130 Easy Vegan Recipes for Beginners that make switching to a plant-based diet a breeze. This vast collection of easy meals is sure to enhance your vegan journey and rekindle your love affair with food and health.

Most people tend to resist a vegan diet because they see vegan food as complicated and requiring strange ingredients. But nothing could be further from the truth.
The best vegan recipes in this life, and more importantly, in this post, are simple, delicious, and healthy.
Whether you’re new to vegan cooking or a seasoned pro wanting an easy plant-based meal, these delicious vegan recipes will have everyone around the dinner table singing your praises.
In This Post
- Easy vegan breakfast recipes
- Easy Cheesy Vegan Grits
- Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
- Spinach Berry Smoothie
- Tahini and Chocolate Chip Breakfast Sweet Potato
- Apple Banana Oat Muffins (Vegan, Oil-Free)
- Easy Vegan Avocado Toast
- Raw Oat Blueberry Banana Nut Power Bowl
- Tofu Bacon (The Best Vegan Bacon Recipe)
- The Easiest Ever Vegan Pancake Recipe
- Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
- The Best Tofu Scramble
- Oil-Free Oven Roasted Potatoes
- Vegan sauces, condiments, and dressings
- Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
- Easy Vegan Brown Gravy
- Easy Vegan Gravy
- Five-Minute Peanut Dipping Sauce
- Vegan Cheese Sauce
- Garlicky Lemon Tahini Dressing
- Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing (Oil-free)
- Oil Free Salad Dressing
- Vegan French Dressing (Oil-Free)
- Vegan Thousand Island Salad Dressing (Oil-Free)
- Avocado Green Goddess Dressing (Healthy & Easy)
- Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
- The Easiest And Most Delicious Vegan Pesto (Oil-free)
- Easy Vegan Tartar Sauce
- Vegan Enchilada Sauce Recipe (Quick & Easy)
- Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream
- Vegan Sour Cream
- Easy Vegan Teriyaki Sauce
- Quick & Easy General Tso Sauce Recipe
- Cashew Mayo (Creamy, Rich, & Tangy)
- Vegan Tofu Mayonnaise Recipe (Oil-Free)
- Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe (5 Minutes)
- Easy Homemade Salsa
- Plant-based lunch ideas
- Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
- 5-Minute Spicy Asian Noodle Bowl
- Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup (Healthy, Vegan)
- Zucchini Noodles with Healthy Vegan Pesto (Zoodles)
- Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs
- Grilled Peanut Butter Banana & Jelly Sandwich
- Potato Chip And Tomato Sandwich
- Avocado Tomato and Basil Sandwich
- Easy Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- Healthy vegan snacks
- The Best Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe (5 Minutes!)
- Vegan Edible Cookie Dough
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus
- The Best Buffalo Cauliflower (Easy, Healthy, Delicious)
- Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips (Baked, Oil-free)
- Healthy Vegan Chocolate Cake Pops
- Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes with Raisins
- Easy Date Protein Balls (Vegan, Healthy)
- Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
- Creamy Smooth Oil-Free Homemade Hummus
- Five Minute Fat-Free Microwave Potato Chips
- Crunchy Baked Onion Rings
- Healthy Vegan Chocolate Granola (Oil-Free)
- Healthy Oil-Free Granola
- Vegan dinner recipes
- Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale Pasta
- Crunchy Mashed Potato Tacos (Vegan)
- Vegan Stuffed Shells (Gluten-Free)
- The Best Grilled Tofu Recipe
- Blackened Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
- Buffalo Chickpea Cauliflower Casserole
- Easy Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie
- Brown Rice and Lentils (One Pot)
- Easy Vegetable Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping (Vegan)
- Chipotle Chickpea Kale Salad With Tahini Dressing
- Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry (Low Fat, Healthy)
- The Easiest Vegan Black Bean Burgers
- Healthy Sheet Pan Veggie Fajitas (Vegan)
- Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas (Vegan, Oil-Free)
- Vegan Egg Roll In A Bowl (Easy, Healthy, & Delicious)
- Vegan BLT Salad with Tempeh Bacon & Ranch Dressing
- Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Mushrooms and Lentils
- Simple Vegan Taco Meat
