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These are our best, yet simple vegan meal ideas to make your life easy.
Vegan recipes have become more popular than ever for both adults and kids. For many, it's a lifestyle choice, while others are looking for healthyvegan recipesforweight lossor simply want lessmeatand dairy in their diet. So, we rounded up vegan recipes and meal ideas for everyone and every occasion.
Among our best recipes, we found veganbreakfast ideas, delicious vegan dips, easy side dishes, energizing smoothies, amazing vegansoups, veganslow cookerdinner recipes, and mouthwateringdesserts. So, whether you're looking for a vegan breakfast bar, kale chip snacks, roasted vegetables, quick vegan stir-fry, delicious pumpkin coconutsoup, or veganchocolate chip cookies(yum!), you will find it here.
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We hope you'll enjoy this carefully curated list of thebest vegan recipeson Parade.com. But first, let's take a look at what it means to eat avegan diet.
Avegan diet, or veganism, means you don't consume anything made from animal products. So while this includes meat and fish, it also includes eggs, cheese, and any milk that comes from animals.
Looking for some great vegan dinner recipes the wholefamilywill love? Try our best vegan dinner meal ideas, including hearty vegan veggie loaf, slow cooker ratatouille, Asian stir-fry, vegan chili, black bean burgers, tasty noodle bowls, easy fresh vegan pesto, spicy pho beef, portobellotacos, and more.
Where are my garlic lovers? Gather round and get ready for this indulgent tangle of creamy, garlicky, restaurant-level fettuccine that you can make from scratch really easily. If you have never roasted garlic in its skin, quite frankly, you don't know what you are missing. It is absolutely deliciously mild and sweet, which is why we can get away with using two full heads in this recipe.
This hearty vegetarian meal is packed with fresh flavor and good-for-you veggies. Serve with soft, creamy polenta. Note: This dish is suitable to freeze, although it is much better right after cooking.
Earthy portobello mushrooms are seasoned with lemon pepper, apple cider vinegar and paprika before being wrapped up in softcorntortillas. The whole family will love customizing these tacos with their favorite combos ofcabbage, cilantro, onion,avocadoandsalsa.
Veggie Grill is a popular Los Angeles-area plant-based eatery that serves this vegan riff on a classic cheeseburger. They use Beyond Burger, a plant-based patty that mimics the juiciness, texture and aroma of beef (available at Whole Foods across the country).
This simple, addictive crispy rice helped celebrity chef Bobby Flay win a throwdown onBeat Bobby Flay. We think it will become a fave in your kitchen, too! TIP: Allowing the cooked rice to cool completely is key to achieving a nice, crispy texture. You can even use leftover rice from Chinese takeout, says Flay.
Niecy Nash—star of TNT's Claws—recently went vegan with her diet in the past year, a choice she said she now loves. "My husband and I both watched the documentaryWhat the Health onNetflixand went coldturkey," Her favorite dish to make is this easy vegan spicy pho beef. Try it with different vegetables or sauces to make it unique.
Let the season's abundant fresh oregano guide your dinner planning. This easy vegan pesto comes together in minutes. All you have to do is cook somepasta, toss it with the pesto and dinner is served!
Acorn squash was born to be stuffed, and in this case, we're filling it with a delicious preparation of basmati rice, caramelized onions, garlic, walnuts,applesand dried cranberries. Put this on a plate, and your dinner companions will feel, if not like royalty, then at least very well cared for.
This fun swamp monsterjackfruitgumbo is a delicious and spooky way to fill your kids full of veggies and whole grains before they go trick or treating! Bonus: This nontraditional gumbo can cook in your slow cooker.
Whenever I make homemadehummus, the kids can predict what will be in their lunch boxes the next day: veggie rolls made with scoopfuls of this creamy spread. With one of my kids already leaning toward becoming vegetarian, these tortilla roll-ups are a protein-packed, tasty lunchtime lifesaver.
Farmer's Fridgeis a Chicago chain that stocks their branded vending machines with good-for-you fare like this veggie-packed bowl. Look for cooked shelled edamame at the supermarket salad bar. If you want to keep this vegan, double-check the ingredient list on the bottled dressing you pick up.
Black beans and mashedsweet potatoare seasoned with garlic, cilantro and lime juice and then formed into patties in these hearty bean burgers. Top them off with this refreshing Fiesta Slaw.
