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Quick and Easy Vegan Recipes

This Quick and Easy Vegan Recipe category is your go-to resource for delicious vegan dishes that won't keep you in the kitchen for hours. Think satisfying, flavor-packed meals that you can whip up in 30 'ish' minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or whenever you need a bite in a hurry.

Try Saucy Gochujang Noodles or Easy Vegan Mushroom and Leek Pasta for satisfying, quick meals that are ready in less time than takeout.

Breakfast Recipes

  • Overhead shot of creamy cucumber gazpacho in a white bowl, garnished with microgreens and toasted slivered almonds. A red napkin and silver spoon rest beside it, with a second bowl of soup partially visible in the corner.
    Creamy Cucumber Gazpacho
  • A bowl of creamy vegan dill potato salad garnished with fresh dill, featuring golden potatoes mixed with celery, red onion, and capers. The salad is served in a rustic ceramic bowl with a spoon, and surrounded by summer sides like a bowl of chips and a plate of juicy watermelon, set on a cozy, casual table.
    Creamy Vegan Dill Potato Salad
  • Hand dipping a slice of rustic bread into a bowl of chunky watermelon gazpacho, topped with breadcrumbs, diced cucumber, and fresh cilantro.
    Easy Watermelon Gazpacho
  • Lunchbox containing mini falafel, couscous, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, spinach, pita chips, a small container of dairy-free tzatziki, and fresh raspberries. The lunchbox is placed on top of children’s books and notebooks, styled for a back-to-school theme.
    Mediterranean Lunch Bowl

Appetizer Recipes

  • crispy vegetable fritters stacked on a plate.
    Crispy Vegetable Fritters
  • Red white blue fruit salad.
    Red, White, & Blue Fruit Salad with Maple Orange Dressing
  • stack of vegan cucumber sandwiches.
    Vegan Cucumber Sandwiches
  • cucumber pico de gallo also known as salsa fresca in a bowl.
    Cucumber Pico De Gallo
See more Quick and Easy Appetizers →

Lunch Recipes

  • A lunchbox with sliced apple and veggie quesadillas stacked in one compartment, paired with mandarin orange segments and chocolate sandwich cookies in another side compartments. A small yellow lion-shaped food pick is placed among the orange slices. A Dr. Seuss book and snack packaging are visible in the background.
    Apple and Veggie Quesadillas
  • A bento-style lunchbox filled with peanut butter and banana roll-ups made from whole wheat tortillas, alongside red grapes, orange slices, mini cucumbers, and colorful cherry tomatoes with a blue giraffe fork. The lunchbox is set on top of an open illustrated children’s book.
    Peanut Butter & Banana Roll-Ups
  • A close-up of a fluffy sandwich bun filled with creamy no-mayo chickpea salad and leafy greens, resting on top of a mint green lunch container surrounded by mini cornbread muffins.
    No-Mayo Chickpea Salad
  • A bento lunchbox filled with cherry tomatoes, baby cucumbers, vegan chili, and three mini cornbread muffins. A muffin tin with more cornbread and a yellow napkin sit beside the box.
    Chili and Mini Cornbread Munchables
See more Quick and Easy Lunch Recipes →

Dinner Recipes

  • Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Maple-Dijon Glaze on a sheet pan.
    Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Maple-Dijon Glaze
  • cauliflower rice burrito bowls.
    Cauliflower Rice Burrito Bowls
  • Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap.
    15-Minute Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap
  • bowl of Lemony Orzo Chickpea Soup.
    Lemony Orzo Chickpea Soup
See more Quick and Easy Dinner Recipes →

Side Dish Recipes

  • german potato salad in a bowl.
    Vegan German Potato Salad
  • mexican potatoes on a plate.
    Roasted Mexican Potatoes
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • Bowl of cucumber and carrot salad tossed with ginger dressing.
    Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Ginger Dressing
See more Quick and Easy Side Dishes →