- Vegan dessert recipes
- Quinoa Mixed Berry Crumble (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
- No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
- Easy Vegan Date Caramel
- Tofu Chocolate Mousse Recipe (Vegan)
- Healthy Avocado Chocolate Pudding
- Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples
- Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
- The Best Vegan Banana Bread Recipe (Simple + Moist)
- Best Vegan Blueberry Crisp (Easy, Gluten-Free)
- Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake (Oil-Free)
- Healthy Vegan Brownies (Easy, Fudgy, and Oil-Free)
- Easy Vegan Chocolate Bark (Oil-free, GF)
- Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs (Reese's copycat recipe)
- Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas (Vegan, Gluten-free)
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan No-Bake Cookies
- The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (One Bowl)
- Creamy Chai Spiced Rice Pudding (Vegan, Healthy)
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Chai-Spiced Oatmeal Cookies
- Cheap vegan meals and sides
- The Easiest And Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes (1-Pot + 4 Ingredients)
- Crispy Oil-Free Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
- Easy Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe
- Best Vegan Cornbread Recipe
- The Best Bang Bang Cauliflower
- Sweet Potato Reuben Sandwich (Vegan)
- Slow Cooker Sweet Potato Soup (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
- 10 Minute Vegan Black Bean Tacos
- Vegetarian BBQ Baked Beans
- Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
- Easy Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
- Quinoa Black Bean Salad
- Quick vegan meals and more
- Easy Fire Roasted Tomato Soup
- Chickpea Noodle Soup
- The Best Vegan Frittata
- Easy Vegan Pizza Toast
- Healthy Chocolate Banana Smoothie With Flax
- Eggy Tofu Patties (Vegan)
- The Best Vegan Almond Flour Pancakes (Gluten-Free)
- Quinoa Chipotle Bowl With Southwest Tahini Sauce
- Peaceful Easy Feeling Buddha Bowl
- Roasted Sweet Chili Cauliflower
- Vegan Portobello Steaks with Garlic Basil Aioli
- Instant Pot Potato Soup (Vegan)
- Easy Vegan Thai Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing
- Quick Pickled Vegetables
- My favorite easy vegan recipes (3 ingredients or less)
- Vegetable Broth (1 Ingredient, Low-Sodium)
- Vegan Chocolate Ganache (Just 2 Ingredients!)
- Easy Vegan Chocolate Truffles (2 Ingredients)
- Vegan Red Lentil Flatbread (2 Ingredients!)
- Homemade Pecan Almond Butter (2 Ingredients)
- Authentic Hummus (3 Ingredients)
- 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars (No Bake)
- Crunchy Baked Taco Shells
- 2-Ingredient Corn Tortillas
- More easy vegan meals
- Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf
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Easy vegan breakfast recipes
Starting the day with a nutritious, plant-based breakfast is a great way to fuel your body and mind.
These simple vegan breakfast recipes require minimal ingredients and prep time, making them perfect for busy mornings.
From fluffy pancakes to savory tofu scrambles, these dishes are sure to delight your taste buds while keeping you energized until lunchtime.
Easy Cheesy Vegan Grits
Easy Cheesy Vegan Grits are creamy, delicious, and so easy to make. Made in one pot and with only 4 ingredients. Enjoy them on their own or as a base to create one amazing vegan grain bowl!
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
This 5-ingredient chocolate chia seed pudding is so easy to make, naturally sweetened, rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. It's full of nutrients and perfect for breakfast or dessert!
Spinach Berry Smoothie
Start your day with this delicious Spinach Berry Smoothie! Packed full of vitamins and antioxidants, this smoothie recipe is easy, creamy, smooth, and you’ll never taste the spinach. Vegan and dairy-free!
Tahini and Chocolate Chip Breakfast Sweet Potato
Healthy breakfast sweet potato with tahini and non-dairy chocolate chips is delicious and so easy to make. A hearty breakfast requiring just 3 ingredients and 5 minutes, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite. Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!
