45 Unbelievably Delicious Vegan Dinner Recipes That'll Make You Forget They're Vegan (2024)

Being vegan has never been easier (or tastier) thanks to the oodles of vegan-friendly recipes circling the internet.

To make your life easier, I rounded up the best of the best vegan dinner recipes so you can quickly find something plant-based to eat.

That means no more guess work. Just pick one and enjoy a party in your mouth, cruelty free.

Pasta is probably the most common vegan dinner recipe. Luckily, with all these different (and very yummy) variations, you can eat pasta for breakfast, lunch, AND dinner and still not be tired of it.

Well, maybe not breakfast, but you get the point.

Now don’t worry, there are plenty of other different and delicious vegan dinner recipes on this list for much needed variety.

So just sit back, relax, and let the deliciousness speak to you.

Who knew being vegan could taste so good?

1. Best Damn Vegan Lasagna

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Of course we’re going to start of with the best damn vegan dinner recipe.

Homemade lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, no doubt about it.

Thanks to this vegan lasagna recipe, you can now enjoy a nice, warm slice of heaven.

It doesn’t get much better than this.

Get the recipe: Best Damn Vegan Lasagna

2. Vegan Creamy Chipotle Pasta

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Looking to spice things up a bit?

Look no further, because this creamy chipotle pasta is creamy, spicy, smoky, and 100% irresistible.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 537
Fat: 19g
Protein: 25g
Carbs: 100g

Get the recipe: Vegan Creamy Chipotle Pasta

3. Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry

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Just like chili, curry is even better the next day.

So you’ll have a yummy, warm bowl of this creamy coconut lentil curry for dinner and lunch, and you won’t even mind.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 293
Fat: 13.6g
Protein: 11.6g
Carbs: 35.4g

Get the recipe: Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry

4. Healthy Tomato, Basil, and Chickpea Salad

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Sometimes a normal salad just doesn’t cut it.

*Cue this light, bright, almost-Caprese salad.*

Get the recipe: Healthy Tomato, Basil, and Chickpea Salad

5. Homemade Vegan Dumplings

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If this doesn’t make you hungry, I don’t know what will.

These homemade dumplings are filled with so much yummy cabbage and seasoning goodness, you’ll wish you made a double batch.

Get the recipe: Homemade Vegan Dumplings

6. One-Pot Ratatouille Spaghetti

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Any vegan dinner recipe with “one-pot” in it’s name is a clear winner for me.

It’s a bonus when it tastes delicious (which this ratatouille spaghetti certainly does).

Get the recipe: One-Pot Ratatouille Spaghetti

7. Vegan Veggie & Black Bean Enchiladas

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Topped with a homemade cashew cream sauce, these vegan veggie and black bean enchiladas areto die for.

Get the recipe: Vegan Veggie & Black Bean Enchiladas

8. Wild Rice Burrito Bowls

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Burrito bowls are quick, hearty, and full of so much yummy, healthy goodness it’s really hard to say “no” to them. This one is no exception.

Get the recipe: Wild Rice Burrito Bowls

9. Vegan Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Image courtesy of Minimalist Baker.

Pasta tossed in a creamy, savory-sweet red sauce is just what you need for a light, healthy, and satisfying dinner in.

10. Creamy Mushroom Risotto

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Since this creamy mushroom risotto requires minimal hands-on work, it’s perfect for busy weeknights or days when you just don’t feel like cooking.

Oh, and it’s super creamy and full of delicious flavor.

Get the recipe: Creamy Mushroom Risotto

11. Vegan Red Thai Coconut Curry

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This dish could be described as creamy, curry goodness. It’s quick and simple to make, too, so you know this one’s a keeper.

Get the recipe: Vegan Red Thai Coconut Curry

12. Best Vegan White Mac and Cheese

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The holiest of comfort foods, this white macaroni and cheese is guaranteed to warm you up and put a smile on your face. Because that’s what mac & cheese does!

Just a heads up: vegan mac and cheese isn’t the same as mac and cheese made with dairy, but that’s a given. And as a vegan, you probably already know this, but a reviewer of the recipe was upset about it.

It’s as close as it gets and is still yummy, and that’s all that matters.

