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    Easy Vegan Recipes for Beginners

    Published Jan 15, 2020 · Updated Oct 14, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    Going vegan can be super overwhelming in the beginning. I always wished I had a list of easy vegan recipes 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
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Snacks

    Breakfast

    Easy vegan breakfast recipes to start your morning right!

    A stack of fluffy pancakes, drizzled with syrup

    Fluffy Vegan Pancakes

    Easy fluffy vegan pancakes from scratch!
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    Vegan French Toast

    Easy vegan french toast made in less than 30 minutes with 6 simple ingredients.
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    Gluten-Free Vegan Pancakes

    If you need a gluten-free fluffy pancake, here ya go.
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    Pouring maple syrup into a jar of healthy maple pecan overnight oats.

    Maple Pecan Overnight Oats

    Make these oats ahead of time to have a nutritious breakfast in the morning.
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    A close-up of roasted potatoes

    Garlic Roasted Potatoes

    These garlicky potatoes are so versatile.
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    Tofu Scramble

    Missing eggs? Try this tofu scramble!
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    A plate of 3 chocolate chip pancakes with a gold fork.

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    Easy vegan chocolate chip pancakes perfect for a comforting breakfast.
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    Lunch

    All of these simple vegan lunches can be made ahead of time.

    Tofu Tacos

    Extra-firm tofu makes the perfect vegan taco meat alternative in these easy tofu tacos.
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    A bowl of caesar salad

    Vegan Caesar Salad Recipe

    Simple but filling vegan caesar salad with chickpeas and croutons.
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    Chickpea sandwiches stacked

    Chickpea Salad Sandwich

    This delicious chickpea salad recipe is full of flavor, vegan, and packed with protein. It makes for a very satisfying and healthy lunch.
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    A large bowl containing vegan chopped salad with lettuces, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, and cashew bacon bits.

    Vegan Chopped Salad

    Veggie-loaded chopped salad with vegan ranch and "bacon" bits.
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    Vegan Taco Salad

    This vegan taco salad recipe is loaded with delicious ingredients to satisfy your hunger and delight your tastebuds.
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    Hummus Wraps

    Easy and healthy rainbow hummus wraps made with fresh vegetables.
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    Vegan Chickpea Teriyaki Meal Prep Bowls

    This recipe for Chickpea Teriyaki bowls with crunchy broccoli and savory soy sauce is a quick, easy and healthy idea for vegan meal prep.
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    A bowl of creamy tomato soup with a baguette slice.

    5-Minute Creamy Vegan Tomato Soup

    If you have tomato paste, non-dairy milk, some spices, and 5 minutes - you can make this delicious creamy vegan tomato soup!
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    A bowl of white bean soup

    7-Minute Soup

    This is my go-to super quick vegan lunch recipe.
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    Dinner

    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 simple dinner recipes.

    A skillet of cajun noodles

    One-Pot Vegan Creamy Cajun Pasta

    Spicy and creamy vegan cajun pasta made in just one pot!
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    High-protein vegan sloppy joes

    Vegan Sloppy Joes

    Sloppy joes are the ultimate comfort food! This one-pot version is made with lentils and cauliflower.
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    A spoonful of shepherd's pie.

    Vegan Shepherd's Pie

    This delicious vegan shepherd's pie uses your favorite vegan beef.
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    Creamy spinach pasta in a large cast iron pan with a wooden spoon.

    One-Pot Creamy Spinach Pasta

    Super simple creamy spinach pasta made in a single pot.
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    Easy Crispy Orange Tofu

    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.

    Tofu Guide: How to Press Tofu
    In this resource, you'll learn 2 easy methods.

    Tofu Parmesan

    Vegan tofu parmesan is incredibly crispy with savory tomato sauce and al dente spaghetti: an easy and fast weeknight dinner recipe.
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    Tofu Fajitas

    These one-pan baked vegan fajitas are made with tofu instead of chicken, and they are just as delicious!
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    Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

    Rich and creamy vegan broccoli cheddar soup made in about 30 minutes!
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    Crispy Sesame Tofu

    Easy, vegan, better-than-takeout sesame tofu! Crispy tofu tossed in a sticky, slightly sweet, super flavorful homemade sesame sauce.
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    Vegan sheet pan nachos topped with cheese, beans, sour cream, corn, jalapenos, tomatoes and red onions.

    Vegan Sheet Pan Nachos

    These nachos can be made in just minutes and tossed in the oven for a quick & easy vegan dinner.
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    Dessert

    These yummy vegan desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth.

    Banana bread on a plate with slices cut off

    Easy Vegan Banana Bread

    Is banana bread a dessert, or a snack?! I enjoy it for both!
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    Vegan Blueberry Lemon Bread

    Sweet and tangy blueberry lemon bread topped with an (optional) delicious lemon glaze.
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    Vegan Chocolate Cookies

    These vegan double chocolate cookies are super moist, fudgy, and best of all: made using 1 bowl!
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    Close-up of magic cookie bars

    Vegan Magic Cookie Bars (7-Layer Bars)

    These magic cookies are layered with a graham cracker crust, a gooey chocolatey middle, coconut chips and pecans.
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    Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

    Easy, melt-in-your-mouth vegan peanut butter cookies.
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    A bowl of apple crisp with ice cream

    Vegan Apple Crisp

    Delicious vegan apple crisp with an oat and brown sugar topping. This recipe can easily be made gluten-free.
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    Vegan No-Bake Cookies

    Chocolate vegan no-bake cookies made with peanut butter and oats.
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    Snacks

    A snack is the most important meal of the day. In my world, anyway! Whether you need to keep your hunger at bay between or meals or want something to munch on while watching Netflix, these recipes will come in handy.

    Chocolate peanut butter protein balls piled into a bowl. Some are plain, some coated in hemp seeds, some coated in cocoa powder.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Balls

    Make these easy vegan protein balls ahead of time to snack on throughout the week.
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    Vegan Banana Nut Muffins

    These easy vegan banana nut muffins are the perfect subtly-sweet snack.
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    Vegan Bean Dip

    Easy vegan bean dip makes a crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack!
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    A tortilla chip being dipped into white vegan queso.

    Vegan Queso

    Chips + dip = the ultimate dip! This vegan queso comes together in just 5 minutes in a blender.
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    A bowl of hummus with pita bread

    Oil-Free Hummus

    Simple, vegan hummus made with aquafaba instead of olive oil.
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    Close-up shot of cheesy vegan popcorn made with nutritional yeast in a white bowl ready to snack on!

    Cheesy Vegan Popcorn

    Looking for an easy snack? Enter cheesy vegan popcorn!
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    Vegan Blueberry Muffins

    Enjoy these perfectly sweet vegan blueberry muffins for breakfast or a snack.
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    Pretzel bite being dipped into beer cheese dip.

    Vegan Beer Cheese Dip

    Creamy, mouth-watering, and super flavorful vegan beer cheese dip...made in 10 minutes! Enjoy this dairy-free dip as a snack or appetizer.
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    More Vegan Recipes

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    • Vegan Blueberry Pie
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