Apple Banana Oat Muffins (Vegan, Oil-Free)
These vegan apple banana oat muffins without oil are healthy and delicious. They are perfectly moist and so easy to make using only simple wholesome ingredients. Great as a quick grab snack or breakfast! Gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
Easy Vegan Avocado Toast
This Easy Vegan Avocado Toast is the perfect plant-based breakfast. Creamy avocado on crunchy toast topped with vegan parmesan and red onion. Healthy, hearty, and absolutely delicious!
Raw Oat Blueberry Banana Nut Power Bowl
A delicious and amazingly healthy breakfast dish made with raw oats, blueberries, banana, and walnuts.
Tofu Bacon (The Best Vegan Bacon Recipe)
This Vegan Tofu Bacon has an amazing salty, sweet, smoky flavor. It’s crispy, chewy, and perfect alongside your pancakes or making a vegan BLT.
The Easiest Ever Vegan Pancake Recipe
Forget complicated recipes – this vegan pancake recipe is easy and totally foolproof! Enjoy a delicious stack of vegan pancakes cooked just the way you like them. Just 4 ingredients and 15 minutes are all that’s required.
Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
This delicious Blueberry Quinoa Breakfast Bowl is a great way to start the day. Cooked with bananas and topped with maple syrup, pecans, and almond milk. It's so easy! All you need are 4 ingredients and less than 20 minutes total.
The Best Tofu Scramble
The BEST Tofu Scramble recipe! An excellent plant-based alternative to scrambled eggs, it's high in protein and so easy to make. Serve with sliced avocado, hot sauce, and oil-free roasted vegan breakfast potatoes for a truly amazing meal.
Vegan sauces, condiments, and dressings
Liven up your salads, meals, and snacks with these flavorful and nutritious oil-free vegan dressings, sauces, and condiments.
Ditch the unhealthy oils and processed ingredients – these plant-based toppings are made with wholesome ingredients like nuts, seeds, vegetables, and herbs.
From creamy ranch to zesty vinaigrettes, these condiments add tons of flavor while keeping your foods light and heart-healthy.
Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing
This Vegan Honey Mustard Dressing is so good and easy. It’s sweet, tangy, oil-free, fat-free, and delicious! Perfect on salads, sandwiches, to use as a great dipping sauce. Salads are supposed to be healthy. So, why do we insist on smothering those stunning greens with some overpriced dressing loaded with oil? Oil belongs in an engine, not your
Easy Vegan Brown Gravy
This Easy Vegan Brown Gravy is the perfect topping for my Creamy Homemade Vegan Mashed Potatoes. It’s low-fat, easy to make, and absolutely delicious.
Easy Vegan Gravy
This Easy Vegan Gravy is so easy to make and ready in 5 minutes. Made with just 4 ingredients, it’s savory, full of flavor, and perfect over mashed potatoes.
Five-Minute Peanut Dipping Sauce
A delicious and easy Asian
inspired peanut dressing. Perfect for salads, veggie spring rolls,
and drizzling on top of rice and veggies. Requires only five ingredients and five minutes.
Vegan Cheese Sauce
Delicious nut-free Vegan Cheese Sauce made with potatoes, carrots, and onion. It’s smooth, creamy, low-fat, and healthy! Pour over veggies or use to make some incredible guilt-free nachos.
Garlicky Lemon Tahini Dressing
This Garlicky Lemon Tahini Dressing is the perfect tahini sauce. Use it on salads, sandwiches or veggie burgers, on top of Buddha bowls, or as a dip on veggie platters.
Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing (Oil-free)
Homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing made with fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and fresh herbs. An easy and delicious homemade dressing perfect for your favorite salad and those following an oil-free diet.
Oil Free Salad Dressing
This balsamic Oil free Salad Dressing is so easy to make and ready in less than 2 minutes! It’s tangy with a hint of sweetness and absolutely delicious. Whole foods plant-based, nut-free, oil-free, and gluten-free.
