60+ Easy Vegan Recipes for Beginners - 2sharemyjoy.com (2024)

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Spanish Beans with Tomatoes Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Curry Healthy Easy Lentil Soup (vegan, oil free, gluten free) Easy Chickpea Curry Aussie Breakfast Corn Fritters with Roasted Tomatoes Quick Vegan Creamy Pasta with Kale EASY Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas Black Bean Soup - Quick and Easy - Intentionally Eat Five-Ingredient One-Pan Mexican Quinoa Easy Vegan Skillet Lasagna (Oil Free, with Protein) Easy Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice Vegan Hamburger Helper (Instant Pot or Stovetop) Vegan Tikka Masala Recipe Vegan Garlic Shiitake Cream Pasta Recipe (Dairy-Free Sauce!) Easy Vegan Lentil Bolognese Recipe Spicy Black Bean & Shitake Mushroom Street Tacos Easy Veggie Loaded Black Beans and Rice Peanutty Thai Quinoa Salad Easy Vegan Thai Noodle Soup Recipe (high protein, gluten free, oil free) Easy Bean and Cauliflower Rice Enchiladas | Vegan Gluten Free Mediterranean Quinoa Salad Recipe (Vegan, Gluten-Free) Vegan Thai Red Curry with Mixed Vegetables Quick Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili – Vegan Creamy Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Spaghetti Recipe (with hidden tofu!) Spicy Vegan Peanut Pasta Salad The BEST EVER Vegetarian Fajitas | A Simple Palate Vegan Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe High-Protein Vegan Burritos Italian Asparagus Spinach Gnocchi Recipe (vegan) Loaded Veggie Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce Easy Vegan Pumpkin Lentil Curry THE BEST WHITE BEAN SOUP Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Chili (oil free, gluten free, instant pot) Tofu Rice Bowls with Vegetables Vegan Chili Mac Casserole Vegan Potato Cauliflower Stew (oil free, gluten free) 15 Minutes Mushroom Teriyaki One Pot Taco Elbow Pasta (vegan, oil free) Coconut Green Lentil Curry Vegan Brown Rice Noodles Penne all'Arrabbiata Vegan Pad Thai - Eggless No Fish Sauce Vegan Original Pad Thai Noodles Creamy Lemon Pasta (vegan) Vegan Pumpkin Soup One Pot Pasta 15 Minute Vegan Thai Green Curry Soup with Vermicelli Vegan Shawarma with Portobello Mushrooms Instant Pot Moroccan Chickpea Stew | Recipes From A Pantry Carrot and Zucchini Pasta with Avocado Cucumber Sauce Lentil Dahl Vegan Fajita Rice Bowl (oil free, gluten free, 21 day fix) Vegan Broccoli Pesto Pasta Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup Spinach Potato Tacos (Vegan, 30 Minutes) Quick Linguine with Roasted Tomatoes and Fresh Basil Vegan Garlic Pasta Easy and Healthy Eggplant Curry Recipe {vegan, 25 minutes} Lemon Garlic Pasta with Peas and Asparagus Spinach Artichoke Pasta (a dairy-free, one-pot meal) Cherry Tomato Sauce Greek Potato Salad {vegan, oil free} Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach Curry Recipe FAQs

Written byLisa

Are you new to the vegan diet, or thinking about eating more plant based?

Even if you have been eating vegan for a while, chances are you like to keep your recipes easy especially on busy worknights.

The easy vegan recipes for beginners below can be cooked within 20 or 30 minutes, contain simple ingredients, and have a shorter ingredient list. Not all of them might be your favorite so pick the ones that sound easy to you.

Make sure you are able to get the necessary ingredients in your local groceries store when you pick your recipes for the week. I like to introduce 1-2 new recipe per week and plan old and trusted recipes for the rest of the week. I find this approach less overwhelming.

If you start eating vegan I suggest making two vegan meals per week and keep the rest of the week filled with meals you are used to. For the next week you can try 2 different vegan meal or increase to 3 nights of eating vegan. This approach also helps your gut bacteria to adjust and prevent bloating.

Buying fewer and simple ingredients can also be more budget friendly. When you start cooking vegan you might have to invest in different condiments or spices at first but with time you will get used to the different cooking style.

Today, I know where to get all my ingredients from and cooking plant based seems very easy. I even find that I experiment much more with recipes than before and most recipes are actually much easier than the meat based ones I used to prepare.

