Easy Vegan Recipes
Hello and welcome! Here is a roundup of 30 easy vegan recipes for you to try. Whether you are new to eating plant-based or a seasoned vegan, all of these recipes are approachable and delicious. Enjoy!
-Timothy

1. Cheesy Rice & Bean Bake
This satisfying recipes comes together in one pot! Simply throw everything into a baking dish with a lid and pop it in the oven.

2. Chickpea Avocado Salad
This salad couldn’t be easier! Everything is combined into one bowl and the results are pretty fantastic! Make a big batch and have it ready to go in the fridge.

3. Bananas and Cream Oatmeal
This is one of my go-to easy breakfast recipes. It’s rich in protein (26 grams!), naturally sweetened, and divinely wholesome. It also comes together in a flash. I couldn’t share my 20 Easy Vegan Recipes without including this one!

4. Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These zingy flavorful Brussels sprouts are seasoned well and roasted until golden brown and tender, and ready in only 30 minutes. They are a perfect addition to any dinner side or holiday menu.

5. Three Bean Salad
Check out my high protein three bean salad! This easy recipe comes together very quickly (10 minutes or less people) and all in one bowl! It’s also super satisfying and delicious.

6. Tofu Bacon
My quick & easy Tofu Bacon is unbelievably delicious. Salty, chewy, crispy & fatty- it tastes just like bacon. It is one of my absolute favorite easy vegan recipes. Try for yourself!

7. Breakfast Sandwich
This breakfast sandwich is a great way to start your day. It’s quick, simple, and comes together in a matter of minutes. A great high protein breakfast that is ready for on the go!

8. Avocado Toast
This is such an easy and scrumptious snack or meal that comes together before you know it! The mashed avocado provides a beautiful texture and flavor while tender shelled edamame and English peas offer a boost of protein.

9. Easy Baked Rice
This easy baked rice will become your new favorite method of cooking this versatile grain. Throw everything in a pot, cover, and bake. The results are perfectly cooked rice! I like to bake my rice in this dish.

10. Crispy Potato Tacos
Ok, this has got to be one of my favorite cheap and easy vegan recipes. Crispy and fluffy chunks of seasoned russet potatoes are wrapped in a warm tortilla blanket with loads of refreshing goodness.

11. How To Cook Soy Curls
Have you ever wondered how to cook soy curls? Well, you’ve found the right place! This easy vegan recipe will show you how to transform them into tender and succulent strips while offering a substantial amount of protein which can be used in so many different ways!

12. Kimchi Salad
This tangy and vibrant salad includes shredded carrots, cucumbers, avocado, and edamame coated in a tangy lime and kimchi dressing. The result is a bright and fresh way to include more protein and probiotics into your day!

13. Drop Biscuits
These vegan drop biscuits are going to make you a very happy person! First off, they couldn’t be easier as they are all done in one bowl. Secondly, there is no transferring the dough to be pressed, rolled, shaped, and cut. No ma’am! These are simply dropped onto the baking sheet into little mounds which give you those yummy craggily bits that turn golden brown once baked.

14. Lentil Salad
This simple and easy recipe is full of flavor and protein. You can store it in the fridge and eat it for a snack or meal which makes it a super easy grab and go!

15. Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad
Out of all of my easy vegan recipes, this one might just be my favorite. It’s my Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad and it comes together quickly & easily. It’s a hearty and delicious offering of chopped romaine tossed in a creamy dressing with some crispy vegan chicken on top.

16. Mango Salsa
This mango salsa recipe is simple, fresh, and exceptionally delicious. It comes together in less than 15 minutes, most of which is just chopping up the ingredients. The result is a bright and perfect snack for the summer.

17. Fried Potatoes and Onions
This side is a perfect option to serve at any meal. Simply chop the potatoes and onions, season well, and pop in the oven for a perfect hands-off delectable dish. The end result is some of the best comfort food!

18. Carrot Rice
This rice dish is seasoned with warming spices and sautéed onions and then tossed with currants and cashews for an amazing combination of flavors and textures.