If you're in a one or two person household, you may be tempted to skip making a holiday meal. Let me assure you that armed with a slow cooker and this recipe, you'll get all the flavors ofThanksgivingwith almost no work at all. In one small slow cooker you cook tempeh or seitan, stuffing andsweet potatoeslayered together. The trick is that each one is a separate dish by using foil.
This recipe for smashed potatoes, peas, and corn with chile-garlic oil is inspired by the flavors of a Kenyan recipe foririo, a seasoned puree of white potatoes, green peas, and corn that is occasionally mixed with greens.
Dried beans may not scream "convenience" until they become a part of your cooking routine. OnSunday, I soak them overnight in a pot of water. Monday night, while I'm making dinner, I turn on the heat under the pot and let those beans simmer until they turn nice and tender. Drained and cooled, the beans go into the fridge and throughout the week I put them on top of salads, and sauté them with onions and carrots in a little butter for an easy side.
I served thistofudish at a Thanksgiving dinner for 27 people and it was a big hit. It feels like a holiday dish because it contains stuffing, but it can really be served any time of year. It's very filling, so be sure to balance it with a big, fresh salad. If you're a gravy lover, Tofurky makes a great gravy that nicely complements this dish.
One thing I've discovered: It's almost impossible to mess up a vegetable stir-fry. Think your kids won't eat it? Take them to the store and have them pick out the vegetables they want to use. My kids help wash the vegetables, and I do the chopping and slicing. It's easy and healthy, and they love to be involved.
Chrissy Teigen's mom, Vilailuck (aka "Pepper Thai"), is famous for making her Thai larb. Now she's teamed up with Impossible Foods to create a version using their Impossible Burger.
Did you know the leaves are edible on one side? Don't waste them while just getting to the heart, which is the best part. Enjoy the meatyartichokeflesh that's on each leaf as you peel your way toward the center.
Looking for some easy vegan side dish recipes? Enjoy our best vegan sides, includinggreen beansmarinara, roasted corn, watermelon salad, glazed carrots, mintyroastpotatoes, fiesta slaw and more.
I think my dad probably ate this veggie dish more than any other as I was growing up. But when I recently served it at a taste-testing party, I was shocked: None of my friends had ever eaten this combo.
Hey you guys, I kinda have a confession to make. I am currently totally obsessed with roasted potatoes. This farmer's market potato salad is full of amazing roasted veggie flavor + a bombtastic herb vinaigrette; it can be served hot/warm/cold, however, you want it, and it is healthy!
Roasted cauliflower (which is one of the easiest ways to cook it) together with Jerusalem artichokes (a.k.a. sunchokes), and the payoff is huge: You get great flavor and a delightful texture. Then I add some spices. The end result is a super-special, slightly exotic side dish—with a minimum amount of effort.
Brown rice is tossed with bell pepper, scallions, beans and corn before being garnished with nuts and cilantro. Young chefs will have fun making vinaigrette by shaking a jar of rice vinegar together with olive oil and spices. This corn confetti rice salad recipe is also suitable for little cooks between the of ages 8-11.
Jicama is tossed with cilantro, orange juice, red cabbage and toasted pumpkin seeds for a slaw that's light and refreshing. Serve as a side or over a black bean burger.
Here's another devilishly delightful recipe. I used little purple potatoes to create a vegan version of a deviled egg. There's some prep work involved, but you can make them the day before. After the potatoes are cooked, you slice them in half and scoop out some of the center. Then tofu salad filling is added to the fill the hole. This is a delicious savoryHalloweenrecipe that your guests will love!
If you want to preserve your cucumbers for a long period of time you need to use a water bath canner. But for a quick little batch, that will be eaten over the next couple of weeks, this quick pickled method works beautifully! I love quick, easy and tasty, any day don't you?
The above carrots have been tossed in oil, but have yet to make their trip to the oven. Bakedcarrotslices are a healthier alternative to your standard potato shoestring fries.
"These quick-pickled onions add a tangy-sweet crunch to any dish and can help balance out the richness of heartier, richer tacos like the carnitas," says actor Danny Trejo of this must-have condiment from his new cookbook Trejo's Tacos.
Becausebroccolihas such a strong flavor, I like to add a bit of extra balsamic vinegar when I serve it with prepared balsamic vinaigrette, so there is lots of flavor without too much fat. When you're choosing a light balsamic vinaigrette, be sure to read labels: Many brands have tons of sodium and very little flavor.
