Our 45 Best Vegan Recipes

Today's vegan menu now includes a tantalizing mix of faux meats, creamy non-dairy sauces and satisfying sweets. Looking for more? Try our five-ingredient vegan recipes and easy vegan meals.

Creamy Vegan Pesto Pasta With Broccoli

"Wow, this is truly a superior vegan cream sauce. The best I have had!"

-VegSocialWorker

Vegan Bacon

"It is amazing how much this recipe tastes like bacon. This totally satisfied my bacon craving!"

-unrulyhedgehog

Easy Black Beans & Rice

"This was easy and yummy! I really liked the addition of the curry powder, which gave it a very unique flavor. This will be in my regular rotation."

-sconehead

Vegan Ginger Cookies

"These are great! They're heaps better than any nonvegan ginger cookie I've tried as well."

-vege aromanth

Aloo Gobi

"This is probably the best aloo gobi I've ever made, and I've tried a bunch of recipes because it's one of my favorite Indian foods!"

-vegetara

Vegan French Toast

"Finally, I can eat French toast again! This is a really tasty and easy recipe that my entire family loves."

-KissKiss

Vegan Pesto Sauce

This pesto is full of flavor, even without cheese! A handful of nutritional yeast gives you that cheesy taste while fresh basil adds its herbaceous aroma.

Vegan Sloppy Joes

"This was indeed really easy; just chop and simmer. This was a great way to use up my package of textured vegetable protein. Even my omnivorous parents liked this!"

-snarkycomments

5-Minute Vegan Pancakes

"Finally, an eggless pancake that doesn't taste like rubber and uses ingredients that I have in my pantry. The kids were eating them as fast as they were cooked!"

-Chef #380546

Vegan Cornbread

"This was a great vegan recipe. The flavor was terrific and the sweetness was just right."

-Chef #1400101

Minestrone

"This is a great minestrone — we soup lovers enjoyed it! The aroma alone is worth five stars. I could hardly wait to get this one to the table."

-Gerry

Fried Tofu

"Holy moly, this was wonderful! I've never made fried tofu before, but I will continue to do so. My entire family loved this recipe."

-Chef #819583

Sweet Chili-Glazed Tofu with Bok Choy

"Wow, I really loved this! The tofu was cooked so perfectly. I'll always cook tofu like this from now on."

-sofie-a-toast

Vegan Cheesy Lasagna

"This recipe was amazing! I made it for dinner with guests and everyone loved it. I can't believe a vegan dish tasted this good."

-Vinophile

Vegan Enchilada Casserole

"So filling and it is easy to make the enchiladas."

-WKernan

Vegan Chicken Pot Pie

"Nothing is better on a cold night than comfort food like pot pies. But with this recipe you will be asked to make it even on hot nights!"

-Ron H.

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

"An allergy-friendly take on a Thanksgiving classic! Everyone loved it with Thanksgiving dinner, and no one minded that it was dairy-free and soy-free."

-nethope

Vegan Cauliflower "Chicken"

"A tasty poultry substitute."

-Sweet Potato Soul

Vegan Swedish Meatballs

"These are awesome! We like textured vegetable protein a lot in my house, and my little brother thought it was just so cool to be eating Swedish food."

-White Rose Child

Vegan Speedy Alfredo Style Sauce

"This was good, and I liked that it was vegan but free of soy. It was a satisfying sauce on some gluten-free spaghetti and broccoli!"

-Prose

Winter Squash, Chickpea & Lentil Stew

"This was divine. The saffron and cinnamon filled the house with a wonderful aroma. The flavors were phenomenal; I am in love with this dish!"

-Chef #628728

Almond Feta Spread with Herb Oil

"This was absolutely amazing. I fed this to my non-vegan boyfriend and he loved it!"

-dianebc

Non-Dairy Orange Creamsicle

"I just recently went vegan so I am trying to find yummy things to eat to not feel deprived and this fit the bill. My husband liked it too!"

-dtgadgetgirl

Frosted Vegan Red Velvet Cupcakes

"I love this recipe so much, I don't know where to begin. These cupcakes are absolutely delicious, and this recipe is easy!"

-golfpunk1

Vegan Cheese Sauce

"This recipe gives great results, especially considering how quick and easy it is. It's perfect if you're short on time or energy."

-magpie diner

Mini Vegan Wellingtons

"These were delicious. I want to run out and feed them to my friends! The seasoning is perfect and they taste like a sausage roll."

-canthelpmyself

Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing

"The perfect Caesar salad dressing is right here! It'll be a regular for me."

-White Rose Child

Vegan Chocolate Chip Bars

"These cookies turned out great. They were easy and my kids (and husband) loved them."

-867067

Spicy Veggie Burgers

"This is the first time I've ever made or eaten veggie burgers. I'm hooked! These were everything I had hoped they would be."

-Kim Petro

Vegan Cheesy Popcorn

"This is the best popcorn I've ever made. I loved that the flavor coated every kernel!"

-Prose

Barley Vegetable Soup

"This is a very delicious and filling soup recipe! The veggies all go very well together and add great flavor. The barley fills you up for the rest of the day."

-Lalaloula

Vegan Sausage Patties

"These were easy to mix up, held together well and didn't crumble, and browned nicely. This is a great alternative to meat sausage; I'll make this recipe again!"

-kokeshi doll

Vegan Banana Nut Muffins

"This is a great vegan muffin! It was easy to make and had a great texture. I will definitely make this again."

-Prose

Vegan Buttercream Frosting

"I was looking for a vegan icing for a birthday cake. This was quick, easy and absolutely delicious."

-kirielou

Healthy Vegan Chili

"Freezes wonderfully, so it's a great way to enjoy fresh summer veggies during chili season."

-draperdeb

Vegan Veggie Lasagna

"This lasagna is fantastic. I'm so impressed by the consistency of the tofu and how much it resembled ricotta cheese."

-Marina K

Skillet Gardener's Pie

"I love a good vegan recipe to throw into the mix and this one was fabulous. My family of meat eaters really enjoyed it and asked that I make it again."

-WildWaysPaige

Vegan Breakfast Sausages

"This recipe is a keeper. Turned out delicious and had a great texture. Next time I'm gonna add a tiny bit of pure maple syrup to make it more breakfasty."

-theprogressivemama

Vegan Meatloaf

"My sister shared some with me. I love it and will make one for myself soon."

-DragonShoes

Creamy Basil and Sun-Dried Tomato Vegan Pasta

"Newly vegan and have been looking for something to satisfy my dairy craving. This absolutely did the trick! It was delicious and felt like I was eating something creamy and off limits. This recipe is great as is but I will be using the sauce as a dip/spread with veggies and on sandwiches as well."

-Mel_C

Vegan "Chicken" Guacamole Tacos

"This recipe is very easy and all you need is a microwave! Use boca vegetarian nuggets!"

-Luckis Cheesecakes

Vegan Thai Pizza

"A delicious, healthy and easy way to prepare vegan pizza."

-Culinary School Dro

Vegan Cheesy Rice & Cabbage Casserole

"We adjusted this recipe to include real cheese, tofu and our favorite tofu marinade. This recipe is a keeper for sure."

-Shannon C.

Vegan Lasagne

"Holy cow did this one surprise me. (Or should I say holy veggies!) We both LOVED it. The "soy sauce" on the top is delicious and really makes the dish - my husband would die if he knew he ate soy milk so let's hope he doesn't read this."

-FLKeysJen

Vegan Nori Pizzas

"This is such a creative recipe and tastes wonderful! Definitely my new favorite dish! If the pizza style is too messy, just roll it into a burrito :)"

-rolliepolie

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