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From lasagna to nachos, these dishes sub dairy and meat in the smartest ways.
Whether you’re trying to eat less meat, pack your meals with the healthiest vegetables, or go completely meat- and dairy-free, the idea of making vegan recipes can be seriously daunting. Without meat, dairy, and other animal products, you're often left with a plate full of plants — but most home cooks know what a wonderful opportunity that can be.
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Vegan cuisine often gets a bad rep, as some may believe it's automatically boring and bland. But the truth is that vegan meals usually include fragrant spices, delicious sauces and all kinds of healthy substitutes to create satisfying, complete meals. From better-for-you versions of our favorite classics to unique plant-based meals all their own, there are truly endless, meat-free options. Here, you’ll find a variety of hearty favorites made with protein-rich whole grains, beans and nuts, and packed with fresh and colorful fruits and veggies.With just a little creativity and these recipes as your guide, you can pull together tasty plant-based breakfasts, soups, salads, mains, and entrées (even delicious vegan desserts) in no time. And we’ve got a mix of wholesome recipes to feel good about, as well as indulgent picks (vegan pizza and ice cream!). Even your meat-loving friends will be impressed — and asking for seconds.
This one-pot recipe is vegan perfection. Just add water!
Get the recipe for One-Pot Spaghetti »
Whip up this crowd-pleasing lunch or healthy side dish that anyone can enjoy, no matter their dietary preferences.
Get the recipe for Vegan Caesar Salad »
Every layer of this luscious spiced cake is vegan — including the frosting.
Get the recipe for Vegan Apple Cake »
Skip the Parmesan cheese (or try a vegan alternative) for a cozy, hearty soup perfect for chilly nights.
Get the recipe for Pasta e Fagioli »
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Serve this sweet and salty side with wild rice, nutty farro, or plant-based proteins like tempeh or tofu.
Get the recipe for Roasted Pears »
This recipe calls for a drizzle of sour cream, but you can use coconut yogurt instead for extra richness.
Get the recipe for Air Fryer Squash Soup »
Luscious cashew cream mimics ricotta cheese in this comforting classic.
Get the recipe for Vegan Lasagna »
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Swap soy sauce for the fish sauce and you've got a hearty vegan main that lasts for leftovers.
Get the recipe for Butternut Squash Curry »
This punchy app makes a pleasing starter to serve with cocktails.
Get the recipe for Pickled Mushrooms »
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A topping of seared shiitake mushrooms adds meatiness to this vegan main.
Get the recipe for Savory Pumpkin and Sage Soup »
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Toss toasted sourdough bread into this bright green bowl for a salad that doubles as dinner.
Get the recipe for Spring Panzanella »
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This is a three-ingredient vegan dessert anyone can make. Plus, they're a great gift!
Get the recipe for Vegan Chocolate Truffles »
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With creamy white beans, fresh herbs, garlic and lemon, this delicious app is good enough for dinner.
Get the recipe for Herbed White Bean Dip »
Try agave instead of honey to make these vegetarian tacos a totally plant-based pick. Yum!
Get the recipe for Roasted Cauliflower Tacos »
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A sweet-sour honey mustard vinaigrette brings this bright side (or light main) together.
Get the recipe for White Bean and Broccolini Salad »
Radishes roasted with garlic make the perfect spicy, crunchy topping to pile on top of toast.
Get the recipe for Garlicky Roasted-Radish Bruschetta »
This hearty cauliflower steak recipe is a vegan dinner alternative that even the staunchest of meat-eaters will love.
Get the recipe for Chimichurri Cauliflower Steaks »
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Try swapping in zucchini for eggplant in classic baba ganoush for this creamy, dreamy, vegan zucchini-and-tahini dip.
Get the recipe for Zucchanoush »
This vegan roasted butternut squash gets a little extra sweetness from a drizzle of maple syrup. Roast it and eat it plain, or blitz it into a smooth and creamy puree.
Get the recipe for Creamy Roasted Squash Puree »
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This one-pot gazpacho combines cool cucumbers with sweet honeydew for a totally vegan, totally delicious soup.
Get the recipe for Cucumber-Melon Soup »
Fully loaded, fully vegan — and all the guac you could ever dream of. The best part? The robust filling is ready in just 15 minutes.
Get the recipe for Grilled Asparagus and Shitake Tacos »
No anchovies here! This dressing gets its umami flavor from entirely plant-based ingredients.
Get the recipe for Vegan Caesar Dressing »
Alongside a glass of oat milk, these cocoa-rich cookies are perfectly soft and chewy.
Get the recipe for Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies »
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It may be hard to believe, but this sweet and spicy Pad Thai is better than takeout. Brown sugar and sweet chili sauce perfectly dress these rice noodles that you can top with a quick batch of tofu.
Get the recipe for Tofu Pad Thai »
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We promise these are nothing like those sad, frozen veggie patties. You'll quickly blitz your faux burgers together using a handy food processor.
Get the recipe for Mushroom-Quinoa Burger »
You'll probably want to make a double batch of these coconutty toasted pitas for an afternoon snack.
Get the recipe for Spiced Fresh Tomato Soup with Sweet and Herby Pitas »
This party starter checks so many boxes: It's creamy, gluten-free, Whole30-friendly, Paleo-approved, and of course, vegan! You'll whip a few plant-based ingredients together for an ultra smooth consistency.
Get the recipe for Vegan Queso »
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Crunchy, roasted chickpeas are the new crouton. You heard it here first, folks.
Get the recipe for BBQ Chickpea and Cauliflower Flatbreads With Avocado Mash »
Get your vegetable peeler ready! Dress up this tangy quinoa salad with shaved asparagus ribbons.
Get the recipe for Tahini-Lemon Quinoa with Asparagus Ribbons »
Make this in your Instant Pot for the easiest (and heartiest) family dinner.
Get the recipe for Winter Squash Lentil Stew »