Looking for some great vegansoup recipes? Try our best vegan soup options, including kale white bean soup, chickpea noodle soup, white bean soup, and hearty broccolispinachsoup with sesame and avocado.
A creamy broccoli soup with Thai flavors from red curry paste, decadent coconut milk, fresh cilantro and peanuts. Topped with lots of fun garnishes, this is a terrific lunch or dinner option.
Don't cook barley for more than 30 minutes, or it will open too much and become mushy. For best results, you want a little "bite," and barley should retain its shape.
Fresh bell peppers and tomatoes are roasted in the oven in this comfort food classic. Kids will learn how to cool the veggies in their own steam to soften the bell peppers and make peeling them a breeze.
Try this vegan take on a classic comfort soup. Chickpeas replace chicken for protein, and fresh thyme and garlic will help clear up your sinuses. The recipe is fromThe Ultimate Vegan Cookbook.
Get your greens in for the day with this quick, nutritious soup fromRawsome Superfoods(Page Street Publishing) by vegan cookbook author and blogger Emily von Euw. For a more filling bowl, add sliced and steamed tofu or roasted chickpeas.
This recipe comes from vegan cookbook author andThis Rawsome Vegan Lifeblogger Emily von Euw This soup is packed with good-for-you ingredients. Cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower boast vitamins K and C, fiber and iron, promoting good bone, muscle, gut and blood health. The antioxidants found in these wonder veggies may also reduce inflammation and give your immunity a boost. The combination of turmeric and black pepper also has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, making this recipe a must forcold and fluseason.
Pumpkin is sautéed with fresh thyme, oregano, parsley and cilantro, then pureed withcoconut waterin this sweet soup from the Caribbean. This recipe is suitable for little cooks between the of ages 8-11.
This weeknight-friendly soup, fromThe Blue Zones Kitchen by Dan Buettner, is a favorite among the long-lived Seventh Day Adventists of Loma Linda, Calif.
This simple soup has 14 grams of protein per serving, thanks to navy beans, kale and nutritional yeast, an inactive yeast with a cheesy, nutty flavor that can be found at most health food stores.
Need some great vegan breakfast ideas to get your day started off right? Try these easy vegan breakfast recipes, including delicious banana bread, breakfast popsicles, and grab-and-go date-cranberry bars.
I recently discovered coconut flour, which has been a sweet addition to mybreads. I knew coconut flour was available, but I had never worked with it. If you try it, you'll need to reduce the sugar in your recipe. In this case, I made the batter and then added agave syrup to taste.
When time is short, and you are rushing out the door, grab one of these yummy date-cranberry breakfast bars. They are not too sweet, taste great and are packed full of nutrients.
Founder of The Flexible Chef, wife, mom of four and globetrotter Nealy Fischer, offers up a recipe for her Instagram-worthy breakfast popsicles, a refreshing pre-made breakfast that will get you out the door on time.
My intention was to redo my regular date squares recipe. But it turned out a bit different when I decided to change a few ingredients, first by trying to find an alternative to the sugar I usually put in. I usually also add lemon juice, so I decided to modify that part by replacing it with orange. I just took one orange to squeeze the juice out and after I took the zest off the skin. Then I reviewed all the ingredients and finally I ended up with something a bit different but really tasty and flavorful.
Looking for some healthyvegan snacksor dip recipes? Check out our best vegan snack and dip options, including kale chips, red beet and white bean hummus, Thai-spiced peanuts, mind-blowing guacamole, paleo basil dip, and more.
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Saved by the Bellteen dream Tiffani Thiessen talked to Parade about her favorite farmer's market veggie—kale. Thiessen shares her trick to making the perfect kale chip: "These come out tasting like a version of potato chips— awesome and much better for you. The key is to make sure the leaves are super-dry after you've washed them and don't put too much oil on them. If they're too wet they won't get crispy."
This zesty corn, bean, and avocado dip is aSuper Bowlparty fave of legendary NFL quarterback Steve Young. Young refers to the recipe as "A.M.B. Dip", named after his friend—the mastermind behind the dish. Young suggests serving it with lime tortilla chips.
Just four ingredients and no added sugar make these tahini date balls, which are perfect for snacking. Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds that's a staple in hummus. Rich and creamy, it's high in protein and fiber. You can substitute peanut butter in this recipe (of course, the flavor will be different).
