The best vegan recipes - 58 recipes
Looking for vegan recipes? You have come to the right place! We have a variety of creations from vegan appetizers all the way to vegan dessert recipes. Whether you always maintain a vegan lifestyle or are dabbling in vegan cooking, we have a variety of dishes that will keep you converted!
Top Recipe
Vegan Parmesan Orzo Primavera
By Beckylynn
Details
Servings 4
Preparation time 25
Cooking time 25
- 1 cup orzo
- 14 ounces vegetable broth
- 2 1/2 cups mixed fresh or frozen vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, tomato, corn, edamame and green onions
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Parsley, chopped for garnish
- 2 tablespoons vegan Parmesan cheese
This vegan orzo vegetable dish can be a main meal or side dish
Top rated Vegan recipes
Vegan Thai Vegetable Stir Fry with Tofu
By á-30923
Most vegetable stir-fries are a tad on the boring side, but not this one! This dish sings with so much flavor, you'...
- STIR-FRY SAUCE:
- 12 ounces tofu medium firmness, about 2 1/2 cups, cubed
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon purple, or white onion, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, sliced
- 1 stalk celery, sliced thickly
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups broccoli florets
- 6 to 7 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 1/2 to 2 cups baby bok choy, or regular chopped green cabbage
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup white flour
- 1/4 cup vegetable stock, or chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons. soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, or regular white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sherry, or cooking sherry
- TOFU MARINADE:
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Vegan Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
By ruthg
Vegan Quinoa Stuffed Peppers puts a healthy twist on your usual stuffed pepper routine
- 4 bell peppers, halved lengthwise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for pan
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 3 cups cooked quinoa
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Vegan Lentil Burgers
By á-175897
Healthy vegan lentil burgers are easy to make and delicious when prepared on the grill
- 3/4 cup brown lentils, rinsed, strained and picked through
- 1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon low-sodium vegetable broth or water
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion, half finely chopped and half thinly sliced
- Juice 1/2 lemon
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 2 large cloves garlic, minced
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup whole-wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and finely chopped
- Cooking spray
- 6 whole-grain vegan hamburger buns
- Baby arugula, basil, roasted red bell peppers and spicy mustard, for serving, optional
General Tso's Chick Peas, Vegan, & Gluten-Free
By blum099
General Tso's Chickpeas are flavorful, delicious, and filled with all the Asian-inspired flavors that you love, but...
- MARINADE:
- 1 1/2 cups chickpeas cooked, or 1 (15-ounce) can, drained, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon Bragg’s liquid aminos or coconut aminos (soy-free)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
- 2 spring onions, sliced (white parts, save green for garnish)
- SAUCE:
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar, or sweetener of choice
- 2 teaspoons Bragg’s liquid aminos, or coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
2-Ingredient Gluten-Free, Vegan Pizza Dough
By Alqualonde
Here’s a quick and delicious homemade pizza crust that is easy to make, gluten-free, and vegan
- INGREDIENTS TO MAKE SELF-RISING FLOUR:
- extra flour for dusting the board
- 1 cup Bob's gluten-free self-rising flour
- 1 cup of dairy-free plain yogurt
- Extra flour for dusting the board
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
The Best Vegan Carrot Cake Recipe Ever
By wing118677
The coconut is subtle, while the golden raisins juicy and walnuts provide the perfect crunch
- 2 cups all purpose white flour
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 3 cups carrots, shredded
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut, shredded
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Butternut Squash Barley Risotto
By GuidingVegan
Barley risotta is prepared with butternut squash mixed in for a side dish with all of the flavors of fall
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup pearled barley
- 1 (32-ounce) container vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 small butternut squash (1 1/2 lbs), peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 1/4 cups vegan parm
Sesame Quinoa Spring Rolls
By á-24331
Quick, healthy, and great tasting, Quinoa Spring rolls are filled with greens and a perfectly prepared dressing of ...
- SPRING ROLLS:
- 2 cups red quinoa
- 3 cups water
- 4 handfuls of greens or lettuce of your choice
- 10 rice paper wrappers
- DRESSING:
- 4 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 5 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 4 teaspoons sesame oil
Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup
By á-25010
This Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup recipe is easy to make, protein-packed, and SO comforting and delicious! It's also...
- OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
- 1 large white or yellow onion, chopped
- 2 red bell peppers, cored and chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 to 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
- 4 cups good-quality vegetable stock
- 4 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Corn tortilla chips, crumbled
- Avocados, diced
- Sour cream and/or shredded cheese (dairy-free, if making this soup vegan)
No Bake Bourbon Pecan Truffles
By SAEB
From The Seitanic Chef Here is a recipe that is perfect for the season
- 2 1/2 cups roasted chopped pecans
- 1 cup crushed vegan graham crackers
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/4 cup bourbon (plus more for sipping)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fancy toothpicks
Instant Pot Potato & Leek Soup
By á-1244
Instant Pot Potato and Leek Soup comes together in about 30 minutes for a quick, easy, and delicious meal full of v...
