65 Easy Vegan Recipes for Beginners - Vegan Richa (2025)

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65 Easy Vegan Recipes for Beginners! Easy 1 Pot Meals, soups, stir fries, curries, burgers, pizza, Tacos, breakfast and dessert to get you started on your journey. Glutenfree Soyfree Nutfree options

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Transitioning into and maintaining a vegan diet can have its challenges in the beginning. It can get overwhelming at times to replace some loved meals, try new ingredients, flavors and textures. Here area few choice recipes from the blog to help you out! Many are 1 Bowl, 30 Minute easy recipes, some longer depending on your cooking experience. There are quick Pastas, Veggie bakes, Soups, Curries, Stir fries, noodles, Bowls, there are Burgers, tacos, pizza. Also breakfast- sweet and savory, and some desserts to please everyone. There’s something for everyone, many different flavors, cooking styles, ingredients, options.

Lets keep those plans we made in Jan to eat well rolling along. Do let me know in the comments about which recipes you found easy and accessible. Looking for something specific, checkmy Recipe index. Also check out my cookbooks for even more options and inspiration(available everywhere in the world and often also in libraries).

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Pasta and Baked:

  • Fettuccine Alfredo with mushrooms, GF option
  • Garlic Sauce with Cajun Cauliflower GF option
  • Fajita Pasta with Taco Spiced Veggies and Chickpeas. GF option
  • Pesto Spaghetti with chickpea “meatballs”.
  • Roasted Red pepper Sauce Pasta with black pepper chickpeas SF
  • Garlicky Korean Mac
  • Portobello Mushrooms with Garlic SauceGF
  • Cauliflower Parmesan Pasta Bake

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  • Sundried Tomato Pasta with Garlic soy curls(pictured)
  • Mushroom TetrazziniSF
  • Lasagna soup with Red Lentils. Instant Pot or Saucepan. SF (pictured)
  • Mushroom Bourguignon with Potato Cauli mash(pictured) GF
  • Sheet Pan Veggie Dinner with Miso Maple dressing. GFSF option pictured
  • Lentil Bolognese. SF
  • Rose Sauce with Farfalle and Roasted Veggies. SF

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  • Super Easy Mac and Cheese Mix for Instant Mac and Cheese. SF
  • French onion Skillet lasagna
  • Meaty Classic skillet lasagna
  • Lentil curry casserole
  • Wild Rice Mushroom Soup. GF SF

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Asian inspired:

  • 1 Pot 15 minute Peanut Sauce Veggies and NoodlesGF
  • Kung Pao Lentils GF
  • GFSoy-free
  • Sweet And Sour Chickpeas and BroccoliGF
  • Kung Pao Cauliflower
  • Sticky Sesame Ginger Tofu Veggie Stir fry. GF
  • Celery Black Pepper tofuGF
  • Chickpeas in Firecracker sauce with crunchy salad.GF
  • Orange TofuGF
  • Chickpea Tofu with Sunbutter or peanut butter sauce. GF SF

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Curries and Stews:

  • Chickpeas in Turmeric Peanut CurryGF SF
  • Jamaican Lentil and Bean Curry 1 pot 30 mins GF SF
  • 1 Pot Chickpea Sweet Potato Spinach CurryGF, Soy-free
  • Massaman Curry VeggiesGF
  • Spanish Chickpea Stew. GF
  • Minestrone GF option
  • Baked Cauliflower Pea Curry
  • Lentil Brown Rice SoupGF SF
  • Japanese Curry. SF GF option
  • Lentil Soup. SF GF
  • African Peanut Lentil StewGF SF
  • Lentil Turmeric Spinach DalGF SF

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  • Tofu in Spinach Sauce. Saag Tofu. GF
  • Chickpeas and Soy Curls in Butter Sauce – Vegan Butter Chikin. GF
  • Easy KormasGF SF
  • Butter Tofu – Tofu in Creamy Tomato Sauce GF, SF option (top left)
  • Tofu Lababdar – . Tofu with Luscious Tomato Cashew Ginger Sauce
  • Bombay Potatoes and PeasGF SF
  • Tofu Amritsari Masala – Tofu in smoky tomato sauce. GF (bottom left)
  • Tofu 65 – Indo-chinese style tofu veggie stir fry
  • Baingan Bharta – Spiced Eggplant Mash
  • 20 Instant Pot Recipes

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Bowls: all GF

  • Cajun Tofu Bowl with cilantro lime rice
  • Peanut Butter Roasted Cauliflower Bowl
  • Baked Chili Garlic Tofu Noodle Bowl
  • Cajun Roasted Veggie Bowl with Garlic Sauce
  • Turmeric Cauliflower Rice, Moroccan Chickpea Bowl
  • Chana Masala (chickpea curry) and Spiced Potato Bowl.
  • Turmeric Lentil Fritter Bowl.