The ingredients are almost identical to a true hummus, minus the tahini, and the addition of the beets make it a nutrient-rich dish that also provides a healthy amount of protein.
These Thai peanuts feature two ingredients common in Southeast Asian cuisines that are making their way onto American tables:lemongrass, now found in many supermarkets, and tender, fragrant makrut (kaffir) lime leaves, which are found in Asian markets and are easily ordered the Internet. You also can substitute 1-1½ tsp lime zest and stir it in at the end.
No one knows the dip's exact origins, but the late Sam Arnold of theFort restaurant near Denversurmised that a cook accidentally dropped avocado into salsa and realized the combo was irresistible. Arnold, a culinary showman who claimed he taught Julia Child how to open a champagne bottle with a tomahawk, was firmly against adding garlic.
This creamy Green Dream Dip pairs perfectly with sassy, oven-baked crispy taters. It's full of creamy avocado, fresh spinach, nutty chickpeas and lively lemon juice, and a hint of garlic and cayenne too.
You can get so many nutrients from superfoods, but you have to make sure you have them raw. In these bites, other than the maca and lucuma powder, you have goji berries, carob powder and mesquite powder.
InIndian-ish, food writer Priya Krishnashares her mother's best recipes that blend food from the family's Indian roots with dishes they've tried around the world. This recipe is inspired by a street food stir-fry her mother tried on a trip to Sri Lanka. Her version has triple the amount of vegetables plus strips of roti (a type of flatbread) that turn soft and chewy, like noodles, in the pan.
These have a distinctly Parmesan-like flavor that is excitingly addicting. Just watch—even people who "don't like kale" will transform into kale-munching monsters before your very eyes (kids included). Better just go ahead and start a second batch now.
This plant-based Buffalo snack uses baked cauliflower instead of chicken and the North Africanhot sauceharissa instead of traditional wing sauce. It's a delicious illustration of how plant-based fare can be very indulgent.
Cherries add a fruity sweetness to salsa for summer cookouts. Serve this bright-colored salsa with grilled fish, chicken,porkorsteak, or dig right in with tortilla chips.
All you need is a blender to make these subtly sweet no-cook energy bars fromThe Game of Eating Smart: Nourishing Recipes for Peak Performance Inspired by MLB Superstars. The Cinnamon Almond Fig Bars offer New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton a quick energy boost on the go, while the Coconut Mango Bars are a favorite of Houston Astros second baseman José Altuve.
Cashews give this quick-and-easy greens dish a sweet and nutty flavor and ups the protein, mineral and antioxidant content! These nuts are a particularly great source ofmagnesium, important for healthy bones and for muscle relaxation.
Need some great vegan smoothie and drink recipes? Enjoy our best vegan smoothies and drink options, including Dalgona whippedcoffee, a flavorful apple cranberry and walnut smoothie, a vegan pecan pumpkin shake, and more.
Superfoods are part of the key to good health! Among them Lucuma and Maca powder. Smoothies can be tricky when leaves are involved—you can wind up chewing more than actually drinking—so we suggest you get a smoothie maker, especially if you want to use leafy veggies!
This Blackberry Mojito Overnight Oats recipe is so easy to make. You mix it up in a mason jar and let it sit in the refrigerator overnight. You can make one or go ahead and make enough for the whole week on Sunday night.
Have you been toStarbuckslately? If you have—or even if you haven't—let me fill you in my their newest hot beverages. There happen to be two and they are both made without any dairy. One is made with almond milk and honey and the other is the Starbucks Vegan Coconut Milk Latte. And that's thecopycatStarbucks recipe I'm sharing with you today.
Have you seen the latest coffee craze, AKA whipped coffee? Seriously, everyone is talking about it and from what I have read, it originated in South Korea where they make a candy called Dalgona that has a simple consistency and taste. Apparently, it takes over 700 strokes with the whisk to make this baby and while seems a little extreme, you can easily make this with a hand mixer or even a stand mixer at home.
This Apple Cranberry & Walnut Smoothie is super healthy and will get your day off to a flying start. It is full of vitamins, minerals, healthy fat and protein and will keep you feeling full for a surprisingly long time. Fresh cranberries are a very underrated fruit and tend to only be used to make cranberry sauce once a year. However, they are so full of flavor and are incredibly nutritious!
