30 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes - Vegan Richa (2024)

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Easy Weeknight Vegan Dinner Recipes for quick and flavorful meals. 1 pot stove top Easy Vegan meals. 1 pot Peanut Sauce noodles, Pb Lentils, Bombay Potatoes, Orange Tofu and more. Gluten-free and Soy-free Options. Pin this post.

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It is finally getting a bit warmer. Iwant to spend less timein the kitchen heat but still crave filling, hot, and flavorful meals that are not salads. Here are some Weeknight mealsthat you can mostly whip up in 1 pot and ready within 30 to 40 minutes with lesser active time.

What are your favorite Weeknight meals for Summer?

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1 Pot 15 minute Peanut Sauce Veggies and NoodlesGF

1 Pot Chickpea Sweet Potato SpinachGF, Soy-free

Sweet And Sour Chickpeas and BroccoliGF

Peanut Sauce Fried Rice. GF

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Chickpeas in Turmeric Peanut CurryGF SF

Kung Pao Lentils GF

GFSoy-free

Tempeh Butternut in Date Sweetened Teriyaki SauceGF

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Spring Rolls in Fried Rice Form. 1 pot 30 minsGF

Cauliflower Gratin, 1 Skillet, No bake. Stove top gratin. SF

Jamaican Lentil and Bean Curry 1 pot 30 mins GF SF

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Fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms, GF option

Garlic Sauce with Cajun Cauliflower GF option

Peanut Butter Sweet Potato Curry. GF SF

Sticky Sesame Ginger Tofu Veggie Stir fry. GF

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Massaman Curry VeggiesGF

Celery Black Pepper tofuGF

Chickpeas in Firecracker sauce with crunchy salad.GF

Tofu Broccoli Bok Choy Stir fry with Garlic Sesame Soy Sauce

Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich or tacos– SF

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Spanish Chickpea Stew.

Minestrone

Tofu and Brown Rice noodles in Hoisin sauce

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Cajun Tofu Bowl with cilantro lime rice

Jamaican Jerk Black Bean Tacos.

Pinto Bean Fajita Veggie Tacos

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Spicy Orange Tofu and Peppers.GF

Sweet and Spicy Gochujang Chickpea WrapsGF

Fettuccine with Tomato Cream Sauce and garlicky AsparagusSF

Black pepper Mac and CheeseSF

Grilled Burritos with Black Beans Rice, avocado and Salsa Crema – veggies don’t bite

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Chickpea Choriza, Quinoa shells in tomato sauce.

Lentil Brown Rice SoupFG SF

African Peanut Lentil StewGF SF

Lentil Turmeric Spinach DalGF SF

One Pot Spaghetti Alla Puttanesca – yup its vegan

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Spiced Carrot Veggie Fried RiceGF SF

Veggies in spiced Chickpea flour sauceGF SF

Palak Tofu – Tofu in spinach CurryGF

Cauliflower in cilantro onion sauceGF SF

30 minute Mexican Chili – the vegan 8 – GF SF

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Bombay Potatoes and PeasGF SF

Mung Bean Brown Rice KitchariGF SF

Southwestern Pasta Salad.

Lentil Kidney Bean Chili. GF SF

1 pot Morrocan Quinoa with lentils – yup its vegan– GF SF

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  1. Chris K

    This is so delicious!! I love to try different variations and also experiment on my own, but I really love this one! Thank you for another wonderful recipe!!

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    • Vegan Richa Support

      experimenting is amazing

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  2. Jan

    My niece, home from college for the holidays, switched from vegetarian to vegan…. No cheese! I can cook great Italian food if I can only use cheese. What to do… what to do. So happy I found your blog. I love Indian food; it’s my favorite. Niece not too fond of Indian, but who knows if there is even decent Indian food up at Binghamton, NY? So she may not have experienced good Indian food. At any rate, so many ideas for nicely spiced food, which is kind of like fusion. I can’t imagine she would not enjoy so many of these recipes. Printing them out and will start cooking them immediately as she is home for another two weeks. Very inventive recipes.

