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Vegan Trader Joe’s Recipes

This collection features approachable vegan recipes made with easy ingredients from Trader Joe's. Each recipe is designed to be quick, nutritious, and family-friendly-ideal for busy weeknights, school lunches, or simple meal prep.

You'll find a variety of plant-based options like Trader Joe's Ravioli Pasta Salad, 15-Minute Trader Joe's Falafel Naan Wrap, or a slew of kid-friendly options perfect for lunchboxes like Easy Vegan Mac and Trees (Kid-Friendly Mac and Broccoli).

  • Overhead view of ceviche de chochos in a speckled bowl with lupini beans, red onion, cilantro, and corn nuts, alongside fanned avocado slices and crispy plantain chips.
    Ceviche de Chochos (Ecuadorian Lupini Bean Ceviche)
  • A bowl of thick, creamy vegan Greek yogurt drizzled with golden maple syrup or agave and topped with crunchy granola, served in a rustic ceramic bowl on a yellow plate with a black spoon, fresh strawberries and blueberries on the side.
    Vegan Greek Yogurt
  • A collage of four vegan lunchbox ideas made with Trader Joe’s ingredients, including colorful fruits, veggies, wraps, sandwiches, and snacks, with bold red and white text above that reads “Vegan Lunch Box Recipes – Made with Easy-to-Find Trader Joe’s Ingredients” and black text below that says “Easy and Quick to Make.”
    Easy Vegan Trader Joe’s Lunchbox Recipes
  • Shepherd's Pie in a red dutch oven pan with a spatula taking some out.
    Vegan Shepherd's Pie
  • Overhead view of vegan dumpling lasagna with a serving removed, topped with crispy chili, sesame seeds, and green onions, with a red spatula resting in the dish.
    Vegan Dumpling Lasagna
  • A black fork goes into a plate of creamy vegan cabbage alfredo topped with cilantro and red pepper flakes, with text reading 'How to Make Vegan Cabbage Alfredo — Delicious & Healthy.
    Vegan Cabbage Alfredo
  • bowl of potatoes with salad.
    Air Fryer Red Potatoes
  • Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap.
    15-Minute Trader Joe’s Falafel Naan Wrap
  • 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)
  • 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 skillet filled with sweet potato and russet hash with red peppers, onions, and herbs. The dish rests on a woven mat with a cream-colored cloth.
    Sweet Potato and Russet Hash
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • two bento boxes containing the eggless salad pockets, mini tomatoes, cucumbers, and peanut bar.
    Eggless Salad Pocket Sandwiches
  • 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
  • Two bento boxes with the hummus and veggie pinwheels, cookies, blackberries, and grapes.
    Mini Hummus and Veggie Pinwheels
  • 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
  • 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
  • plate of the ravioli salad.
    Trader Joe’s Ravioli Pasta Salad
  • Grilled Chimichurri Tofu on a plate.
    Grilled Chimichurri Tofu
  • pesto tofu on a white plate.
    Baked Pesto Tofu
  • side angled view of a slice of pistachio pesto pizza.
    Pear and Pistachio Pesto Pizza
  • top view of a bowl of pesto roasted vegetables.
    Pesto Roasted Vegetables

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Miami native and a lifelong lover of the food I grew up on—reimagined completely vegan. I’m the recipe developer and home cook behind Nuts & Twigs, where I rework classic Spanish and Latin dishes into 100% vegan versions, plus plenty of other plant-based recipes inspired by the foods I love.

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  • vegan chicken noodle soup in a bowl.
    Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
  • top view of vegan Tom Yum Noodle Soup in a bowl.
    Vegan Thai Tom Yum Noodle Soup
  • side angled view of Creamy Vegan Pumpkin Pasta in a bowl.
    Vegan Creamy Pumpkin Pasta
  • high protein overnight pumpkin oats
    High-Protein Overnight Pumpkin Oats
  • stack of vegan buttermilk pumpkin pancakes
    Vegan Buttermilk Pumpkin Pancakes
  • Overhead view of a jar filled with candied cinnamon pecans on a linen cloth, with a few pecans scattered nearby.
    Candied Cinnamon Pecans

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 Recipe with Savory Mushrooms and Greens
  • bowl of angel hair pasta salad.
     Angel Hair Pasta Salad
  • Overhead view of vegan dumpling lasagna with a serving removed, topped with crispy chili, sesame seeds, and green onions, with a red spatula resting in the dish.
    Vegan Dumpling Lasagna
  • jar of the lemon vinaigrette.
    Easy Lemon Vinaigrette

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