You will never guess that this vegan pecan pumpkin shake is made without any ice cream! To start, you make a quick and easy homemade pecan nondairy milk. Next, you add pumpkin and spices, some ground chia seeds or xanthan gum to hold everything together and ice. Make it thicker by adding more ice or thinner by adding less.
Do you have a sweet tooth? Well, we have some great vegan dessert recipes. Try these delicious vegan options, including coconut cake, double chocolate chip cookies, salted caramel vegan cupcakes, easy agave-sweetened brownies, and more vegan sweets to feed your cravings.
You are going to love these Italian-style festive double chocolate biscotti. Biscotti are twice-baked Italiancookies. They are very crisp and crunchy and absolutely perfect for dipping into strong black coffee or hot cocoa. When dipped into a hot drink, they soften up beautifully and the texture is so good.
Salted caramel is all the rage right now and we can see why! For those of us who can't decide between sweet and salty, this cupcake solves the problem.
These bars are deliciously dense with a bit of crunch and, thanks to seven large bars of shredded wheat, they're full of fiber. We top them off with a layer of peanut butter, melted dark chocolate, and a sprinkle of sea salt. They're completely dairy-free, too!
Have you been eating twice as much chocolate now that studies have shown conclusively that this miraculous bean is actually good for you? Here, then, is BabyCakes NYC's ode to cocoa: A tried-and-true chocolate-worshiping recipe with crunchy edges and a soft, chewy center that will put you in antioxidant overdrive. Bonus tip: If you add minced fresh mint to the dough, the cookies taste just like Girl Scout Thin Mints!
Loaded with anti-inflammatory healthful fats from avocado, almond butter and coconut oil, this mousse serves equally well as a breakfast or dessert. It's also dairy-free,gluten-free, ketogenic and vegan, so everyone can enjoy it.
There isn't a deli in NYC that doesn't display these beauties in the window. Black-and-White Cookies are a cake-cookie hybrid with a smooth, glossy glaze. Try this veganized version and see which side of the cookie you like best!
Lemon can be a baker'sbest friendor worst enemy, but if you grate lemon rind into the batter with a generous helping of a high-quality lemon extract, you end up with a uniform, easy-to-manage batter that maximizes the lemon flavor while downplaying its domineeringnature.
In order to get the same melty chocolate sensation that comes with the basic brownie without evaporated cane juice, rely on a simple method of denting the agave brownies in the center and filling them with a puddle of rich, silky chocolate sauce.
This tasty red and green masterpiece is layered with strawberries and avocado-lemon pudding. I know it sounds "interesting," but don't knock it till you try it. Please note: This crust is not sturdy. If you plan on serving the tart somewhere where lots of crumbs are unacceptable, make it without the crust.
Yes, this is indeed a cookie recipe withbutternut squash. It's high in Vitamin C, but to get the full benefit of that vitamin, you should have it raw, since it is very sensitive to heat. It is also very rich in fiber. You could make this recipe with actually pretty much any squash that has a dense and creamy flesh when cooked. You could also use sweet potatoes, which can be very interesting in desserts.
I love this recipe with the maple syrup drizzled on top at the end, but the dessert itself is so sweet that you may not need it. Find out for yourself!
Chocolate was blended with spices and served as a drink in the ancient Mesoamerican cultures that first discovered the cacao tree. Mexican hot chocolate and other drinks such as champurrado are modern versions of that earlier tradition. When it comes to chocolate in any form, I prefer dark to milk, so I say the more cocoa, the merrier. This recipe keeps the pops sweet enough that milk chocolate lovers will love this one, too.
If you love simple old-fashioned, bakery-style cakes, you will swoon for this fluffy and moist classic coconut layer cake. When I bake a spread of desserts for a crowd, this cake is always the first to go!
These brownies are made with black beans instead of flour, so you get plenty of protein, fiber and extra nutrients. The oats and pecans add even more vitamins and minerals, so you enjoy a chocolaty, decadent dessert that is nutritious. Create a flax egg by whisking together one tablespoon of ground flax seeds with three tablespoons of lukewarm water for each egg needed. Allow it to sit for five minutes before using it in the recipe.
A powerfully energizing treat, these antioxidant truffles are little balls of "have a nice day." I also appreciate that theacaiberry's inherent richness reduces the amount of added fat that is needed for this dessert. Editor's note: One of the many health benefits of eating the acai berry is believed to be improved circulation, so it is regarded as an aphrodisiac–especially in South America.
