40 Delicious Vegan Dinner Recipes You’ll Love!

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We could all use some more tasty vegan dinner ideas, amiright? Even though we have some absolute loves that we rotate on a weekly basis, I am still always searching for new recipes to try!

The recipes in this list are some of our absolute favorites! From quick and easy dinners to labor-of-love meals for the weekend, I’ve got your back with these tried and true dinner recipes!

Dinner Prep Tip

Before we get to all the recipes, I wanted to share with you one huge tip I have implemented to make dinnertime easier: ingredient prepping. Unlike meal prepping, I don’t make the entire meal and then stick it in the fridge for another day.

Instead, I chop veggies, cut up tofu, cook rice or quinoa, prep taco “meat”, and make sauces and dips if needed. Every week is different, of course, but these are some of the things I do on a weekly basis.

It makes life SO much easier, especially if you are a beginner vegan.

Okay, let’s get to the recipes.

40 Vegan Dinner Recipes to Try

1. Split Pea Soup

Simple soup full of healthy ingredients and tasty flavors!
Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 1 hour 35 mins

2. Vegetable Pot Pie Soup

Comforting cozy vegan pot pie soup! Instead of pie crust, this pot pie is made as a soup and topped with fluffy buttermilk biscuits.
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 30 mins

3. Classic Vegan Lasagna

This vegan lasagna will make the whole family happy! Say hello to layers of vegan ricotta, marinara sauce, lasagna noodles, and vegan béchamel sauce.
Prep time: 30 mins | Cook time: 40 mins

4. 5-Minute Tomato Soup

This simple tomato soup is great when you need a quick dinner! Serve with a sandwich or a side of veggies for a filling meal.
Cook time: 5 minutes

5. Whole Roasted Cauliflower

Vegan pot roast made with a whole head of cauliflower is my personal favorite special occasion meal. The gravy alone is absolute perfection.
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 1 hour 30 mins

6. One-Pot Cajun “Chicken” Pasta

Creamy, spicy cajun pasta made with vegan chick’n! This dish is made with only 8 ingredients and in just one pot!
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 20 mins

7. Vegan Italian Wedding Soup

This nutritious soup made with homemade chickpea meatballs is the perfect cozy Sunday dinner recipe.
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 20 mins

8. Baked Mac & Cheese

This dairy-free mac and cheese is made ultra-creamy with canned coconut milk, nutritional yeast, and the perfect combination of seasonings.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 25 mins

9. Carrot Dogs

Missing hot dogs? Got you covered with this veggie version!
Prep time: 10 mins | Marinate time: 30 mins | Cook time: 10 mins

10. Impossible Burger Meatloaf

I had not eaten meatloaf in nearly 4 years until Impossible Burger entered the scene! It makes for the perfect, cannot-tell-its-vegan, meatloaf.
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 25 mins

11. Chickpea Teriyaki in Pineapple Bowls

These bowls are great for meal prep, but perfect for a quick dinner, too!
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 25 mins

12. Vegan Swedish Meatballs

The meatballs are made with lentils, mushrooms, and oats. The gravy is made with coconut milk for a heavenly silky texture.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 45 mins

13. Chickpea Noodle Soup

Delicious, hearty soup. This is a vegan take on the classic “chicken noodle” soup.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 35 mins

14. No-Beef Wellington

Beef Wellington, who?! This vegan recipe will make you forget about the other stuff. I love making this dish for super-special occasions like holidays or family feasts.
Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 50 mins

15. Vegan French Onion Soup

You don’t need beef broth for rich French onion soup. This vegan version is so delicious.
Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 40 mins

16. Vegan Sloppy Joes

These meatless sloppy joes are made with lentils and cauliflower. The perfect quick & easy vegan dinner recipe!
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 30 mins

17. Vegan Alfredo with Cajun Broccoli

Creamy, delicious vegan alfredo sauce tossed with pasta and Cajun-spiced broccoli – need I say more?! Alfredo just screams “Sunday dinner” to me, but this recipe can be whipped up pretty quickly.
Cashew Soaking Time: 30 mins | Cook time: 15 mins

18. Stuffed Acorn Squash

The flavorful combination in this dish is out of this world! This squash is stuffed with lentils, kale, and tempeh sage, and roasted pepitas.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 55 mins