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Fried Rice and Noodle Stir fries:

  • Spring Rolls in Fried Rice Form. 1 pot 30 minsGF
  • Peanut Sauce Fried Rice. GF
  • Tofu and Brown Rice noodles in Hoisin sauce GF
  • Thai Basil Fried rice GF
  • Curry Fried Rice. GF SF
  • Veggie Lo Mein GF
  • Masala Spiced Fried Rice GF

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Tacos and Sandwiches

  • Pulled Jackfruit Sandwiches.
  • Cauliflower Taco “meat” Tacos. GF SF
  • Jamaican Jerk Black Bean Tacos. GF
  • Pinto Bean Fajita Veggie Tacos GF
  • Avocado Chickpea Salad Sandwich or tacos– SF
  • Samosa Wraps with Spiced Chickpeas. GF SF
  • Tempeh Scramble , Jalapeno Popper Dip Wraps
  • Jerk Jackfruit, Caribbean Black Bean Wraps
  • Lentil Quinoa Loaf, slice and make sandwiches.
  • 35 Vegan Veggie Burgers to make into sandwiches, burgers or serve over salads or bowls.

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Pizzas

  • Easy Pizza Crust, GF Pizza Crust.
  • Dreamy Vegan Deep Dish Pizza
  • Buffalo Chickpea Pizza with Celery Ranch
  • Sriracha BBQ Tofu Pizza
  • Samosa Pizza
  • Mediterranean Pizza with almond feta

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Breakfast

  • Banana French Toast
  • Chickpea flour FrittatasGF SF
  • Cinnamon streusel Pancakesgf option
  • Carrot Cake PancakesGF option
  • Banana Bread Chia PuddingGF
  • Pumpkin DonutsGf option
  • Chickpea ChilaquilesGf
  • Turmeric Steel Cut oat Bowl GF
  • Okonomiyaki – Veggie PancakesGF option
  • Toasted Walnut Coconut Banana BreadGF option
  • Savory Oats HashGF
  • Aquafaba Cinnamon Rolls

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Desserts- All have GF options listed in the recipe post

  • Easy Chocolate Chip Cake
  • Cinnamon Swirl Cake
  • Easy Vegan Coffee Cake
  • Peanut Butter Chocolate Marble Cake
  • Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Lemon Cake
  • Chocolate Layer cake
  • Tiramisu fudge bars
  • Easy Brownies, Gf brownies

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  1. Anne

    Thankyou for these recipes, it will be a big help.

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  2. Stacey

    Yes! Love everything you post Richa. I just bookmarked about 7 more recipes. Thank you!

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  3. Marijke

    Just bought your cookbook because I love how you pictured and explained all the different dals, spices and the luscious recipes I have have been looking at. I have a lot to learn and your book will surely help me. Thank you.

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    • Vegan Richa Support

      great news, thank you so much Marijke

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  4. ML

    This collection of recipes is going to help my husband learn to cook, FINALLY!
    Thank you, Rich’s! I love your recipes. Thank you so much for sharing!

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    • Vegan Richa Support

      easy peasy – good good

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  5. Denise

    Richa, How do I save all of these recipes in my file folder?? I clicked on a few pictures but nothing comes up. The recipes named in the lists don’t exactly match the names on the pictures. It is overwhelming. As an option, could I print them out? I have both of your cookbooks,. Maybe all of these recipes are already in the books? It would be nice to be able to mark off the “easy” ones. I’m still learning to cook like you do with all the ingredients! Thank you.

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    • Richa

      The links are below the pictures. You can click each link and use the PRINT Recipe button on that link. Most of these are easy recipes. They are bunches into categories. If you find certain types easier than the other then print out recipes under that category

  6. Harilal's

    Hi Richa, your recipes can never let us down. We really appreciate your talent. Keeping encouraging people with your delicious cooking.

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    • Vegan Richa Support

      thank you!

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  7. Shanasy

    Thank you soooo much ofr this WONDERFUL l ist of easy recipes! I’ve shared this on my fb page ‘Super Quick Plant-Based Recipes’ – I’m sure my gang will LOVE these AND your site!

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  8. Treasa Downey

    Hi, can you tell me what dish is in the top right hand side of the “65 easy vegan recipes” picture? It’s in a black pot and has chilis as a garnish. It looks delicious and I’d love to try to make it. I’ve made a number of you dishes in the past and you are my go-to for vegan Indian food recipes!! Thank you!

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    • Richa

      its tofu amritsari masala. veganricha.com/?s=amritsari

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      • Treasa Downey

        Thank you!! It looks delicious!

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  9. Nathaniel Lee

    These looks delicious and kinda easy to cook. Very delicious too! Thanks for letting this out, Richa.

