86 vegan dinner recipes (2024)

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  • Vegan lentil stew

    A star rating of 3.5 out of 5.29 ratings

    Providing an impressive five of your 5-a-day in each portion, this filling vegan stew is low calorie and low fat, and also provides fibre, vitamin C, iron and calcium

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Butter bean curry

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.11 ratings

    The butter beans in this veggie curry create a satisfying texture. We’ve paired them with dark-skinned aubergine, which is packed with antioxidants

    • 55 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Easy Singapore noodles (chow mein)

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.85 ratings

    Cater for the whole family with our Singapore noodles. They're healthy and vegan, making an ideal accompaniment to a Chinese meal or just on their own

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Salt and pepper tofu

    A star rating of 3.6 out of 5.19 ratings

    Use both types of peppercorns for our salt & pepper tofu if you can, for a tongue-tingling kick and a spicy warmth. The dish is great for a Chinese banquet

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Italian-style roast cabbage wedges with tomato lentils

    A star rating of 4.9 out of 5.36 ratings

    Roast cabbage for a veggie centrepiece, with crisp, caramelised leaves on the outside and a soft, sweet centre. Serve with our Italian-inspired lentils and golden roast new potatoes

    • 1 hr 45 mins
    • More effort
    • Vegan
  • Brussels sprouts pad Thai

    A star rating of 4 out of 5.16 ratings

    Vegans will love this pad Thai that you can make on Boxing Day to use up leftover brussels sprouts. You could also cook the dish using fresh sprouts

    • 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • App onlyVegan kebabs. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Stuffed with marinated tempeh patties and pickled cabbage, these vegan kebabs are ready in just 16 minutes. They're healthy, full of fibre and one of your five-a-day

    • 16 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Vegan carbonara

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.8 ratings

    Mushrooms with smoky paprika replace of bacon in this plant-based take on an Italian classic, forming part of the vegan Healthy Diet Plan

    • 40 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.64 ratings

    Try this vegan tart for a show-stopping centrepiece. The bold red of beetroot against the vibrant green salad also makes it ideal for a meat-free celebration.

    • 1 hr 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.25 ratings

    Serve your family our hearty meat-free pie for dinner. The rich umami sauce is made with soy and mustard powder, and pumpkin seeds add a good crunch

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Vegan meatballs

    A star rating of 3.9 out of 5.26 ratings

    Try a vegan version of meatballs, made with mushrooms, oats and black beans and topped with a delicious tomato sauce. Serve with spaghetti or polenta

    • 1 hr 25 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Vegan katsu curry

    A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.35 ratings

    Enjoy a vegan version of katsu curry, with crispy, golden tofu. Serve with rice, fresh herbs and cucumber and carrot ribbons

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
  • Stuffed pumpkin

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.30 ratings

    Throwing a vegan dinner party in the autumn or winter months? Bake a pumpkin with a gorgeous stuffing of rice, fennel, apple, pomegranate seeds and pecans

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Vegan pie

    A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.16 ratings

    Make this fantastic vegan beetroot, sweet potato, chard and celeriac rainbow-layered pie as a stunning centrepiece for a meat-free Christmas or dinner party

    • 2 hrs 45 mins
    • A challenge
    • Vegan
  • Vegetarian lentil stew

    A star rating of 4.5 out of 5.10 ratings

    Make this stew when you want a meal that's both hearty and filling – it's loaded with vegetables and tender lentils

    • 1 hr 5 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 5 out of 5.5 ratings

    The beetroot here is rich in folate, iron, manganese and potassium and a chemical called betalain, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Beetroot is also rich in nitrates, which may help lower blood pressure and improve athletic performance

    • 1 hr 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.46 ratings

    Put some welly in your Christmas dinner. Make these vegan wellingtons ahead of time for a less stressed Christmas dinner. Even the meat eaters will love them!

    • 2 hrs
    • More effort
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.26 ratings

    Cook this healthy vegan soup and pack in four of your 5-a-day along with bags of flavour from ginger, chillies, garlic, thyme and coconut yogurt

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 4 out of 5.3 ratings

    Try our spin on dan dan noodles – a street-food classic from the Sichuan province in China – for a vegan dinner packed with aubergine and rich, nutty sesame

    • 30 mins
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Vegan cauliflower cheese

    A star rating of 4.6 out of 5.5 ratings

    Enjoy our roasted cauliflower tossed with a silky, rich dairy-free cheese sauce and topped with golden breadcrumbs – you won’t even notice that it’s entirely plant-based

    • 1 hr
    • Easy
    • Vegan
  • Thirty-minute courgettes with dukkah sprinkle

    A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.35 ratings

    Get four of your 5-a-day in one vegan dinner. This budget-friendly recipe is healthy and gluten-free, plus it provides a source of calcium, folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron

    • 35 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.42 ratings

    Dig out the slow cooker to make this healthy stew. Topped with toasted pine nuts and served with flatbreads, it makes a wonderfully nutritious vegan meal

    • 10 hrs 15 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
  • Portobello jackfruit burgers

