12 Best Vegan Recipes (2024)

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1. Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs in Coconut Turmeric Sauce Have you ordered Tahini and Turmeric, our Vegan Middle Eastern Cookbook? If so, leave us a comment and let us know what you think. If not you will love our 101 vegan recipes with Middle Eastern flair. 2. Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce 3. Eggplant and Chickpea Curry 4. Rigatoni with Lentil Bolognese 5. Braised Curried Kale with Spiced Chickpeas 6. Pumpkin Cannelloni with Cashew Cream 7. Thai Green Papaya Salad with Tofu 8. Roasted Cauliflower and Roasted Chickpea Salad 9. Persimmon Fennel Salad with Pomegranates 10. Vegan Meyer Lemon Bars 11. Vegan Halvah Bars 12. Vegan Blueberry Crumble More Vegan NEVER MISS A RECIPE! Reader Interactions Comments Leave a Reply FAQs References

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Are you looking to incorporate more plant-based meals into your diet? We have chosen some of our best vegan recipes for you to try. All super flavorful and nutritious, to guarantee you won't miss the meat or the dairy!

1. Cauliflower Quinoa Meatballs in Coconut Turmeric Sauce

What better way to enjoy eating more vegetables than with this super flavorful meatless meatballs, simmering in a rich coconut turmeric broth. Without a doubt one of our best vegan recipes of all time!

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2. Baked Falafel with Tahini Sauce

Would you like to try one of our most popular vegan recipes? Give our Green Baked Falafel a try. You'll love it. Our green Baked Green Falafel recipe is guilt-free, vegan, gluten-free and kosher. It is super flavorful and easy to make. And... It is always fun to make recipes using a muffin tin.. With over 65K shares on Pinterest and a 5-star rating, it is a must-try recipe.

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3. Eggplant and Chickpea Curry

This eggplant and chickpea curry may sound complicated, but it is an easy recipe to make. You can make your own spice mix, as we did, or use your favorite curry spice mix or paste. In any case, the creamy eggplant and the healthy chickpeas make this dish a winning vegan dinner. A must, in this best vegan recipes roundup.

4. Rigatoni with Lentil Bolognese

This easy rigatoni with lentil bolognese is made very few ingredients that you most likely have hiding in your pantry! The simplicity of the dish lets the flavor and heartiness of the lentils shine.

5. Braised Curried Kale with Spiced Chickpeas

Served over rice, with a hint of coconut flavor, rich tomato sauce and lots of bold spices, this braised curried kale is hearty and full of flavor! Comfort food at its best for spice and healthy vegan dinner lovers.

6. Pumpkin Cannelloni with Cashew Cream

It's no surprise these Pumpkin Cannelloni are one of our most popular and vegan dishes. It's quick and easy to make, it packs 20 grams of protein per serving, it's gluten-free and super delicious.

7. Thai Green Papaya Salad with Tofu

Green papaya is the same fruit as the sweet orange one, but it's picked early while still green. It's great in salads because it picks up the flavor on any sauce or ingredients that you combine it with. In this recipe, we dressed our green papaya salad with a luscious peanut sauce and added some tofu for protein.

8. Roasted Cauliflower and Roasted Chickpea Salad

Nutty roasted cauliflower, spiced chickpeas, crunchy almonds and a creamy tahini dressing on a bed of greens, make this salad a nutritious one-bowl meal.

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9. Persimmon Fennel Salad with Pomegranates

This persimmon fennel salad is a crowd-pleaser, and it is stunning looking as well.

10. Vegan Meyer Lemon Bars

Rich, lemony, decadent lemon bars, one of our best vegan dessert recipes.

11. Vegan Halvah Bars

Tahini is not only for hummus. Creamy, nutty tahini in desserts is an increasingly popular trend. These Halvah bars are simply irresistible.

12. Vegan Blueberry Crumble

Easy and quick to prepare, this all year round dessert is our go to dessert for a crowd.

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  1. Michelle says

    Wow! I have gone through loads of recipes and yours are the BEST! The flavor and health aspects are perfect. Your food preparations make me forget that there is anything other than vegan!

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  2. Paula Zevin says

    Ruth & Vicky,

    Thank you for all the passion you're putting into creating wonderful vegan and vegetarian recipes! Over the years, I've tried many of them, and now have a file of favorites, to which I return time and time again. The lentil bolognese over rigatoni made this year's list too! It is delicious, easy and not even the most carnivorous members of the clan miss the meat. A winner, that is certain! Happy New Year 2018 and we all are looking forward to more "May I have That Recipe!"

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    • Vicky & Ruth says

      Thank you so much Paula for taking the time to leave us such a nice comment. We love to hear from our readers specially when they are enjoying our recipes. Have a Happy and Healthy 2018.

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  3. Marcela says

    Number 5, 7 and 9 are by far my favorite.

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  4. Checkmyrecipe says

    Thanks Mayihavethatrecipe, i love your post , Please upload more post like this ❤️

    Reply

  6. Samia Ahmed says

    Thanks, Vicky & Ruth for these awesome and delicious recipes. THAI GREEN PAPAYA SALAD WITH TOFU is one of my favorite salads. It has a very yummy taste.

    After switching to veganism, I have faced many problems like what to eat or what to not. Especially some foods taste are not satisfactory. I have made THAI GREEN PAPAYA SALAD WITH TOFU by following your recipe. It tastes awesome. I am planning to try some other recipes also!!!

    Thanks for sharing!!

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    • Vicky & Ruth says

      Thank you, Samia We are happy we can help!

