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    20 Easy and Delicious Veg Recipes For Dinner

    Published: Feb 17, 2019 · Modified: Jul 14, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Are you looking for veg recipes for dinner? Then look no further! We’ve got you covered with 20 delicious, healthy, and simple recipes that are perfect for the whole family. All of the recipes are vegan and many are gluten-free as well.

    a collage of four veg recipes

    Making vegan recipes is so much easier than many people think! My blog is all about easy vegan dinner recipes the whole family loves. This is another great collection of simple vegan recipes that will even convince meat-eaters! Vegetables are the star in these recipes!

    We’ve got:

    • summer rolls with mango, mint, cucumber and peanut dipping sauce
    • vegan tacos with pinto beans, tomatoes, and avocado
    • a few vegan Mexican recipes (Mexican quinoa, portobello fajitas, and a vegan tortilla bake)
    • vegetable lo mein
    • vegan jambalaya with beans
    • delicious vegan pasta recipes ( creamy sun-dried tomato pasta with spinach, roasted red pepper pasta, vegan butternut mac and cheese)
    • vegan potato gratin
    • chickpea salad with broccoli
    • and much more!

    Let’s get started with all the delicious veg recipes!

    As always, click on the heading above each photo to see the recipe.

    20 Simple and Delicious Veg Recipes

    1. Summer Rolls with Mango, Mint, and Peanut Dipping Sauce

    a summer roll is being dipped into a small bowl of peanut sauce with more summer rolls on the side

    These vegan summer rolls with mango, mint, and avocado are perfect if you’re looking for a light and healthy dinner. I love serving them with a peanut dipping sauce. Sooo good! They’re perfect for hot summer days, but I actually love eating them the whole year round.

    2. Chipotle Pinto Bean Tacos

    vegan tacos with pinto beans on a wooden board with a small bowl of guacamole, lime wedges and half an avocado on the side

    Don’t these chipotle pinto bean tacos by Scotty from Plant-Based Scotty look super delicious? They’re very easy to make and they’re packed with protein. Don’t forget to top them off with some guacamole!

    3. One Pan Mexican Quinoa 

    Mexican quinoa in a black pot with lime and avocado slices on top on a white wooden board

    This one pan Mexican quinoa with black beans and corn is super easy to make, packed with protein, and so comforting! It’s the perfect dinner recipe for busy days! I love eating it with fresh parsley and avocado.

    4. Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta with Garlic Soy Curls

    sun-dried tomato pasta with garlic soy curls in a white pan on a concrete counter top

    This creamy sun-dried tomato pasta with garlic soy curls by Richa from Vegan Richa is the perfect comfort food. And thanks to the soy curls it has 20 grams of protein! Richa also included gluten-free and nut-free options.

    5. Vegetable Potato Fritters with Sriracha Mayonnaise 

    a hand is dipping a vegetable potato fritter into a small bowl of sriracha mayonnaise with more fritters in the background

    These potato fritters with red lentils are super easy to make and so delicious! They’re best with spicy sriracha mayonnaise. The recipe for these fritters is of course 100 % vegan!

    6. Baked Ranch Tofu “Chicken” Nuggets

    baked tofu chicken nuggets on a white plate with a bowl of sauce on the side and someone holding the plate over a wooden counter top

    Yummy! These crispy baked tofu nuggets by Kellie from Food To Glow look so delicious. They’re super versatile. You can put them on a sandwich or use them as a salad topping. Kellie served them with an easy maple-mustard sauce for the photo above. 

    7. Roasted Red Pepper Pasta 

    roasted red pepper fettuccine in a blue bowl with a fork and some chopped parsley sprinkled on top

    This vegan roasted red pepper pasta is super easy to make and it’s SO comforting! The sauce is packed with flavor and it’s incredibly creamy. I love serving it with fettuccine and sprinkle it with fresh parsley and red pepper flakes. BIG yum!!

    8. Vegan Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Sauce

    Vegan Chickpea Salad with Lemon Tahini Sauce on a grey plate with a fork on a concrete counter top

    If you’re looking for a healthy vegan lunch or dinner, you should try this vegan chickpea salad by Deryn from Running on Real Food. It’s made with broccoli, red pepper, zucchini, red onion, almonds and lemon tahini sauce. So it’s packed with healthy and nutritious ingredients!