Sauces, Dressing, Dips, and More

  • two bento boxes containing the eggless salad pockets, mini tomatoes, cucumbers, and peanut bar.
    Eggless Salad Pocket Sandwiches
  • two bento boxes with the quinoa pasta salad served with sides such as graham crackers, apples cut into flowers, dairy free chocolate chips, and dried mango.
    Easy Quinoa Fusilli Pasta Salad (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
  • bento box with the nut butter and jelly roll ups along with a bunch of tomatoes, blueberries, and oreos in other compartments of the bento box.
    Nut Butter & Jelly Roll Ups
  • bento box filled with the mac and broccoli in one section with the other sections filled with apples shaped like flowers, small tomatoes, and dessert cone tips.
    Easy Vegan Mac & Trees (Kid-Friendly Mac and Broccoli)

More Quick and Easy Recipes

  • Asian Chopped Salad With Sesame Dressing
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Vegan Pesto Grilled Cheese With Tofu
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Mini Vegan Spinach, Artichoke, And Sun-Dried Tomato Cups
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Red Potatoes
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Blueberry Lavender Lemonade
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • 7 Homemade Popcorn Seasonings
    Cook Time8 Minutes
  • Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Mini Hummus and Veggie Pinwheels
    Cook Time8 Minutes
  • Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Vegan Banana Ice Cream
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • 20 Quick and Easy Plant-Based Snacks
  • Asian Sesame Dressing
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Vegan Bacon Bits
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Homemade Italian Vinaigrette
    Cook Time3 Minutes
  • Maple-Orange Fruit Salad Dressing
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Vegan Caesar Salad
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Trader Joe’s Ravioli Pasta Salad
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • 25 Vegan Dips and Sauces You're Going To Love
  • Sweet Chili Lime Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Spring Roll Salad
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Vegan Vodka Sauce
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Best Homemade Movie Theater Popcorn
    Cook Time10 Minutes
  • Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Blood Orange Vinaigrette
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Air Fryer Croutons
    Cook Time7 Minutes
  • Easy Lemon Vinaigrette
    Cook Time3 Minutes
  • Italian Seasoning Substitute
    Cook Time3 Minutes
  • Vegan Chickpea Burgers
    Cook Time40 Minutes
  • Tofu Wrap with Spicy Apricot Sauce
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • How To Toast Coconut Shreds
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Bijol Latin Seasoning Condiment
    Cook Time3 Minutes
  • Vegan Chinoise Fondue Recipe
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • All Purpose Adobo Seasoning Recipe
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Easy Vegan Nachos
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Vegan Tuna Pasta Salad
    Cook Time15 Minutes
  • Vegan Protein Waffles
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Vegan Lemon Dill Yogurt Sauce
    Cook Time20 Minutes
  • Biscoff Baked Oats
    Cook Time30 Minutes
  • Vegan Cajun Pasta
    Cook Time25 Minutes
  • Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce
    Cook Time5 Minutes
  • Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad
    Cook Time10 Minutes

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Regina Pearce

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Head nut, chief twig, and creator of Nuts & Twigs. My husband, Rob, and I live in Colorado. 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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Summer Recipes

  • vegan chickpea tuna salad in a bowl with a spoon.
    Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad
  • Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap.
    15-Minute Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap
  • vegan banana ice cream in a glass; side view
    Vegan Banana Ice Cream
  • side angle of vegan caesar pasta salad in a white bowl.
    Vegan Caesar Pasta Salad
  • crispy vegetable fritters stacked on a plate.
    Crispy Vegetable Fritters
  • homemade Italian vinaigrette in a jar.
    Homemade Italian Vinaigrette

Popular Recipes

  • walnut meat in a bowl next to brown rice
    Easy Walnut Taco Meat
  • vegan sushi bake casserole with the garnishes side view
    Vegan Sushi Bake
  • angle side view of a hand placing a plate of Vegan Grits With Savory Mushrooms and Collard Greens on a table.
    Vegan Grits With Savory Mushrooms and Collard Greens
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • bunch of sliced high protein lupini seitan
    High-Protein Lupini Bean Seitan
  • jar of the lemon vinaigrette.
    Easy Lemon Vinaigrette

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