Going vegan can be super overwhelming in the beginning. I always wished I had a big list of specifically easy vegan recipes for beginners to make navigating this new lifestyle much easier. It took me a long time to totally cut out animal products. I thought vegan food would taste weird or be super hard to make.
The truth is, vegan food is absolutely delicious and does not need to be complicated. Here are my Top 12 Tips for Going Vegan if you need some extra support and advice, and a Vegan Grocery List for Beginners so shopping is less intimidating!
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I put together a list of not-intimidating-at-all, easy vegan recipes for you to try and hopefully love! Many can be made ahead of time to enjoy for lunch all week and a handful can even be made in just one pot.
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Breakfast
Easy breakfast recipes to start your morning right!
Fluffy Vegan Pancakes
4.85 from 171 votes
Easy, fluffy vegan pancakes from scratch! These pancakes are perfect for a simple breakfast when you're craving something sweet and hearty.
All of these simple vegan lunches can be made ahead of time.
Tofu Tacos
5 from 20 votes
Extra-firm tofu makes the perfect vegan taco meat alternative in this recipe. Tofu tacos are one of my top recommendations when people ask for easy vegan recipes for beginners.
A classic dish found in American Chinese restaurants has turned vegan! With a homemade sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, and garlic, General Tso's Cauliflower is a flavorful and delicious dish that's easy to make.
Is there anything worse than standing in the kitchen for hours after working all day?! You don’t have to worry about that with these beginner, easy vegan meals.
One-Pot Vegan Creamy Cajun Pasta
4.95 from 18 votes
Spicy and creamy vegan cajun pasta made in just one pot!
Crispy tofu tossed in a sticky-sweet orange sauce. This vegan recipe is super easy to make! Create a nutritious meal by serving this orange tofu with rice.
A snack is the most important meal of the day. In my world, anyway! Whether you need to keep your hunger at bay between meals or want something to munch on while watching Netflix, these recipes will come in handy.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls
5 from 5 votes
Make these easy vegan protein balls ahead of time to snack on throughout the week.
As a beginning vegan I sincerely appreciate your beginner recipes and easy meals. I think I will still be using them long after being a newbie. I was skeptical and nervous as I wasn’t a vegetable fan when my doctor strongly suggested that a plant based diet would help and be good for me. Wow, all the recipes I’ve tried have tasted spectacular!! I’m now excited about my new journey. Thank you so much for these tasty recipes. . The ease of use was very very helpful too!
As a beginning vegan I sincerely appreciate your beginner recipes and easy meals. I think I will still be using them long after being a newbie. I was skeptical and nervous as I wasn’t a vegetable fan when my doctor strongly suggested that a plant based diet would help and be good for me. Wow, all the recipes I’ve tried have tasted spectacular!! I’m now excited about my new journey. Thank you so much for these tasty recipes. . The ease of use was very very helpful too!