Vegan French Dressing (Oil-Free)
This Vegan French Dressing recipe is so easy to whip up, rich and creamy, and absolutely delicious. One bowl, 7 simple ingredients, and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy oil-free vegan french dressing. I freely admit salads haven’t always been one of my favorite things. But, since creating some of my own
Vegan Thousand Island Salad Dressing (Oil-Free)
This Vegan Thousand Island Dressing recipe is so easy to make, tangy, sweet, and full of flavor like the original classic. One bowl and 5 minutes are all you need to make this healthy vegan dressing. Oil-free, gluten-free, and nut-free!
Avocado Green Goddess Dressing (Healthy & Easy)
Avocado Green Goddess Dressing is packed with nutrients, delicious flavor, and the perfect way to liven up your salads. Creamy, healthy, and ready in just 5 minutes, it’s completely plant-based and oil-free.
Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
This Vegan Marinara sauce requires just 1 pot, 7 ingredients, and is ready in less than 10 minutes. It's so easy to make, super healthy, oil-free, and delicious!
The Easiest And Most Delicious Vegan Pesto (Oil-free)
This vegan pesto recipe is made with fresh basil, garlic, and lemon juice. It’s healthy, bright, and full of flavor. Perfect for dipping bread, on pizza or pasta, and more!
Easy Vegan Tartar Sauce
Easy vegan tartar sauce is a much healthier alternative to the traditional mayonnaise-based condiment. It’s creamy, tangy, and full of flavor. Just 4 ingredients are required! Oil-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Vegan Enchilada Sauce Recipe (Quick & Easy)
This vegan enchilada sauce is so flavorful, uses healthy ingredients, and comes together in just 10 minutes. Creamy, oil-free, and plant-based.
Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream
This Easy Vegan Tofu Sour Cream is much healthier than regular sour cream. Use as you would regular sour cream or as a dip for chips and veggies.
Vegan Sour Cream
This vegan sour cream recipe is the perfect dairy-free substitute. Made with pure plant-based ingredients, it’s rich, tangy, and has the creamy consistency of traditional sour cream. 4 ingredients and 5 minutes are all you need.
Easy Vegan Teriyaki Sauce
Savory, sweet, and sticky, this vegan teriyaki sauce is healthier than store-bought and so simple to make. Perfect for stir-fries or use as a marinade.
Quick & Easy General Tso Sauce Recipe
General Tso Sauce is a sweet, spicy, and rich sauce perfect for making General Tso tofu, veggies, and all your stir-fry dishes! Full of flavor and easy to make with only 6 ingredients.
Cashew Mayo (Creamy, Rich, & Tangy)
A much healthier alternative to regular mayo. This cashew mayo is creamy, rich, tangy, delicious and easy to make.
Vegan Tofu Mayonnaise Recipe (Oil-Free)
Easy Vegan Tofu Mayonnaise is easy to make, gluten-free, and much healthier than regular mayo. Perfect for salads, sandwiches, and wraps! Just 2 minutes and 5 ingredients are required.
Easy Homemade Ketchup Recipe (5 Minutes)
Easy homemade ketchup recipes made with simple ingredients and ready in 5 minutes. Perfect for veggie burgers and fries so say goodbye to store-bought ketchup forever!
Plant-based lunch ideas
Fuel your afternoon with these delicious and satisfying plant-based lunch options that are packed with nutrients to power you through the rest of your day.
From hearty grain bowls to veggie-filled wraps and salads, these meat-free meals make lunchtime something to look forward to.
Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
These Chipotle Chickpea Tacos are everything you want in a taco – meaty, spicy, smoky and a freaking flavor bomb! Five ingredients, ready in less than 15 minutes, and absolutely delicious.
5-Minute Spicy Asian Noodle Bowl
This Spicy Asian Noodle Bowl is so easy to make and uses very simple ingredients already in your pantry. It’s oil-free, delicious, and ready in as little as 5 MINUTES!
Weight-Loss Cabbage Soup (Healthy, Vegan)
This vegan Cabbage Soup is so easy to make, loaded with nutrients, and absolutely delicious! It’s low in calories, low in fat, and full of flavor.
