noodles - Pickled Plum
Rice
12-Minute Scrambled Tofu Fried Rice - Kitchen Treaty
Vegan Jollof Rice - Healthy Nibbles and Bits
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
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
Easiest Vegan One Pot Quinoa - Crazy Vegan Kitchen
Millet Tabbouleh Salad - Salted Plains
Pesto Quinoa Salad - The Stingy Vegan
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
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 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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Harini M says
That's one tempting and stunning collection of vegan recipes. Wonderful!
Riya says
so many healthy dishes .. and all are too tempting ...