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Vegan Main Dish Recipes

Browse 150+ easy, healthy vegan main dish recipes that are both nourishing and satisfying! This collection focuses on simple, dependable meals made with whole food, plant-based ingredients. The recipes are straightforward, approachable, and built to be as flexible as possible. (So you can easily customize however you see fit!)

You'll find a wide range of comforting, flavorful options like enchiladas, tacos, pasta dishes, hearty chili, stir-fries, and more. Most are budget-friendly and family-friendly, making them practical for regular rotation. So whether you're cooking for a busy weeknight or looking for a dependable & filling plant-based meal, these mains deliver flavor, balance, and satisfaction. (Most recipes are also gluten-free and refined oil-free.)

Refine your search: Easy Dinner, Lunch

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  • Broccoli cashew stir fry in a white bowl
    Broccoli Cashew Stir-Fry
  • Sweet potato black bean chili cover photo
    Sweet Potato Black Bean Chili
  • Black bean spinach enchiladas on a plate
    Black Bean Spinach Enchiladas
  • Lentil vegetable soup cover
    Lentil Vegetable Soup (Easy!)
  • Portobello mushroom stew cover photo
    Mushroom Stew with Lentils & Potato (Vegan!)
  • Vegan taco salad in a white bowl with dressing on a spoon
    Vegan Taco Salad with Creamy Southwestern Dressing
  • Lentil cabbage soup in a white bowl
    Lentil Cabbage Soup
  • Southwest black bean soup cover photo
    Southwest Black Bean Soup (Easy!)

Classics Made Healthier

  • Vegan pot roast cover photo
    Vegan Pot Roast (Easy!)
  • Black bean walnut burger cover photo
    Black Bean Walnut Burger (Vegan, Oil-Free!)
  • Vegan meatloaf
    Vegan Mini Meatloaf with Maple-Balsamic Glaze
  • Tacos with chickpea walnut taco meat on a white plate
    Chickpea-Walnut Taco Crumbles (30 Minute!)
  • Vegan gluten-free lasagna in a white baking dish
    Easy Vegan Lasagna with Chickpea Ricotta
  • Vegan Mac and Cheese (with Cashew Sauce!)
  • Orange Tofu (Vegan Orange Chicken!)
  • Southwest Black Bean Burger

Satisfying Salads

  • Vegan Cobb Salad cover photo
    Ultimate Vegan Cobb Salad
  • Tofu Salad with Savory Dressing (Easy!)
  • Vegan Italian Salad cover photo
    Vegan Italian Chopped Salad (Oil-Free!)
  • Roasted chickpea salad cover photo
    Roasted Chickpea Salad with Hummus
  • Asian kale tofu cover photo
    Asian Kale & Tofu Salad (Protein-Rich!)
  • Greek Chopped Salad cover photo
    Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad (Easy!)
  • Southwestern Chopped Salad on a plate with spoon
    Southwestern Chopped Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing
  • Vegan taco pasta salad cover photo
    Taco Pasta Salad with Southwest Dressing (Vegan!)

Hearty Bowls

  • Sweet potato quinoa bowl cover photo
    Sweet Potato Quinoa Bowl (Vegan!)
  • Tofu rice bowl cover photo
    Tofu Rice Bowl with Peanut Sauce
  • Mexican sweet potato black bean rice bowl cover photo
    Mexican Sweet Potato Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Cream
  • Roasted vegetables and chickpeas bowl cover photo
    Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas (Easy Bowl!)
  • Spring Roll Bowl with Peanut Sauce
  • Vegan burrito bowl with chipotle sauce cover photo
    Vegan Burrito Bowl with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Mexican-Inspired

  • Southwest tofu scramble cover photo
    Southwest Tofu Scramble
  • Quinoa stuffed peppers in a glass baking dish
    Mexican Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
  • Vegan lentil taco soup cover photo
    Black Bean Lentil Taco Soup (Vegan!)
  • Mexican Fiesta Baked Potato cover photo
    Mexican Fiesta Baked Potato (Vegan!)
  • Portobello mushroom fajitas on a corn tortilla
    Portobello Mushroom Fajitas (Easy!)
  • Black bean lentil tacos cover photo
    Black Bean Lentil Tacos (Easy!)
  • Vegan Refried Bean Enchiladas
  • Black bean quinoa soup cover photo
    Black Bean Quinoa Soup (Easy!)