Zucchini Noodles with Healthy Vegan Pesto (Zoodles)
Spiralized zucchini noodles covered in healthy vegan pesto and topped with juicy cherry tomatoes make for an easy and delicious low-carb meal. This tasty pasta alternative is easy, fast, oil-free, and gluten-free.
Vegan Carrot Hot Dogs
Vegan Carrot Dogs taste like the real deal and are the perfect plant-based alternative to regular hot dogs! Easy and perfect for the grill.
Grilled Peanut Butter Banana & Jelly Sandwich
The grilled peanut butter banana & jelly sandwich. Perfect for a snack, breakfast, lunch, dinner and even dessert. What more could you want?
Potato Chip And Tomato Sandwich
If your taste buds had hands they would high five you after one bite of this potato chip tomato sandwich! It’s super easy to make, healthy, crunchy, creamy and absolutely delicious. Perfect for lunch or a late night snack. Vegan and low-fat.
Avocado Tomato and Basil Sandwich
This avocado tomato and basil sandwich is healthy, delicious, and easy to make. Simple, yet filling, it’s the perfect lunch on a hot summer day.
Healthy vegan snacks
Need a pick-me-up between meals? Reach for these nutritious and delicious vegan snack options. From savory flavor to sweet and satisfying energy bites, these plant-based treats will satisfy your cravings without weighing you down.
Enjoy anytime for a healthy boost of energy and flavor.
The Best Vegan Hot Chocolate Recipe (5 Minutes!)
What's better than a mug of hot chocolate on a cold winter day? This recipe is rich, creamy, and easy. Learn how to make healthy vegan hot chocolate here.
Vegan Edible Cookie Dough
This Vegan Edible Cookie Dough recipe is healthy, delicious, and so easy to make. All you need are a few simple ingredients to make this decadent dessert. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in 5 minutes.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Dessert Hummus
This chocolate peanut butter dessert hummus is the perfect healthy snack. Serve with sliced apples, bananas, or even pretzels for a decadent and delicious treat.
The Best Buffalo Cauliflower (Easy, Healthy, Delicious)
The best Buffalo Cauliflower Wings recipe. Baked crunchy and tender cauliflower tossed in buffalo sauce and served with a cooling ranch dip.
Healthy Homemade Tortilla Chips (Baked, Oil-free)
Healthy homemade tortilla chips baked to crunchy perfection and completely oil-free! Just 1 ingredient and 15 minutes are all you need.
Healthy Vegan Chocolate Cake Pops
Dairy and refined sugar are a thing of the past with these vegan chocolate cake pops. The only thing left is pure guilt-free deliciousness. Gluten-free, plant-based, and easy to make.
Avocado Stuffed Tomatoes with Raisins
Avocado-stuffed tomatoes with raisins are a delicious and healthy summer side dish. Made with juicy ripe tomatoes, fresh avocado, raisins, and fresh herbs this recipe is so easy and perfect as a salad, side dish, or appetizer. Vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!
Easy Date Protein Balls (Vegan, Healthy)
Sweet and chewy easy, no-bake, date protein energy balls are a delicious snack you can enjoy any time of day or use as a pre-workout energy boost.
Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Peanut Butter Protein Energy Bites made with oats, dark chocolate chips, chia seeds and flax! A great source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They're perfect as a snack or breakfast on the go. Filling, require no baking, healthy, and delicious!
Creamy Smooth Oil-Free Homemade Hummus
Smooth and creamy hummus that’s better and healthier than what you buy in the store. And, you don’t need oil! Creamy smooth oil-free homemade hummus with all the flavor and none of the guilt.
Five Minute Fat-Free Microwave Potato Chips
Delicious, fat-free potato chips made in the microwave. A super easy, delicious, and crunchy snack that satisfies those junk food cravings without the guilt.
Crunchy Baked Onion Rings
These Crunchy Baked Onion Rings are awesome! You only need 5-ingredients and about 30 minutes. They are golden brown, crunchy, healthy, and absolutely delicious. They’re also baked and not fried.