If you enjoy these everyday vegan meal, be sure to also check out the whole food plant based beginner recipes, and the plant based diet plan for beginners.

Over 60 everyday vegan meals that can be done in less than 30 minutes!

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Spanish Beans with Tomatoes

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Vegan Spinach and Chickpea Curry

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Healthy Easy Lentil Soup (vegan, oil free, gluten free)

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Easy Chickpea Curry

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Quick Vegan Creamy Pasta with Kale

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EASY Vegan Sticky Sesame Chickpeas

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Five-Ingredient One-Pan Mexican Quinoa

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Easy Vegan Skillet Lasagna (Oil Free, with Protein)

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Easy Vegan Pineapple Fried Rice

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Vegan Hamburger Helper (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

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Vegan Tikka Masala Recipe

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Easy Veggie Loaded Black Beans and Rice

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Peanutty Thai Quinoa Salad

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Easy Vegan Thai Noodle Soup Recipe (high protein, gluten free, oil free)

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Vegan Thai Red Curry with Mixed Vegetables

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Quick Instant Pot Sweet Potato Chili – Vegan

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Creamy Vegan Sun Dried Tomato Spaghetti Recipe (with hidden tofu!)

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Spicy Vegan Peanut Pasta Salad

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Vegan Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe

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High-Protein Vegan Burritos

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Italian Asparagus Spinach Gnocchi Recipe (vegan)

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THE BEST WHITE BEAN SOUP

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Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Chili (oil free, gluten free, instant pot)

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Tofu Rice Bowls with Vegetables

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Vegan Chili Mac Casserole

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Vegan Potato Cauliflower Stew (oil free, gluten free)

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15 Minutes Mushroom Teriyaki

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One Pot Taco Elbow Pasta (vegan, oil free)

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Coconut Green Lentil Curry

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Vegan Brown Rice Noodles

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Penne all'Arrabbiata

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Creamy Lemon Pasta (vegan)

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Vegan Pumpkin Soup

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One Pot Pasta

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15 Minute Vegan Thai Green Curry Soup with Vermicelli

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Vegan Shawarma with Portobello Mushrooms

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Lentil Dahl

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Vegan Fajita Rice Bowl (oil free, gluten free, 21 day fix)

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Vegan Broccoli Pesto Pasta

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Vegan Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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Spinach Potato Tacos (Vegan, 30 Minutes)

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Vegan Garlic Pasta

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Lemon Garlic Pasta with Peas and Asparagus

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Spinach Artichoke Pasta (a dairy-free, one-pot meal)

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Cherry Tomato Sauce

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Greek Potato Salad {vegan, oil free}

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Sweet Potato, Chickpea and Spinach Curry Recipe

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Lisa is the creator of 2sharemyjoy.com and the author of Plant Powered Health. She earned a Bachelor's degree in sports education and a certificate in vegan nutrition. Lisa is a certified personal trainer (NASM) and Weight Loss Specialist. Read more HERE.

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FAQs

What do picky vegans eat? ›

36 Easy Vegan Dinner Ideas That Even Picky Eaters Will Love
  • 01 of 36. Spiced Rice With Crispy Chickpeas. ...
  • 02 of 36. Fish-Free Ceviche. ...
  • 03 of 36. Slow Cooker Black Bean Posole. ...
  • 04 of 36. Tofu Asada With Caramelized Onion Refried Beans. ...
  • 05 of 36. Vegetarian BLT With Shiitake Bacon. ...
  • 06 of 36. Chickpea Salad Sandwich. ...
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What can I cook for my vegan girlfriend? ›

Vegan meal for two recipes
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  • Grilled Mediterranean veg with bean mash. ...
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  • Marinated tofu. ...
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  • Pumpkin, spinach & black bean dopiaza.

How can I eat vegan without a kitchen? ›

16 No-Cook Vegan Recipes to Beat the Heat
  1. Berry Overnight Oats.
  2. Chia Breakfast Parfait.
  3. Enchanted Smoothie Bowl.
  4. Chickpea Salad Rolls.
  5. Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich.
  6. Rainbow Hummus Sandwich.
  7. Thai Crunch Salad With Peanut Dressing.
  8. Rainbow Salad.
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How do you make a vegan meal? ›

Try to incorporate protein foods, like peanut butter, beans, lentils, tofu, seitan and nuts, into most of your meals to stay satisfied in-between meals. If trying the vegan diet seems intimidating, consider the flexitarian diet by including a few meatless days a week to start and go from there.