      Reply

  7. Melissa Weimer says

    Hey, Vicky & Ruth. I really love the vegan Blueberry Crumble recipe of yours. I have made it by following your recipe. I wish I could send you the pic. It looks amazing. It was delicious.

    Thanks for sharing the recipe, dear!!!

    All the best to both of you!!

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    • Vicky & Ruth says

      Thank you!

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  8. Sandra Smith says

    Hi, Vicky & Ruth. At fast, Thanks for these awesome tasty recipes. I am doing a vegan diet and facing a lot of problems. I am being confused about what to cook cause I don't want to compromise with my taste bud. Your recipes are fantastic. I am bookmarking the article.

    Thanks a ton for recipes!

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    • Vicky & Ruth says

      Thank you Sandra! Let us know if you have any questions or if need any more recipe suggestions.

      Reply

  9. John says

    Amazing Tips Sir Thank You for sharing this awesome post.Really amazing tips thanks for guiding me

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  10. Supriya Kutty says

    I really liked the Thai green papaya salad I was looking on for some healthy dish and landed on this article The dish seems very interesting and nice. Thanks for sharing it.

    Reply

  11. foodies girl says

    I love to eat yummy foods. thanks for sharing this healthiest recipe 🙂

    Reply

    • joei says

      Thanks for sharing such good content. Loads of recipes and yours are the BEST! The flavor and health aspects are perfect. Your food preparations make me forget that there is anything other than vegan!

      Reply

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12 Best Vegan Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the most eaten vegan food? ›

Most vegan diets include beans in at least one meal per day, including lentils, chickpeas, black beans, pinto beans and many more. Many vegans consume soy-based proteins such as tofu and tempeh; their mild flavor makes them a great substitute for meat in stir-fries, soups and stews.

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Can vegans eat olive oil? ›

The short answer is yes, olive oil is vegan! Olive oil is a completely plant-derived product that is made entirely from the fruit of the olive tree. The product does not require animals for sourcing or processing in any way.

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Can vegans eat rice? ›

Yes, absolutely! Rice is a common grain in all cooking and has a significant place in the plant-based world too. Some rice dishes may not be suitable for vegans though, so if you're eating out or following a recipe make sure there are no meat, fish or other animal products being used before you tuck in!

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What food is surprisingly vegan? ›

18 Snacks and Foods You Didn't Know Were Vegan
  • Sriracha Mayo. I'm just as surprised as you are that Flying Goose's brilliant sriracha mayo is completely plant-based. ...
  • Hackney Gelato Dark Chocolate Sorbetto. ...
  • Lotus Biscoff Spread. ...
  • Lindt Excellence 70% Dark Chocolate. ...
  • Ritz Crackers. ...
  • Jacob's Cream Crackers. ...
  • Oreos. ...
  • Twiglets.
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What snack foods can vegans eat? ›

Try These Popular Vegan Snacks (Chips, Cookies, and More)
  • Vegan Rob's Chips.
  • Rivalz Extra Chedda' Mac.
  • Outstanding Foods PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds.
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars—Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate.
  • Trader Joe's Almond Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets.

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Is Peanut Butter vegan? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

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What bread is vegan? ›

Vegans can eat bread that does not contain animal products or byproducts. This includes breads that only use some variation on flour, water, yeast, and salt including ciabatta, baguette, focaccia, sourdough, pita, and ezekiel breads.

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Can vegan drink alcohol? ›

Yes, they absolutely can. To be clear, alcohol itself is 100% vegan-friendly. It's what gets added to it that can cause issues for those on a plant-based diet. And, unfortunately, these additional animal-derived ingredients always escape the labels, making it difficult to know what you're actually consuming.

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Can vegans eat ketchup? ›

Yes, generally tomato ketchup is suitable for vegans. Its core ingredients are usually tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, herbs and spices, all of which are vegan friendly. But the ingredients list isn't the only thing we need to look at in order to get to the bottom of this question.

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Why is white rice not vegan? ›

Plain white rice is, generally speaking, vegan. It contains only the rice grain without the hull, making it a good alternative for people who have trouble processing high-fiber foods. White rice often comes topped with non-vegan butter, so be sure to order yours plain.

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What not to eat as a vegan? ›

Vegans don't eat any foods made from animals, including:
  • Beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat.
  • Chicken, duck, and other poultry.
  • Fish or shellfish such as crabs, clams, and mussels.
  • Eggs.
  • Cheese.
  • Butter.
  • Milk, cream, ice cream, and other dairy products.
  • Mayonnaise (because it includes egg yolks)
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Which country is #1 for vegans? ›

India. Three of India's major religions — Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism — teach the practice of ahimsa, or non-violence towards all beings. Because of this religious tradition, India has the highest percentage of vegetarians out of all the countries in the world.

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Which five are popular vegan foods? ›

Popular vegan dishes include veggie burgers, tofu stir-fries, vegetable curries, salads, and pasta dishes. Plant-based proteins, such as tempeh, seitan, and nutritional yeast, are also popular vegan ingredients.

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What foods do vegans love? ›

Protein from beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, tofu, tempeh and seitan, along with healthy fats from avocado, nuts, seeds, and coconut and olive oils, can also keep your blood sugar stable. High-protein vegan diet: Protein is one of the nutrients often lacking in a vegan diet.

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Are Oreos vegan? ›

Many vegans refer to Oreos as “accidentally vegan,” meaning they don't contain animal products — but they weren't created to be a specifically vegan treat. Oreos do not contain milk, eggs, or any other animal-derived products, so they are technically vegan in that sense. Plant-based cookies and cream lovers rejoice!

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