Healthy Vegan Chocolate Granola (Oil-Free)
Healthy Vegan Chocolate Granola is so easy to make and delicious. Made with 8 simple ingredients and oil-free, this healthy dark chocolate granola is the perfect morning treat or plant-based snack.
Vegan dinner recipes
After a long day, you deserve a comforting and wholesome vegan dinner. These flavorful plant-based recipes draw inspiration from cuisines around the world, proving that vegan meals can be just as delicious and satisfying as their non-vegan counterparts.
From hearty stews and curries to veggie-packed stir-fries and creamy pasta, these vegan dinners will have everyone asking for seconds.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale Pasta
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Kale Pasta is tangy, rich, decadent, and creamy! Ready in less than 30 minutes, it’s the perfect pasta dish when you want something quick, delicious, and healthy. Perfect for a mid-week meal.
Crunchy Mashed Potato Tacos (Vegan)
Mashed Potato Tacos are the ultimate vegan comfort food! Tortillas filled with Mexican-spiced mashed potatoes, crunchy potato chips, and vegan sour cream. Oil-free, gluten-free, and plant-based.
Vegan Stuffed Shells (Gluten-Free)
These vegan stuffed shells are easy to make and something the whole family will love. Jumbo gluten-free pasta shells stuffed with creamy tofu ricotta and covered with delicious homemade marinara sauce. It’s healthy, oil-free, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
The Best Grilled Tofu Recipe
The best Grilled Tofu recipe. It's high in protein, low in fat, and requires just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes. A simple recipe that's sure to make you a tofu fan for life.
Blackened Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Blackened Roasted Cauliflower Steaks are the perfect plant-based main or side dish. Requiring just 30 minutes and 3 ingredients, these steaks are easy to make, vegan, crisp-tender, satisfying, and full of intense flavor.
Buffalo Chickpea Cauliflower Casserole
Buffalo Chickpea Cauliflower Casserole is easy to make and requires 10 simple ingredients. Vegan and gluten-free, this is a spicy hearty dinner that’s full of protein and fiber and absolutely delicious!
Easy Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie
This Easy Vegan Lentil Shepherd’s Pie is the best you will ever make! Protein-packed lentils cooked with healthy veggies in a delicious tangy gravy sauce, topped with mashed potatoes, and baked to golden brown perfection. A hearty and wholesome meal that’s the definition of comfort food.
Brown Rice and Lentils (One Pot)
Brown rice and lentils are a delicious meal or easy side dish requiring only 5 ingredients and one pot. Healthy whole grains and legumes packed with protein and fiber and perfect for feeding a crowd.
Easy Vegetable Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping (Vegan)
Turn frozen vegetables into a comforting and savory vegetable pot pie with this easy recipe that features a biscuit topping. Healthy, oil-free, and completely WFPB.
Chipotle Chickpea Kale Salad With Tahini Dressing
This delicious vegan chickpea kale salad is so easy to make and ready in 20 minutes. It’s made with spicy chipotle chickpeas, kale, and avocado and topped with a creamy, garlicky tahini dressing.
Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry (Low Fat, Healthy)
This easy vegan chickpea curry is filled with aromatic spices and covered in a rich sauce. It is low fat, healthy, and oil-free, but you’d never know it. Ready in as little as 10 minutes!
The Easiest Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Looking for a quick and delicious plant-based burger you can throw together? These quick and easy vegan black bean burgers are simple, delicious, and healthy.
Healthy Sheet Pan Veggie Fajitas (Vegan)
Healthy sheet pan veggie fajitas made with colorful roasted vegetables and homemade fajita seasoning. Serve them with refried beans for an easy weeknight dinner.
Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas (Vegan, Oil-Free)
This hearty butternut squash black bean enchilada recipe is so easy to make, vegan, and oil-free. The perfect plant-based comfort food for fall.
Vegan Egg Roll In A Bowl (Easy, Healthy, & Delicious)
A vegan egg roll in a bowl is like an egg roll turned inside out. You and your whole family will love this veggie-packed twist on classic egg rolls, an easy, healthy, and delicious one-skillet meal that’s ready in less than 30 minutes. It’s oil-free, low-carb, and can easily be made gluten-free.