Get the recipe: Best Vegan White Mac and Cheese

13. Sloppy Joes

Image courtesy of Minimalist Baker.

These vegan sloppy joes honestly look better than the real thing. And since it’s all homemade (not from a can!), they even taste better, too!

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 298
Fat: 8g
Protein: 14.4g
Carbs: 44.6g

Get the recipe: Vegan Sloppy Joes

14. Loaded Vegan Nachos

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The great thing about nachos is how quick and easy they are to make. And how easy it is to customize them to your own liking.

While you probably don’t need a recipe to follow, it’ll remind you to make them!

Get the recipe: Loaded Vegan Nachos

15. Portobello Vegan Beef(less) Stew

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The flavors in this vegan portobello beef stew are so spot on it tastes like the real thing. Actually, it tastesbetter than the real thing.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 419
Fat: 9.4g
Protein: 15.1g
Carbs: 60.6g

Get the recipe: Portobello Vegan Beef(less) Stew

16. Creamy Spinach Sweet Potato Noodles with Cashew Sauce

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You just can’t beat a good cashew cream sauce – so creamy and so delicious.

Although this recipe calls for sweet potato noodles (yum!), you can easily substitute in any vegan noodles your little heart desires.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 307
Fat: 19g
Protein: 8.6g
Carbs: 29.4g

Get the recipe: Creamy Spinach Sweet Potato Noodles with Cashew Sauce

17. Creamy White Chili

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Guess what.

This white chili has all the amazing flavors and spices of traditional chili, but it’s also thick and creamy. Like, really creamy. And so so delicious.

You’re going to be making this recipe every time the weather starts getting chili (get it?).

Get the recipe: Creamy White Chili

18. Creamy Vegan Alfredo with Vegetables

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Adding vegetables to pasta provides different textures, flavors, and more nutrients so you eat less pasta and more veggies!

This Alfredo sauce is homemade with the standard cashews, nutritional yeast, and seasonings, so you can easily get a feel for the flavors.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 354
Fat: 10g
Protein: 14g
Carbs: 54g

Get the recipe: Creamy Vegan Alfredo with Vegetables

19. Vegan Hamburger Helper Cheeseburger Macaroni

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Hamburger Helper’s gotten a healthy makeover, and it is absolutely deeeelicious!

20. Shepherd’s Pie

Image courtesy of Minimalist Baker.

Lentils are the perfect meat substitute for soups, stews, and even pies (the savory kind, of course).

Well, good news: this vegan shepherd’s pie is full of yummy lentils, an assortment of hearty vegetables, and is topped with delicious, fluffy mashed potatoes. It doesn’t get much better than that.

PS. Don’t you just love that gold silverware?!

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 396
Fat: 5.3g
Protein: 17.7g
Carbs: 72g

Get the recipe: Shepherd’s Pie

21. Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

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Loaded with “cheesy” goodness, this vegan broccoli cheese soup is just what you need to fill your belly and warm your soul.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 245
Fat: 8g
Protein: 8g
Carbs: 38g

Get the recipe: Vegan Broccoli Cheese Soup

22. Chickpea Taco Buddha Bowl

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You know what they say; “Eat the rainbow.” And no, I’m not talking about Skittles (sorry).

This chickpea taco Buddha bowl is a good compromise, though.

Get the recipe: Chickpea Taco Buddha Bowl

23. Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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If you’re in the mood for some Mexican food (that rhymed, unintentionally), you can’t go wrong with some stuffed peppers.

Instead of layering each ingredient into the peppers, they’re all mixed together so you have flavor in every bite!

Get the recipe: Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

24. Garlic Penne with Roasted Cajun Cauliflower

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Garlic penne? Heck yes, man.

The creamy garlic sauce helps tame the hot, smoky cauliflower, making this dish a match made in vegan heaven. ❤️

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 395
Fat: 10g
Protein: 14g
Carbs: 60g

Get the recipe: Garlic Penne with Roasted Cajun Cauliflower

25. Portobello Fajitas

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Simple, easy, hearty, and delicious. That’s the best way to describe these vegan portobello fajitas.

Did I say easy?

