Are you doing Veganuary? Or do you just want to eat more vegan meals this year? Either way, you are going to love these 31 Easy Vegan Dinners. Delicious meals: low effort, maximum flavour… and enough inspiration to last a whole month!
31 Easy Vegan Dinners For Veganuary
Are you doing Veganuary this year?
You may be wondering what on earth to cook for dinner… especially if your repertoire doesn’t currently include many vegan recipes…
You might be concerned that your diet is going to be very boring or repetitive…
Or perhaps you are concerned that going vegan for a month will mean a lot of extra prep and hassle…
Worry no more, because I have your back! Over the years I have shared tons of great vegan recipes here on Easy Peasy Foodie, so now I’ve compiled them into one handy roundup of 31 Easy Vegan Dinners… one for every day of Veganuary!
All these dinners are exactly what you’d expect of me… easy prep, full of flavour, family friendly and hassle free 😀
Plus, there are 31 of them… so you can have a different dinner on every day of Veganuary!
So now you have no excuses 😉
All these recipes are family favourites, so I am confident that, even if you don’t want to do the full Veganuary, you are still going to find some great plant-based meals to add to your repertoire…
For each recipe, I’ve included a link to the recipe, plus prep times, cook times and total times, so you can quickly and easily see which recipe suits your needs and the time available. (A few of these recipes were originally written as vegetarian, not vegan recipes. Where this is the case, I have included notes as to how to make the recipe vegan.)
If you make one of these recipes (or, even better, discover a new family favourite!) I’d love to hear from you. Let me know in the comments below or via social media. I’m on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Easy Oven Baked Falafel
Get the recipe => Easy Oven Baked Falafel
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: Make this a complete meal by adding Baharat Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes and Roasted Red Pepper and Smoked Paprika Hummus, plus pittas and salad.
Easy Yellow Split Pea and Spinach Dhal
Get the recipe => Easy Yellow Split Pea and Spinach Dhal
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Notes: Make this a complete meal by adding Cumin Roasted Cauliflower and Butternut Squash and/or brown rice.
Easy Lentil Bolognese
Get the recipe => Easy Lentil Bolognese
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: Stir this into your favourite type of pasta (just make sure it’s egg-free!) This tastes especially delicious with wholewheat penne or wholewheat spaghetti. I like this without cheese, but you could sprinkle over some grated vegan cheese, if you prefer!
Harissa Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Herby Green Lentils
Get the recipe => Harissa Spiced Cauliflower Steaks with Herby Green Lentils
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: This is delicious served with a portion of brown rice, wholemeal pittas or my vegan soda bread.
Easy Vegetable Biryani
Get the recipe => Easy Vegetable Biryani
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: Delicious as a complete meal in it’s own right… or why not serve with vegan naan breads?
Roasted Aubergine and Red Lentil Dhal
Get the recipe => Roasted Aubergine and Red Lentil Dhal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Notes: Delicious served with brown rice and/or vegan naan breads.
Easy One Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans and Corn
Get the recipe => Easy One Pot Mexican Rice with Black Beans and Corn
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: Serve on its own or with sweet potato cubes, roasted sweetcorn and guacamole for a vegan Mexican Feast!
Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup
Get the recipe => Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Notes: Perfect paired with my delicious (and easy peasy!) vegan soda bread!
Easy One Pot Vegetable Paella
Get the recipe => Easy One Pot Vegetable Paella
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: This is a complete meal in one pot!
Easy Vegetable Korma
Get the recipe => Easy Vegetable Korma
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: Delicious served with brown rice and/or vegan naan breads.
Moroccan Spiced Roasted Vegetable Traybake
Get the recipe => Moroccan Spiced Roasted Vegetable Traybake
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, simply swap the halloumi for cashew nuts or pumpkin seeds. (Add these for the last 5 minutes only, or they will burn!) Serve with flatbreads or rice.
Easy Tabbouleh Salad
Get the recipe => Easy Tabbouleh Salad
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Notes: Delicious as a meal in its own right (and perfect for a packed lunch!) Alternatively, make this more substantial by adding hummus, pittas and a green salad.
Creamy Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Get the recipe => Creamy Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, simply use a drained can of cannellini beans in place of the mascarpone. Delicious served with vegan soda bread.