What are vegans most deficient in? ›

A cross-sectional analysis of participants with omnivorous, vegetarian, or vegan diets found that about half of the 232 vegan participants had vitamin B12 deficiencies. Compared with the other groups, the vegan group had the lowest overall levels.

What is surprisingly not vegan? ›

Beer and Wine

Isinglass, a gelatin-based substance derived from fish, is used as a clarifying agent in some beer and wine. Other non-vegan ingredients sometimes used are casein (from milk) and egg whites.

How to eat vegan for beginners? ›

  1. Make Vegetables the Stars of Your Meals. ...
  2. Eat a Variety of Foods. ...
  3. Choose Whole Grains. ...
  4. Discover New Plant-Based Proteins. ...
  5. Don't Assume Vegan Food Products Are Healthier. ...
  6. Focus On Fish-Free Omega-3s. ...
  7. Don't Forget About Vitamin D. ...
  8. Pump Up Your Iron.
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What foods to eat when going vegan? ›

A vegan diet is based on plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs.

What do you serve a vegan guest? ›

The Vegan Guest: How to Feed a Vegan 101
  1. Earth Balance butter spread.
  2. almond, rice or soy milk (original or vanilla is a safe bet)
  3. hummus and guacamole.
  4. chopped veggies and mixed greens.
  5. fruit.
  6. mixed nuts.
  7. squash or sweet potatoes.
  8. soy, almond or coconut yogurt.

What snack foods can vegans eat? ›

Try These Popular Vegan Snacks (Chips, Cookies, and More)
  • Vegan Rob's Chips.
  • Rivalz Extra Chedda' Mac.
  • Outstanding Foods PigOut Pigless Pork Rinds.
  • Nature Valley Crunchy Granola Bars—Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate.
  • Trader Joe's Almond Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets.

How to be vegan when you're broke? ›

Staple vegan foods such as oats, lentils, pasta, rice and chickpeas are among the cheapest foods and are in *a lot* of vegan recipes, so should definitely make an appearance on your list. Oh, and avoid shopping whilst hungry. You're more likely to stray from the plan...

What does Gordon Ramsay think of vegan food? ›

Chef Gordon Ramsay, who has been known for teasing vegans, confessed on TV that he actually "loves" plant-based food. The British TV personality and the world-famous chef made his vegan confession on the US series of Masterchef: Back to Win.

What bread is vegan? ›

Vegans can eat bread that does not contain animal products or byproducts. This includes breads that only use some variation on flour, water, yeast, and salt including ciabatta, baguette, focaccia, sourdough, pita, and ezekiel breads.

Can a vegan eat rice? ›

Yes, absolutely! Rice is a common grain in all cooking and has a significant place in the plant-based world too. Some rice dishes may not be suitable for vegans though, so if you're eating out or following a recipe make sure there are no meat, fish or other animal products being used before you tuck in!

What foods do vegans eat most? ›

A vegan diet is based on plants (such as vegetables, grains, nuts and fruits) and foods made from plants. Vegans do not eat foods that come from animals, including dairy products and eggs.

What do vegans normally not eat? ›

Vegans don't eat any foods made from animals, including:
  • Beef, pork, lamb, and other red meat.
  • Chicken, duck, and other poultry.
  • Fish or shellfish such as crabs, clams, and mussels.
  • Eggs.
  • Cheese.
  • Butter.
  • Milk, cream, ice cream, and other dairy products.
  • Mayonnaise (because it includes egg yolks)
Nov 3, 2023

What do vegans eat most? ›

11 Foods Healthy Vegans Eat
  1. Legumes. ...
  2. Nuts, nut butters, and seeds. ...
  3. Hemp, flax, and chia seeds. ...
  4. Tofu and other minimally processed meat substitutes. ...
  5. Calcium-fortified plant milks and yogurts. ...
  6. Seaweed. ...
  7. Nutritional yeast. ...
  8. Sprouted and fermented plant foods.

What do vegans struggle to get? ›

Vegans had the lowest vitamin B12, calcium and iodine intake, and also lower iodine status and lower bone mineral density.

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