- 3 potatoes, roughly chopped
- 3 leeks, roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
- 2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 5 cups of chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons oregano
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 2 tablespoons thyme
- 2 tablespoons marjoram
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
Pecan Caramel Ice Cream
By SpartyGreenMom
Love this ice cream for a special treat or just to cool off during the hot summer months
- 6 medjool dates
- 1/4 cup raw pecans
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 can full fat coconut milk
- 2 teaspoons ground vanilla bean or extract
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 2 to 3 tablespoons maple syrup
Mini Pumpkin Spice Gluten-Free Vegan Donuts
By TAMMY-6
These adorably delicious Mini Pumpkin Spice Donuts are gluten-free, vegan, and make a great breakfast any day of th...
- GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR BLEND:
- 1 cup, plus 1 teaspoon brown rice flour, separated
- 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons almond flour, separated
- 3/4 cup potato starch
- 1/4 cup tapioca starch
- EGG SUBSTITUTE MIXTURE:
- 3/4 teaspoon Ener-G Egg Replacer
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- DONUTS:
- 3/4 cup and 2 teaspoons gluten-free flour blend
- 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon ground jaggery sugar or other unrefined sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- egg substitute mixture
- 1/3 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon apple butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- CINNAMON SUGAR:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons organic sugar
Apple-Cinnamon Water
By Jomamma
Apple-Cinnamon Water is a delicious way to stay hydrated
- 1 apple thinly sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
More Vegan recipes
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Vegan "Chicken" Parmesan
- 6 cutlets Vegan "chicken" nuggets , breaded
- 1/4 cup vegan mozzarella cheese , shredded
- 1 Tbsp. vegan Parmesan cheese , grated
- Marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Marinara Sauce
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic , smashed
- 2 cans (28 ounces) chopped tomatoes , pureed in a blender for 5 seconds
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp. sugar
- 2 Tbsp. unsalted vegan butter , (optional)
- 1/8 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 5 fresh basil leaves
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Safe Homemade Eggnog
- 6 organic eggs
- 3/4 cup evaporated cane juice or agave
- 1 cup organic heavy cream or half-and-half
- 2 cups almond or soy milk
- 1 teaspoon rum or vanilla extract (for non-alcohol version) or 1 tablespoon brandy or rum.
- nutmeg, ground or grated for garnish
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Mushroom Quinoa Stuffing (Vegan...
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed if not the pre-rinsed type
- 1 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 10 ounces sliced button mushrooms
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
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Vegan Portobello and Poblano...
- QUESO SAUCE:
- 3 poblano peppers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large diced yellow onion
- 1 pound cremini mushrooms, diced
- 2 yellow zucchini, diced
- sea salt to taste
- 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- dash of cayenne pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 cup water
- 2 diced yellow squash
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
- pinch of cayenne
- AVOCADO SAUCE:
- 1 avocado
- 1 lime
- OPTIONAL GARNISHES:
- green onions, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, to taste
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Apple Pumpkin Soup
- 2 cans pumpkin purée
- 6 cups vegetable stock
- 2/3 cups applesauce
- 2 granny smith, or other tart apples, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sage
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- kosher salt
- olive oil
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Smoky Sweet Potato Hummus
- 1 very large sweet potato, scrubbed clean and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 can cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, start with 1/2 tsp and add more if you like the smoky heat!
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- a few dashes salt
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Spicy Black Beans and Rice
- 1 cup white basmati rice
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup chicken stock, vegetable stock or water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Cilantro leaves, for garnish
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Life-Changing Vegan Thumbprint...
- 2 cups whole almonds or other nut like walnuts, pecans, or pistachios
- 4 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 cup canola oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 cup maple syrup
- Assorted jams of your choice (see note)
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Crispy Sea Salt & Vinegar...
- 1 large head cauliflower, outer leaves removed
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, divided
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Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash...
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
- 2 pound butternut or kabocha squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into small 1/2-inch pieces, about 3 cups
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed or chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, up to 1/4 teaspoon for spicier pasta sauce
- sea salt and/or Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (12-ounce) whole grain linguine or fettuccine
- shaved Parmesan or Pecorino and/or smoked salt, optional, to garnish
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Vegan Mushroom Ropa Vieja
- SOFRITO:
- 6 large Portobello mushroom caps
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoon safflower oil
- 1/2 cup sofrito, see recipe below
- 8 to 10 stuffed pimento olives, alcaparrado or other green olives
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegan, gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 medium stalks celery, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 bell peppers, diced, mix colors if possible
- 1 medium onion, diced
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas
- fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 medium Spanish onion, cut into large chunks
- 1 medium green pepper, cubanelle, or frying pepper
- 8 garlic cloves
- 3 ajices dulce, optional
- 1 cup cilantro
- 2 plum tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
- 1 red bell peppers, chopped
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Vegan Tofu Turkey (Tofurkey)
- TOFU TURKEY:
- 5 (14 ounce) tubs extra-firm tofu
- 2 teaspoon ground dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste ( if you want to use vegan bouillon powder, skip the salt)
- MARINADE:
- 1/4 -1/2 cups low sodium tamari or gluten free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- For the stuffing - approximate measurements, use as per taste ( original recipe in VT 35th anniversary issue, Or use your own stuffing of choice)
- 4 About 4 cups of gluten free bread cubes ( or use oatmeal or whole wheat bread cubes)
- 1/2 cup almonds, coarsely chopped and toasted
- 1 small-medium red onion
- 1 celery stick
- 1 apple, peeled and diced ( i kept the peel)
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh sage, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 tablespoon chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground peppercorns
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 cups dried cherries
- 1/2 cup no-salt vegetable broth or water
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