Spinach, Cauliflower, Quinoa and Chickpea Curry
Get the recipe => Spinach, Cauliflower, Quinoa and Chickpea Curry
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: Wonderful on its own, or serve with vegan naan breads for a more substantial meal.
Quinoa, Kale and Borlotti Bean Stew
Get the recipe => Quinoa, Kale and Borlotti Bean Stew
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Notes: This makes a fab one pot meal in its own right. If you want to make this more substantial, serve with vegan soda bread.
Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Get the recipe => Spicy Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Notes: Serve with my easy peasy vegan soda bread.
Thai Red Tofu and Sweet Potato Curry
Get the recipe => Thai Red Tofu and Sweet Potato Curry
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Notes: Delicious served with jasmine or basmati rice.
Cranberry and Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash
Get the recipe => Cranberry and Quinoa Stuffed Butternut Squash
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour minutes
Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, simply swap the feta for a handful of pistachios, pecan nuts, walnuts or pumpkin seeds. (Only add the nuts/seeds for the last 5 minutes of cooking time, or they will burn!). Delicious served on its own or with a big green side salad.
One Pot Wild Mushroom, Squash and Spinach Pilaf
Get the recipe => One Pot Wild Mushroom, Squash and Spinach Pilaf
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: This recipe is a complete meal – a great easy peasy one pot!
Tuscan Bean Stew
Get the recipe => Tuscan Bean Stew
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, simply leave out the Italian hard cheese, or use a vegan parmesan replacement.
Hidden Vegetable Ratatouille Pasta
Get the recipe => Hidden Vegetable Ratatouille Pasta
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, simply leave out the cheddar, or use a vegan cheddar replacement.
Butternut Squash, Cauliflower and Red Lentil Dhal
Get the recipe => Butternut Squash, Cauliflower and Red Lentil Dhal
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: Delicious served with a portion of brown rice and/or vegan naan breads.
Baked Potatoes with Spicy Chickpea Stew
Get the recipe => Baked Potatoes with Spicy Chickpea Stew
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Notes: Not a fan of baked potatoes? This Spicy Chickpea Stew also goes very well with brown rice or couscous.
Simple Mushroom Risotto
Get the recipe => Simple Mushroom Risotto
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, simply leave out the Italian hard cheese, or use a vegan parmesan replacement.
Harissa, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Tagine
Get the recipe => Harissa, Sweet Potato and Chickpea Tagine
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: Delicious served with brown rice or my Lemon and Coriander Couscous
Warm Lentil, Beetroot and Wild Rice Salad
Get the recipe => Warm Lentil, Beetroot and Feta Salad with Wild Rice
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, simply leave out the feta or replace it with toasted cashews and/or toasted pumpkin seeds.
Butternut Squash, Chilli and Coconut Milk Soup
Get the recipe => Butternut Squash, Chilli and Coconut Milk Soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: Wonderful served with my vegan soda bread!
Easy Quorn Stir Fry
Get the recipe => Easy Quorn Stir Fry with Noodles
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, make sure you use Quorn Vegan Pieces and egg-free noodles. You could use tofu in place of the Quorn Pieces, if you prefer.
Caramelised Onion and Courgette Pasta
Get the recipe => Feta, Caramelised Onion and Courgette Pasta
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, simply leave off the feta.
Chickpea Ratatouille and Couscous
Get the recipe => Chickpea Ratatouille and Couscous
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: This recipe is also delicious served with brown rice or bulgur wheat.
Warm Rice Salad with Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Seeds
Get the recipe => Warm Rice Salad with Butternut Squash and Pomegranate Seeds
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Notes: This recipe was originally written as a vegetarian recipe. To make it vegan, simply leave off the feta.
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Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook says
So many amazing vegan recipes here. Thanks for sharing, Eb! x
Eb Gargano says
A pleasure. So pleased you liked them. I hope you find some new favourites 😀
Sharon Bolton says
My husband made the lentil Bolognese this evening. He found the recipe easy to follow. We had it with wholemeal spaghetti, and I must say that it was absolutely delicious. We will be making it often
Eb Gargano says
Aw, yay – I am so happy to hear this! Thank you for this lovely review 😀