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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.
Easy Meals For Vegan Beginners
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:
Vegan Broccoli Soup
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.
Vegan Recipes Even Meat Lovers Will Enjoy!
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
Quick Vegan Dinners That Will Actually Fill You Up
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!
Ridiculously Easy Vegan Recipes Anyone Can Master
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.
Lazy Vegan Recipes For Busy Weeknights
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
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Easy Vegan Dinner Recipes For Weeknights
Fill your kitchen with the warm and aromatic smell of browning spices. This sweet potato curry is a delicious assortment of flavors and textures. Including bold fresh ginger and creamy peanut butter.
A golden bubbling tray of freshly baked lasagna is a sight and smell the whole family will love. A thick veggie ragu is loaded with colorful vegetables and pairs perfectly with rich and creamy almond ricotta. An undetectably vegan pasta dish that's meal prep friendly!
Bite into the perfect vegan sandwich with this foolproof kidney bean burger recipe. A delicious combination of flavor and textures, this protein-rich patty is perfectly juicy and crispy – meal prep friendly!
Minute Vegan Meals
Enjoy this Mexican-inspired bean burrito dinner in less than 15 minutes. Simple tortilla wraps are stuffed with hearty spiced black beans, rice, and an assortment of vegetables for a great combination of flavors and textures!
This nutritious, low-fat mac and cheese recipe is a wonderful fast dinner that satisfies your cheesy pasta cravings. Made from a creamy cashew sauce and dotted with blanched green broccoli, this pasta dish will have you licking your lips!
Transform pizza night into a new creation with these fun-to-make pizza rolls. The same beloved pizza flavors wrapped up in a bready bun. So versatile and easy to make ahead of time – meal prep friendly!
Easy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
Enjoy a rich and creamy alfredo that is surprisingly low in calories. This nourishing bowl of pasta highlights a rich cauliflower and chickpea cream sauce that coats each noodle gorgeously.
This vibrant rainbow buddha bowl is the perfect foundation recipe for endless combinations of satiating and easy dinners. Roasted and fresh vegetables are drizzled in a delicious tahini dressing – easily customizable.
A tasty and kid-approved pasta dish that the whole family will love. Boiled pasta bathes in a creamy white sauce loaded with colorful vegetables. The sauce is flavorful but not overpowering – so comforting!
Vegan Dinner Recipes
Awaken your senses with this Mexican-inspired vegan chili sin carne. A protein-packed dish that is perfect for a quick dinner fix made and made from budget ingredients. Serve alone, with rice, or over potatoes – so versatile!
Make this Thai-inspired nutritious stir-fry recipe faster than you could order takeout. Marinated tofu and stir-fried veggies are generously seasoned in delicious homemade sauce. It goes great with noodles or rice and is easy to reheat!
A bowl of al dente pasta bathed in a creamy pesto sauce sounds like the perfect weeknight dinner! This simple recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, and looks like you spent all afternoon curating it. Beautiful asparagus and broccoli florets dot each bowl, and a protein-rich sauce makes it oh-so-satisfying.
Quick Vegan Dinner Recipes
Warm your kitchen with the aromatic smell of earthy spices. This one-pot lentil soup is a delicious blend of red lentils, colorful vegetables, wilted greens, turmeric, and ginger. Made from easy-to-find and affordable ingredients, it's the perfect quick dinner recipe.
These double-battered buffalo cauliflower tacos are an insanely delicious take on a classic Mexican favorite. A combination of familiar flavors and a great crunchy texture wrapped up in a soft tortilla, great for easy dinners or parties!
Hummus is not just a dip for vegetables and crackers! This pasta recipe uses homemade hummus as the critical ingredient in its creamy green sauce. Loaded with garlic, lemon, and nutritional yeast, the pasta is fresh and savory!
Healthy Vegan Recipes
Wow your family and yourself with this easy-to-make mushroom chow mein. The tasty stir-fry sauce goes great with any vegetable, making this recipe easily customizable. Grab whatever you have on hand and toss it in sauce to make a simple dinner everyone will enjoy.
Nourish your body and take the stress out of dinner with this sweet potato bowl. Made with an assortment of roasted veggies, fresh greens, herbs, and a generous portion of sun-dried tomato hummus – easily customizable!
These Mexican-inspired stuffed peppers are a well-rounded dinner that is easy to make! Hollowed-out bell peppers are sealed with a protein-rich filling made from quinoa and black beans and coated in a cumin tomato sauce. After a few minutes in the oven, they are hot and ready to enjoy!
Heart Healthy Vegetarian Dinner Recipes
A satiating mushroom and pea risotto that is ready in less than 30 minutes. This rice dish is low-fat and bursting with flavors from earthy stewed mushrooms, soft green peas, and pungent leeks!
A perfect oven-baked casserole to ease the demands of
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