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It’s back to school (or work) season for many of us, and during these crazy busy times, there’s nothing better than easy meals you can get on the dinner table in in 20 minutes.
I’ll be the first to admit that I love tinkering with new flavors and cooking techniques and cooking gourmet recipes (it’s my job, after all!). But during my busiest periods, I appreciate fast and fuss-free dinners.
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That said, I refuse to eat boring meals, meals that are haphazardly cobbled together with random ingredients, and anything remotely bland. Which is why I’m proud to share these vegan meals that take just 20 minutes to make but are flavor-packed and fun.
You can find all the groceries needed for these recipes at your local ALDI, which is my go-to for plant-based staples that don’t break the bank.
If you’re making a veggie-heavy dish, it can involve a lot of slicing, dicing, and chopping. Here are a few tools that speed up the prep work:
A Beginner's Guide To Vegan Meal Prep
Even if you’ve got just 15 or 30 minutes free on a Sunday afternoon, you can do a few things that will make getting Monday and Tuesday’s dinner on the table easier and quicker.
Use that time to make sauces and condiments ahead of time, as most of them will stay good in the fridge for at least a few days.
If you were making the Crispy Tofu with Peanut Sauce and Cabbage Slaw recipe below, for instance, you could make the peanut sauce ahead of time, as well as shred the carrots and cabbage for the slaw.
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Take the Crispy Tofu recipe below as an example. After the first side of the tofu hits the pan, it needs 6 to 8 minutes to get golden. Instead of mindlessly scrolling on Instagram, you can prepare the cabbage and carrot slaw (using one of those time-saving kitchen tools mentioned above). After flipping the tofu, you can make the peanut sauce.
Crispy golden tofu (that requires no pressing!) gets drizzled with a creamy and indulgent peanut sauce, and paired alongside a refreshing, citrusy cabbage-carrot slaw. A gourmet dinner in just 20 minutes!
Calories: 436 kcal | Carbohydrates: 21 g | Protein: 17 g | Fat: 34 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18 g | Sodium: 838 mg | Potassium: 616 mg | Fiber: 4 g | Sugar: 12 g | Vitamin A: 6982 IU | Vitamin C: 29 mg | Calcium: 93 mg | Iron: 3 mg
Easy 3 Course Gluten Free, Vegan Dinner For Two (comfort Food Classics)
Pan-fried spiced chickpeas and a citrusy, spicy cilantro pesto make these tacos flavorful and fancy, but they're so easy and quick that you can have taco night ready in just 20 minutes.
Calories: 437 kcal | Carbohydrates: 40 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 29 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18 g | Sodium: 904 mg | Potassium: 507 mg | Fiber: 10 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 835 IU | Vitamin C: 12 mg | Calcium: 90 mg | Iron: 3 mg
I hope you’ll enjoy these quick yet flavor-packed 20-minute vegan meals! For the best prices on plant-based staples and produce, be sure to visit your local ALDI!
Minute Vegan Dinner Recipes
A bright and refreshing lemon olive oil pasta that couldn't be simpler! It's easy to customize with your favorite vegetable, fresh herbs, or proteins and will be on the dinner table in no time.
* You can also use regular green beans, asparagus, snap peas, or broccoli. To use asparagus, cut them in the same 1-inch pieces. For snap peas, if large, cut in half; otherwise, keep whole. For broccoli, cut into small bite-sized florets.
** The dark green tops have a more pungent onion flavor and are often discarded, but if you like that flavor, keep them to minimize food waste. Just trim off the top ½ to 1 inch, or any bruised areas.
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Calories: 557 kcal | Carbohydrates: 68 g | Protein: 14 g | Fat: 27 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15 g | Sodium: 599 mg | Potassium: 480 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 6 g | Vitamin A: 815 IU | Vitamin C: 24 mg | Calcium: 83 mg | Iron: 3 mg
Subscribe and we’ll send you new recipes and videos every week. And to say thanks, you’ll also get a free ebook featuring my top recipes!I’m all about easy vegan dinners during the weekdays! The fewer the ingredients and the less amount of time, the better! But it also must be delicious and family-friendly! I compiled a list of 46 of my favorite simple vegan dinner recipes that take 30 minutes or less and require simple ingredients! This is my go-to list when I lack inspiration and need to quickly get dinner on the table!