19. Crispy Sesame Tofu
Golden brown and crispy cubes of tofu breaded with an umami-rich sesame seed coating served with a sweet and savory dipping sauce. This recipe comes together with a few simple steps and makes for a satisfying snack or hearty addition to any salad or grain bowl.

20. Macaroni Salad
So quick to make, this vegan macaroni salad is a true delight! Creamy, rich in flavor, and particularly perfect for any outdoor endeavor, this salad is a must-share with my Easy Vegan Recipes.

21. Crispy Crawtators
Small red potatoes boiled with spices and herbs, smashed, coated in a thick glaze, and baked until crispy– these potatoes are pretty outrageous. The final result is bursting with flavor and texture.

22. Garlic Roasted Eggplant
Here is a simple and fast way to cook eggplant. With just a few steps, you can transform the odd texture off eggplant into something truly delicious.

23. Maple Mustard Tempeh
This recipe offering 23 grams of protein per serving is one of the quickest and easiest ways to pull together a meal. Over some quinoa, rice, or a bed of greens…you’ve got yourself a well rounded protein and fermented powerhouse.

24. Quick & Dirty Pasta
This Quick & Dirty Pasta is made with pantry-friendly ingredients while coming together in just minutes using garlic and a few spices.

25. Garlic Sesame Edamame
Quickly boiled frozen edamame tossed with a savory, garlicky sauce, and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds and flaky salt to finish. You are in for an easy satisfying snack thats full of protein and easily stored in the fridge for a grab-and-go.

26. Roasted Carrots
These roasted carrots are bright, refreshing, and have a nice crunch from toasted pumpkin seeds. Watch me make them live and in action here!

27. Fettuccine Alfredo
Creamy, cheesy, savory, and just plain decadent- this vegan Fettuccine Alfredo is a must try.

28. Berry Chia Pudding
This nutrient-dense berry chia pudding is not only super easy to make but it’s also delicious and full of plant protein. Keep in the fridge for the week and have yourself an easy breakfast that will keep you satisfied and nourished!

29. Brunswick Stew
Bright and tangy, while incredibly savory and perfectly sweet, this stew comes together in just 30 minutes. It’s the perfect soup to add to these Easy Vegan Recipes.

30. One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper
Lastly, this One-Pot Vegan Hamburger Helper is a crowd favorite. Everything is thrown into one pot and baked to perfection.
ENJOY THESE EASY VEGAN RECIPES!
Thank you for checking out this roundup. If you do make something, please let me know in the comments below and tag me on social media. I love to see it. Happy cooking, friends!
–Timothy
I’m struggling to get enough daily protein. I really appreciate these recipes. Thank you so much!
Fantastic! Love to hear it! Thanks for the sweet comment.
Timothy~ I just love you! Your cookbook has been such a hit and everything that I have made from it and from your blog is spot on! I love following you on instagram and look forward to your cookbook coming soon. I’ve been vegan for 34 years and your beautiful pictures always make me salivate! You are a delight!
Oh Christine, what a LOVELY message to read this morning. I am so touched to hear that you are enjoying the cookbook and the blog. That means the world to me. I am so excited for you to see the new book… it is my best work yet! Sending you lots of love and happy cooking. Thanks for being here!
I cannot WAIT to try all of these! Thank you so much for making the food I grew up with even better.
Hey Tina! What a lovely message to read. Thank you!
All of these recipes look delicious! I will have to start making them soon!
Thank you, Shannon! Happy cooking!
I’ve made this recipe twice and it’ s just amazing. I think k layering the veggies adds to the flavor and texture of this recipe. The “boost” of vinegar and salt really tops it out in flavor. Definitely a fav recipe for me.
Thank you, Angie! I appreciate you being here!
Thank you SO SO much for all these recipes. They look absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to try them!!!
You are very welcome, Susan! So happy to share and I appreciate you being here. Happy cooking!