Vegan what should i have for dinner

Take care not to burn the peppercorns as you toast them or the flavor could swing from spicy to bitter. If you thought collards were only for braising, this bright and tangy collard salad will change your mind. Hot-and-sour soup inspired this highly nontraditional springtime version. Miso gives just enough body so that you won't need cornstarch to thicken it, and you can use silken tofu or thinly sliced yuba instead of egg for that same silky effect.

The flavorful oil leftover from roasting carrots becomes an ingenious dressing with anchovies, pomegranate juice, and red wine vinegar. Red split lentils cook even more quickly than other types, making them ideal for weeknight dinners. Turn them into a meal by pairing with savory spiced greens. Okay, we waited until now to mention that this creamy, earthy, silky rich soup is vegan.

These greens are impossible to stop eating. A sauce of coconut milk, a hot chile, and spices create a full range of bitter, sweet, and tingling flavors. If you have a batch of our Chile Crisp at the ready, you can make this summery, no-fuss pantry salad in just 5 minutes.

Savory chickpea flour pancakes, also known as socca, require just four ingredients including water. We like to roast the sweet potatoes ahead of time then rewarm them by flattening and crisping them in a skillet until lightly charred. Toasted sesame seeds can often be found in the Asian sections of some supermarkets, sometimes labeled Gomasio.

If ever there was a time of year to keep a big jar of them on hand, pre-toasted and ready to go, this is it. They are the perfect crunchy topper for everything from salads to soups and roasted vegetables. We used to think making polenta meant deciding between adding butter and milk or taking a flavor hit and just using water.

But miso adds the umami and richness we crave without dairy. Getting a healthy and delicious dinner on the table every night seems to be the place where people struggle the most. Add in extra difficulty that most of us weren't raised on plant-based meals, and it's a recipe for frustration. But it doesn't have to be that way! My advice to people struggling with what to make for dinner is always the same.

In the meantime, check out these easy weeknight meal ideas. This one couldn't be easier. Just boil your pasta and saute red onions and cherry tomatoes. When the tomatoes start to get soft, mash them up with a potato masher and add a little water to deglaze and make a sauce. Garnish with fresh basil, balsamic glaze, and Vegan Parmesan. This is such an easy meal, you won't believe how flavorful and delicious it is!

Click here for the full recipe. There are all sorts of variations on the burrito bowl , but sometimes the simplest is best.

This is a meal I make a few times a month, usually on nights when I'm lacking the motivation to do something more complicated. You just need 5 to 6 main ingredients and your favorite toppings. In 20 minutes you'll have a Chipotle-worthy bowl of goodness! Rice is so nice! It's so filling and goes with so many cuisines. For this meal, you don't have to do any prep work because you can use frozen mixed vegetables whatever you have on hand. Throw in chopped tofu or lentils and you're done.

Any soup can be veganized by simply leaving out the meat and using a vegetable broth base. For a creamy soup, sub coconut milk or nutritional yeast.

I love hearty potato soups on a cold winter night, so my go-to is this Vegan Potato Soup. Feel free to switch things up by adding broccoli, corn, spinach, kale, or whatever fresh or frozen veggies you have on hand. If you're trying to use up a lot of fresh veggies at once, but not sure how they'll all go together, I have a simple solution. Throw everything on a sheet pan with some seasonings and bake on high heat for 20 to 40 minutes.

Heat up some couscous or barley and serve with a dollop of vegan yogurt. I have a slightly elevated version of this recipe for sheet pan cauliflower and chickpeas here , but feel free to change it up and use whatever you have on hand. You can roast most any veggie you like, but there are two things to keep in mind. Potatoes and carrots take longer to cook than tomatoes or sliced onions, but you can always precook the denser vegetables and add the others after 10 or 20 minutes.

So there you have it! Lazy Vegan Recipes that don't rely on strange or expensive ingredients. Whether you're new to veganism or just trying to simplify your meals, I hope this list will help.

Recipes » Lazy Vegan Recipes shares. Jump to Recipe Print Recipe. My actual breakfast. Find a range of super-simple yet scrumptious vegan meals.

Our easy meat-free and dairy-free recipes include curries, salads, bakes, rice dishes and desserts. Serve it with rice or in jacket potatoes for a filling supper.

This is vegan comfort food at its best. Layer up slices of aubergine with a spicy coconut milk and tomato sauce for a hearty, warming meal. A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone after a satisfying bite low in calories. Serve these glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish at a barbecue, or turn them into a summer salad by tossing through handfuls of rocket or watercress.

Try these soft, squidgy brownies, without the dairy or eggs. They're perfect for vegans and people following a dairy-free diet and taste utterly divine. A comforting vegan one-pot recipe that counts for 3 of your 5-a-day! You can't go wrong with this iron-rich, low-fat, low-calorie supper. Use jackfruit to make this clever vegan 'pulled' meat substitute, perfect for stuffing into bread rolls and enjoying with all the barbecue trimmings.

Try a vegan version of meatballs, made with mushrooms, oats and black beans and topped with a delicious tomato sauce.

Serve with spaghetti or polenta. Use up your ripe bananas in our vegan banana bread — the perfect breakfast treat to enjoy with your morning cuppa. We love it toasted with peanut butter. A warming vegan supper with porcini mushrooms, leeks, carrots, and butternut squash, topped with crispy potatoes.

It's low calorie, low fat, and perfect for when the nights draw in. 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. This party starter checks so many boxes: It's creamy, gluten-free, Wholefriendly , 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 ». Get your vegetable peeler ready! Dress up this tangy quinoa salad with shaved asparagus ribbons. Make this in your Instant Pot for the easiest and heartiest family dinner. Get the recipe for Winter Squash Lentil Stew ». Meet your new go-to weekday lunch. Get the recipe for Roasted Veggies and Tempeh Bowl ».

This flavorful stir-fry uses zucchini noodles instead of regular ones, making it both vegan and gluten-free. Get the recipe for Asian Sesame Zucchini Noodles ».

Topped with a spicy red chile sauce, fried tofu brings the crunch to this cucumber and cashew-filled quinoa bowl. Get the recipe for Crispy Tofu Bowl ». Trust us, you'll want to make room on the grill for these colorful skewers loaded with squash, mushrooms, tomatoes, and more veggies of your choosing. Get the recipe for Rainbow Veggie Kabobs ». Switch to a Parmesan-free vegan pesto sauce this one is our favorite! Get the recipe for Summer Pesto Pasta ». How do we make these noodles so creamy and cheesy without cream or cheese?

Magic and nutritional yeast. Get the recipe for Garden Greens and Pumpernickel Panzanella ». Get the recipe for Spring Minestrone ». These customizable chocolate coins are basically just melted chocolate topped with anything your heart desires.

Get the recipe for Chocolate Mendiants ». The hardest part about making this salad is roasting the mushrooms. In other words, it's seriously easy to make. Get the recipe for Beet, Mushroom and Avocado Salad ».