Quick, tasty, and 100% plant-based!
Following a plant-based diet doesn’t have to be time-consuming! You can still make healthy vegan dinners that take less than 30 minutes to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
This extensive list of quick vegan dinner recipes has everything you could ever want, from cauliflower steaks to stir fry and quesadillas. The best part is that many of these easy meals are perfect for meal prep and make great leftovers, so you don’t have to worry about what you’re going to eat the next day. And these meals are packed with nutrients, keeping you satisfied while nourishing your body and mind!
Healthy 30-Minute Vegan Dinners
One of the biggest misconceptions associated with vegan cooking is that it takes more time and effort to create meals. These easy vegan dinners prove that plant-based cooking can be just as simple and delicious as other non-plant-based meal options.
Black-Eyed Peas: Smoky Sweet Instant Pot Recipe
This Smoky Sweet Black-Eyed Peas recipe is the ultimate meatless, hearty, abundantly flavorful vegan dinner. The black-eyed peas soak up loads of smoky, spicy notes, while the maple syrup add a touch of natural sweetness that creates a perfect balance. Plus, it’s made in an Instant Pot, so it’s super simple and quick to throw together. Just what the doctor ordered on a cold evening when you want something cozy and satisfying without all the hassle.
Try it here: Black-Eyed Peas: Smoky Sweet Instant Pot Recipe
One-Pot Mexican Style Quinoa
This One-Pot Mexican-Style Quinoa is the ultimate easy vegan dinner recipe to whip up when you want something quick, hearty, and flavorful. With the protein content of quinoa and combination of savory spices, it’s just really amazing—everything needed to hit the spot while keeping it plant-based. It’s an easy one-pot meal; therefore, after-dinner cleanup is easy—ideal on nights when you really do not want to spend much time in the kitchen!
Try it here: One-Pot Mexican Style Quinoa
Mediterranean Fried Rice
This easy recipe for Mediterranean-Style Fried Rice is perfect for when you want something quick, easy, and flavorful. It’s made with filling brown rice, fresh veggies, and a punch of Mediterranean spices, all nestled in together. It’s one of those lazy vegan meals that feels special enough for guests but simple enough for an easy weeknight dinner. Just omit or swap the feta for a vegan cheese to keep it totally plant-based.
Try it here: Mediterranean Fried Rice
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
This recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Steaks is just perfect for a vegan dinner—not to mention it’s very easy and full of flavor. It’s all nice and crispy on the outside and tender inside, with the smoked paprika and garlic taking it to a whole different level. It’s one of those dishes that feels hearty and satisfying yet light enough that you won’t feel weighed down.
Try it here: Roasted Cauliflower Steaks
Easy One-Pot Indian Kitchiri
This Easy One-Pot Indian Kitchiri is a perfect vegan dinner recipe because it is comforting, full of flavor from the warm spices, and a mix of lentils and rice. It’s one of those dishes that feels like a big hug in a bowl, especially during cold weather. Additionally, the ease of its cooking cannot be beat—just throw it all in one pot, and voilà. You get a hearty, easy weeknight meal with hardly any mess.
Try it here: Easy One-Pot Indian Kitchiri
Plant-Based Sticky Noodles
These Plant-Based Sticky Noodles are really the perfect vegan dinner—just the spot between comfort food and delicious food. The noodles are smothered in a tasty, sticky sauce that contains just the right balance of sweet and savory from a mixture of soy sauce, yellow onion, garlic, ginger, and a hint of maple syrup.
Try it here: Plant-Based Sticky Noodles
Plant-Based Portobello Fajita Skillet
This healthy vegan meal is absolutely perfect, full of flavor, and super satisfying. The juicy portobello mushrooms absorb delicious spices, and the sautéed bell peppers and onions add a little crunch. Quick and easy to make, this vegan recipe is a quick weeknight dinner dream with a mix that will please the whole family—even meat lovers!
Try it here: Plant-Based Portobello Fajita Skillet
Clean BBQ Jackfruit
Not only does this Clean BBQ Jackfruit make for a delicious vegan dinner, but it’s a little bit fancy, too. It has that savory BBQ flavor you crave but comes with a plant-based twist thanks to the jackfruit, which shreds so beautifully and really soaks up all that good sauce. Additionally, it is super easy and perfect for when you need to feed your whole family or prep those quick weeknight dinners.
Try it here: Clean BBQ Jackfruit
Flavorful Vegetable Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Well, our Flavorful Vegetable Teriyaki Stir-Fry is literally vegetable heaven, all in one bowl. It’s loaded up with revitalizing veggies like mushrooms, bell pepper, and broccoli, smothered in a homemade sweet and savory teriyaki sauce! This meal is super quick to throw together, so it’s great for those quick weeknights when you’re looking for something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.
Try it here: Flavorful Vegetable Teriyaki Stir-Fry
Farro and Black Bean Buddha Bowl
This Farro and Black Bean Buddha Bowl is a real winner when it comes to delicious vegan dinners. It’s full of protein-rich black beans and chewy farro, making it very filling and nutritious. Moreover, the freshness of the kale and the mango salsa really bring texture and flavor to the dish!
Try it here: Farro and Black Bean Buddha Bowl
Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Spiced Tofu
These colorful Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Spiced Tofu are a delicious meal for those on the vegan diet. The spiced tofu adds flavor while the quinoa and fresh veggies make it a hearty and nutritious dish that is quite easy to whip up.
Try it here: Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Spiced Tofu
Plant-Based Bell Pepper Nacho Boats with Avocado Sauce and Cashew Queso
These Plant-Based Bell Pepper Nacho Boats are the vegan dinner of your dreams! They’re made with fresh, crunchy bell peppers, stuffed with vegan ground “beef” (made of quinoa), and finished off with creamy cashew queso and tangy avocado sauce.
Try it here: Plant-Based Bell Pepper Nacho Boats with Avocado Sauce and Cashew Queso
Plant-Based Bean and Avocado Quesadillas
These Plant-Based Bean and Avocado Quesadillas are delicious and quick! The creaminess of the avocado works perfectly with the seasoning in the beans, so each bite is flavorful and full of goodness. These quesadillas are also very easy to whip up, perfect for a hectic weekday evening when you need something quick and fabulous for the fam!
Try it here: Plant-Based Bean and Avocado Quesadillas
Chickpea Couscous with Spinach and Tomatoes
This Vegan Chickpea Couscous with Spinach and Tomatoes is the ultimate vegan dinner recipe for nights when you want something fast and totally fulfilling. Protein-rich chickpeas, fresh spinach, and juicy tomatoes blend in perfect harmony with fluffy couscous to give you a big hug in a bowl!
Try it here: Chickpea Couscous with Spinach and Tomatoes
Vegan Coconut Curry
This easy Vegan Coconut Curry is just the thing for those crazy nights when you need a fast yet amazing dinner. Fresh veggies, creamy coconut milk, and only 30 minutes make this vegan meal perfect for weeknights. The hint of spice gives it that extra kick to make it feel like it’s really special.
Try it here: Vegan Coconut Curry
Get More Plant-Based Recipes
Need more inspiration for healthy vegan dinners? We’ve got so many to choose from! Here are some really tasty options:
- Spaghetti Squash Puttanesca
- Plant-Based Burrito Bowl Recipe
- Vegetable Egg Roll Skillet
- Dairy-Free Farmer’s Market Risotto
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