20 Easy & Healthy Vegan Recipes

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20 healthy, and budget-friendly vegan recipes everyone will enjoy! Includes wholesome breakfasts, quick lunches, and easy dinner recipes.

Eating healthy plant-based food doesn’t have to be hard. Whether you’re tight on time, new to plant-based cooking, or overwhelmed with work-life balance, you’ve come to the right place.

Let me help you! I’ve compiled a list of 20 of my favorite vegan recipes that I think all eaters will enjoy. All of these recipes are made from affordable ingredients are either ready in 30 minutes, are made in one pot, or require 15 minutes or less of prep time!

collage of curries, soups, tofu, and casseroles
Creamy Coconut & Red Lentil Curry
This creamy Coconut & Red Lentil Curry is ready in 30 minutes and you only need 8 ingredients to make it! A cozy, hearty, and flavorful dinner.
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saucy peanut noodles in sauté pan topped with green onion and crushed peanuts
10 Minute Peanut Noodles
This Peanut Butter Noodles Recipe tosses chewy udon noodles in a creamy Thai-inspired peanut sauce to give you a wholesome and flavor-packed meal in just 10 minutes. Vegan, Gluten-Free and Oil-Free options.
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Crispy Orange Tofu
This Crispy Orange Tofu is drenched in a sweet & tangy citrus sauce for a cozy meal that’s better than takeout! Vegan & Gluten-Free.
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Veggie Ramen Casserole (Dump & Bake)
This Dump and Bake Veggie Ramen Casserole bakes ramen noodles, mixed vegetables, and tofu together in a savory and spicy broth to leave you with a meal that’s as comforting as a bowl of ramen soup. Vegan, Oil-Free, Gluten-Free Option.
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Southwestern Black Bean Casserole (Dump and Bake)
This dump-and-bake Southwestern Black Bean Casserole is full of veggies and flavor with minimal hands-on time in the kitchen! Quick, easy, and plant-based.
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Vegan Zuppa Toscana | Olive Garden Copycat
This Vegan Zuppa Toscana simmers vegan spicy sausage crumbles, potatoes, and kale in a garlicky and irresistibly creamy broth. A simple yet cozy and delicious soup you’ll love! Vegan and Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Option.
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Rosemary Garlic Tofu (Crispy + Oven-Baked)
This Crispy Rosemary Garlic Tofu is coated in savory herbs and spices and baked to crisp, juicy perfection! Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free.
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Easy Vegan Chili Recipe
This Easy Vegan Chili Recipe is healthy, hearty, and a perfect cozy meal for chilly days! It’s packed with protein and fiber thanks to beans & veggies. 
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Classic Lentil Soup
This Lentil Soup is made with a classic mirepoix, hearty lentils, savory broth and the perfect combination of spices. Enjoy a bowl of this warm vegan soup with bread for dunking. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Grain-Free.
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white bean stew in dutch oven topped with fresh parsley
Cozy White Bean Stew
Warm up with this White Bean Stew! Packed with creamy white beans, tender veggies, and warming spices, it’s a thick and hearty cold-weather staple. Vegan and Gluten-Free.
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Pasta with Peas and Herb Gremolata
Pasta with Peas and Herb Gremolata is an incredibly simple one-pot comfort food. Peas and pasta are simmered in an aromatic broth with vegan parmesan cheese and served with a fresh herb gremolata for an extra pop of bright flavor. Vegan, Gluten-Free Option.
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Pantry Tahini Pasta
This Tahini Pasta Recipe transforms wholesome pantry staples into a mouthwatering dinner in just 30 minutes! Top it with a sprinkle of gremolata for a refreshing boost. Vegan, Gluten-Free and Oil-Free Options.
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Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad
This Roasted Broccoli Quinoa Salad is wholesome, filling, and the perfect way to enjoy your veggies. Perfect for meal prep or simple plant-based dinners. Gluten-free, Oil-free option.
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Black Bean Couscous Salad with Chipotle Lime Dressing
This Black Bean Couscous Salad is packed with hearty couscous, black beans, fresh vegetables, and a delicious chipotle lime dressing. Enjoy it for meal prep or as a side dish at the vegan cookout. Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Option.
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Dilly White Bean Cucumber Salad
This Dilly White Bean Cucumber Salad is a picnic-perfect side dish that tosses crisp cucumbers, creamy white beans, and lots of fresh dill with a refreshingly zingy vinaigrette. Vegan and Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Option.
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Sheet Pan Garlic Dijon Chickpea Bowls
These Sheet Pan Veggies & Chickpeas are tossed in a quick and easy dijon garlic marinade, then roasted until crispy. Serve over nourishing greens for a wholesome sheet pan dinner. Gluten-free, Grain-free, Nut-free.
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Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
This Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal is made from only 7 wholesome ingredients, but tastes just like your favorite treat!Vegan & Gluten-Free.
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Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
The perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with crisp golden edges, chewy middles, and chocolate in every bite. Bake a batch in just 20 minutes or freeze them for later. Everyone is guaranteed to love them! Vegan, Gluten-Free Option.
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Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal
Start your day with these blueberry overnight oats! They're vibrant, refreshing, and infused with sweet blueberries. Gluten-free, Vegan.
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Easy Vegan Granola
This Vegan Granola recipe is easy, crunchy, healthy, and highly customizable! Enjoy these golden, nutty clusters for an easy breakfast or snack.
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Hey there, I’m Caitlin! I make easy-to-follow, wholesome, and budget-friendly vegan recipes that are mostly gluten-free and refined sugar-free. I’m also an avid yogi, love the great outdoors, am chocolate-obsessed, and enjoy eating almond butter straight off of the spoon.

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