Asian-Inspired

  • Vegetable lo mein cover photo
    Vegetable Lo Mein (Easy!)
  • Asian garlic tofu cover photo
    Asian Garlic Tofu (Easy!)
  • Asian Noodle Soup
  • Rainbow veggie fried rice cover photo
    Rainbow Veggie Fried Rice (Easy!)
  • Baked teriyaki tofu cover photo
    Teriyaki Baked Tofu (Easy!)
  • Hoisin peanut noodles cover photo
    Hoisin Noodles (15 Minute!)
  • Vegan cashew tofu lettuce cups cover photo
    Cashew Tofu Lettuce Wraps (Vegan!)
  • Teriyaki noodles cover photo
    Teriyaki Noodles (Vegan!)

And More!

  • Taco spaghetti recipe cover photo
    Taco Spaghetti (Vegan!)
  • Vegan creamy gnocchi soup cover photo
    Creamy Gnocchi Soup (Vegan!)
  • Black bean tempeh tacos cover photo
    Black Bean Tempeh Tacos (Easy!)
  • Three bean chili cover photo
    Fiesta Three Bean Chili (Vegan!)
  • Chickpea Noodle Soup (Easy!)
  • Black bean burrito cover photo
    Black Bean Burrito (Vegan!)
  • Kale and roasted chickpea salad cover photo
    Kale and Crispy Chickpea Salad (Vegan!)
  • Kale superfood salad cover photo
    Kale Superfood Power Salad (Vegan!)
  • Fiesta rice and black beans cover photo
    Fiesta Rice and Black Beans
  • Southwest corn chowder cover photo
    Southwest Corn Chowder (Vegan!)
  • Vegan potato leek soup cover photo
    Vegan Potato Leek Soup (Easy!)
  • Southwest pasta salad cover photo
    Southwest Pasta Salad with Chipotle Dressing (Vegan!)
  • Vegan lentil Bolognese cover photo
    Vegan Lentil Bolognese (Easy!)
  • Kidney Bean, Spinach, and Orzo Soup (Easy!)
  • Coconut curry vegetable soup cover photo
    Coconut Curry Vegetable Soup (Vegan!)
  • Vegetable barley soup
    Vegetable Barley Soup (Easy, Vegan!)
  • BBQ Chickpea Salad with Avocado Ranch
  • Portabella mushroom sandwich cover photo
    Portabella Mushroom Sandwich (Vegan!)
  • Pumpkin curry soup cover photo
    Pumpkin Curry Soup (Vegan!)
  • Vegan Split Pea Soup (Easy!)
  • Curried chickpea salad cover photo
    Curried Chickpea Salad (Vegan!)
  • Vegetable orzo soup cover photo
    Vegetable Orzo Soup (Easy!)
  • Vegan Greek Salad cover photo
    Vegan Greek Salad (Oil-Free!)
  • Vegetable chowder cover photo
    Vegetable Chowder (Vegan!)
  • Butternut squash wild rice soup cover photo
    Creamy Butternut Squash and Wild Rice Soup (Vegan!)
  • BBQ tempeh wrap cover photo
    BBQ Ranch Tempeh Wrap (Vegan!)
  • Mexican mac and cheese cover
    Mexican Mac and Cheese (Vegan!)
  • Tomato white bean soup cover photo
    White Bean Tomato Soup (Easy!)
  • Pizza Quinoa Casserole (Vegan!)
  • Crispy Tofu Wrap
  • Vegan minestrone soup cover photo
    Vegan Minestrone Soup (Easy!)
  • Vegan Mushroom Soup
  • Roasted Veggie Wrap with Hummus
  • Mushroom pesto pasta cover photo
    Mushroom Pesto Pasta (Vegan!)
  • Tofu Fajitas (Easy Sheet Pan!)
  • Mushroom Chili
  • Southwest Tofu Burrito
  • Greek Salad Wrap with Hummus
  • Quinoa Chickpea Salad with Dill Dressing
  • Shiitake Garlic Noodles

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