19. Potato Tacos

Breakfast for dinner, anyone?! These tacos are loaded with tofu scramble, roasted potatoes, and the toppings of your choice.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 30 mins

20. Vegan Meatball Subs

These meatball subs are made with homemade chickpea meatballs. Top with some marinara sauce and vegan parm, and omg, flavor heaven.
Meatball prep & cook time: 40 mins | Sub cook time: 10 mins

21. Vegetable Fried Rice

Fried rice is a classic recipe in my house! You can even prep the veggies ahead of time to make mealtime simple.
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 40 mins

22. Black Bean Enchiladas

Enchiladas are one of my all-time favorite dinners! These simple veggie black bean enchiladas are nutritious and so delicious.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 30 mins

23. Instant Pot Mac & Cheese

I love using my Instant Pot for quick & easy dinners. This mac & cheese is so delicious and comforting.
Prep time: 5 mins | Instant Pot cook time: 4 mins

24. Vegan Caesar Salad

This salad is filling enough to be the main dish! Croutons, chickpeas, parmesan, and vegan caesar dressing…oh my.
Total time: 25

25. Lentil Tacos

Ready in 30 minutes, these vegan tacos are seriously tasty. This is one of the first purposefully-vegan recipes I made, and it’s one I keep coming back to!
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 20 mins

26. Creamy Pumpkin Sage Pasta

This vegan dinner is super quick – it takes just 15 minutes to make! I love savory pumpkin recipes, and the creamy pumpkin sage sauce tossed into pasta is heavenly.
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins

27. Cauliflower Bolognese

This bolognese is made with cauliflower and sunflower seeds – trust me, it totally works! Serve over pasta or a baked potato for a satisfying vegan dinner.
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 20 mins

28. Buffalo Chickpea Wraps

I usually enjoy these chickpea wraps for lunch, but they are also a really great dinner idea! Perfect for those super busy nights when you really don’t have much time to be in the kitchen. This is a great recipe to meal prep.
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 15 mins

29. Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie

I loved shepherd’s pie as a kid! That version was made with beef, corn, mashed white potatoes, and loads of cheese on top. This sweet potato version takes a lighter, healthier approach.
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 15 mins

30. One-Pot Curry

Chickpeas, potatoes, peas, broccoli, and rice come together in one single pot to make this flavorful curry dish.
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 30 mins

31. Instant Pot Green Coconut Curry

Delicious homemade curry is only minutes away with this EASY Instant Pot Green Curry recipe! This vegan dinner recipe is super healthy and oil-free.

32. Ultimate Chopped Salad

This chopped salad is quick to prepare but still filling. Not only does it have chickpeas, but it’s also topped with incredible “bacon” bits made from cashews. So, so good.
Prep time: 15 mins

33. Vegan Sheet Pan Nachos

Super easy vegan sheet pan nachos with melty cheese, beans, corn, and all of the toppings you desire! Enjoy for lunch, dinner, or as a snack!
Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 10 mins

34. Baked Cauliflower Parmesan

This cauliflower parmesan is a vegan take on the classic chicken parm.
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 40 mins

35. Cajun-Inspired No-Seafood Boil

This vegan boil contains no crab or seafood, but all the delicious flavors!
Prep time: 20 mins | Cook time: 35 mins

36. One-Pot Creamy Spinach Pasta

Super easy pasta made with dairy-free cream cheese and spinach for a quick vegan dinner recipe.
Total time: 10 mins

37. 3-Bean Chili

My favorite vegan chili recipe made with three types of beans, corn, carrots, and lots of flavorful seasoning.
Prep time: 10 mins | Cook time: 35 mins

38. Vegan Potato Soup

This is the best vegan potato soup I’ve ever made! Hearty, flavorful, and so creamy!
Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 25 mins

39. Crispy Tofu

This tofu can be eaten in so many ways! We love to make it with rice and broccoli for a super simple weekday meal.
Prep time: 10 mins | Tofu press time: 30 mins | Cook time: 10 mins

40. Baked BBQ Tofu

One of my favorite vegan dinners is mashed potatoes, green beans, and this tofu baked and slathered in BBQ sauce.

Check out this 7-Day Vegan Meal Plan next!