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    • Richa

      Thats awesome! Yes, try some of the indian fusion meals that use spices in meal types that she likes and go from there. Eventually try my butter tofu. Good luck!

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  3. Stephanie

    These all look great. I am so excited about your new cookbook! I cannot wait to get it in my kitchen and use it daily <3

    Reply

  4. Rita Johnson

    I bought your book from Amazon and love it. I just discovered your blog. How do I get the receipts? Any help would be appreciated. I love vegan Indian food but am new at cooking it. Thanks.

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    • Richa

      Hi Rita. All the recipes are on the posts. If you scroll down, there is a box which has the recipe and a print button. You can use the print button to print the recipe out if needed.

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  5. Christine

    The first blogpost I’ve seen where literally every recipe looks amazing. I love that you linked other recipes outside of Vegan Richa as well. I have so many recipes to try now. Thanks for sharing!! <3

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    • Richa

      yay!

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  6. Anastasia

    I made this last night. Lovely and creamy with a nice spicy kick. Great!
    (Chickpea Choriza, Quinoa shells in tomato sauce.)

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  7. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

    What a fantastic roundup of recipes! Oh man, I want every single one. Thank you so much for including me in this great post!!

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  8. Izzy bruning

    They all look so good!!!!
    Izzy

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  9. Shannon

    Thanks so much for including my recipes in your roundup, Richa! I’ve personally tried many of yours that are listed here and have yet to be disappointed by a single one.. I praise your greatness with the quick and easy stovetop meals!

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  10. Priya

    hi..
    Very nice blog…
    Thank you for sharing..
    My congratulations to the growth of your blog…

    Reply

  11. Cassie

    There are wayyyyyy too many recipes that I want to try in this roundup! The peanut butter curry, orange tofu, kung pao lentils and massaman curry veggies are seriously calling my name!

    Reply

30 Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes - Vegan Richa (2024)

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What do vegans eat for breakfast lunch and dinner? ›

Sample meal plan
  • Breakfast: tempeh bacon with sautéed mushrooms, avocado, and wilted arugula.
  • Lunch: whole-grain pasta with lentil “meatballs” and a side salad.
  • Dinner: cauliflower and chickpea tacos with guacamole and pico de gallo.
  • Snacks: air-popped popcorn, kale chips, and trail mix.
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What should I prepare for a vegan guest? ›

Your houseguest would most likely be happy with oatmeal or granola with almond milk and fruit for breakfast, nut butters, hummus, salads with beans, fruits and vegetables, and nuts for lunch, and grilled or sautéed veggies with a whole grain like quinoa are for dinner.

Can vegans eat potatoes? ›

For a healthy vegan diet: eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day. base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)

Can vegans eat tuna fish? ›

People who follow a vegan diet choose not to eat meat and seafood, including conventional canned tuna, because of their commitment to an animal-free lifestyle.

What do I serve my vegan friend for dinner? ›

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What snack foods can vegans eat? ›

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  • Outstanding Foods PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds.
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars—Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate.
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What lunch do vegans eat? ›

Chickpea soup is one of our favorite vegan lunch ideas; it is rich in fiber, plant protein, heart-healthy fats, and antioxidants from rosemary and vegetables. Serve it with a slice of grilled or toasted bread brushed with garlic and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.

What does a vegan eat on a typical day? ›

What to Eat on a Vegan Diet
  • Beans.
  • Lentils.
  • Edamame.
  • Soy.
  • Tofu.
  • Nuts, seeds and nut butters.
  • Whole grains (oatmeal, quinoa, brown rice, wheat bread)
  • Seitan.
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What vegans eat in the morning? ›

Sure, you could rip open a cup of nondairy yogurt or spread a slice of toast with peanut butter and call it a morning. But sometimes, it's worth taking an extra minute to cook an easy vegan breakfast recipe that's totally satisfying. Think overnight oats, crunchy granola, refreshing smoothies, and even chewy bagels.

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