    9. Easy Vegan Chickpea Curry 

    two bowls with vegan chickpea curry with basmati rice in black bowls on a white wooden counter top with cilantro and lime wedges on the side

    This easy vegan chickpea curry with potatoes, peas, and carrots is perfect for quick weeknight dinners! It’s delicious, comforting, and packed with protein and nutrients. And it’s ready in only 30 minutes!

    10. Vegan Stew with Beans and Sweet Potato

    Vegan Stew with Beans and Sweet Potato in a white bowl on a dark concrete counter top

    This vegan stew with beans and sweet potato by Amy from The Cook Report is perfect for a cold day. It’s warming and full of nourishing ingredients like quinoa, beans, and sweet potato. 

    11. Vegan Pad Thai 

    two plates of vegan pad Thai with chop sticks on a white counter top with a lime wedge on the side

    This vegan pad Thai by Nora from Nora Cooks is better than take-out! It consists of rice noodles, tofu, veggies, peanuts and a simple sauce. It’s ready in just 30 minutes! 

    12. Vegan Jambalaya with Beans 

    vegan jambalaya with beans in a black pan with a wooden spoon on a wooden counter top

    This vegan jambalaya with beans and vegetables is the ultimate comfort food from the South! It’s super easy to make, so delicious, and packed with nutrients!

    13. Lentil Chickpea Yellow Curry

    two bowls of Lentil Chickpea Yellow Curry on a wooden counter top with a bowl of rice in the background

    Are you looking for healthy vegan comfort food? Then you should try this lentil chickpea curry by Florian from Contentedness Cooking! It’s packed with protein thanks to the lentils and the chickpeas and you need just six ingredients to make it. And it’s gluten-free too! 

    14. Vegan Butternut Mac

    Vegan Butternut Mac in two white bowls on a wooden counter top

    Doesn’t this butternut squash mac and cheese by Jenn from Veggie Inspired look super delicious? It’s made from whole food plant-based ingredients and is very healthy. And it was even featured on a TV show!

    15. Vegetable Lo Mein

    Vegetable Lo Mein in a black pan on a marble counter top with a dish cloth on the side

    This vegetable lo mein by Michelle from Healthier Steps makes a great dinner for the whole family! It’s easy to prepare and gluten-free if you’re using gluten-free ramen noodles. 

    16. Vegan Mushroom Bolognese 

    vegan mushroom bolognese in a grey bowl on a white counter top

    If you’re looking for a quick and healthy vegan pasta dish, you should try this mushroom bolognese by Bianca from Elephantastic Vegan. Bianca used red lentil pasta to make the meal gluten-free and to add even more protein. But of course you can use any kind of pasta you want. Don’t forget to top it with cashew parmesan, oregano, and basil.

    17. Vegan Cheesy Mexican Tortilla Bake

    Vegan Cheesy Mexican Tortilla Bake in a white casserole dish on a wooden counter top

    Surprise your family with this vegan cheesy Mexican tortilla bake by Brandi from The Vegan 8! It’s the perfect vegan comfort food, but at the same time it’s also healthy, gluten-free, and oil-free.

    18. Vegan Potatoes Au Gratin

    Vegan Potatoes Au Gratin in a white baking dish on a white counter top with a blue dish towel on the side

    Potatoes are always a great idea! And this creamy vegan potatoes au gratin by Michelle from Healthier Steps looks absolutely delicious. Michelle combined potatoes with caramelized onions and fennel in a vegan herb sauce for this dish. 

    19. Creamy Dairy-Free Vodka Sauce

    penne with creamy vegan vodka sauce on two white plates on a wooden counter top

    Do you have some leftover vodka from a cocktail party? Then you should try this dairy-free vodka sauce by Alisa from Go Dairy Free. It’s super easy to make and it’s incredibly creamy!

    20. Portobello Vegan Fajitas

    Portobello Vegan Fajitas in a black bowl on a wooden counter top with cooking tongs on the side

    These vegan portobello fajitas by Melissa from Vegan Huggs are ready in just 30 minutes. They’re super smoky and spicy! They make a great vegan dinner for the whole family!

    I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS!

    I hope you enjoy these 20 veg recipes as much as I do! Don’t forget to pin or share this post so you have these vegan dinner ideas ready when you need them! 

    If you give any of these recipes a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment below. Your comments really make my day!

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    Sina

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    1. Milkfrothertop

      February 19, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      Good recipes and very tasty! I will cook a few dishes from this list. They are all healthy and I hope delicious.

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