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  10. Akia

    Thank you so much for sharing your recipes ! I transitioned to vegetarianism a few months ago and it’s been challenging coming up with flavorful and filling meal ideas. I stumbled across your blog through Pinterest and i am HOOKED. Every recipe is easy to follow and does not take much time to make. I’m very grateful. Thanks again!

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    • Richa

      awesome! Thanks!!

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  11. Jean Heath

    Thank you very much for these recipes – plenty to choose from there.

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  12. Vicky

    All the recipes I’ve tried so far were all delicious and easy! I don’t know how you do it! Lol! This is now my favorite website for recipe!

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    • Richa

      awesome!!

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  13. Lorraine

    Richa – I agree with Sue above! I can count on your recipes to not be blah! They are easy to use and often great time savers. I have printed out so many of your weekly recipes that I could bind them into a third cookbook! (Which I would buy if you published again!) Lorraine

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    • Richa

      Thank you Lorraine! 💕💕💕

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  14. Sue

    Richa, you have created so many delicious and creative recipes. Since I discovered your blog six years ago your recipes have been easy to follow, varied and pleasing to my whole family. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

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    • Richa

      💕💕💕

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65 Easy Vegan Recipes for Beginners - Vegan Richa (2025)

FAQs

How to be vegan without cooking? ›

Things like tofu and tempeh don't have to be cooked, which makes preparing them for a sandwich super easy.
  1. Marinated White Bean Salad.
  2. Caesar Salad.
  3. Mediterranean Salad.
  4. Cucumber and Avocado Salad.
  5. Peach White Bean Salad.
  6. Watermelon & Peach Salad.
  7. Bbq Collard Wraps. ...
  8. Chickpea Tuna.
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How to cook for vegan guests? ›

12 vegan dinners to cook for your friends
  1. 1Vegan sweet potato noodles with crispy kale. ...
  2. 2Vegan super bowl. ...
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  5. 5Kale, quinoa and roasted pumpkin pilaf. ...
  6. 6Indian vegetable and chickpea curry.

How to make vegan food satisfying? ›

I highly recommend having a mixture of grains, protein, and vegetables — it provides a great balance not only with flavor/bulk but also texture. Grains and legumes help keep the meal filling while the vegetables bring everything together. Spicy-Peanut Portobello Kale Rice Bowl – Healthy.

Can vegans survive without meat? ›

Even though meats provide certain nutrients that plants don't, eating meat isn't necessary for your health or survival. With appropriate planning and supplements, plant-based diets can provide the nutrients your body needs.

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.

Is pasta suitable for vegans? ›

Most packaged pasta—including spaghetti, rotini, and any other type—is 100 percent vegan. To know for sure, simply check the ingredients on your package! Sometimes, you might see “egg” listed as an ingredient in “fresh” pastas, so avoid those—but generally, pasta contains no animal-derived ingredients.

What do vegans eat for breakfast lunch and dinner? ›

Sample meal plan
  • Breakfast: tempeh bacon with sautéed mushrooms, avocado, and wilted arugula.
  • Lunch: whole-grain pasta with lentil “meatballs” and a side salad.
  • Dinner: cauliflower and chickpea tacos with guacamole and pico de gallo.
  • Snacks: air-popped popcorn, kale chips, and trail mix.
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What are the most filling vegan foods? ›

Plant-based foods you can add to your meals to help improve satiety
  • Lentils. Lentils are an economical and readily available ingredient that are used as staples in most plant-forward meals. ...
  • Chia seeds. ...
  • Oats. ...
  • Chickpeas. ...
  • Walnuts or Almonds. ...
  • Sweet Potatoes. ...
  • Brussels Sprouts. ...
  • Avocado.

How do you start eating like a vegan? ›

The vegan diet
  1. eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day.
  2. base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)
  3. have some fortified dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks and yoghurts (choose lower-fat and lower-sugar options)

How do I start being a raw vegan? ›

To follow a raw vegan diet, you should first ensure that at least 75% of all the food you eat is raw or cooked at temperatures below 104–118°F (40–48°C). Animal products should be avoided entirely, while fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds should be plentiful.

How do I start being a vegan slowly? ›

Start gradually
  1. Start by eliminating two animal-based foods and replacing them with a healthier alternative. ...
  2. Increase consumption of whichever fruits and vegetables that you love or already have at home. ...
  3. Try new fruits and vegetables that you don't eat regularly, adding one or two a week.
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How to become 100% vegan? ›

Slowly cut out animal products, starting with the easiest and leaving barrier foods to the end. Slowly lessen your consumption of animal products while simultaneously increasing the number of plant-based foods in your diet. Continue until you've eliminated all animal products from your diet.

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