Nutritional Information:

Calories:
Fat: g
Protein: g
Carbs: g

Get the recipe: Portobello Fajitas

26. Grilled Zucchini Hummus Wrap

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I could honestly eat these for every meal they’re that good. They’re like the Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich you get at Panera, but homemade.

To make these vegan, simply use vegan cheese, or no cheese at all, because they’re just as good without!

Get the recipe: Grilled Zucchini Hummus Wrap

27. Vegan Corn Chowder

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Vegan or not, this corn chowder is one for the books.

It’s hearty and healthy and bursting with delicious corn chowder deliciousness. What’s not to love?

Get the recipe: Vegan Corn Chowder

28. Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Spinach Coconut Curry

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There’s just something so comforting about a warm bowl of curry.

This one’s a bit different than the other one up on this list, but equally delicious.

Get the recipe: Sweet Potato, Chickpea, and Spinach Coconut Curry

29. Eggplant, Caramelized Onion and Tomato Pasta

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Before you get all grossed out, cooked eggplant takes on a meat-like consistency like a portabella mushroom, so you won’t be eating mush. And it’s a great, low carb veggie!

But if you want, you can just omit the eggplant and swap it for your favorite vegetable. Problem. Solved.

Get the recipe: Eggplant, Caramelized Onion and Tomato Pasta

30. 15 Minute Vegetable Lo Mein

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This lo mein is a super low maintenance dinner that can be whipped up in 15 minutes.

And it’s the perfect dish to add a bunch of your favorite veggies to for maximum micronutrient intake.

Get the recipe: 15 Minute Vegetable Lo Mein

31. High Protein Vegan Lasagna Soup

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Just when you think lasagna can’t get any better, this vegan lasagna soup shows its face.

And it’ssoo easy to make. Talk about dream meal, am I right?

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 238
Fat: 9.3g
Protein: 8.5g
Carbs: 22.7g

Get the recipe: High Protein Vegan Lasagna Soup

32. Vegan Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

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This one is just too good to pass up.

If you’re looking for the perfect Fall dinner recipe, this is it.

The flavors from the cashew cream sauce, tofu filling, and butternut squash all work together so well, you’ll be adding this to your “definitely making again” list.

Get the recipe: Vegan Butternut Squash Stuffed Shells

33. Easy Vegan Falafel

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These vegan falafels are simple and easy to make, yet they’re deliciously crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Satisfaction guaranteed.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 91
Fat: 5.8g
Protein: 2.2g
Carbs: 8.1g

Get the recipe: Easy Vegan Falafel

34. Roasted Garlic and Kale Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Spaghetti squash is the perfect low carb pasta alternative that’s healthy, too.

This recipe calls for simple ingredients and easy instructions for a flavorful, healthy vegan meal. Yum!

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 321
Fat: 28g
Protein: 6g
Carbs: 12g

Get the recipe: Roasted Garlic and Kale Spaghetti Squash with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

35. Black Bean Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

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These black bean taco stuffed sweet potatoes are the perfect way to make sweet potatoes more filling and satisfying.

They’re healthy, light and fresh, and bursting with amazing flavors that reminds you how great vegan food can really be.

Get the recipe: Black Bean Taco Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

36. Vegan “Big Mac”

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Sorry for introducing this to you, but I had to. You can thank (or curse) me later.

The nice thing about this recipe is that you can make the veggie burger from scratch or just pick up a Beyond Meat Beyond Burger and it’ll still taste just as delicious.

Get the recipe: Vegan “Big Mac”

Plus some other notable vegan dinner recipes and ideas:

37. Stuffed Potato Cakes from Ela Vegan

38. Chickpea Nuggets from The Kitchn

39. Chunky Portabella Veggie Burgers from The Kitchen Whisperer

40. Deliciously Rich Lentil Bolognese from The Endless Meal

41. Mushroom Stroganoff from One Green Planet

42. Vegan Spicy Thai Peanut Ramen from Rabbit and Wolves

43. Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Tacos from This Savory Vegan

44. Quinoa Taco Meat from Minimalist Baker

45. Cashew Cheese Sauce from Wallflower Kitchen

46. Best Vegan Queso Blanco from 40 Aprons

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