19 Vegan Recipes That Make Plant-Based Eating Easy and Delicious

Eating vegan has never been simpler—or more satisfying. These 19 recipes show how vibrant, filling, and full of flavor plant-based meals can be. You’ll find everything from cozy comfort foods and quick weeknight dinners to colorful bowls and protein-packed mains. Each dish is easy to make and built around fresh, nourishing ingredients that leave you feeling good. Perfect for every appetite and occasion, these vegan recipes make healthy eating truly enjoyable.

Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

Roasted potatoes and green beans make for a delicious and easy side dish! Complex carbs and a starch, all you need to do is add your favorite protein! These roasted vegetables are vegan and gluten-free!
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Blackstone Green Beans

Making green beans on the Blackstone Griddle is incredibly easy to do! These green beans have just 5 ingredients and are made in just 10 minutes! Not only do they taste delicious, but they're a great low carb side dish!
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Zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle

Make perfectly cooked zucchini on the Blackstone Griddle. Quick and easy, these make for a healthy side dish! These Blackstone zucchini are low in carbs and great for a keto or paleo diet!
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Easy Keto Hash Browns

Want an easy delicious yet healthy breakfast before heading into work? This keto hash brown recipe is a simple yet tasty and filling breakfast.
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Coconut Milk Smoothie

Creamy and refreshing smoothie made with rich coconut milk in glasses. — Coconut Milk Smoothie. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

A coconut milk smoothie is a sweet, and creamy drink that you can prepare in minutes.
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General Tso’s Tofu

Glazed tofu cubes with sesame seeds and chives on rice, accompanied by steamed broccoli. — General Tso’s Tofu. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

General Tso's Tofu is a popular Chinese dish that consists of deep-fried cubes of tofu in a sweet and spicy sauce.
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Scallion Pancakes

Scallion pancakes are made with scallions, flour, water, and oil, then pan-fried until golden brown.
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Avocado Smoothie With Boba Recipe

Creamy avocado smoothie with chewy boba pearls in glasses with a pink color straw. — Avocado Smoothie With Boba Recipe. Photo credit: Sassy Chopsticks.

The avocado smoothie with boba recipe is made with milk, condensed milk, avocado puree, honey, and black tapioca boba balls.
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The Best Gluten-Free Focaccia

This Gluten-Free Focaccia Bread has the perfect focaccia texture! You would never suspect that it is gluten-free. Naturally vegan and xanthan gum free!
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Healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

Super easy, delicious and healthy Chocolate Zucchini Muffins packed with nourishing ingredients and big flavor. Gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free!
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Instant Pot Vegan Acorn Squash Chili

This super easy, healthy and delicious vegetarian chili recipe is packed with acorn squash, pinto beans and the perfect blend of spices for a most hearty and comforting autumn-inspired Instant Pot pressure cooker dish! Plus, stovetop instructions!
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Instant Pot Chipotle Peruano Beans

These creamy, buttery, tender Peruvian beans are super simple, healthy and easy to make. Spiced with ground chipotle pepper powder, these pressure cooker beans are filled with a deep, smoky flavor that accommodates a variety of dishes.
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Vegan Buttermilk

Make your own vegan buttermilk in just a few minutes with two ingredients. This dairy-free buttermilk substitute is perfect for vegan pancakes, vegan buttermilk biscuits, vegan cakes, and other vegan baking recipes.
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Vegan Butter Cookies

Nine round, intricately patterned cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with slight variations in color indicating different levels of browning. — Vegan Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

To make these Vegan Butter Cookies, I found ingredient substitutes that produced a dairy and animal product-free cookie. The biggest difference with mouthfeel was these vegan cookies were more crunchy than chewy.
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Vegan Pesto Sauce

Homemade basil pesto in a glass jar surrounded by fresh basil leaves and a slice of lemon. — Vegan Pesto Sauce. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Nonna may not be vegan but she taught us how to make a basic basil pesto sauce. With a few substitutions, this becomes a wonderful vegan option for serving over pasta.
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Air Fryer Halloumi

Golden and crispy Air Fryer Halloumi is super easy to make and ready in 10 minutes! With just 5 ingredients and no extra breadcrumbs or flour, this no-fuss gluten-free Air Fryer recipe is perfect as a snack or to share.
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Best Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy, healthy and delicious one bowl Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies that are rich in protein and naturally gluten-free and vegan.
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Candied Lemon Slices

Candied lemon slices are an easy-to-make treat that is perfect for topping cakes and cookies. Learn how to make delicious candied lemons here!
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Easy Acai Bowl Recipe

Acai berries are known for their wonderful antioxidant content. This acai bowl recipe is easy to make for a healthy breakfast or snack anytime.
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