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Vegan Main Course Recipes

Welcome to the Main Course Menu! Find your favorite plant-based entrees here with easy-to-get ingredients. Here you'll find delicious and easy vegan meals incorporating the flavors and diversity of vegetables, fruits, legumes, and whole grains to create meals everyone will enjoy and ask to eat repeatedly.

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Salad & Grain Bowls
Soups & Stews
Vegan Pasta Recipes
Vegan Sandwiches and Wraps
  • crispy vegetable fritters stacked on a plate.
    Crispy Vegetable Fritters
  • vegan split pea soup with barley and butternut squash in a pot.
    Vegan Split Pea and Barley Soup
  • A bowl of one-pot lentils and rice garnished with fresh parsley and red pepper pieces, placed on a rustic table with lime slices and a cream-colored napkin beside it.
    One-Pot Lentils and Rice
  • Overhead view of a bowl of lentil vegetable soup with tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, onions, and greens in a red broth, with a spoon in the soup.
    Lentil Vegetable Soup
  • A close-up of hearty mushroom barley soup in a rustic bowl, topped with sprig of fresh oregano with a napkin on the side.
    Mushroom Barley Soup
  • Bowl of creamy green broccoli soup on a woven placemat, topped with crispy croutons and breadcrumbs, with a spoon resting in the bowl.
    Vegan Broccoli Soup
  • A rustic bowl of zucchini and potato soup with chunks of vegetables and white beans, topped with fresh parsley and a spoon resting in the bowl, ready for a bite. A slice of crusty bread and a salad peek into the frame.
    Zucchini and Potato Soup
  • Sliced vegan lentil loaf in a black loaf pan, topped with a glossy ketchup glaze.
    Lentil Loaf with Sweet & Tangy Glaze
  • Overhead view of vegan celery root rémoulade with shredded celeriac, capers, parsley, and creamy mustard dressing in a white bowl with spoon.
    Celery Root Rémoulade
  • Close-up of skillet rice and beans with peppers, onions, and mixed beans in a red skillet on a woven trivet.
    Skillet Beans and Rice
  • Vegan watermelon salad with vegan feta, sunflower seeds, mint, and basil, served on a white square plate with a balsamic glaze drizzle and a red-striped napkin on the side.
    Watermelon Basil Salad
  • Golden toasted bread topped with melted vegan cheese and fresh basil, served on a wooden board.
    Easy Vegan Cheesy Bread
  • Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap.
    15-Minute Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap
  • caesar salad in a bowl with a fork reaching into the bowl
    Vegan Caesar Salad
  • Overhead view of a bowl of vegan lasagna soup with wide lasagna noodles in a tomato-lentil broth, topped with fresh basil and vegan ricotta, with a spoon in the bowl.
    Vegan Lasagna Soup
  • Overhead view of a Christmas wreath salad on a black round platter, mixed greens arranged in a ring with colorful toppings and a bowl of dark dressing in the center.
    Christmas Wreath Salad
  • A bowl of red lentil soup with lemon, parsley, carrots, and golden broth, with a black spoon resting inside, ready to serve.
    Easy Carrot and Red Lentil Soup
  • dipping a piece of vegan steak into vegan chinoise fondue
    Vegan Chinoise Fondue Recipe
  • top view and partial view of easy vegan nachos in a casserole.
    Easy Vegan Nachos
  • vegan chickpea tuna salad in a bowl with a spoon.
    Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad
  • side angle of vegan caesar pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • Bowl of mushroom salad with onions and cherry tomatoes in a tangy dressing, surrounded by crackers, sliced bread, and fresh tomatoes on a cutting board.
    Easy Mushroom Salad
  • Vegan Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew top view
    Vegan Sweet Potato and Peanut Stew
  • Close-up of creamy chickpea and sweet potato stew in a red pan with kale, tender chickpeas, and golden sauce. A wooden spoon rests on the edge, ready to serve.
    Creamy Sweet Potato and Chickpeas
  • Bowl of creamy zucchini soup topped with fresh thyme and golden croutons, served with a spoon on a woven placemat.
    Creamy Zucchini Soup
  • Overhead view of lentil tabbouleh salad in a white bowl with a spoon, showing fresh parsley, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and lentils on a woven placemat.
    Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
  • Close-up of vegan lasagna with marinara and basil. A hand lifts a slice, showing layers of noodles, spinach, and creamy filling.
    Best Vegan Lasagna
  • A red Dutch oven of Cuban black beans and rice with onions, peppers, and herbs. A fork rests inside, with plantains and salad nearby.
    Moros y Cristianos (Cuban Black Beans & Rice)
  • bowl of Vegan One-Pot Creamy Tomato Gnocchi with Meati Chicken
    Vegan Tomato Gnocchi with Meati Chicken
  • vegan chicken noodle soup in a bowl.
    Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
  • Close-up of a golden vegan Spanish tortilla (omelette) on a white plate, sliced into wedges. A spatula lifts one thick slice, showing the layered texture of potatoes and onions inside the firm, golden surface.
    Vegan Spanish Omelette (Spanish Tortilla)
  • A bowl of creamy orange butternut squash and carrot soup, swirled with white dairy-free cream, topped with dark crispy sage leaves and sprinkled with green pepitas.
    Butternut Squash Carrot Soup
  • A white bowl filled with vegan picadillo. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and it sits on a woven placemat.
    Vegan Cuban Picadillo
  • A top-down view of a bowl of lemony lentil soup filled with tender potatoes, green leafy vegetables, and brown lentils, served with a black spoon resting in the bowl on a woven placemat. A beige napkin and brown cloth are partially visible, adding warmth and texture to the scene.
    Lemony Brown Lentil Soup
  • Overhead view of creamy cauliflower potato soup garnished with croutons and herbs, in a rustic bowl with a napkin and wooden spoon on the side.
    Cauliflower Potato Soup
  • Bowl of vegan miso soup filled with shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, scallions, and silken tofu cubes. A spoon rests inside the bowl, lifting broth and vegetables, set on a woven placemat with a light cloth napkin.
    Vegan Miso Soup
  • A fresh strawberry avocado salad on a beige plate, featuring vibrant greens, sliced avocado, halved strawberries, fresh mint leaves, sunflower seeds, and pecans, set on a woven placemat with whole strawberries and a light cloth in the background.
    Strawberry Avocado Salad
  • side view of vegan pesto grilled cheese sandwich with tofu on a plate.
    Vegan Pesto Grilled Cheese With Tofu
  • Overhead view of four grilled carrot dogs in toasted buns, arranged on a wooden board. Each one is topped differently—with mustard and relish, shredded cabbage, ketchup, and one served plain—highlighting a variety of topping ideas for vegan carrot hot dogs. A bowl of vegan coleslaw and a plate of chips are partially visible in the background.
    Smoky Carrot Dogs
  • Close-up of vegan corn dog bites, one with a bite taken out, displayed on a marble and wood stack with grapes and oranges in the background.
    Vegan Corn Dog Bites
  • side view of vegan spanish paella in a pan with a hand holding a fork digging into the pan.
    Spanish Vegetable Paella

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Regina Pearce

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Head nut, chief twig, and creator of Nuts & Twigs. Here, you can expect delicious vegan recipes that make you realize that a life without cheese is not only possible but also worth living.

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  • roasted brussels sprouts with vegan parmesan
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  • Stack of vegan chocolate chip cookies on a white plate with a glass of plant milk in the background.
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