When it’s Thursday night, and I’ve been cooking all week, I need a simple vegan dinner to get on the table quickly. I compiled this list of recipes for easy vegan dinners from my blog and other bloggers!
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These vegan recipes are perfect for those who are beginning the vegan journey and those who are seasoned pros! The best part about these recipes is that they take 30 minutes or less to prepare and are mouthwateringly delicious and family-friendly!
Simple and Quick: These vegetarian and vegan recipes take 30 minutes or less and use simple ingredients. You don’t have to worry about finding obscure ingredients. All ingredients can easily be found at your local grocery store, probably in your pantry and refrigerator now!
Healthy and Balanced: When it comes to dinner, you and your family need a meal that is healthy and balanced with an assortment of vegetables, protein, healthy carbs, and healthy fats. These recipes are just that! You can be assured you’re getting all the nutrients you need for a well-balanced meal that will satisfy you! Plus, they can help you lose weight on a vegan diet!
Vegan & Gluten Free Dinner Recipes Ready In 30 Minutes Or Less
Perfect for Beginners: There are no complicated cooking techniques or a long list of ingredients. These recipes are perfect for those just beginning to try vegan recipes!
Great for Meal Prep: I find that if I plan for the week for what I’m preparing for dinner, I end up spending a lot less money on groceries, and also don’t feel overwhelmed during the week. These recipes are perfect for those that like to meal prep!
Even when you have the best intentions to create a meal plan for the week, there are nights when you’re just done with cooking or lack the inspiration to follow a recipe. That’s when you create your own simple and balanced, easy vegan dinner in just a few steps!
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Look in your fridge or freezer and pull out a vegetable. I keep frozen vegetables in stock in my freezer for these occasions. Our go-to frozen veggies are Broccoli, green beans, cauliflower, and peas. Or maybe you have some produce in your refrigerator that needs to be eaten before it goes wrong, go ahead and pull that out.
If you’re new to the vegan lifestyle, this is probably where you get stumped! Making the mental switch from animal protein to plant protein has a bit of a learning curve. The most common question I get as a vegan is, “Where do you get your protein?”
While many low-carb diets exist, carbohydrates are essential for our bodies. They provide glucose which provides energy. Not all glucose is unhealthy. As a rule, avoid or limit refined carbohydrates and sugars, and substitute them for whole-grain carbohydrates.
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These are the go-to spices that I use every week. They are also spices you likely have on your spice rack right now! I use many more spices and herbs, but these are a good start!
Now that you have pulled a vegetable, a protein, a healthy carbohydrate, and spices or sauces, it’s time to create some magic!
Step 2: Add the marinara sauce to a large saucepan or pot while cooking pasta. Simmer on medium-low heat. Add a little spinach at a time, stirring to incorporate until the spinach has wilted and the entire bag of spinach has been added to the sauce.
Vegan Dinner Recipes
This vegan mushroom pasta with spinach in a cashew cream sauce is a comforting, easy, and family-friendly meal! It’s healthy, satisfying comfort food at its best
This quick and tasty creamy vegan garlic pasta is an easy vegan dinner idea that’s perfect for busy weeknights. In only 20 minutes, you’ll have a flavorful vegan dinner on the table!
One of the easiest dinners around – 6 ingredient roasted eggplant pasta! Enjoy your favorite pasta noodles served with roasted eggplant & onions in a rich tomato sauce with fresh herbs.
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Red lentil pasta mixed with sautéed garlicky lemon kale and a vegan walnut “cheese” topping is quick, easy, and nutritious. Ready in 25 minutes!
This Creamy Lemon Spaghetti is full of delicious garlicky lemon flavor. With just a touch of heat, this pasta dish is perfectly seasoned and absolutely
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