Vegan BLT Salad with Tempeh Bacon & Ranch Dressing
Get the flavors of the classic blt sandwich in this amazing Vegan BLT salad. It’s filled with sweet and salty tempeh bacon, crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and creamy vegan ranch dressing.
Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers
Delicious Vegan Stuffed Bell Peppers filled with smoky chipotle-flavored rice and black bean filling. Hearty, healthy, filling, and easy to make.
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Mushrooms and Lentils
Vegetarian stuffed peppers with hearty lentils and meaty mushrooms are flavorful, easy to make, and delicious! Oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan.
Vegan dessert recipes
You don’t need dairy or eggs to satisfy your sweet tooth! These luscious vegan dessert recipes prove that plant-based treats can be just as indulgent as their traditional counterparts.
From rich chocolatey dreams and creamy mousse to fluffy muffins and decadent truffles, these vegan desserts will wow your taste buds while keeping it cruelty-free.
Quinoa Mixed Berry Crumble (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Quinoa mixed berry crumble is an easy dessert recipe that combines the sweetness of fresh or frozen fruits with a crunchy, nutty quinoa crumble topping. Healthy, vegan, and gluten-free.
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
Easy Vegan No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie. Made with non-dairy chocolate chips, natural peanut butter, and resting in a delicious nut crust. Rich, dark, creamy, smooth and absolutely delicious. 8 simple ingredients and no baking.
Easy Vegan Date Caramel
Quick, easy, and delicious easy vegan date caramel recipe. Perfect as a dip with fruit or other healthy snacks. Vegan and gluten-free.
Tofu Chocolate Mousse Recipe (Vegan)
This Vegan Chocolate Mousse is amazing! It’s rich, creamy, silky, and absolutely delicious. Gluten free, dairy free, and completely vegan.
Healthy Avocado Chocolate Pudding
This Avocado Chocolate Pudding is so easy to make, requires FIVE ingredients, and only 5 minutes. It’s rich, creamy, and incredibly decadent. You’ll never taste the avocado and its kid approved!
Easy Baked Cinnamon Apples
Baked Cinnamon Apples are the ultimate Fall recipe and so easy to make. Made in one bowl with only 6 ingredients, this recipe makes for a perfectly healthy apple dessert, topping, or side dish you and your family will love all season long.
Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
This Vegan Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe is moist, delicious, and so easy to make. Made with 9 ingredients and ready in less than 30 minutes, this recipe is sure to be a family favorite. Perfect for a quick healthy breakfast or dessert!
The Best Vegan Banana Bread Recipe (Simple + Moist)
The Best Vegan Banana Bread recipe is so easy to make and absolutely perfect! Using only 10 simple ingredients, it’s moist, healthy, oil-free, and so delicious! Ready in less than an hour from start to finish.
Best Vegan Blueberry Crisp (Easy, Gluten-Free)
The best Vegan Blueberry Crisp made with frozen blueberries and covered in a chewy, crunchy oat topping. Easy to make, gluten-free, and delicious. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake (Oil-Free)
This amazing vegan chocolate mug cake is rich, fudgy, and made in just minutes in the microwave.
Healthy Vegan Brownies (Easy, Fudgy, and Oil-Free)
Healthy vegan brownies that are refined sugar-free, rich, fudgy, and oil-free! An easy low-calorie treat that’s moist and full of decadent chocolate flavor.
Easy Vegan Chocolate Bark (Oil-free, GF)
Easy chocolate bark made with decadent dairy-free dark chocolate and packed with maple-roasted nuts and quinoa. Oil-free, gluten-free, and vegan! A healthy, wholesome, and crunchy snack made with only 5 ingredients.
Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Eggs (Reese's copycat recipe)
Homemade Reese’s vegan peanut butter eggs made with just 4 ingredients! A healthy and easy sweet treat that’s perfect for Easter and beyond. Dairy-free, gluten-free, and oil-free.
Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas (Vegan, Gluten-free)
Chocolate-covered frozen bananas are a delicious no-bake healthy treat the whole family will love. Easy to make, vegan, and gluten-free, they’re the perfect summer dessert.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Vegan No-Bake Cookies
Delicious Vegan No-Bake Cookies with chocolate and peanut butter! Easy to make and perfect for a quick and healthy snack. Made with just 7 simple ingredients.
The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (One Bowl)
These are the best vegan chocolate chip cookies you will ever make. Soft and chewy with a slight crunch, they’re easy to make, utterly delicious, and require only one bowl! No weird ingredients, no oil, and no chilling time.
Creamy Chai Spiced Rice Pudding (Vegan, Healthy)
Creamy Chai Spiced Rice Pudding recipe made with almond milk, chai spices, and sweetened with maple syrup. So cozy for winter! Vegan, gluten-free, healthy!
Cheap vegan meals and sides
Eating a nutritious, plant-based diet can be kind to your wallet as well as your body. These budget-friendly vegan meals prove that you don’t need to spend a fortune to enjoy delicious, healthy foods.
These affordable recipes are proof that eating vegan can be good for you and your bank account.
The Easiest And Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes (1-Pot + 4 Ingredients)
Quick, creamy, and deliciously fluffy vegan mashed potatoes without any dairy! Perfect for holidays or the perfect side for any dinner. Healthy, gluten-free, and low-fat.
Crispy Oil-Free Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes
Oil-free garlic herb roasted potatoes are easy to make and are a deliciously healthy side dish. Tossed in garlic goodness and baked to crispy perfection, these will surely be a hit for any weeknight meal or holiday table.
Easy Vegan Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe
This vegan Mexican street corn salad recipe is healthy, easy to make, and a perfect summer side dish for potlucks and picnics! Smoky, creamy, and just 30 minutes required.
Best Vegan Cornbread Recipe
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Fuel up with a delicious plant-based meal even on your busiest days.
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My favorite vegan meal…
Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf
A delicious vegan meatloaf made with chickpeas and topped with a homemade maple bbq sauce glaze. It’s so EASY to make, bakes up perfectly, and is absolutely delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 mins.
- Cook Time: 40 mins.
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 slices 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Chickpea Meatloaf
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 15-ounce cans low-sodium or no salt added chickpeas
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs or whole wheat bread crumbs
- 3 Tbsp ground flax seed
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp. ground sage
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp. liquid smoke
BBQ Maple Glaze
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375 F˚.
- In a nonstick pan, that has been preheated over medium heat, cook your chopped onions, carrots, and celery until the onions are a little soft. Once they are finished cooking remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
- Add the drained and rinsed chickpeas to a large mixing bowl and mashed with a fork or potato masher. Toss in the cooked vegetables and remaining ingredients. Mix everything together unitl it is all well combined.
- Scoop the chickpea vegan meatloaf mixture into nonstick loaf pan, silicone loaf pan, or line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Firmly and evenly, press the mixture into the pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- While the veggie loaf cooks go ahead and make the maple bbq sauce glaze. Simply add all the ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.
- Take the veggie loaf out of the oven, remove the aluminum foil, and spread the maple bbq sauce glaze on top. Place the loaf back in the oven and cook uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove the chickpea vegan meatloaf from the oven and let it cool in the loaf pan for about 15 minutes before serving. The longer it sets, ther firmer it gets.
- Slice, serve, and devour! Cover leftovers and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
This Chickpea Vegan Meatloaf is a great “make ahead” dish as it freezes very well. It can be stored in the freezer for several weeks until you’re ready to cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 164
- Sugar: 11.3 g
- Sodium: 394.7 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29.9 g
- Fiber: 6.1 g
- Protein: 6.7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg














































































































































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