    A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings

    Use mushrooms as a bun substitute to make these healthy plant-based burgers. For the filling, choose jackfruit canned in water rather than brine to avoid added salt

    • 1 hr 10 mins
    • Easy
    • Healthy
    • Vegan
86 vegan dinner recipes (2024)

FAQs

What do you serve a vegan guest? ›

These are dishes that I think are pretty delicious and foolproof:
  1. Roasted, seasonal vegetables.
  2. Couscous salad.
  3. Vegan lasagna.
  4. Vegan sausage rolls.
  5. Rosemary potatoes.
  6. A good veggie soup is also good.
  7. Creamy filled pasta shells.
  8. Various veggie dips and vegetables and bread for dipping.
Jul 19, 2017

What can I cook for my vegan girlfriend? ›

Vegan meal for two recipes
  • Sticky noodles with homemade hoisin. ...
  • Pearled spelt salad with peas & gooseberries. ...
  • Grilled Mediterranean veg with bean mash. ...
  • Miso aubergine. ...
  • Marinated tofu. ...
  • Roasted cauli-broc bowl with tahini hummus. ...
  • Veggie noodles with sesame dressing. ...
  • Pumpkin, spinach & black bean dopiaza.

What are the examples of vegan food? ›

Quite a few vegan foods are low in carbs, including:
  • Nonstarchy vegetables, such as bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, and leafy greens.
  • High-fat fruits, such as avocados and olives.
  • Low-sugar fruits, such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, watermelon, and cantaloupe.
  • Nuts and seeds.
  • Soy foods like tofu.
Nov 3, 2023

What do I serve my vegan friend for dinner? ›

Vegan dinner party recipes
  1. Courgette curry. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ...
  2. Beetroot & red onion tarte tatin. ...
  3. Beetroot hummus party platter. ...
  4. Italian-style roast cabbage wedges with tomato lentils. ...
  5. App onlyWhole-roasted curried cauliflower & chickpeas. ...
  6. Refried beans. ...
  7. Vegan pie. ...
  8. App onlyCreamy vegan wild mushroom risotto.

Which foods are surprisingly vegan? ›

Top 10 surprising vegan foods
  • Crumpets. This might be an obvious one to some, but a quick poll with our vegan and dairy-free friends shows many mistakenly believe crumpets contained dairy. ...
  • Dark chocolate. Chocoholics assemble! ...
  • Cream crackers. ...
  • (Some) biscuits. ...
  • (Some) crisps. ...
  • Ice Cream. ...
  • Pasta. ...
  • Peanut butter.

What is vegan for beginners? ›

Eating vegan means only consuming foods that come from plants. In other words, vegans eat fruits, vegetables, beans, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds, and they avoid all meat (including fish), dairy products, eggs, and honey. Defining veganism can get complicated, but that is dietary veganism at its core.

Can a non vegan marry a vegan? ›

Put simply, yes. It's something people ALWAYS ask me when they find out I'm in a relationship – 'is he vegan/do you cook vegan together/do you eat vegan at home' etc. I do understand the curiosity.

What not to do when going vegan? ›

A vegan diet is based on plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs.

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.

What do vegans eat most? ›

Vegans don't eat meat or dairy products like eggs and cheese. Instead, vegans eat either plants themselves (such as leafy greens like spinach and lettuce), products that plants produce (fruits, seeds, nuts, and legumes), or products that are derived from plants (such as olive oil and tofu).

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.

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.

What is a vegan who only eats eggs? ›

Can a vegan eat eggs? The straightforward answer is that you technically cannot call yourself a vegan if you consume eggs. Because eggs are not vegan, you would be called an ovo-vegetarian; or just a vegetarian for simplicity's sake as vegetarians do eat eggs.

What do vegans eat for protein? ›

Vegan sources of protein
  • Quinoa. When cooked, quinoa contains 4.38g of protein per 100g . ...
  • Oats. Raw oats contain a high amount of protein, with 13.2g per 100g . ...
  • Broccoli. ...
  • Mushrooms. ...
  • Lentils. ...
  • Chickpeas. ...
  • Peanuts. ...
  • Chia seeds.

What is vegan on a menu? ›

A vegan diet is a plant-based plan that excludes all animal products, like meat, fish, dairy and even honey (because it's made by bees, so it's considered an animal product). Its cousin, the vegetarian diet, is a bit broader and excludes meat and fish but includes dairy and eggs.

What is the difference between a vegan guest and a vegetarian guest? ›

Lacto vegetarians: vegetarians who avoid animal flesh and eggs, but do consume dairy products. Ovo vegetarians: vegetarians who avoid all animal products except eggs. Vegans: vegetarians who avoid all animal and animal-derived products.

What two groups of ingredients need to be avoided when catering for a vegan? ›

Vegans do not eat dairy products, eggs, or any other products derived from animals (e.g. honey). Seek advice from a dietitian if a vegan diet is requested. Many settings include a vegetarian option as part of their menu every day, as vegetarian diets are relatively common.

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